CIC's December Graduation Dinner was back on November 25. The celebration on top of Skylon Tower was sensational. Boys and girls all looked stunning in their elegant outfits.Friends, food, the vibe, the amazing views overlooking Niagara …Everything was flawless. Congratulations on overcoming challenges to thrive in and out of the classroom and getting well prepared for the new chapter of…
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CIC Residence held a meaningful workshop where we welcomed alumni to share their CIC memories and advice on successfully transitioning to life in university. A huge shout-out to alumni who joined in person or online for an evening filled with fabulous stories, tips and tricks: Amin Mansouri (CIC 2021), University of California, Irvine (Mechanical Engineering) Edgar Du (CIC 2021), Ontario…
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On Nov 19, CIC Service Prefects launched the annual Global Health Mission (GHM) fundraiser in support of Doctors Without Borders (MSF) and raised over CAD$2,000 for humanitarian aid. It was a great opportunity for students to learn about the critical lifesaving work of MSF through experiential learning and contribute to providing humanitarian assistance to people in urgent need. GHM is …
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CIC provides abundant experiential learning opportunities for students to apply their knowledge to real world situations and develop life-long skills. Here's a glance at a few examples of how experiential learning makes an impact in and out of classroom, and give students a competitive edge for future success. Grade 12 Advanced Functions Ms. Pecarski's Grade 12 Advanced Functions class is…
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As CIC approaches the end of another successful semester of sports, fitness and intramurals, we are proud to honor teams and individuals that have scored top spots, demonstrated outstanding skills, passion and teamwork in competitions. Congratulations to all teams and athletes for making outstanding contributions to the mental and physical wellbeing of the school community! Volleyball Team Medals Bronze –…
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From November 9 to 13, CIC Model United Nations team competed in the Secondary School United Nations Symposium (SSUNS), North America's premiere high-school level Model UN conference. The SSUNS was a great opportunity for the team, made up of close to 20 students, to step out of their comfort zone and further develop their passion. The symposium, hosted in Montreal…
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The Fall Semester is going by in the blink of an eye. As the weather turns cold and another Christmas holiday is around the corner, Columbia students are set to make the most December with fun festive activities while learning new skills and giving back to the local community. Here are some activities to add to your to-do list. Sign…
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CIC is excited to introduce an exciting program for March Break 2023 - an 11-day trip to Vancouver Island, and the Yukon Territory in Northern Canada. An Amazing Experiential Learning Opportunity This trip will explore the impact of climate change, and how it is affecting Arctic ecosystems faster than anywhere else in the world. Our students will explore how these changes…
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CIC’s Critical Circuits Robotics Team debuted at the Hamilton-based “STEMley Cup Championship” and made a splash! This event brought together dozens of high school robotics teams from Ontario and the State of New York to compete and collaborate – simultaneously. 14 students from CIC represented the school in a professional manner and created friendships and partnerships with internationally famous robots…
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In the past few months, CIC students have enjoyed many opportunities to earn Community Service hours while feeling good about helping their community in a variety of ways! We kicked off the fall semester with a busy Labour Day weekend during which CIC students benefitted numerous local charities by volunteering at Canada’s largest Ribfest, working in teams to keep the…
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