Snyder Architects is excited to be working with the TDSB on the new Davisville Jr. Public School / Spectrum Alternative School in Midtown Toronto. The Davisville site has been a school site for over 100 years and this new project marks the third time that it will be re-developed to address the changing needs of …
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Davisville Jr. Public School / Spectrum Alternative School
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Happy May Birthdays
Celebrating May’s birthdays with Manasee, Rochelle, and Chris!  
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Snyder Opens Three New Schools
Becket Farm Public Elementary School Beckett Farm PS is built on land owned by the Beckett Family for nearly 100 years. The Markham town crier officially kicked off the opening of Beckett Farm PES. The Medicine Women of Georgina Island performed a smudging ceremony before an enthralled crowd followed by a ceremonial ribbon-cutting in …
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Snyder Welcomes Students to our New Schools!
Across the province students are flooding back to school today and Snyder Architects is proud of the fact that 20 of our school projects will be opening their doors to accept thousands of them as they kick off the new school year. We wish these students all the best and hope that the strategies and …
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Snyder Architects Presents Jean Vanier Catholic Secondary School
Jean Vanier Catholic Secondary School Four years ago, the Halton Catholic District School Board had a vision for a new high school that engaged students and supported diverse learners in the digital age. Jean Vanier is a testament to student-centred school design for the ‘whole child’ that supports emotional and physical health, as well as …
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School Name Approved for Milton 5 Catholic Elementary School
An official name for Milton 5 Catholic Elementary School has been approved by the Board Trustees. “St. Benedict Catholic Elementary School” named after the local parish, is scheduled to open September 2014. The $12.6M school located on McLaughlin Avenue and Bronte Street South is to welcome 671 students this fall.  
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Snyder Architects Hand Keys Over to Jean Vanier Catholic Secondary School
Milton, Ontario, May 29, 2014 – Snyder Architects handed the keys over to Jean Vanier Catholic Secondary School at last week’s Dedication and School Blessing. The atrium was abuzz as staff and students assembled to celebrate their new high school – a dream come true. Jean Vanier welcomed His Excellency Bishop Daniel Miehm who partook …
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Tiger Jeet Singh PS Unveils School Plaque
Snyder Architects attended the Celebrating Success Assembly at Tiger Jeet Singh Public School yesterday for the unveiling of the new school plaque. Since opening its doors to the Milton Community in 2010, TJS has been paving the way for 21st century learning in the digital age
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Designing Schools for the ‘Whole Child’ : Relationship-centred schools
“I don’t like that man. I must get to know him better.” ― Abraham Lincoln This month we explore relationship-centred school design. How can architecture address student engagement in the 21st century? Here are a few design strategies we believe contribute to the social and cultural lifeblood of a school. The atrium is the …
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Designing Schools for the ‘Whole Child’ : Built Pedagogy for Diverse Learners
“Human communities depend upon a diversity of talent not a singular conception of ability” – Sir Ken Robinson Designing for Cognitive Function: Built Pedagogy for Diverse Learners This month we looked at K12 design strategies that improve the cognitive function and performance of students in the digital age. Built pedagogy not only supports students, but …