Parent Information
Parents play a crucial role in their child's education. As an active partner, you can help foster your child's success by providing support and guidance throughout the process.
Career Pathways
Career Pathways outcomes are taught throughout students' programming at L.Y. Cairns School. These outcomes are introduced in Grade 7 and worked toward until the end of Grade 12. With reinforcement in both academic and vocational classes students are provided with necessary tools, resources, and skillsets to help them achieve success.
​
Our goal is to help students become confident, capable, independent, and successful individuals who are ready to take on challenges in the future.
Work Experience
Students will complete a minimum of four Work Experience Placements prior to graduation. Participation is mandatory during the fall and spring semesters of Grade 11 and Grade 12, although any student over the age of 15 is eligible to participate.
​​
These placements provide invaluable opportunities for students to apply the skills they have acquired in school, and are essential for development and success.
Work Experience FAQ
Is my child required to participate?
Participation is mandatory in Grade 11 and Grade 12.​​​​​​
How are placements found?
Staff will work in partnership with students and parents to find an appropriate placement. Students will assume primary responsibility in contacting potential employers.​​
Are in-school placements available?
Due to limited resources and positions, in-school placements are only considered in extenuating circumstances.​​
Where can my child work?
Parent, family-connections, and community employers are all recognized placement opportunities.
When can my child work?
Students have open availability. However, school staff are only able to conduct site visits Monday-Friday from 9:00-3:00.
Does my child attend school during placement periods?
Grade 7-10 students will attend regular classes unless they have acquired a placement.
Grade 11 & 12 students will go directly to their placements.