Student With Autism Paints Vivid ‘Starry Night’ Replica On Porch Of Family Home Not many parents would allow their child to paint a reproduction of Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry...
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Kingston Community Service Fair 2014
The Child and Youth Worker Students at St Lawrence College welcome Kingston and area children, youth and family serving organizations to be part of an amazing networking opportunity. The Kingston...
Applewood Student Wins Art Award for Her Intricate, Colourful Digital Art
An Applewood Academy student has been honoured with an award for her highly personal artwork. Recently, high school students throughout Belleville participated in a juried art challenge called “When I...
Applewood Academy Helps Students Find Their Love of Education
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning (AAPL) isn’t your typical school. It’s a carefully designed therapeutic school environment, offering essential support for students who require individualized academic solutions. You won’t see...
Our Staff Makes the Difference
We wouldn’t be where we are today without the skills and efforts of committed staff members – compassionate people like Jillian Carnrike, a counsellor/therapist and program supervisor. As a counsellor/therapist,...
Applewood Academy Leaves No Child Behind: Michelle’s Story
The staff at Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning (AAPL) believes that no child should be left behind. It’s a special place where each and every child, regardless of individual challenges,...
A Day in the Life of an Applewood Student
A warm and bright self-described tomboy who loves to laugh, Shelby gets excited about shoes. “I think I have 20 pairs,” the 16-year-old said. “Mostly runners and hightops. I don’t...
Education with Alternative Schools: Applewood Academy
Back to school is an exciting time of year for every family, but some parents have an added concern: Wondering what challenges might pop up. Some kids don’t fit into...
University Initiative Hopes to Reduce Stigma of Mental Health Issues
In their lifetime, one in five Canadians will have mental health issues; it’s estimated that two-thirds of those people won’t seek help. A stigma is a negative misconception based on...
The Facts About ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has been the focus of debate for decades – from symptoms, to diagnosis, to effective types of treatment. Many misunderstandings about the disease exist, and...