Newsletter – Brain Power https://www.brainpower.ca A Different Way of Thinking Sun, 19 Mar 2023 20:25:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.4 Think Broadly & Start Early https://www.brainpower.ca/2023/03/18/think-broadly-start-early/ Sat, 18 Mar 2023 23:03:28 +0000 https://www.brainpower.ca/?p=12365 Continue reading "Think Broadly & Start Early"]]> Check out the new article about our 1-on-1 and group sessions for university-bound students in City Life magazine!

from the article: “High school is a time for exploration, growth, and preparation for the future. For many students, the ultimate goal is to attend a university and pursue their passions. However, the university application process can be daunting, and students may not know where to start. Brain Power, a 30- year international leader in enrichment programs for high-potential kids from Grade 1 through Grade 12 is here to help.”

 

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University Preparation Webinar https://www.brainpower.ca/2023/03/18/university-preparation-webinar/ Sat, 18 Mar 2023 01:17:13 +0000 https://www.brainpower.ca/?p=12269 Continue reading "University Preparation Webinar"]]>

Brain Power’s very own  Dr. Cassandra Chapman and Dr. Karine Rashkovsky held a webinar for Kids and Company on university preparation for Grades 7+!

Dr. Chapman and Dr. Rashkovsky talked about how students could begin preparing for their futures as early as middle school by taking on leadership roles, participating in competitions, developing their communication skills, and building their networks.

If you are / have a Grade 10 or 11 student who wants to start thinking about their future careers and the different university programs that can help them to reach those career goals, our Pre-University-Preparation workshop could be right for you! 

 

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Adding Up to Success https://www.brainpower.ca/2023/03/17/adding-up-to-success/ Fri, 17 Mar 2023 20:25:18 +0000 https://www.brainpower.ca/?p=12384 Continue reading "Adding Up to Success"]]> Read the article about our one-of-a-kind Math and Problem-Solving workshops in City Life magazine.

from the article: “When you think about it, math hides in plain sight all around us,” says Brain Power CEO and instructor, Vanessa Serra Iarocci. “As part of the specialized math programs in our new Innovator & Explorer Learning Series, students will investigate how math imposes its laws on the world through geometrical patterns found in nature and art. Consequently, they will be equipped with logical thinking strategies necessary for mastering complex visual models and puzzles.”

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Critical Thinkers: Meet Alfie! https://www.brainpower.ca/2023/02/12/critical-thinkers-meet-alfie/ Sun, 12 Feb 2023 01:06:08 +0000 https://www.brainpower.ca/?p=12257 Continue reading "Critical Thinkers: Meet Alfie!"]]> Meet Alfie, one of our star students at the Vaughan campus who is taking his passion for space to new heights. With his insatiable curiosity and critical thinking skills, Alfie has become a youth space expert, gracing the screens of CTV and being celebrated by the Young People’s Theatre as a young ‘space expert.’ From connecting Alfie with extracurricular pursuits to opening up new galaxies of opportunities, Brain Power is proud to help Alfie achieve his dreams and inspire others to ask the biggest questions of all!

Alfie, we are proud to watch you discover the infinite possibilities of the universe. You are going to make a difference.

If you are passionate about space, like Alfie, you can check out our ‘Beyond the Scenes Astronomy’ March Break workshop where students can participate in a private observatory tour and build a telescope of their very own!

 

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Creative Thinkers: Meet Alexander! https://www.brainpower.ca/2023/02/12/creative-thinkers-meet-alexander/ Sun, 12 Feb 2023 00:54:30 +0000 https://www.brainpower.ca/?p=12253 Continue reading "Creative Thinkers: Meet Alexander!"]]>

Our students don’t just think outside the box, they blow it up! With a focus on fostering creativity, we’re driving innovation and pushing boundaries to expand what’s possible.

Meet Alexander, a Brain Power superstar who’s raising the bar for creativity. Not only is he a dedicated and inquisitive Brain Power student (engaged in two programs a week), but he’s also an accomplished violist. Under the expert guidance of a former lead violist from the Moscow Symphony Orchestra, Alexander has taken home top prizes at the Unionville Music Festival and the Crescendo International competition. And if that weren’t impressive enough, he’s been invited to perform at Carnegie Hall!

Alexander, your passion for creativity is truly awe-inspiring. We can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll accomplish in life, armed with the power of your boundless imagination. 

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