Dec 9, 2013 | Appleby College News, News
On November 25 the Appleby community came together to help support the Philippines following the devastating category five typhoon that hit the country in early November. More than $4,000 was raised for the Red Cross through the sale of “Power to the...
Nov 27, 2013 | News, Oakville Christian School News
Operation Christmas Child is an opportunity to share the joy of Christmas with children around the world. Shoeboxes are packed with a wide variety of toys, school supplies, candy, and hygiene items and then distributed to children regardless of gender, race,...
Nov 27, 2013 | News, Oakville Christian School News
The Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM) has become a natural component of every aspect of the school culture at OCS. This is a research-based model with roots in gifted education. The goal is to provide challenging high-end learning that is enjoyable for all students....
Nov 25, 2013 | Appleby College News, News
On November 16, a group of Appleby students worked with the Halton Children’s Aid Society. Students helped paint a banner to commemorate the organization’s 100th anniversary and learned about families that are in need of assistance. The students were...
Nov 25, 2013 | Appleby College News, News
On November 17, the Senior Girls’ Basketball Team played in the National Independent Schools Invitational Senior Girls’ Basketball Tournament at Bishops College School in Lennoxville, Quebec. The girls played five games and finished second overall after...
Nov 18, 2013 | MacLachlan College News, News
On Thursday November 7th, Canadian Navy Lieutenant Commander Hugh Son visited the grade 10 and 11 history classes. During his visit, he described to us his job and what life is like for others around the world. He explained how he went through some intense training...
Nov 18, 2013 | Appleby College News, News
On November 6, Appleby students, employees, parents and grandparents attended the annual Diwali dinner. This year featured henna artists, bindhis and mauli bracelets for all attendees, a traditional prayer table, an interactive Bollywood dance, fashion show, and...
Nov 13, 2013 | News, Wildwood Academy News
The first impression before entering the building is, “This is a school?” And then once through the front doors, it changes to, “This is a school! Awesome!” The truth is, most educational systems accommodate for round pegs to fit into round holes. Valiant attempts...
Nov 13, 2013 | News, Wildwood Academy News
Every year, the students in the senior grades are “buddied- up” with students in the younger classes to create lasting friendships through literacy. With the opportunity for cross-age partnerships, the students improve their reading and fluency skills, as well as...
Nov 7, 2013 | News, Wildwood Academy News
The workshop, where our young apprentices hone their carpentry skills under the leadership and supervision of Ryan Daiber, is nothing short of spectacular. What was once a “catch all” room used to house the garbage bins and items to be mended has been transformed into...
