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C M Y K PAGE 7 SUPPLEMENT TO THE FREE PRESS • SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2022 7 EDUCATION GUIDE "Women make up less than 25 per cent of the workforce in science, technology, engi- neering and math (STEM). The gender gaps are high in some of the fastest-growing ca- reers like computer science and engineer- ing," McGill says. "Research is showing that one of the best ways to foster confidence is to introduce programming in each of these areas at an early age — and that is why Balmoral Hall School begins this exploration and aware- ness in junior kindergarten." The integration of an arts component to traditional STEM subjects helps foster and create additional means of expression and opportunities for collaboration and critical thinking. "The Benidickson Centre for Arts and Design has become a place where students have unlimited learning opportunities. If a student has an idea, we look at how we can best support this exploration," McGill says. "Our innovative programming has opened doors and afforded insight and exploration into all sorts of opportunities that exist, moving students' thinking away from tra- ditional careers to a world of opportunities. Supported through our post-secondary pre- paratory program and experiential learning (internship) programs, we delve deeply into students' interest and abilities to expand their thinking towards what is a best fit for their ongoing learning journey after BH." In 2022, Balmoral Hall rolled out a TIE certificate (technology, innovation and entrepreneurship) to showcase students' knowledge and skills in each of these areas. Courses are enhanced with additional mod- ules that allow students to dive deeper into an area of interest. Some modules include drone flight training, cyber security, live audio engineering and aerial dance, just to name a few. Students are issued digital cre- dentials — portable digital documents of learning that can be easily shared online to tell the story of their journey. "Our hope is simple: that every student has the opportunity, the knowledge and the confidence to pursue any post-secondary passion they desire," says McGill. Balmoral Hall aims to inspire girls' imagi- nation and the courage to excel, to reach, to lead and to care. To find out more and to take a virtual tour, visit balmoralhall.com. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 Our hope is simple: that every student has the opportunity, the knowledge and the confidence to pursue any post-secondary passion they desire." — Lois McGill, director of technology, innovation and entrepreneurship, Balmoral Hall School PHOTO BY DARCY FINLEY Balmoral Hall School inspires girls' imagination and courage to excel. PHOTO BY DARCY FINLEY Balmoral Hall School students benefit from unlimited learning opportunities in the Benidickson Centre for Arts and Design. TRY THE A TRADES MANITOBA BUILDING TRADES EXHIBITION HALL � TryTheTradesMB.ca lnfo@mbtrades.ca 204-956-7425 MBT MANITOBA BUILDING TRADES INSTITUTE Manitoba Building Trades

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