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A premier independent school for girls in JK to Grade 12
For 125 years, St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn School has been providing the educational journey of a lifetime for girls and young women.
SMLS is renowned as one of the premier independent schools in the country, recognized for our caring and nurturing environment, our outstanding faculty, our innovative programs and our wonderful facilities. Our graduates go on to post-secondary study locally and globally, and during their journeys, they thrive and make a difference, because they are confident young women who know they can do anything.
SMLS’ strong academic program is designed specifically for the way girls learn, based on scientific research on girls’ unique learning needs, as delineated by numerous studies and current brain research. SMLS is not just a school without boys. In a recent study, Myra and David Sadker stated: “girls in single-sex school have higher self-esteem, are more interested in non-traditional subjects such as science and math, and are less likely to stereotype jobs and careers. They are intellectually curious, serious about their studies and achieve more.” Our teachers instill in their students curiosity and a love of lifelong learning; our curriculum addresses real-world issues important to humanity; our students are encouraged to think outside the box and work collaboratively using technology and multimedia to study local, national and global issues; our lessons are structured with meaningful cross-disciplinary integration of core subjects, and instruction is differentiated to ensure success for all students.
SMLS provides 21st century education to meet the needs of our dynamic and ever-changing modern world. With our state-of-the-art athletic and fitness facility, performance studio theatre and visual arts centre, students experience enriched programming. In spring of 2011, we opened our environmentally friendly new wing, which further enhances our offerings.
SMLS offers Advanced Placement courses in Art History, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, French, Literature & Composition, Mandarin, Psychology (eLearning), Physics, Studio Art, as well as SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) preparation. In addition, focused support is provided for the achievement of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award program and FIRST LEGO League/FIRST Robotics programs.
You will see it, feel it, and instantly know that this is where your daughter needs to be. And with far fewer distractions than in a co-ed environment, girls can learn, thrive, be the leaders, and compete fairly. What does this all mean? Simply put – success for her.
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St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn School
1080 Linbrook Road, Oakville, Ontario L6J 2L1
(905) 845-2386
Admissions Contact:
Kate Churchill, Admissions and Enrolment Coordinator
Tel: (905) 845-5830 ext. 814
Email: kchurchill@smls.on.ca
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