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15 April 2021Weekly Blogadvice, high school, studentsby Jessica Wong

What You Should Know in High School

In high school, things can get pretty overwhelming. You’re dealing with trying to get good grades and getting into university, while also dealing with friendships and personal issues – it can be a lot. But there are some things that are good to focus on, and some things you can zoom out a little bit. Here is a list of …

8 April 2021Weekly Bloghigh school, jobs, students, workingby Jessica Wong

Part-Time Job Ideas For Students

Are you looking for a way to build experience or just make some extra cash? Having a job while you’re in high school is such a good way to grow professionally and personally. Some people go through university never having had a job in their life, you’ll already have a leg up with experience! And there are plenty of jobs …

1 April 2021Weekly Blogally, high school, race, studentsby Jessica Wong

10 Terms to Know to be a Better Ally

Let’s start off with the basics – what is an ally? An ally is someone who makes the commitment and effort to recognize their privilege. They work with oppressed groups in the struggle for justice. You can be an ally to many different oppressed groups, this blog post is about racialized people. Becoming a better ally requires consistent work, and if …

25 March 2021Weekly Blogarts, high school, performing, studentsby Jessica Wong

9 Essential Musicals to Check Out

Are you a fan of musicals? If so, did you know that at CIRA High School, we have a performing arts stream? To apply, you just have to submit a short clip of you performing (along with the normal documents you need). You can show off your singing, acting, dancing or a combination of all of them! If you’re interested in …

18 March 2021Weekly Blogapplying, art school, high school, studentsby Jessica Wong

Now Accepting Grade 8 & 9 Students

It’s time to look at school applications for the fall! Picking a school may be tough, especially with so much information to look at. Our September 2021 intake is open, and we’ll cover everything you need to know. The Basics Canada Royal Arts High School is one of the only arts-oriented high schoolsin the Vancouver area, Canada. We are dedicated …

11 March 2021Weekly Blogbreakfast, easy breakfast, high school, students, to goby Jessica Wong

7 Easy Breakfast Ideas for Students

Eating a healthy breakfast is important. It’s so easy to fall into the trap of not eating, or spending your money at Tim Horton’s – but it can be super easy to have breakfasts ready for you in the morning! Just set aside 5-10 minutes in the morning and you can have a nutritious breakfast to start your day. Here …

4 March 2021Weekly Blogexams, high school, students, studying, testsby Jessica Wong

10 Tips to Ace Every Test

Tests are stressful. Sometimes your brain blanks, sometimes you don’t study enough – whatever the case, most of us can agree that tests aren’t super fun. Remember, taking a test is about showing your knowledge, not stressing you out. So here’s a guide to make the experience as easy as possible. 1. Don’t Cram! Okay, obviously right? As tempting as …

25 February 2021Weekly Bloghigh school, managing stress, stress, studentsby Jessica Wong

5 Ways To Manage Stress

As we get into the full swing of the new year and the months become colder, our moods tend to shift. The stress of homework, university admissions and more can really build up. Here are some great tips to break out of that stressed out headspace before it even begins! 1. Organize Everything! First and foremost, you need a clear …

18 February 2021Weekly Blogart, artists, black history, canada, history, influenceby Jessica Wong

4 Black Artists Who Shaped the Art World

With our blog post this week, we wanted to highlight and celebrate some incredible Black artists who shaped the art scene in the world. When you think of celebrated artists, our education, and society has often excluded BIPOC artists. Using this opportunity to highlight some of these incredible artists allows us to reflect on the history we’ve been taught. This …

11 February 2021Weekly Blogart, Contrast, creative, Perspectiveby Jessica Wong

4 Artsy Activities To Do With Friends Online

With Public Health Orders extending once again with no end date in sight, it’s time to shake up those Zoom calls. While you may not be able to go over to your friend’s houses, you can definitely have some creative and fun online hangs! 1. Bob Ross Tutorials Bob Ross was the go-to for art tutorials back in the day. …

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Weekly Blog

What You Should Know in High School

Part-Time Job Ideas For Students

10 Terms to Know to be a Better Ally

9 Essential Musicals to Check Out

Now Accepting Grade 8 & 9 Students

7 Easy Breakfast Ideas for Students

10 Tips to Ace Every Test

5 Ways To Manage Stress

4 Black Artists Who Shaped the Art World

4 Artsy Activities To Do With Friends Online

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