WRTN/SPKN

WRTN/SPKN is a story writing and story telling project that took place at the Triangle Program with a group of LGBTQ high school students in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12.  For several weeks, we explored creative writing (particularly memoir) through practices including free association, “cut-up,” word strings, found poetry, and collaborative writing. [...]]]>

WRTN/SPKN

WRTN/SPKN is a story writing and story telling project that took place at the Triangle Program with a group of LGBTQ high school students in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12.  For several weeks, we explored creative writing (particularly memoir) through practices including free association, “cut-up,” word strings, found poetry, and collaborative writing. We experimented with voice and form, and the relationship between the written and spoken, and visually explored word. Throughout our creative process, students were encouraged to claim their place as storytellers and experts in their own experience. I provided guidance for the work being produced, but students’ areas of interest (themes and motifs) led the project. Our work together culminated in the production and presentation of individual zines.

There was consensus amongst the students that the video should be posted and distributed online, and available to everyone as an educational tool. Triangle students particularly want to reach out to other youth who have been or are being bullied at school— and those who can make a big difference: school boards and trustees, school administrators, educators, and guidance counselors.

Many students said that if it weren’t for the Triangle Program, they wouldn’t be in school. Triangle students recognize education as a right for all students, and that safety, or lack thereof, reduces access to education for LGBTQ students, and many other students for a broad variety of systemic reasons. Triangle students would like their stories and creative work to be a beacon for all youth who are struggling with safety and acceptance.

–Anna Camilleri, artist educator

More Information

What is a zine?

A zine is usually a non-commercial, non-professional publication, kind of like a magazine but with a twist. The main difference
between a magazine and a zine is that zines are not out there to make a profit but, rather, to add other, often unheard voices into the mix. Zines are usually made out of interest and passion and are often self-published by the writer/artist/creator.

From <http://artmatters.ca/wp/2008/08/what-is-a-zine/>

Step 1: Attend an information session

All interested students must attend one information session. The information session is [...]]]> If you are a   student, under the age of 21, in need of a safer space to complete your education due to your sexual or gender identity, the Triangle Program is beginning the registration process for second semester.

Step 1: Attend an information session

All interested students must attend one information session. The information session is a chance for students and caregivers to learn about the school, expectations and the programs we offer.

We do not register students in these sessions. After attending a session and speaking to staff, if the Triangle Program seems like the right choice for a student, an individual intake meeting will be scheduled.

Information Session Dates

• Monday, December 19th: 4:00 – 5:00pm
• Monday, January 16th: 5:00 – 6:00pm 

Please book a space for one of the above information sessions by calling 416-393-8443 or by emailing anthony.grandy@tdsb.on.ca

If you are under 18, a caregiver should accompany you if possible.

Step 2: Attend a scheduled in-take meeting.

The intake meeting is an opportunity for students,parents and guardians to meet staff and for staff to learn more about the student and their needs. If both parties are satisfied that the Triangle Program is an appropriate space for the student’s academic success,registration will be done and a start date set.

What to bring to the intake meeting:

1. Birth certificate
2. OHIP card
3. Proof of address (eg Phone Bill,Drivers license)
4. Copy of IEP (if applicable)
5. MOST IMPORTANT:Credit counselling summary from your last high school

In-take meetings will take place by appointment on Friday, January 27th.

Step 3: Attend Orientation

Orientation will occur Friday, February 3rd: 9:30am-3:30am.

Orientation is mandatory and is the first day of school for second semester. Students that do not attend orientation will not be enrolled into the program.

Congratulations go out to the three Triangle Program students that received scholarships are the Friends of Community Schools (FOCS) Awards Banquet on June 9th. Codey Margeson and David Jason were recipients of the FOCS scholarships and Rafael Flores received a scholarship from the [...]]]>

From left to right : David Jason, Codey Margeson and Rafael Flores

Congratulations go out to the three Triangle Program students that received scholarships are the Friends of Community Schools (FOCS) Awards Banquet on June 9th. Codey Margeson and David Jason were recipients of the FOCS scholarships and Rafael Flores received a scholarship from the Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto.

These three students won these awards for overcoming incredible odds to only find success in school and becoming active participants and role models in our community. We wish them all the best as they all move on to post-secondary endeavors.

 TD Canada Trust with the cooperation of MCCT and the Triangle Program is proud to announce the TD Trans Youth Scholarship Award.  This award valued at $2500.00 is open to applicants who are graduating from high school and about to purse post-secondary studies or are in first-year studies at a post-secondary institution; applicants must [...]]]>

 TD Canada Trust with the cooperation of MCCT and the Triangle Program is proud to announce the TD Trans Youth Scholarship Award.  This award valued at $2500.00 is open to applicants who are graduating from high school and about to purse post-secondary studies or are in first-year studies at a post-secondary institution; applicants must be transgender, a permanent resident of Canada, residing in Ontario and attending a post-secondary institution in Ontario to apply.  Application deadline is July 15, 2011.

Download application : English or French