Author: Harvey Jiang
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An Individualized Approach to Support Each and Every Student – Our Circle of Care Team
Our Circle of Care Team meets weekly to review each and every student who is in need of support. The team discusses students’ Academic, Social, Emotional and Physical needs to offer individualized programming and set them up for success. Success at school takes more than just brain power. Research shows that a child’s complete needs are Academic, Social, Emotional and Physical (ASEP). CIC is the…
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Hamilton Out of Lockdown Transitioning to Safe Re-opening
Hamilton moved lower in Ontario’s COVID-19 framework on February 16 and the Stay-at-Home order also came to an end. Toronto and Peel Regions will remain in a Stay-at-Home order until March 8, moving to Grey-Lockdown, the highest in the framework, after that. Hamilton’s Red Zone status means that events and social gatherings are restricted to…
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Students Arriving in Canada are Exempted from Hotel Quarantine
International students arriving in Canada alone from another country are exempted from having to quarantine in a hotel which was announced by the Canadian Government in February 2021. CIC students are provided with supporting documents from our Admissions Office for presentation to the border officials at the port of entry. Upon arrival at the airport,…
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March Break Delayed to April. Activities Re-scheduled
As announced by the Ministry of Education, March Break in Ontario has been postponed to the week of April (12-16). Our Team has revised the planned activities according to the new dates.The Student Leadership Team and Residence Teams will be ready to deliver fun and engaging activities to CIC students living in Residence. You can…
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In-person Graduation Ceremony in May & June Considered
Please send a photo that best represents your time here at the school, in the residence, or at a school trip/event. Photos may be shown during CIC’s Graduation. Students can share or submit up to 3 photos to Mr. Brandon Lewis – blewis@cic-totalcare.com
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May and June Grads Have Started Receiving University and Scholarship Offers
As the Spring season approaches, Universities have begun sending Admissions and Scholarship Offers to Fall 2021 applicants. At this point it is still early in the process, offers are expected to continue being sent by Universities from now until May and June 2021. Here are some highlights of the early offers received by CIC students…
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In-person classes resumed on Monday February, 8
CIC Students living in Residence joined in-person classes starting Monday, February 8. The Ontario Education Minister announced the decision of allowing schools in Hamilton to reopen based on the Chief Medical Officer advice on Wednesday, February 3rd. The Public Health Agency of Canada reported a drop of nearly 30 per cent in active COVID-19 cases…
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New Restrictions Announced for International Travellers Coming To Canada
The Canadian Government recently announced new restrictions for international travelers arriving in Canada. In addition to mandatory COVID-19 negative test results taken within 72 hours prior to boarding their flight to Canada, travelers will also need to take another COVID-19 test (PCR) at the airport, upon arriving. A mandatory quarantine on a Government approved and…
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CIC Has Stringent Quarantine Procedures for New and Returning Students
CIC has a dedicated quarantine residence and strict 21-day quarantine protocols for both new students arriving from overseas and those checking back into residence. With the beginning of a new semester in January 2021 we had new and returning students coming to live in our Residences and going through the 21-day quarantine at Linden Hall. …
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Bank of Montreal Brought A Mobile Bank To CIC Residence
In partnership with the Bank of Montreal the CIC Total Care team brought a mobile banking session to Pine Residences. The idea was to support new students to open Canadian bank accounts in a safe and convenient manner. The BMO Bus was parked at the Residence parking lot so students could have their appointments respecting…