CityParent – GTA Edition: Includes Halton, Peel, York and Durham – September 2022 by Media Classified

rcmusic.com/OscarPetersonSchool OSCAR SCHOOLOFPETERSONMUSIC AGESLESSONSMUSICFORALLANDABILITIESRegisternowforFall2022

GTA Edition: Includes Halton, Peel, York, and Durham Regions FREE September 2022cityparent.com himSettingup successfor Try our new kid-friendly cured and smoked meat sticks. See detailsmoreinside. DITCH THE BORING SNACKS GET 4 FREE PACKAGES www.trulocal.ca Columns Editor’s Note ............................... 4 Cool Things ............................. 18 Tween – Ages 8-12 ......... 22 Book Shelf ............................... 26 Private Montessoriand schools ......... 27 ON COVERTHE St Michael’s College School. Forming tomorrow’s leaders and changemakers stmichaelscollegeschool.com COOL Stuff Back to essentialsSchool COOLschoolBackStufftowear BOOK Shelf Sweet Reads Box FEATURE The skinny: Sharon, Lois & Bram FEATURE Travel: Summer Lingers at Temiskaming Shores 8 6 14 10 12 FEATURE BraveHygiene:Parent 16 contentsseptember 2022 COPYRIGHT NOTICE All copyright and other intellectual property rights in the contents hereof are the property of CityParent.ca, and not that of the individual client. The customer has purchased the right of reproduction in CityParent.ca and does not have the right to reproduce the ad or photo in any other place or publication without the previous written consent of CityParent.ca. Contents of this publication, in hard copy format as well as online, are covered by copyright law, and offenders will be prosecuted. The publisher assumes no financial liability for typographical errors or omissions. All claims of error shall be made by Wednesday 5 p.m. prior to the next week’s publication and if not made, shall not be considered. No claims will be allowed for errors not affecting the advertisement’s value. Copyright 2022. All rights reserved. Reproduction, storage in a retrieval system or transmission, in any form or by any means, whether electronic, mechanical or otherwise, in whole or in part, without prior written permission of CityParent.ca is strictly prohibited. Please recycle this magazine! Media Classiﬁ ed Corporation participates in the Partners in Growth Reforestation Program through St. Joseph Communications. To date, Partners in Growth has planted over 2.5 million trees in parks, recreation and conservation areas, and other public spaces across Canada. Established in 1990, this program was started with Scouts Canada to help replenish theenvironment.MediaClassifiedcityparent.com@MediaClassified PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER Leo leo@mediaclassified.caRacioppo CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER John john@mediaclassified.caRacioppo EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Mary Racioppo EDITOR Amanda Pereira ACCOUNT MANAGERS Gina orli.gorokhovsky@mediaclassified.cagina.pappas@mediaclassified.caPappasOrliGorokhovsky GROUP SALES MANAGER Randi Segal MANAGER CUSTOMER SALES & SERVICE Marilyn marilyn@mediaclassified.caWatling DIRECTOR OF PRINT MEDIA Lauren Reid-Sachs GRAPHIC DESIGNER & ASSISTANT MANAGER Alicesa Pullan GRAPHIC DESIGNER & PRE-PRESS COORDINATOR Hannah Yarkony GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Johannah Lorenzo, Yvonne Poon, Mike Terentiev ACCOUNTING INQUIRIES accountingteam@mediaclassified.ca CIRCULATION INQUIRIES distributionteam@mediaclassified.ca All submissions from interested parties will be considered. Please submit to the editor editorial@mediaclassified.caat HOME OFFICE 610 Applewood Cres., Suite 401 Vaughan, ON Phone: 905.761.3313 press 4 Toll Free: +1.888.761.3313 press 4 | Fax: 905.761.5038

up front

EDITORS NOTE 4 CITY PARENT | September 2022 cityparent.com

BACK TO SCHOOL

Another suggestion is a trip to the school before the ﬁ rst day. Take a walk, peek in the windows, and have fun while introducing your child to pre-school or kindergarten – a great place to answer any questions your child may have. Be encouraging and show excitement.Finally,when you say goodbye, a brief statement of reassurance is most effective. This should be done while maintaining your composure with a positive and relaxed facial expression.

It’s September and that marks the back-to-school season. For some, it’s the fi rst of the fi rst and it can be overwhelming for both child and parent. New routines, new people, new friends, and possibly a new school. An adjustment period may be required for schoolaged children who are sensitive, easily worried, or have cognitive delays. We leave our children in unfamiliar environments with strangers when they start school or a new activity outside the home. However, most would rather be with familiar guardians or parents than be left outside their comfort zone, a place they’ve always known.Itisalso common for parents or guardians to feel the same sense of anxiety, fear and doubt. Especially when they sense and see fear in their child. It isn’t easy to walk away with tears in your child’s eyes. We can do a few things to help make the transition more bearable for both parties.Thefi rst step is to talk to your child/toddler. Let’s face it. This is a phase most of us will experience at some point. Fear comes from “ the unknown”. Ask your child how they feel about starting school. Show empathy if they share they feel scared. Ask them what it is they are afraid of. Let them know what to expect once they arrive at their destination. Work with your child by helping them fi gure out methods for coping. Ensure them that everything will work out fi ne. Let them know that many kids and parents experience these feelings, that they don’t last long and will go away as soon as we realize there is nothing to fear.

Mary Editor-In-Chief,RacioppoCity Parent

SEASON PRESENTINGSPONSOR YOUNG PEOPLE’S CONCERTS 2022/23 KIDSPERFECTAGES Subscribe today and experience four family concerts for as little as $72. 416.598.3375 | VISIT TSO.CA/CITYPARENT Concerts at Roy Thomson Hall PLATYPUS THEATRE’S HOW THE GIMQUAT FUND HER SONG Sun, Nov 6, 2022 THE HOCKEY SWEATER Sun, Feb 5, 2023 WHY SCI-FI? Sun, Mar 5, 2023 REGGAE ROOTS Sun, Apr 16, 2023 Bartholomew-PoyserDaniel Barrett EducationPrincipalConductor & Community Ambassador

Finally,tradition.anew picture book based on the classic counting song made famous by this beloved trio of children’s entertainers (and featured theme on The Elephant Show) hits bookstores this month. The book, One Elephant Went Out to Play, is co-written by Sharon Hampson’s daughter Randi Hampson. She joined her mother’s performances after Lois Lilienstein died, and following a ﬁnal tour with Sharon and Bram before Bram Morrison retired from touring. This time, Sharon, Lois & Bram, invites readers to join them in a musical story about a magical spider web. A diverse cast of kids in whimsical costumes join in the fun on the spider web – including a glamorous giraffe, a cranky crocodile, a silly snake, and ﬁve monkeys. After the 10th animal is invited onto the web, EVERYONE is invited to the party – but is the spider’s web strong enough? “ONE elephant went out to play upon a spider’s web one day. She had such enormous fun that she called for her baby elephant to come.”

SHARON, LOIS & BRAM BY MARYLENE VESTERGOM

FEATURE6 CITY PARENT | September 2022 cityparent.com

WORDS

“Skinnamarinky dinky dink Skinnamarinky do I love you.” Made you hum, right? Well, you’re not alone. This classic song, made famous by Sharon, Lois & Bram, was sung, acted out and became an anthem of sorts for generations of kids, parents, and grandparents. And those kids are now themselves parents and continue the tradition, with their children singing along and reading the award-winning picture book, Skinnamarink as a treasured family

the skinny

The jungle animals come alive in this magically illustrated book by award-winning designer and illustrator Qin Leng. While the elephant invites more friends (kids and menageries of jungle animals) to be part of the fun, monkeys swing from the carefully spun threads of the spider’s web, blowing trumpets and banging cymbals, making it a real partyTheatmosphere.book’srelease also includes a new single, “One Elephant Went Out to Play (All Friends Version),” which will be available digitally on all streaming platforms. This catchy new version, released by Red Brick Songs, takes the reader on a musical journey to accompany and sing along with the book. Recorded by Sharon, Bram & Randi and produced by Randi Hampson and Glenn Morley, this new version captures the energy and joy of childhood as the children and animals play, sing, and dance together on a giant spider web! What could be moreWhatfun?about a concert? Sharon, Bram & Randi have just announced a concert at Toronto’s iconic Massey Hall on November 5, called “Skinnamarink: A Celebration of Sharon, Lois & Bram,” featuring Sharon, Bram, Randi, and a bunch of specialWhatguests!betterway to share a special moment with your kids – and for parents to rekindle childhood memories.“Iloveyou in the morning And in the afternoon I love you in the evening Underneath the moon.” For upcoming events check out: sharonloisandbram.com

Celebrate with us from September 23 to October 16 Enjoy free arts, culture and heritage programs, and more! Fun for all ages and abilities. Visit oakville.ca for event details and locations. Pre-registration is required for some activities. CONNECTCREATESHARE

The DaytripTM Lunch Bag makes packing lunch a pleasure. Now you can take soggy sandwiches and lukewarm drinks off the menu with a fresh-forhours, fold-and-go, easy-to-clean lunch bag from Yeti. Adjust the size of your lunch bag with the adjustable grid $100.00 available at yeti.ca

Mainstays 7 Piece Bedin-a-Bag Bed-in-a-bag Mainstays Ombre Stripe will have you counting sheep in no time. With an array of blue tones in an updated textured stripe, this dorm room set instantly brightens any décor. Microﬁbre sheet sets are soft, durable, wrinkleresistant, and machine $49.98washable.available at walmart.ca

Buddha U: 108 Mindfulness Lessons By Victor M. Parachin

BACK TO SCHOOL

This campus-friendly cookbook is ﬁlled with recipes for low-carb lunches, easy-to-make dinners, latenight snacks, and more, all made with Trader Joe’s® products. Recipes include Sloppy Joe Nachos Pad Thai, Chicken Masala with Sweet Potatoes, Green Chile Cornbread Mufﬁns, Monkey Bread and more! For recent high school grads, budget-conscious students, or Trader Joe’s fans! $26.50 published by Ulysses Press available on amazon.ca

The timeless Buddhist Principles to conquer modern college life. College survival: what’s the secret? Mindfulness is staying calm and focused. No matter how overwhelmed, lost, or depressed you feel, Buddha U teaches you how to maintain a healthy perspective. With 108 straightforward lessons that approach life day by day, Buddhist principle by principle, this book makes college life stress-free and manageable. Implement them, and you’ll end your academic year with immense satisfaction and eagerly anticipate the next. $17.50 published by Ulysses Press available on amazon.ca

Keuring K-Express Essentials

The I Heart Trader Joe’s® College Cookbook

Single-Serve Coffee Maker

HP DeskJet 2742e All-in-One Printer w/6-months free ink through HP Plus Make yourself the most popular student on campus if you have your own printer! The HP DeskJet 2742e All-in-One Printer is perfect for last-minute edits and reprints! All your favourite features, now easier to use. Get worry-free wireless printing, scanning, and copying. HP Smart app simpliﬁes setup. Set up HP+ to get exclusive beneﬁts. $84.98 available walmart.ca

8 CITY PARENT | September 2022 cityparent.com

Early risers and late-night crammers. Keurig K-Express Essentials ™ Single Serve Coffee Maker makes rich, full-ﬂavoured coffee with the push of a button. No mess, no prep - just hot, freshly brewed coffee. $59.98 available walmart.ca

COOL | STUFF must haves

YETI Daytrip Lunch Bag

10th Anniversary Edition By Andrea Lynn

Remington Wet2Style Oval Dryer & Volumizing Hairbrush Ideal for the morning rush! In addition to providing 20% faster styling, Remington’s Wet2Style Dryer and Volumizing Hairbrush makes it easy to achieve an at-home blowout. $49.96 available at amazon.ca

Expert Academic Tutoring and Coaching! Supportive Individualized Programming - In-Person or Online All sessions are 1-1 - Elementary, Secondary, Post-Secondary levels Specializing in teaching "Skills for School Success" to all students Optimus Learning Centre Register today! - Midtown Toronto - 647-980-2450 - optimuslearningcentre.com We studentshelpwithLD,ADHD,ASDetc... "optimizing school success" IN-PERSON VIRTUAL PROGRAMS REGISTER TODAY www.GirlsInScience.ca STEM 9cityparent.com September 2022 | CITY PARENT

Vans & Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon

COOL | STUFF

Berkeley Duffel-S radiates old-school vibes, spacious enough to ﬁt all the essentials, with a vintage design and recycled or sustainable fabrics. Duffel has padded side straps with leather connectors, zippered top center compartment for easy access, zippered side pockets for organization, external daisy chain, four external attachment loops for adding a shoulder strap, heritage logos $109.99 CAD available at thenorthface.com

Foodie Stationary Set

Make sure your kids are prepared for class with all their supplies at hand! There’s no doubt that these fun designs will keep kids entertained and ready to learn, whether it’s a notepad, a ruler, a pen, or even an eraser. $14.99 CAD available at mastermindtoys.com

Taking inspiration from the beloved tales of love and friendship from the legendary anime, Vans and Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon team up this season. In iconic Vans styles, the collection captures the stories of Sailor Moon and the Sailor Guardians. $Varies CAD available at vans.ca cityparent.com

All Over Print Backpack Pink Unicorn This bag is fun, functional, and perfectly sized to carry your children’s schoolbooks and the day-to-day school supplies while still leaving room for a change of clothes. $49.99 CAD available at mastermindtoys.com

Back to school with style. Founded in 2009, Native Shoes combines innovation, creativity, and curiosity. This brand was created from innovating bio-based materials, animal-free design, and recycling wellloved shoes via the Native Shoes Remix™ Project. Their purpose is to make it easy for all to “Live Lightly”, every step of the way. Through a unique grinding process, previously worn silhouettes are broken down and turned into new products from seating to playgrounds. To date, Native Shoes has recycled more than 30,000 + shoes. $42.00 and up available at nativeshoes.com

10 CITY PARENT | September 2022

Miles the Label Miles the Label launches its new fall collections. Stylish and warm, kicking it Old School and Love & Basketball are the newest fall collections for children three months through 14 years old. With Miles the Label, kids can live and play in clothes that are fun and comfortable. All clothing is made from organic cotton, eco-friendly denim, OEKO-TEX certiﬁed merino wool, recycled polyester, and packaged in compostable mailers, Miles is proud to be a sustainable brand. $Varies CAD available at milesthelabel.com

North Face Berkeley Duffel

wear BACK TO SCHOOL

Native Shoes

When Visit Sept. 15-17 and your family can attend the New Liskeard Fall Fair (newliskeardfallfair.ca), one of Northern Ontario’s largest fairs. Where to stay Rest your head at the local Econo Lodge (choicehotels.com), an award-winning franchise located on Highway 11 at the entrance to New Liskeard. The interior has been sleeky kitted out with modern furnishings and clever design, and the hospitality is especially warm. Best of all, Econo Lodge offers can’t beat prices. Taste of local Attached to the Econo Lodge, Ali’s Grill and Bar (facebook.com/ Alisgrillandbar) offers excellent food and the convenience of walking to your room. Hint: Order the ﬁsh and chips. At 28 on the Lake (28onthelake. ca) guests enjoy spectacular scenery from the lakeside patio and food that matches the views. Vacations aren’t just for kids. When it comes to beer you can’t get more local here than Whiskeyjack Beer Company (whiskeyjackbeer.ca) in Haileybury. Make time to pop in and grab a few cans of Abitiki Amber or Cold Front Pale Ale to go. Raise a glass to Temiskaming Shores. For more information, go to temiskamingshores.ca ANDREW

HIND 12 CITY PARENT | September 2022 cityparent.com

travel SUMMER LINGERS AT TEMISKAMING SHORES FEATURE WORDS BY

New Liskeard sits on the southern edge of the Little Claybelt, a geographic anomaly of rich soil amidst the otherwise rocky Canadian Shield. Despite suitable soil, it wasn’t always easy for settlers. The hardships they faced, and their triumphs in growing a frontier village into a modern town, is told beautifully at the Little Claybelt Homesteaders Museum (claybeltmuseum.ca). Make sure to pose with Ms. Claybelt, the towering cow that’s iconic to New Liskeard. Neighbouring Haileybury was shaped by nature in a very different way. In 1922, the young community was wiped off the map by the Great Fire, which razed 650 square miles, killed 43 and left thousands homeless. Haileybury rebuilt into the community it is today, a lakeside town with style. The waterfront is spectacular, with walking trails, a playground, in-season waterpark, and great views. Watch for a monument depicting people seeking shelter from the ﬂames in the lake.

The vacationing throngs are gone, nights begin to subtly cool, and there is the ﬁrst hint of colour in the leaves. Fall is just around the corner. But there’s still life left in summer yet, just enough time for a road trip to Temiskaming Shores. Stretching along the eastern side of the lake for which it is named, the City of Temiskaming Shores (comprising the former towns of New Liskeard and Haileybury, and the Township of Dymond) has been deﬁned by nature.

Photo op The region’s natural splendor is on display at Pete’s Dam, where a short all-ages trail culminates in a waterfall.

Cultivating a love of learning and the pursuit of Bathurstthelearningaward-Brainforexcellence30-years.Power,Canada’swinningenrichmentprovider,isnowatProssermanJCC,4588St.,NorthYorkFormoreinformation,contactusbyphone:905-303-5475orviaemail:Info@brainpower.ca Bathurst & Sheppard Pickering Museum Village Tours • Programs • Birthday Parties Registration for our programs is required in advance. You can purchase tickets at pickeringmuseumvillage.ca or by phone 905.683.8401. This program is developed thanks to funding and support from: @pickeringmuse Pickering Fairy Tours $40/group October 2 - November 12, 2022 Pickering’s picturesque forest, village and gardens are home to not only some incredible natural creatures, but also some magical ones. Locate and visit a series of whimsical fairy, elf, and gnome homes scattered in the village and forest and learn about the history and folklore of the magical creatures of the forest. Pickering Fairy Tour is an opportunity to see their world up close. Fairy Workshop $10/person Unleash your inner fairy or gnome and make your very own house in this fun, hands-on workshop. Fun for all ages. 13cityparent.com September 2022 | CITY PARENT

BOOK | SHELF

Polly Crosby’s The Women of Pearl Island is a novel about an island, a family, and secrets. In the novel, Tartelin answers an ad for a personal assistant on a British island. Pearl Island offers an escape from daily life, sadness, and modern conveniences. Tartelin’s employer, Marianne, is a remarkably private woman with a difﬁcult past. Marianne and Tartelin’s pasts slowly unravel in this wonderful novel about a top-secret event that took place decades ago on Pearl Island. The box also includes milk hot chocolate by Camino, Walton Wood Farm’s beautiful mulling spice for cider or wine, old-fashioned raspberry candy tube by Candy Labs, a custom Tea & Butterﬂies bookmark by Crafted Van, handmade Walton Wood Farm Peppermint Soap, IKIWISI’s custom “I’ll Know It When I See It” Bibliophile Desk Calendar, Sweet Reads Tote, and an “I’ll Know It When I See It” holiday card $40.00 at sweetreadsbox.com

sweet 14 CITY PARENT | September 2022 cityparent.com

Lessons in Chemistry Book Box

The Woman of Pearl Island Book Box

With back-to-school and holiday seasons approaching, recently launched in Canada and the USA comes the Sweet Reads Box. The latest in subscription boxes the book box is a must have for anyone who loves to read. In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, time for yourself seems to get lost. A Sweet Reads Box includes a great read, a decadent treat, and carefully curated items that correspond to your book. The line offers subscriptions, limited edition boxes and past boxes (all of which are available)!

In this box, you’ll ﬁnd Bonnie Garmus’s Lessons in Chemistry novel, which follows protagonist Elizabeth Zott as she begins her new career as TV cooking show host. Set in the 1960s, this truly unique novel explores the similarities between cooking and chemistry. In Elizabeth’s world, men are scientists and women are not. Lessons in Chemistry is both funny and inspiring, quirky, and intelligent. The box also includes a delicious lemon square baked good by Lemon Square Co., C25H28N6O7 instant coffee by Alpine Coffee, an assorted styles dishtowel by Danica, marinara mix by Gourmet du Village, Lab Goal Socks by Endur, soda biscuits and Italian noodles by Supper at Six, a Lessons in Chemistry pencil by Penguin Canada, customcreated notepad specially designed to coordinate with the novel, and a special letter from author Bonnie Garmus exclusive to Sweet $89.99Readers.atsweetreadsbox.com

Black Cake Book Box

The Maid Book Box

Black Cake, Charmaine Wilkerson’s debut novel, explores the question: Do we really know our parents? Eleanor and her children, Byron and Benny, will draw you in from page one. Our journey takes us to Jamaica, England, and California. Love and loss, escape and belonging, swimming and surﬁng, baking and family. The box also includes black cake by Jaruca, Benny’s Dream Beans by Propellor Coffee, Dreaming of Coffee Candle by Allen Wick Candles, Walton Wood Farm’s Swimmer’s Rescue Lip Scrub & Beach Babe Lip Balm, Vegan Gummy Sharks, a black cake recipe card by Penguin Books, and a note from Charmaine Wilkerson exclusive to Sweet Readers. $75.00 at sweetreadsbox.com READS BOX

The Maid by Nita Prose is a delightfully charming novel centered around a surprising mystery. ‘Molly Gray’ is a woman whose life revolved around her Gran (who has recently died), and she has to forge her own path. She works as a hotel maid at the Regency Grand Hotel. Life takes a different turn when Molly finds a wealthy guest dead in his bed. It is now time to prove her innocence and find the true killer. Intriguing and captivating, this novel keeps you wondering. Included in the box is Walton Wood Farm’s scrumptious Regency Hotel Shortbread, Regency Hotel Cleaner to clean up any mess, and Regency English Breakfast Tea, a chocolate puzzle by Chronicle Books, Lindt’s milk chocolate truffles, a door hanger by Penguin Books, and a Regency Hotel notepad and pen. $40.00 at sweetreadsbox.com

w register at sbabasketball.ca EMAIL: INFO@SBABLUES.CA • PHONE: 416-551-7554 Fall 2022! 416.678.6688 topchild.ca TOPCHILD LEARNING CENTER Assisting students since 1993 15cityparent.com September 2022 | CITY PARENT

“Today’s challenges in raising a child to grow strong in body, mind and spirit are dizzyingly complex,” says Maples.

Eliminate all sugary beverages: Purge them, including fruit juice, sports drinks, sweetened water, sweet tea, soda and energy drinks.

Exercise has many beneﬁ ts – better heart and lung ﬁ tness, stronger bones, more restful sleep, emotional stability, and improved cognitive function. Accept that daily exercise is essential for your child’s overall well-being.BraveParent is your roadmap covering everything from growth and development to setting your child up for a lifetime of healthy habits. “It will answer your most pressing questions about your kids’ health, and just might help parents get back to optimal health at the same beabraveparent.comtime.”

hygiene BRAVE PARENT

Accordingchildren.to

Sugar consumption is the root of all evil when it comes to obesity and metabolic disease stimulus. It’s not that sugar is inherently bad, but a little goes a long way.

“I WROTE THIS BOOK TO EVIDENCE-BASEDTHESEBRAVEWANNABEHELPPARENTSSORTOUTCRITICALISSUESWITHSOLUTIONS.”FEATURE16 CITY PARENT | September 2022 cityparent.com

WORDS BY MARYLENE VESTERGOM

“I wrote this book to help wannabe Brave Parents sort out these critical issues with evidence-based solutions. I wanted to help them build actionable plans to raise healthy, happy kids.”

To start your journey, Maples suggests these five tips: The one-finger rule with packaged goods: If your child can’t cover the ingredient list with one finger (usually meaning there are more than five ingredients), ditch it. Those additives that make this “food” are not really food at all.

Dr. Susan Maples is a health educator and practicing dentist for 37 years. Her total health dental practice focuses on mouth-body connections and strives to help patients prevent many of the most common lifediminishing conditions affecting people today. Her latest book, Brave Parent Raising Healthy, Happy Kids (against all odds) in Today’s World, is a must-read for any parent hoping to help their children build habits for a healthier future. By focusing on prevention, Brave Parents have an opportunity to prevent many diseases from becoming life-long struggles for their Maples, “We are amidst a tragic downward trajectory in health– and not from communicable diseases (such as COVID) but from non-communicable, preventable diseases. In fact, most children are afﬂicted with a number of lifestylerelated conditions such as obesity, insulin resistance, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, rampant tooth decay, depression, anxiety disorders and addiction to everything from caffeine and sugar to heroin.”

Better sleep hygiene: Design some pre-bedroom-time routines that help your children wind down. Establish a screentime curfew. Keep your child’s room as dark as possible and the room cooler at night. Never neglect emotional, social and cognitive health: Teach your kids how to reduce stress and worry. Help them recognize the signs of depression and teach them the importance of self-care. And continue to love them, no matter what. Foster a daily dose of get-up-N-go: According to the most recent statistics from Public Health, 30 per cent of Canadian children aged 5-17 are overweight or obese. And there is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic may have contributed to an increase in this percentage.

cityparent.com For advertising information please contact info@mediaclassified.ca Wha 4 Participate/ Donate/ Sponsor/ Challenge a ou u r For more information contact us: madd.ca | info@madd.ca powersoccer.caMALE/FEMALE Dearcroft Montessori School Trafalgar Crossing As Oakville’s original Montessori school, Dearcroft is Canada’s leader in Elementary Experiential Education, delivering and curriculum for 55 years. Now Accepting Registrations for Dearcroft Montessori School Trafalgar Crossing 17cityparent.com September 2022 | CITY PARENT 2022-2023 Early Registration Now Open! 416.385.9685 Admissions@LaCitadelleAcademy.com

$84.99 available at toysrus.ca

18 CITY PARENT | September 2022 cityparent.com

Philips Espresso 3200 Series with LatteGo

september

$299.95 available philips.ca, The Bay & Amazon

Philips Pasta Maker Plus

For a fast and fresh family meal, turn to the Philips Pasta Maker Plus. Philips Pasta Maker Plus is customizable to ﬁt your dietary restrictions and needs. You can use gluten-free ﬂour or healthy ingredients like spinach. It mixes, kneads, and extrudes dough into any pasta shape you choose. Dishwasher-safe removable parts ensure no big mess afterward.

This grab-and-go bag contains four pouches with different activities. Whether you’re on a plane, in a car, at a restaurant, or you just want a little peace and quiet, Keke offers entertaining and educational activities to reduce screen time. Keke stands for “keep every kid engaged” and is designed for ages 3-6. $64.99 available at kekekid.com

VTech SmartwatchKidiZoomDX3 The kid-friendly DX3 has dual cameras, selfies and videos, one-and two-player games, daily reminders, and more. Watch light doubles as flashlight and camera flash. Stay on track with daily reminders, and switch to school mode when you want to keep the DX3 for “watching” only.

Bentgo Kids Print Shark One-of-a-kind, leak-proof Bentgo Kids lunch box inspires parents to pack better lunches for kids who are always on the go. For active kids on the go, this bento lunch box features drop-proof, rubber-coated edges. $39.99 available at toysrus.ca Bentgo Kids Chill Bentgo Kids Chill keeps lunches perfectly chilled until eating time. Below the bento-style compartment tray is an optional built-in ice tray. Simply place the ice tray in the freezer overnight and pop it into the lunchbox on days you want to keep food chilled on the $39.99go. available at toysrus.ca

COOL THINGS

Keke

COOL | STUFF

Make a statement with Philips Espresso 3200 Series with LatteGo. Use the built-in ceramic grinders with 12 adjustment settings to customize your coffee with ﬁve different beverage options and ﬁve different temperature settings. Create a silky layer of milk froth with LatteGo technology. Embrace each day with coffee. $999.00 available online at philips.ca The Bay, & Amazon

Enter our Sign-up to Contest!Win YOU COULD WIN A CRAFTSMAN® 20V MAX CORDLESS TOOL COMBO KIT! www.craftsman.com | @craftsmantoolsca Two Prizes awarded annually to entrants of City Parent COMBO6-PIECECRAFTSMAN®TOOLKITWITH2BATTERIESRetail Value $449.99 OnlineEnter Fall Registration Now Open! Enrichment Reading Comprehension, Writing and Public Speaking Program [Grades 2-8] English Prep Course for Entrance Exam – IB, SSAT, UTS, TOPS, MaCS [Grades 5-7] Business Essentials Course [Grades 7-9] Preparation for High School English Course [Grades 7-8] Turning Today’s Learners Into Tomorrow’s Leaders VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON AT OUR NORTH YORK, MISSISSAUGA AND MARKHAM CAMPUSES 647 285 4499powerofwordsacademy.ca 19cityparent.com September 2022 | CITY PARENT

Back-to-school means back to packing lunches. As more schools are encouraging ‘litter less’ lunches, it can be hard to come up with ways to make your child’s lunch more sustainable and waste free. Here are three tips to make it easier: Portion to reduce packaging Buy food you’ll use in your child’s lunch, like yogurt or applesauce, in larger quantities. Purchase a big tub that you can portion into reusable containers, rather than individually packaged cups, to avoid wasteful packaging.Putre-useable or wooden cutlery and a cloth napkin into your child’s lunch box to reduce what’s thrown away. A napkin is also something you can personalize so kids can stand out from their friends. Consider where your food is coming from Grow your own salad, herbs, or vegetables where possible. This saves on packaging and transportation-related emissions, which helps reduce your carbon footprint. It’s also a great activity for engaging the kids. When shopping, look for products from companies that are prioritizing eco-friendly initiatives. You can often identify them by the packaging. Meal plan, ‘up cook’, and make your own snacks Instead of buying individually wrapped snacks at the grocery store, try healthier, more environmentally conscious options. You could also turn this into a Sunday activity with the kids by batch-making homemade granola bars. Not only can this be a fun family activity, but you’ll save countless wrappers from going to a landﬁll.Meal planning helps to reduce food waste. Are you likely to have leftovers that can be ‘up cooked’ and added to your child’s lunch? Leftover chicken from last night’s dinner can be used on a sandwich, or leftover bacon from breakfast can be a tasty salad topping.

back-to-school AN

THREE TIPS FOR

ECO-FRIENDLY LUNCHGROCERYSNACKSINDIVIDUALLYBOXINSTEADOFBUYINGWRAPPEDATTHESTORE,TRYHEALTHIER,MOREECO-CONSCIOUSOPTIONS FEATURE – News Canada 20 CITY PARENT | September 2022 cityparent.com

AN ENCHANTED NIGHT WALK INTO A BRIGHT FUTURE PRESENTED BY BOOK TICKETS NOW AT TORONTOZOO.COM/TERRALUMINA THE JOURNEY CONTINUES

Consider shuttering accounts during the season. In recent years, numerous professional athletes have bravely acknowledged their mental health struggles. For example, NBA All-Star Kevin Love has shared tales of his struggles with anxiety and depression. These issues confound many athletes and can be exacerbated by negative comments on social media, particularly after a loss. Student athletes can avoid the negative aspects of social media by avoiding it during the season. Emphasize the potential effects of athletes’ own comments on social media.

Scholastic sports participation benefits student athletes in myriad ways. Competitive sports teach students how to cope with the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat, while providing firsthand experience that emphasizes the value of working with others in pursuit of a common goal. Student athletes often apply these lessons long after their playing days have ended, benefitting from their experiences in competitive sports throughout their lives.

It’s not just negative thoughts from disgruntled spectators that can make social media a minefield for young athletes. Student athletes’ own negative comments can have some lasting and unfortunate effects as well. A 2017 survey from the American Association of Collegiate Registrars found that 11 percent of respondents indicated they had denied admissions to an applicant based on social media content. Furthermore, an additional 7 percent acknowledged rescinding offers due to social media content. Fair or unfair, these decisions highlight the very real effects that comments made on social media can have on young people’s futures. Sports often generates highly emotional responses, and parents and coaches can urge student athletes to avoid voicing negative or kneejerk reactions about opponents, offi cials or even games they’re not involved in via social media. Such commentary could have unforeseen consequences that adversely affect student athletes for years to come. Highlight how student athletes can use social media to their benefit. Social media can be a minefield, but it also presents opportunities for student athletes to showcase themselves in a positive light. Parents and coaches can emphasize how student athletes can use social media to show good sportsmanship. Win or lose, urge athletes to praise their teammates and opponents after a big game. Positive commentary on social media can be just as beneficial to student athletes as negative commentary can be harmful. Student athletes who showcase their maturity and sportsmanship on social media can improve their standing among college coaches and admissions officers.Student athletes who learn to successfully navigate social media can reap the rewards of those efforts for years to come.

– Metro Creative mental health HOW TO HELP STUDENT ATHLETES NAVIGATE SOCIAL MEDIA TWEEN | AGES 8-12 22 CITY PARENT | September 2022 cityparent.com

Athletes of all ages can relate to some of the common experiences of competitive sports. At one point or another, all competitive athletes must learn to handle losing. But modern student athletes have a relatively recent phenomenon to contend with that was not around when their parents played sports: social media. Social media can connect people in ways that were previously unimaginable, but it also poses unique challenges to modern student athletes. Parents and coaches can help student athletes navigate social media, so it does not adversely affect their scholastic sports experiences.

Newmarket Indoor Rock Climbing AFTERLESSONSSCHOOL Ages 5-17 OF ROCK & CHALK Indoor Rock Climbing info@rockandchalk.comwww.rockandchalk.com905-895-7625 Signtodayup

Premium quality meat and seafood Locally sourced and customizable Simple monthly delivery HOW IT WORKS 4. ENJOY FREE SHIPPING 3. CHOOSE A FREQUENCY 1. CHECK YOUR AREA 2. CUSTOMIZE YOUR BOX www.trulocal.ca

PLUS… 4 FREE packages of Kid-Approved meat snacks in your first box Promo Code: CITYSTIX promo.trulocal.ca/cityparent

You Are My Favourite Colour

Seeing the mountain from his house inspires a young artist. Trying to draw the mountain one day, he realizes that his drawing doesn’t look anything like it, so he takes a closer look. With his dog by his side, he hikes with a growing collection of animal companions, drawing what he sees along the way. Upon reaching the mountain, the boy realizes how important perspective and friendship are, which changes the way he views the world. – 3-7. Publisher – Tundra – 40. $24.99 Baby Squeaks

Age – 3-7. Publisher – Tundra Book. Pages – 32. Price – $23.99 That’s Not My Name! By Anoosha Syed Mirha can’t wait for her first day! She’s excited to learn, play, and meet new people. All day her classmates and even her teacher mispronounces her name. She walks home wondering if she should change her name. She thinks that if she did, she’d then be able to find a monogrammed keychain with her name on it. She could also order a hot chocolate with her name spelt correctly. Her mother helps Mirha see how special her name is, and she returns to school determined to help her classmates pronounce it correctly. Age 3-5. Publisher -Viking Books for Young Readers Pages – 40. Price – $23.99 CDN HC What Does Little Crocodile Say at the Park By Eva Montanari Little Crocodile makes his way to the park with Grandma and Grandpa, experiencing being left out, kindness, and independence, before enjoying his day. . . after a minor meltdown, of course! A crocodile’s day is filled with sly humour, adorable illustrations, and an emotional rollercoaster that parents will recognize from their own experiences.

26 CITY PARENT | September 2022 cityparent.com

BOOK | SHELF WHAT’S UNDER THE COVERS THIS MONTH

Through warm and vivid poetry, a mother celebrates her children’s brown skin. This book empowers as it embraces, and it reminds young readers that they too have shades of colour that only they can recognize and express. Brown skin is portrayed in vivid detail-the brawny bear whose paws know the ground of its home, the sequoia tree that reaches up and touches the sun, the glossy shell of the chestnut-and there are sweeping descriptions of the different shades of brown skin. Age – 4-8. Publisher – Philomel/imprint Penguin Random House.Pages – 32. Price – $23.99 The Surprise By Zadie Smith & Nick Laird, Illustrated by Magenta Fox Introducing Maud, the guinea pig who wears a judo suit without explanation, and not everyone is on board with it. Having been thrown into an unfamiliar situation, Maud ﬁnds her place and embraces her individuality by making courageous decisions and meeting interesting people.

Pages

By Mario Bellini and Marianna Coppo

Books. Pages

Age – 2-5. Publisher – Tundra Books. Pages – 40. Price – $21.99CDN HC

A baby mouse has found his voice. One word led to another word until all Baby Mouse did was squeak, squeak, and squeak. Mama Mouse needed a break and sent baby mouse out to play and then it became too quiet, and Mama Mouse went out to look for Baby Mouse and then she found him and guess what happened? Lighthearted and relatable parenting moment. Age 0-3. Publisher – Tundra Books. –40. Price – $21.99 HC

By Anne Hunter

By Gillian Sze

Price –

Age

The Boy and The Mountain

Private and Montessori SCHOOLS SEPTEMBER SPECIAL FOCUS 27cityparent.com September 2022 | CITY PARENT

Each boy has the opportunity to explore more than 60 clubs and activities, 16 music bands, spring musical and fall drama productions, as well as 20 sports offerings in both competitive and intramural formats.

Our students are also inspired to discover the courage and develop the faith to be a modern man of St. Michael’s: one who is free in mind, body, and soul to pursue truth, choose goodness, create beauty, and build a civilization of love and care in service to our community and to the world.

ADVERTORIAL REGISTER FOR OUR FALL 2022 OPEN applySMCS.comOCTOBEROCTOBERTHURSDAYHOUSES:20AT7P.M.TUESDAY25AT7P.M.REGISTER: 28 CITY PARENT | September 2022 cityparent.com

In addition, innovative, tailored partnerships with corporations and community organizations provide our students with enriched, immersive real-world experiences both inside and outside the classroom. These unique experiential opportunities complement the curriculum, enabling deeper exploration, discovery, and learning, while preparing our students with an authentic window on the world of work, jobs, and career paths.

SMCS students unleash their passion for meaning and curiosity by embracing Deep Learning, an inquiry-based learning pedagogy inspires students to explore freely the profound questions of our world and to develop the knowledge and skills for living a meaningful and productive life in the 21st century. We invite you to see our school in action!Take a tour, conduct your own 3D virtual tour, or schedule a meeting today!

St. Michael’s College School

Since 1852, St. Michael’s College School has been educating and forming young men in goodness, discipline, and knowledge for lives of leadership and service. We are Canada’s only Catholic, Basilian, faith-based independent school, educating boys from Grades 7 to 12 in a

academicinstate-of-the-artdowntownfracturedintegrity,St.faith,changeprogramme.university-preparatoryIngraduatingyoungmenwhotheworldthroughlivesofcharacter,andservicetoothers,Michael’sCollegeSchoolbringsunity,andhealingtoaanduncertainworld.OurcampusislocatednearToronto,andfeaturesfacilities,thelatesttechnologyandrobust,variedandco-curricularofferings.

GOODNESS, DISCIPLINE, AND KNOWLEDGE

My school inspires me to goodness, challenges me through discipline, and equips me with knowledge, every day. ST. MICHAEL’S COLLEGE SCHOOL All boys Grades 7 to 12 University preparatoryAPPLYSMCS.COM HOUSESOPEN October 20 & 25 7:00 p.m. Register APPLYSMCS.com

Founded in 1903 and located on a beautiful, 13-acre campus in the Toronto neighbourhood of Rosedale, Branksome Hall educates more than 900 girls from Junior Kindergarten to GradeThrough12. the unique combination of well-being, outstanding academics, and international mindedness, Branksome Hall students become impactful leaders who give back to their communities. With their school values of Sense of Community, Inclusiveness, Creativity and Making a Difference as a foundation, Branksome Hall offers a strong liberal arts curriculum that develops critical thinking and inquiry skills. Girls from around the world live and learn at the school’s downtown Toronto campus, in heritage homes and new buildings linked by state-ofthe-artOfferingtechnology.animmersive Study Abroad Program with their South Korean sister school, Branksome Hall Asia, as well as Noodle — the school’s pioneering accelerator program for student entrepreneurs — Branksome graduates are welcomed by leading universities in Canada and around the world, most with scholarships. More than $1.4 million in student ﬁnancial assistance is provided to students each year. Branksome continues to set the pace for innovation in girls’ education, ensuring today’s students are well-prepared to solve tomorrow’s complexParentsproblems.interested in learning more can connect with Branksome at Fall open houses and other events. Their dedicated Admissions team is ready to assist you.

The most successful people in life have open minds. They have a thirst for knowledge. They are seekers of new challenges. They actively participate in shaping a better world.

As a leading independent International Baccalaureate (IB) World School for girls in Toronto, Branksome Hall’s global approach to education cultivates an inquiring mind that is essential to more sophisticated problem-solving abilities and a richer, more meaningful life.

WE CHALLENGE AND INSPIRE GIRLS TO LOVE LEARNING Branksome Hall ADVERTORIAL FOR PLEASEINFORMATION,MORECONTACTadmissions@branksome.on.caORCALL416-920-6265ext.268ORVISITbranksome.on.ca 30 CITY PARENT | September 2022 cityparent.com

Register now See how we’re helping students shape their own futures at Branksome Hall. Open House: October 20, 27 & November 17. What’s better than Ivy League?

It is often said that our youth is the hope for the future. At J. Addison School, we not only encourage our students to aim high by nurturing tomorrow’s thinkers, but also motivate our students to never lose sight of embracing their own uniqueness and creativity.Aswecelebrate our 20th anniversary this year, J. Addison School continues to offer a learning environment unlike any other. Here at J. Addison, our teachers and staff believe that we all have a shared vision of fostering educational philosophy. We strive to connect with each and every one of our students and dedicate the time to understand their individual needs while leading them to success.

Opening in September 2002 in a small ofﬁce building located in Scarborough, Ontario, J. Addison consisted of 8 students. By our third year of operations, the student population had grown to over 100 full-time students. In 2005, three acres of land was purchased to build the 60,000 square foot building you see today in Markham, Ontario as the student population continued to expand. By September 2013, the doors of today’s three-storey campus ofﬁcially opened. 20 years later, J. Addison now has a population of 300 students and offers a wide variety of options for new learners as young as three years of age to teenagers entering adulthood. Our JASX Early Learning program is an inviting, unique and highly competent program designed for children ages three to six. This program provides our youngest learners with the opportunity to dream big as it balances academics like languages with culture to spark their awareness about the world.

J. Addison School

J. Addison offers elementary and secondary classes from Grades 1 to 12. Classes follow the Ontario Ministry of Education Curriculum in conjunction with the Reggio Emilia, IB and Private School Standards. This combination provides students with a variety of paths to choose from for their future. As a school in Markham, Ontario with a boarding program, J. Addison offers students in Grades 7 to 12 with the opportunity of a lifetime. J. Addison staff provide a nurturing, safe and comfortable living environment which they can call their home away from home. This option provides students an experience to learn to become truly responsible, independent individuals while strengthening their interpersonal and communication skills. With this attitude in mind, we foster a love of learning, develop conﬁdence and independence while instilling important character values and individuality. We aim to nurture the innate desire in children of wanting to learn authentically. We encourage our students of all ages to become conﬁdent young individuals while helping them develop a joy and passion for learning. 20 YEARS

ADVERTORIAL 32 CITY PARENT | September 2022 cityparent.com

CELEBRATING

Partnership IELTSYork University VINCE CARTER SCHOLARSHIP&MENTORSHIPPROGRAM with PARIS MEDIA CROUP For more inf applicants are directed to the exclusive portal www.parismedia.org/scholarships/ or ema il info@parismedia.org Vince Carter NBA Legend

MacLachlan College is more than a private school. It is a dynamic and inclusive community where teachers guide and facilitate learning by creating real world connections and a growth mindset is nurtured in every student. The rigorous academic program is supported by our active and collaborative learning environment, resulting in successful and resilient students who are well prepared for future success in today’s everchanging world. Classrooms at MacLachlan reflect the professional and business world of today where collaboration, teamwork, critical thinking, flexibility and problem solving are key skills. MAC is committed to ensuring that students develop critical thinking skills, adaptability, resilience, higher cognitive skills and the intellectual capacity to think holistically and abstractly about complex systems and be creative in defining how they will meet the future with powerful knowledge and capability. MacLachlan is committed to challenging and exploring the limitations of traditional education by developing a bold and creative vision that promotes an entrepreneurial, success-driven and future-oriented mindset that is integrated into every aspect of school life. MAC embraces dynamic learning as a core component of our approach characterized by constant change, activity and “MacLachlanprogress.isatthe cutting edge of innovation in teaching and learning theory,” says Michael Piening, Head of School. “This generation of learner, and the world they are growing up in, is very engaged, social and interactive. We constantly learn to enhance student exploration, creativity and provideslearningMacLachlanknowledge.”isre-imaginingtocreateaschoolthataKindergartentoGrade 12 experience that includes challenging students to become change makers, ready to thrive in a world of unprecedented complexity.

RE-IMAGINING POSSIBILITIES MacLachlan College ADVERTORIAL 34 CITY PARENT | September 2022 cityparent.com

EST. 1978 PK to Grade 12 | 337 Trafalgar Road | Oakville, ON L6J 3H3 T. 905.844.0372 ext. 235| admissions@maclachlan.ca | maclachlan.ca We inspire our students with creative vision that promotes entrepreneurial, future-oriented thinking and skills. CONTACT OUR ADMISSIONS TEAM TO LEARN MORE:

LEARNERS TODAY, LEADERS TOMORROW Northmount School ADVERTORIAL 36 CITY PARENT | September 2022 cityparent.com

Northmount School is a Catholic independent boys preparatory school (JK – 8). Its supportive environment helps boys achieve their greatest potential, emphasizing academic excellence, character development, values and service, which lead to a meaningful, balanced and fulﬁlling life.Northmount School provides a sound, stimulating and coherent education to prepare boys in their development as responsible citizens. The school helps each student to reach his full potential, develop critical thinking skills, self-discipline, a respect for others, and a strong moral character. We recognize that the parents are the boys’ ﬁrst teachers and thus we enter into a partnership between parents, students and the school to establish a rich and vibrant community life. We deeply respect and are guided by our tradition, its spirituality, appeal to the common good, and its values. We are multi-cultural and our students come from a wide variety of backgrounds. Our Catholic roots encourage a belief in the dignity of every person and a respect for a variety of faith traditions. Our boys learn to support one another in a nurturing environment; one that is made possible by our superior and highly committed staff who are dedicated to implementing Northmount’s goals. The world’s next generation will need leadership from responsible individuals who are morally sound and whose values speak to the Truth. For boys who aspire to have character when men, the journey begins at Northmount.

Our school community finds its foundations in the teaching of the Catholic Church. Families of all faiths, however, are welcome, as we see our school as a microcosm of society. We teach from a Catholic perspective and this informs how we teach, understand right from wrong, and guide our boys to manhood.Thefamily plays an important role in Northmount’s vision for education. As the primary educators in their children’s lives, parents are active in the academic, co-curricular and faith development of their boys and in helping them to develop character. The school seeks out opportunities to engage with the family to round out the experiences in a young boy’s life. Our academic program is one of which our school community is extremely proud, and our dedicated teachers ascribe to pedagogy that focuses on the needs of boys using contemporary tools. As a single-sex school and with significant research to back this focus, Northmount ensures that boys develop the necessary academic skills to find success in high school and beyond. We would love to have the opportunity to host your family for a visit. Please book a tour and find out more about how Northmount could be the right school for your son.

At La Citadelle, we seek to educate the whole child, to foster proﬁciency in languages, including the teaching of Mandarin and Spanish as a third language, and in all the ﬁelds in the Arts and Sciences in order to lay solid foundations for life-long learning.

ADVERTORIAL 38 CITY PARENT | September 2022 cityparent.com

andabundanttheirhiddenallmatterlanguagesEnglishsimultaneouslyprograms,supporteddistinctivebilingual&Compassion,Achievement,Respect,DisciplineHarmonyaswellasonatrulyeducationalmodel.InainternationalcontextandbyboththeIBandAPLaCitadelle’sstudentslearnFrenchandasﬁrstlanguages,applybothinavastarrayofsubjectandculturalcontexts.AtLaCitadelle,webelievethatchildrenarespecialandpossesstalentsthatdulysupportenormouspotentialtoachievepersonalgrowth.Wealsobelievethatitisourdutyresponsibilityaseducatorsto

harness students’ capabilities and talents and to provide a structured and meaningful program of study that they will want to follow willingly with enthusiasm and determination.

La Citadelle PRIVATE SCHOOL

Furthermore, we favour students’ acquisition of the knowledge and skills needed to live a full and enriching life in an ever-changing global and technological world. La Citadelle’s students are challenged to do their best in all areas and reach further; to nurture the qualities of respect for self and others; and to cultivate their desire to serve the community. As well, our students are encouraged to take responsibility for their words and actions; to act with honour and purpose; and to make a difference in the complex global society they have inherited.

La Citadelle is a highly regarded private school rooted in the fundamental concepts of Canadian bilingualism, holistic education, mastery learning and excellence in education.Founded in 2000, La Citadelle offers Prep-K (2 years old) to Grade 12 students a highly academic reachahead curriculum in Languages, Mathematics, Sciences, Technology, Humanities, and Fine Arts, together with a panoply of co-curricular activities, ﬁeld trips, leadership opportunities, and international travel complemented by sports, musical performances, social activities and academicInspiredclubs.tolearn and achieve by exceptionally dedicated teachers, our students are guided and encouraged to embrace challenges and reach their goals while being provided with extraordinary opportunities to develop individual interests and talents. Since its inception, La Citadelle has anchored its pedagogical foundation on seven core values: Excellence,

HIGHLY REGARDED

At La Citadelle, 100 per cent of our graduates pursue university studies and are accepted into their first choice program of study. 90 per cent of our graduates are recipients of the Ontario Scholars awards and recipients of university scholarships.AtLaCitadelle, every child belongs and is welcome in our midst. We are committed to providing fully inclusive environments that support the health and well-being of every child in our care, while ensuring that children and families have equitable access to racially sensitive and culturally appropriate services.

ADVERTORIAL 40 CITY PARENT | September 2022 cityparent.com

Now is the time to act. Find out more at rla.ca or by booking a free information session. PRIVATE SCHOOL

Robert Land Academy

The past two years have been challenging for families. COVID has disrupted student progress as they oscillated between in-person and online learning. Without consistent support from teachers, many students struggled to meet their potential. Throughout the pandemic, monitoring and assessing student learning have been difficult. As a result, gaps have appeared in student learning and critical foundational skills have been left underdeveloped. Students are now missing critical prerequisite skills needed to succeed in and out of the classroom.AtRobert Land Academy (RLA), students did not experience the same inconsistencies in their learning and are provided the skills needed to succeed.Robert Land Academy is a non-profit, private, military-inspired boarding school established in 1978 and located on 168 acres in rural Niagara. It offers a highly structured living and learning environment for boys in grades 5 through 12 with consistent adult supervision. The Academy’s mission centres on actualizing boys’ academic, moral, and physical potential. It is a program designed to redirect behaviour, rather than merely accommodate it, paving the way toward achieving positive goals and personal fulfillment.

Robert Land Academy’s academic program provides the support and remediation needed for student success. It offers an interactive and collaborative learning environment that focuses on developing foundational skills. Smaller classroom sizes allow teachers to build a personal relationship with each student and provide personalized descriptive feedback on a continuous basis. In addition, the Academy’s structured program provides supervised academic study halls and daily tutorials with a qualified professional to support student Underachievingprogress.students often respond positively to the Academy’s program and demonstrate significant personal growth. The Academy fosters an environment conducive to leading a healthy, active lifestyle with a wide variety of sports and adventure activities to complement the rigorous academic program. By emphasizing responsibility and personal accountability inherent in the military model, students are provided with the opportunity to develop self-discipline and improve confidence.

CANADA’S ONLY MILITARY-INSPIRED

Robert Land Academy offers three distinct programs for its students. and curiosity through activity-based learning, allowing boys to express that energy rather than suppress it focus on the maintenance or recovery of academic performance conducive to senior school success

Robert Land Academy provides extensive academic remediation, small and outdoor programs. With a focus upon self-care and routine, proper diet, nutrition and exercise and with 100% of graduates being placed in university and college programs, Robert Land Academy prepares boys for their future and helps them to achieve success. At Robert Land Academy, A new opportunity! A new program!

A new school environment!

Don’t let him fall behind while being pushed forward. Extensive Support and Remediation with High School Transitioning; Academic Re-Streaming; and

A Fresh Start in a New School! A Program That Works Including: from Online Learning? Robert Land Academy His Success....Our Program Some Spaces Still Available in All Grades Call Now for a No Obligation Information Session Are you the only one who believes that he is capable of so much more? www.RLA.ca I Tel: 905-386-6203 Located in the Niagara Region 55 min from Oakville I 45 min from Niagara Falls

Robert Land Academy offers a program that can help. A private not-for-profit boarding school which has operated in Ontario’s Niagara Region for more than 40 years, Robert Land Academy employs a military theme to support a highly structured living and learning environment for boys in grades 5 through 12. Students attend from across Canada, the United States, and approximately 15 other nations. By addressing the needs of the whole boy and removing him from distracting environments, RLA can help him to build character through genuine achievement.

Programming for Academic and Creative Excellence Grades 1 – 12 P.A.C.E. is based on the premise that gifted children are in need of high-powered learning experiences to challenge their minds and ensure intellectual growth and achievement.

In addition to the academic disciplines, P.A.C.E. students excel through their experiences with dynamic ﬁeld studies, a competitive ﬁne arts program, a comprehensive athletics program and a plethora of national and international competitions.

P.A.C.E. is based on the premise that gifted children require high-powered learning experiences to challenge their minds and ensure intellectual growth and achievement. Our curriculum is differentiated through various methodologies and strategies (for example: compacting, greater depth and breadth of instruction, acceleration, creative problem solving, inquiry-based learning, addressing critical thinking skills, sophisticated ﬁeld studies, to name a few). Our students are challenged with additional, advanced content to stimulate their learning potential that goes well beyond Ontario’s standard curriculum. We train our students to embrace critical and creative thinking, problem solving, research and decision-making in each discipline, while simultaneously addressing their social and emotional needs. We emphasize the importance of strong communication skills and social connections.

P.A.C.E. has ranked nationally in math, science and robotics, and in both creative and expository writing competitions. These wonderful opportunities serve as catalysts to the pursuit and achievement of our students’ future goals and successes.

12 Bond Crescent, Richmond Hill, ON 905-773-0997 www.pace.ca P.A.C.E. caters exclusively to the needs of students who have been identiﬁed as intellectually gifted by way of a psychoeducational assessment.

BUILDING THE FOUNDATION FOR YOUR CHILD’S FUTURE Academy for Gifted Children – P.A.C.E. ADVERTORIAL 42 CITY PARENT | September 2022 cityparent.com

Ashwood Glen is an IB candidate school, one of the very few schools in the Burlington area that uses the IB Primary Years Programme framework with the Ontario curriculum. The IB framework is a concept-driven, transdisciplinary and inquiry-based approach in which students develop the conﬁdence to take responsibility for their learning, with the goal of becoming internationally minded individuals equipped to take responsibility in making a positive difference in their personal and global communities.Theframework promotes and encourages academic and intercultural competencies, while simultaneously meeting the social and emotional needs of our students. The educational programming is unique in that is it student-centred, collaborative and creates independent wellrounded students. We ensure that students are well prepared for their educational career, as well as instilling global citizenship values.Ourpreschool follows the Montessori philosophy, which is also student-centred, teaches children about independence and engages them in routines and activities of self-interest. Our innovative programs extend beyond academics and focus on each child as an individual, taking the time to understand and build upon each child’s strengths, interests and capabilities.Withsmall student-teacher ratios, we take meticulous interest in each child’s development and focus on individual learning needs.

INSPIRE! EMPOWER! EXCEL!

School ADVERTORIAL MONTESSORI & IB TODDLERSCHOOLTOGRADE 8 REGISTRATIONS OPEN SCHEDULE A TOUR EMAIL US at inquiry@ashwoodglen.com or 905.320.1272 43cityparent.com September 2022 | CITY PARENT

Ashwood Glen

info@manormontessorischool.comwww.manormontessorischool.com416-488-7370

Because our teachers love teaching. For 29 years, our children have enjoyed small classrooms and special one-on-one attention.

A STIMULATING AND WELL-STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT

ADVERTORIAL JUST THE FACTS Two

info@manormontessorischool.commanormontessorischool.com416-488-7370 Year Founded –1993. Grades -Toddler (18 Mos.)-Grade 3. Enrolment – 150 | Average Class – 16 Staff Ratio – 8:1. | Tuition – $13,790

$23,290 44 CITY PARENT | September 2022 cityparent.com

Manor Montessori School’s Open House is ready for your family to come and have a private tour. We would love to show you around. 1993

Because our teachers love teaching.

$13,790TUITION:STAFFAVERAGEENROLLMENT:-ToddlerGRADES:(18mths)Grade3150CLASS:16RATIO:8:1-$23,290

Manor Montessori prides itself on developing fundamental skills such as: creative thinking and learning, positive self-esteem, independence, concentration skills, problem solving and team building skills.

MANOR MONTESSORI SCHOOL | Private School

•

For 29 years, our children have enjoyed small classrooms and special one on one attention.

YEAR FOUNDED:

Manor Montessori School convenient locations: 909 Mt. Pleasant Road, 416-488-4218 14 De-Savery Crescent, -

Manor Montessori School’s Open House is ready for your family to come and have a private tour. We would love to show

The school distinguishes itself by being accountable to parents for the development of their child.

Manor Montessori prides itself on developing fundamental skills such as: creative thinking & learning, positive self-esteem, independence, concentration skills, problem solving and team building skills.

•

Why do our children love learning?

Two convenient locations: 909 Mt. Pleasant Road, 416-488-4218 14 De-Savery Crescent,

The school distinguishes itself by being accountable to parents for the development of their child.

Why do our children love learning?

RutherfordSchoolisyoursolution! $500ScholarshipAvailable TabletPenforNewStudents NoVisaforInternationalStudents (289)277-6777|(905)532-0229 FreeConsultation The path to a successful career begins with graduates from prestigious universities or with individuals who specialize in ﬁelds of high demand. This has resulted in a high level of competition for admission to the top ranked universities. Grade 12 students must earn high marks in six subjects to be admitted to their dream university. Having a solid academic background is essential for success at university. Rutherford School can help families in celebrating the academic achievements of their high school students. We strive to deliver results that you will be pleased with. Teachers at our school have extensive experience in applying Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Programming to real-world problems. Our goal is to help students understand the problem and ﬁnd solutions to it. Our educational system allows international students to complete their secondary Canadian education without requiring a study permit. We have two convenient locations in Vaughan and North York. For more information, contact us at 289-277-6777 info@rutherfordschool.caor TOP UNIVERSITIES ELITE PATHWAY PROGRAM Rutherford Private School ADVERTORIAL EARN HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS IN FROMCERTIFICATEPLUSCOMPUTERSCIENCEACS50HARVARDUNIVERSITY 45cityparent.com September 2022 | CITY PARENT

world,

DISCOVER A NEW WAY TO LEARN Reidmount Discovery Schools ADVERTORIAL 46 CITY PARENT | September 2022 cityparent.com

our

knowledge,

its enrichment program to elevate student knowledge every Saturday. With nine locations across

ENGLISH, WRITING SCIENCE *NEW! CODING FOR KIDS HomelandsMISSISSAUGASenior School BRAMPTON Secondary SchoolMillikenMARKHAMMills High School JUNIOR ONETHROUGHKINDERGARTENGRADE11HOURPERSUBJECTINACLASSROOMSETTINGWEEKLYHOMEWORKANDPERIODICTESTS Every Saturday, one hour virtual classes from 9am-4pm, September to June, we can draw the line from pass to success. www.reidmountdiscovery.ca647-725-3938 When kids know better, they do better. Whether your child needs to catch up, keep up or excel, our team works to improve your LEARNING WITHOUT BOUNDARIES REIDMOUNT DISCOVERY SCHOOL REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! For more information, email: info@reidmountdiscovery.caBRAMPTONSecondary School

will

your child’s grades, self-discipline

Since 1994, Reidmount Discovery Schools has dedicated Southern Ontario, Reidmount Discovery Schools be able to help improve and confidence. provide the skills and values required to thrive in a rapidly changing and prepare students for higher education with qualities of confidence, discipline, eagerness and empathy. We offer English, Writing, Mathematics, Semester Math, Science, Drawing and Coding to students from kindergarten to Grade 12, virtually and in person. All new students will sit for an assessment and be placed according to their capability. Students can accelerate upon the recommendation from their teachers. Our curriculum follows the guideline from the Ministry of Education and is slightly advanced. Like all good schools, academics are our fundamental priority. It is our goal to make education an uplifting experience.Webelieve very strongly in the benefits of a solid academic foundation. In addition to classroom learning, there is weekly homework, and 3 tests preceded by reviews throughout the school year. Parents will be given status reports on their children’s progress. It is our objective to deliver quality education. Our course material aims at instilling and promoting interest. Class size is limited to ensure low teacher/student ratio and to induce class participation. Schedule an appointment with one of our administrators to learn how Reidmount Discovery Schools can help enrich and improve your child’s grades. Please note in-person appointments are scheduled only on Saturday’s while classes are in session. Come and discover the Reidmount difference today. In-person and online learning available.

Innovation

appreciationCollaborationdevelopment.andanforDiversity.oaklearners.ca 47cityparent.com September 2022 | CITY PARENT

Oak Learners offers a Reggio Emilia Inspired Private School for students JK through Grade 8. Our curriculum is progressive and interdisciplinary and is delivered through an inquiry-based programming model. Oak Learners boasts a unique 6:1 ratio in our student-driven, teacher-facilitated, alternative learning environment. In our classrooms, students are encouraged to ask questions and develop their own understanding through unique experiential and hands-on learning opportunities. Outdoor Education is fundamental to our program, and students at Oak Learners spend 30-50% of their school day enriching their learning outside in nature and in the community. Not only are we an innovative private school, but Oak Learners is also a not-for-profit learning centre, providing extracurricular programming, tutoring, and day camps for the entire West Toronto community. Learn more and book a private tour today at oaklearners.ca CENTRE Oak Learners all endeavours. Transparency in all to in education and

Honesty &

Accountabilitycommunication.toourselves,ourmissionandourCommunity. A commitment

ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL & LEARNING

ADVERTORIAL OUR VALUES Integrity in