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At Pickering College, education comes to life when students use what they are learning to better understand the world around them and help address real challenges.  

Rooted in our school values and enriched by a diverse, globally connected community, Pickering College is a place where students are truly known, supported, and inspired by a deep sense of belonging and purpose. 

Our students don’t simply learn about real-world issues; they engage with them. Through meaningful projects and partnerships with community organizations, they explore authentic challenges and encounter different perspectives. They learn to ask thoughtful questions, work alongside others and develop ideas that can make a meaningful difference. 

This learning is grounded in rigorous academics that go well beyond the Ontario curriculum. It is strengthened by a warm, welcoming community where every student is known and valued, with the encouragement to discover who they are and how they can contribute. 

The result is an education that prepares students not only for university, but for life. Students develop the knowledge and confidence to think creatively, act with compassion and turn their ideas into action. They leave Pickering College ready to contribute with purpose and make their communities better. 

We believe education is strongest when students can connect what they learn in the classroom to the world around them. By working alongside others on challenges that matter, they discover that their learning has purpose — and that they have the capacity to make a difference. 

Dr. Cinde Lock, Head of School

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