Whether it’s big goals or small goals, once a goal is met, it’s something to celebrate.
Former Oxford Learning student Sara Albers had big goals—Olympic-sized goals in fact—and this month she reached them at the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens, Greece!

As a student at Oxford Learning, Sara was always enthusiastic, positive, and motivated, qualities that carried over into her training for the long jump, 4 x100 relay, and the 200 m dash.  Her dedication paid off: Sara brought home a gold medal in the long jump, and a bronze medal in the 200 m dash!

15-year-old Sara is the youngest athlete chosen for team Canada, and everyone at Oxford Learning would like to congratulate her on her hard work, dedication, and success.

Helping students reach their goals—academic and otherwise—is the foundation of Oxford Learning.  Congratulations once again Sara on reaching your goals, and best wishes as you strive to meet your goals in the future.  Everyone at Oxford Learning is cheering for you!

Ryan Parker from Toronto radio station Q107 goes back to school with Oxford Learning!

Watch this fun video shot at the Rosedale location to discover how your child can build confidence while learning the ABCs and the 1-2-3s:

Oxford Learning is a very proud sponsor of the Forest City London soccer team. GO FC!

Photo Credit: Cam Vassallo

Every year we participate in several events to raise money for juvenile diabetes research. For Oxford Learning Barrhaven, this was their 3rd annual Celebrity Server Night at Boston Pizza!

For more information on juvenile diabetes, please visit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Canada website. Please see our charity page for more information on how Oxford Learning is working with our communities.

The kids at our Chesapeake Oxford Learning have raised $1,800 so far for the Relay For Life! We’ll be participating in the relay on May 7th, 2010.

Well done!

Our Barrie and Barrie South locations will participate in the Planning Transitions for Students with Special Education Needs event hosted by the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB).

What:   Planning Transitions for Students with Special Education Needs: an Event for Parents and Educators

When:  Monday, April 19, 2010, from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Where: SCDSB Education Centre, Roy Edwards Room 

             1170 Highway 26, Midhurst

“This event will help people gain a better understanding of transitions for students with special education needs,” says Sue Ducau, SCDSB Special Education Consultant. “Transitions can be defined as ‘big T’s’ and ‘little t’s.’ ‘Big T’s’ involve larger transitions, such as from preschool to school, or from the elementary level to secondary. ‘Little t’s’ are smaller transitions; for example, between classes or grade levels."

Link: Visit the SCDSB website

Oxford Learning in the Beach has been celebrating the hard work and dedication of the educators in our community for 7 years. This year’s party, held on March 6th, was a great success! We had over 90 entries from our students, and had our largest attendance to date! Students were given the opportunity to read out their entries to their teachers to show their appreciation, and each teacher was given a special package for their participation. A silent auction was also held, and we managed to raise over $700 for Room To Read!

Toronto, ON—Toronto’s newest Oxford Learning Centre will be opening in York Mills this week.

Oxford Learning provides quality after-school educational support for students of all ages and grades. Oxford Learning was founded in London, Ontario in 1984 by education experts who were developing an interactive program to help children learn how to learn.

Along with basic school skills such as reading and math, Oxford Learning helps students develop their confidence.

“Confidence is a big part of helping children get better grades,” says Sundip Makani Centre Director of Oxford Learning York Mills. “When children start to feel better about their learning abilities, they can accomplish anything. We’re really happy to be bringing these learning opportunities to the York Mills community.”

Each Oxford Learning program begins with an in depth assessment of a child’s learning strengths and weaknesses. This process allows students to be placed in a program where they will get academic support to best meet their learning needs. Students then work in small groups with teachers to develop their proficiency in math or reading, building their self-confidence as they work.

Grand Opening: Saturday, April 10th, 2010

Grand Opening: Saturday, April 10th, 2010. 11 am to 3 pm
Oxford Learning York Mills will be open in time for the spring rush

“It’s a perfect time to introduce Oxford Learning to the community,” says Sundip Makani.
“This is the last push of the school year, so if there’s a time when students need extra support to improve marks before final report cards, this is it.“

York Mills residents are invited to check out Oxford Learning April 10th during the Grand Opening Celebration. The Hon. Judy Sgro, MP from York West will be on hand for the ribbon cutting ceremony at 1 pm.

Sundip Makani encourages area residents to come down during the grand opening for cake and drinks and to take advantage of the grand opening specials including 50% off academic assessments for the first 10 students, and free season passes to Canada’s Wonderland!

Enter to win our GRAND PRIZE: Free Dynamic assessment (worth $250) + 15% Off on Tuition Fees for 3 months.

For more information about Oxford Learning York Mills, the grand opening, or any of its’ programs please contact Sundip or Chani Makani at 647-341-READ (7323) or via email at yorkmills@oxfordlearning.com

Oxford Learning York Mills [main page with map] is located at 1865 Leslie Street, Suite 201 (Leslie/York Mills)

What: Is the student in your life a problem solver? Students aged 6-18 are invited to show their problem solving skills by participating in a Rubik’s Cube Competition at Oxford Learning in West Hamilton!

Students are invited to have fun, exercise their brain, and win prizes!

When: Sunday December 7th, 2008 from 10 am to 3 pm

Where: 875 Main St. W. Unit #3 Hamilton, ON. Call 905-52-Learn, or email westhamilton@oxfordlearning.com

Why: Be Hamilton’s Rubik’s Cube Champion! Rubik’s Cubes Puzzles help students develop spatial awareness-multi-dimensional thinking, and problem solving skills.

Who: Students aged 6-18 are invited to participate. There will be two age groups; 6-12 and 13-18. Prizes will go to a male and a female in each age group.

How: Register for the Rubik’s Cube Competition by calling 905-52-LEARN. This is a free event but registration is required!

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2009 Rubik’s Cube Competition

Here are some photos of the 2009 Rubik’s Cube competition. Thanks to all who participated:

Photo credit and thanks to: Shelly Cameron and SNAP Hamilton

Oxford Learning students are helping children in Uganda tell malaria-infected mosquitoes to buzz off by raising funds for BUY-A-NET, a charitable organization that supplies bed netting and medicines to families in Africa.

BUY-A-NET is a volunteer organization based in Kingston, Ontario, Canada that provides World Health Organization (WHO) approved mosquito nets to families in Uganda. For many children in Africa, the basic comforts of life are a luxury. Millions of families live in such extreme conditions of poverty that they are unable to purchase to a simple bed net to prevent to prevent infected insects from biting.

Malaria is a life-threatening parasitic disease transmitted by mosquitoes. It kills an African child every 30 seconds. Those who don’t die form the illness can have lasting learning impairments. (WHO: Roll Back Malaria) Yet, Malaria is highly treatable and preventable.

Oxford Learning students have been raising funds for BUY-A-NET by participating in read-a-thons and other fundraisers such as art auctions.

So far Oxford Learning has provided the funds to purchase enough bedding nets to supply multiple villages!

If you would like to support BUY-A-NET with a donation, please visit BUY-A-NET’s website.

Oxford Learning students in Kingston, ON raise funds for
BUY-A-NET with an art action.