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In this edition we explore several issues directly related to the modern classroom: how schools are using social media to connect with their communities; what schools are doing to ensure their lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgenered students have a safe place to learn and grow; and the role parents play in their children’s education.

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SUPPORTING THEIR DAUGHTERS: Parents Marc and Jill Kadonoff help their daughter Carly cross the monkey bars as her sister Hailey looks on. Jill works as liaison between Bishop Strachan’s junior school and her fellow parents.

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What schools are doing to bring them in and manage the relationship arental involvement isn’t a new thing in Toronto’s schools, which count on volunteers for a range of functions including sitting on school committees and helping run various extra-curricular programs.

Some schools have even formalized the role parents play in their children’s education.

The Bishop Strachan School created a paid parent and community liaison position about eight years ago. As director of community relations at the school, Patricia Gounilock works with parent

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volunteers on events and general communications.

“That partnership is important,” Gounilock says. “It’s vital for a healthy school.”

The role was unique at the time it was formed and is getting interest from other schools, explains As Bishop Strachan’s head of school Deryn Lavell.

“It’s not a model that’s familiar to Canadians,” she says.

The position came about, she says, because

there was a recognition that parents needed access to the school in a comfortable way and know they could get help with anything.

“This is an era of high anxiety for parents,” says Lavell. “They want to ask those hard questions. Having that (role) … can sometimes smooth the way.”

Jill Kadonoff is a volunteer who works closely with Gounilock and the junior school principals as one of two junior school parent coordinators at Bishop Strachan. She handles communication

“It’s vital for a healthy school.”

between the school administration and parents, helping to organize monthly “In the Loop” meetings with parents and delivering information to the two parent volunteers per classroom in the school.

While the role helps parents get information from the school about various issues — ranging from a student being bullied to what’s being served in the lunchroom — it also helps parents bring forward their issues and questions to the school, says Kadonoff.

With two daughters at the school, Kadonoff says her function helps her feel connected to what’s going on.

“I’m really involved,” she says. “I think it’s important for my kids to see that. They feel a good sense of pride.”

Also with two daughters at the school, Lucinda Kogan finished her two-year stint as a parent coordinator with the junior school in June. She’s been involved with the school in other capacities for several years, including volunteering in the library.

“I’m lucky enough that I can,” she says, adding parents who work can also get involved in less timeconsuming ways.

One of the benefits of having a parent coordinator, who other parents can bring forward problems to, is that it allows people to be more candid, Kogan says.

“I don’t mention names,” she says. “It’s all private.”

But both Kogan and Kadonoff admit opening the lines of communication between the school and parents can sometimes cause what’s known as the helicopter effect, in which parents become a bit too Continued on Page 6

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clingy and overbearing. “There are issues weekly,� Kogan says.

Some requests, such as banning chocolate milk from the school, have been a bit out there, she suggests — and sometimes you have to diplomatically put your foot down on issues like that, she says. “That’s not going to happen.�

The role of parent coordinator, she says, isn’t for every one. “Some parents cause a lot of issues themselves.�

Having said that, Kogan admits she has to consciously tell herself to let her kids do stuff for themselves in school instead of doing it for them. “I notice the helicopter effect in myself as well,� she says. “Sometimes I need to step back.�

Moms aren’t the only ones playing important roles in schools. Pat Meneley could be called a serial parent volunteer of sorts. His daughter attends Havergal College and he’s been chair of that school’s foundation board and a member of the school’s board for five years.

When his sons were at Sterling Hall School back in the late 1990s, he sat on that board too, and he’s also been involved with Upper Canada College which just graduated another one of his sons.

As an investment banker, Meneley lent his expertise to Havergal and helped the school to set up investment policies for the school. “It’s very fulfilling to be involved. You’re working with some dynamic people around the table,� he says of other volunteers, mostly parents. “The school can’t really run without them.�

Volunteering in this capacity is a commitment, he says, but not onerous.

You just have to measure how much of this you can take on, he adds. “This isn’t a burden, it’s an opportunity,� he says. “We only go around the track once.�

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t used to be that teachers graded students. Not the other way around.

Well, thanks to the Internet, the tables have turned.

In 2001, American software developer Michael Hussey launched RateMyTeachers. com, a website that gives students and parents a chance to rate teachers, principals and librarians on a scale of 1–5 on the criteria of helpfulness, clarity, and easiness. Visitors to the site are also able to leave a comment about the individual being reviewed.

The site is controversial. Some view it as a useful tool while others question its value. There are some, like the Toronto District School Board, who even refuse to talk about it.

And the schools themselves don’t make it easy for students to provide online ratings of the staff.

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in all of our schools,” Anna DeBartolo, chair of the York Region District School Board. “But kids have computers at home and they can do whatever they want.”

Because anyone can access the site and comment on any teacher from any school, DeBartolo said she thinks what’s been posted should be taken with a grain of salt.

“As a school board we don’t support the site as a good resource for parents,” she said. “It’s too open to interpretation and contradiction and anybody can log on.

“If I had to recommend a place for parents to look they could look at the Ontario College of Teachers website.”

York Region Parents’ Association member and mother of two Angela Chang said she doesn’t think the site is helpful.

“I don’t see how it would be that useful for parents because they can’t really choose their

children’s’ teachers,” she said.

However, Chang said one of her daughters, Michaela Chen, did use the site when picking courses in high school.

“I think that it can be very subjective because it is all based on opinion,” said Chen, a former student at Unionville High School. “So something like RateMyTeachers.com can be helpful but at the same time I think that there’s always the worry that it’s going to be abused and people are going to talk out of spite.”

RateMyTeachers.com claims on their site that more than 60 percent of comments are positive but does not specify whether that includes all submitted comments or just those that are approved by the volunteer moderators.

Crescent School’s headmaster Geoff Roberts has been reviewed 10 times on RateMyTeachers. com. Of those, only three comments are shown as the others, which date back as far as 2003, are

still pending review.

Roberts received both negative and positive comments but overall did not receive a passing grade in the ratings. However, his ratings don’t concern him as much as what he is being rated on.

“Easiness is the one I’m a little bit concerned with,” he said. “I think it’s important that students learn how to manage rigour and teachers are there not necessarily to be popular but to help the student through whatever difficulties he or she might be having.”

He said he found the site interesting, but not very substantial.

None of his teachers have complained to him about the website or its content and the site is not blocked on Crescent School computers. Still, he said there are better ways for both parents and students to get a sense for a school and its staff.

“I think always word of mouth is the most important and most reliable assessment for any school,” he said. “That’s where the truth actually lies.”

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WHAT ARE THEY SAYING? RateMyTeacher.com allows visitors to score and leave comments about an educator’s classroom performance. Crescent School’s headmaster Geoff Roberts says the site is interesting but not very substantial.

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Networking socially

Brave new world Schools find ways to get connected

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By Omar Mosleh

ow does a school go about making people feel part of something in a world where we are connected to everything but each other?

Schools, like society as a whole, are turning to online social media networks to foster a sense of community and engage students and staff.

It’s something Upper Canada College is dabbling in, said Cristina Coraggio, director of marketing and communications.

“It’s about having a dialogue, it’s not just us throwing information out,” she said. “Getting people to feel like they’re part of something, that’s the brilliance of social media.”

The days of simply sending out newsletters and posting information on bulletin boards are long gone, she added.

For instance, UCC’s YouTube channel fea-

tures more than 100 videos showcasing student life that allow parents to see what their children are up to and offer prospective families around the world a glimpse into the school’s activities.

“In this day and age, you can actually get a feel of the school without ever having stepped on campus,” said Coraggio. “That’s what we really try and get out there.”

For schools with boarding houses, building a digital community is especially important, as parents can often go weeks or longer without communicating with their kids.

Appleby College’s chief marketing and enrolment officer, Michael O’Connor, said his school recognized this early in light of their nearly 265 boarders.

“Social media has allowed us to develop closer links to the community,” he said. “Even

though the parents are not physically present, they feel they’re connected.”

With nearly 6 percent of their students coming from China, Appleby has gone so far as to create accounts with popular Chinese social media sites such as Renren, due to Facebook and Twitter being banned in that country.

“It was a way for us to link back to Chinese parents,” said O’Connor.

Some schools have been slower to adapt than others. Last spring, St. Clement’s School set up a Twitter account, which they use to broadcast learning moments to parents, such as grade 1 students embarking on their first Shakespeare play.

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Graduation day

A mother reflects Looking back on a lifetime of schooling for her eldest son

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of time and money on organized sports and recreation, education, social events and outings, and tech toys whether they asked for it or not.

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Kelsey Edmunds, the school’s IT director. “It’s been fantastic.”

But students and staff are not the only targets. Alumni also play an important role in many school’s outreach strategies.

Greenwood College School has set up what it’s calling the Greenwood Google Grad Map. The map consists of pins that link to 30-second videos explaining what alumni are doing with their lives so they can connect with their former classmates.

But the leap into the social media sphere has not been without its obstacles.

For schools like e.p.i.c, which caters specifically to students from ages 3 to 6, privacy is a chief concern. They must be careful about revealing students’ names and only post slideshows on their Facebook page, so individual images cannot be extracted.

Despite this, platforms like Facebook have been embraced. The school’s principal Carolyne Cybulski said parents have reacted positively to their Facebook page updates.

“Parents can’t get enough information,” she said. “They value stuff related to their children.

They want to know what’s going on in the classroom.”

Parents are eager for info, but apparently not eager enough to stop into the school regularly to check the bulletin board.

“Nobody comes in to read the bulletin,” said Cybulski. “Nobody stands around to read the paper articles. They’re not interested. But they are using the Internet to find information.”

However, while social media may send traditional communication methods to the dustbin of history, John Carson, a communications officer at Greenwood, says as much as times change, much stays the same.

“To me, social media is just a way of talking to somebody in a different way,” he said. “It takes a while to build up, but I feel it’s really worthwhile because the awards and payback are so much more.”

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Great educators

Teaching boys to be men Upper Canada College’s Jim Power

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By Kelly Gadzala

hat makes the man?

It’s a question Jim Power clearly thinks about often.

Entering his eighth year as principal at Upper Canada College, Power jokes that working in an all-boys’ school sometimes makes him feel like he’s drowning in testosterone.

But it seems that immersion makes him the perfect leader in the historic school.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Power has taught in a variety of independent schools in the United States, both co-ed and same-sex, before becoming head of Georgetown Preparatory School for boys in Maryland — a post he held for 11 years before coming to Upper Canada College.

Teaching boys can be challenging, he suggests, as it’s usually men that make the bad decisions.

“I think boys tend to follow the pack,” he says.

They know what’s right but often can’t fol-

low through with the right decisions as they’re impulsive, he says. That’s why Power will sometimes speak at assemblies and such about the need to hit the pause button and consider the consequences of actions before doing something.

Although Power is a huge proponent of character education — and arguably an expert as he wrote his dissertation on the topic — it’s evident there aren’t always clearcut answers when it comes to showing boys the right path to being decent human beings — something his blog, The Power Point, explores.

Blogging since April 2009, Power has ruminated on topics like peer pressure, school athletics, bad decisions made by sports figures and the death of his father. Male role models, their choices and the impact of such decisions are the over-arching themes to many posts.

In one post, Power questions whether he should buy one of his sons a sports jersey with the name of a convicted animal killer on it. In

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another, he expresses regret at not asking his father more questions about himself.

With four of his sons having attended UCC — his eldest just having graduated this past June — his boys have been influential as well.

But it’s not just male role models and notions of manhood that concern Power. On the macro level, one of the biggest challenges, he suggests, is adapting our educational methodology.

“We all know education has to change and we don’t know how to change it.”

Creativity is becoming more important, he says, but traditionally we’ve favoured linear, analytical thinking.

“What I really struggle with is how do you teach creativity?”

The answer, he says, lies in encouraging risk-taking, something he acknowledges is a hard thing to accomplish in a competitive environment.

“We talk a lot about it.”

Impacting

Kingsway College’s Derek Logan

By Omar Mosleh

ingsway College Headmaster Derek Logan is a man who remembers his students’ names, whether he taught them five or 15 years ago.

He casually lists students ranging from Marcus, who was shocked to hear that Logan was once a teacher, to Andrew, a grade 7 goalie who offered Vancouver Canuck Robert Luongo some sage advice in the Toronto Star prior to the final Stanley Cup game.

But most impressive is when he received an email from Mike, who stumbled across

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Logan’s name on Kingsway’s Facebook page.

When asked if he was the same Mr. Logan who taught at Turnbull Ottawa Private School, Logan distinctly remembered the student — right up to his chess habits.

“I remembered him walking down the halls with a big stack of books and a chessboard,” Logan said. “I thought, ‘That’s the chess player.’ ” In a school of just under 300 pupils, the former history teacher said he keeps close links

Fairy tale career Havergal College’s Susan Groesbeck

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hose who know Susan Groesbeck from her 40 years in education may already know about her interest in fairy tales.

It all started with her honours thesis in university, the first of three degrees, which focused on the origins of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Her research then continued into her master’s studies when she received a Fulbright grant to study in Germany, where The Brothers Grimm tales originated.

To this day, whenever a fairy tale unit arises in one of the classrooms at Havergal College, Groesbeck takes the time from her role as the school’s principal to share some of her knowledge.

“I’m yearning so much to do it that I’m blatantly asking,” she says. “I love being in the classroom, so I enjoy being asked to come in.”

It was as a teacher that Groesbeck, who is in her fourth year at Havergal, kicked off her career. Since then she has worked in public, private, co-ed and single-sex schools in Canada and the United States.

This past July Groesbeck was given the 2011 Ransome Prize, an award that recognizes a woman who has made an impact on the lives of other women, for her leadership role in girls’ education.

At the end of the last school year, she also hosted a special dinner for graduating students who had attended the school since JK, SK or grade 1. She says they refer to them as “survivors” and the last group represented 29 of 40 initial grade 1 students.

“We gathered pictures of them from their years here and the fun thing is I set up a shrine for each girl here and they saw themselves in pictures around the room,” she says.

As an American transplant, Groesbeck says she shares a special bond with the school’s boarding students.

“I am also here as a non-Canadian and my husband and I have daughters but we miss our daughters,” she says. “(The students) become our family.”

She says all students and faculty belong to houses that are named after important people in the Havergal community and she belongs to the Marcelle De Freitas house, which she says is the only house named after someone who is still alive.

“We just celebrated her 90th birthday in the house with her,” she says. “She came for her birthday party and she comes to all our celebrations and graduations.”

Along with fairy tales and modern mythology, Groesbeck says she also enjoys reading

what her students are reading. Ever since the first Harry Potter book came out, she says she identified with the character Dumbledore because like him she was the headmaster.

“I was the headmaster of an independent school in Atlanta, Georgia,” she says. “I thought headmaster Dumbledore was eloquent, kind and smart. I loved all the Harry Potter books and Dumbledore became a kind of symbol of goodness for me.”

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young lives with the students and their families.

“I know all the students by name, and most of the parents as well,” he said. “I think partly because I was a historian, it’s helped me to remember.”

Logan has been head of Kingsway for four years and while he’s had a long career in education, he said it’s the students that keep him on his toes, such as when a grade 1 student randomly came into his office and started breakdancing.

“The thing about teaching is that every day is different,” he said. “You’d think after 18 years of education you’d probably have seen most of it, but every once in a while I get surprised.”

And while Logan’s passion for youth is obvious, he said it’s also the teachers that make Kingsway College a great school.

“I’m very fortunate to work with an outstand-

ing staff,” he said. “You could put a tent on a hill, and as long as you staff that with the right people, you’re going to have a great school.”

While Logan’s assistant head deals with most of the school discipline, he sometimes meets one on one with troubled students to try and steer them in the right direction.

“I try to get them to realize this is just a mistake,” he said. “That’s all it is, and if you learn from that mistake, you’re going to be a better person.”

He initially became interested in education while working as a teacher’s assistant at York University. He decided to accept a position at a private school because when he graduated from teacher’s college in 1993 there weren’t many opportunities available in the public school board, he said.

When asked what some of his most proud accomplishments are, he mentioned a 1,600square-metre addition to the school, which included a science lab, music room and office space.

He was even more proud of a student he formerly taught who later went on to contact him after becoming a teacher.

“Sometimes you don’t know the impact you have on kids,” he said. “It’s very satisfying to know that.”

But Logan is most proud that he has managed to retain his passion for education after all these years. To him, that’s the most important trait a teacher can offer.

“You need to be enthusiastic about what you’re doing,” he said. “You’re impacting young people’s lives, and they only get one chance at grade 1.”

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Bloodlines run strong

Sports a family affair Siblings get that extra assist from parents

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lly Haggart calls back.

After a 15-minute chat with her family — mother Katherine and her fellow triplets Samantha and Jamie about what it means to be a family involved in high school sports — there’s a note of concern in the second call from the Lawrence Park CI snowboarder.

She’s forgotten a key nugget of information, and there’s a request to right the wrong.

“I want people to see how dedicated my mom is to the school and all of the athletes,” Ally says. “She acted

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as that parental figure to them and not TRIPLE THREAT: Samantha, Jamie and Ally Haggart huddle around their mom, Katherine, who they say has been a touchstone for their high school just me.

“It would not have been possible if sporting lives at Northern, Greenwood College School and Lawrence Park. it was not for her.”

“Along with my school we go It’s been a year of hard work that to practice, never mind the events.”

Her pride: Ally, honoured with the around Ontario. It’s usually hard to both she and mother Katherine put in to build the new snowboarding team OFSAA Character Award for leader- hop on the bus in the morning but it is ship at Lawrence Park; Samantha, rewarding,” he said. “It’s great.” in Panthers country.

Having three 16-year-olds go Though Mother’s Day is long past, who swims and snowboards for the work of a student-athlete’s mom is Northern SS; and brother Jamie who to three different schools may be attends Greenwood College School, a brooding dilemma but Katherine never done. would have it no other way.

“I guess I’ve paid Shell Canada’s skiing the slalom for the Grizzlies.

“It’s great that they have their own Even though his mother’s focus is mortgage or something lately,” Katherine says, with a laugh. “Lots of gas, more on his sisters, he’s as cool as the space to be their own people in their own schools, and especially when lots of driving, even just getting them hills he glides on.

you’re dealing with triplets there’s this tendency to compare,� she said.

Samantha agrees. “It’s nice because you can have your own group of friends,� she said. “I guess if we all went to the same schools we would have the same group of friends.�

The first family of sports at Humberside Collegiate is the Gavrakovs with a history that dates back to the class of 1952 when grandfather and then-football captain Ted White married his highschool cheerleading sweetheart Shirley.

Grandsons Adam, Rob and Will are all one year apart in school and have performed a feat never seen before by Huskies: palying on the same varsity lacrosse team, says mother Sue Gavrakovs. “We took a picture of all three boys and my father sent it around to all his chums ... and in all their memory they couldn’t remember three brothers on the same varsity team,� she says.

Much like any family, a little healthy competition doesn’t hurt. “We’re always competing between the three of us ... but it’s good out of the way in sports so it doesn’t come back into the house and cause a ruckus,� says Adam now studying at the University of Western Ontario.

What transpired from that friendly rivalry are the life skills that parents Sue and Greg Gavrakovs have come to respect in sports. “From a young age we encouraged

them to take part in just about anything they were interested in,� Sue said. “We went the route of T-ball and soccer, and hockey was a constant throughout. “As they got older, after experiencing all the different things, they started deciding their own paths.�

Travel to Leaside and you’ll find a family of four girls who have been tethered together through soccer and tennis.

The Petsis sisters, age 12, 14, 16 and 19, have a common bond through sport.

With Vivian and Konstantine’s eldest daughter Stephanie now attending University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, another daughter, Thea, has come up to replace her on the Lancers sports teams.

The 14-year-old will join her other older sister Thalia on the soccer team.

And Thalia expects it to be a seamless transition much like hers to the team when Stephanie was attending Leaside High School. “I came on pretty confident because I had an elder sister on,� she says. “I’m pretty excited to have my sister, Thea, on the team because I know she can communicate.�

During Stephanie’s childhood the Petsis family travelled along to watch their sister play both tennis and soccer, which in turn led to Debbie, 12, and Thea, to pick up the sports just as quick. “The little ones kind of got left out in a way because we had to drive around a lot for Stephanie their whole life,� Viv-

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the opportunities the Lancers offered Stephanie and continue to offer Thalia, freshman Thea and will offer Debbie when she arrives in two years. “They’ve given them the opportunity like with Stephanie going to OFSAA,�

Vivian says.

And it gives students something to do with their extra time. “It beats kids being on the streets,� she says.

ian says. “(People) wonder how Debbie reads the game so much, and it’s probably because she’s been watching it.�

With her third daughter hitting Leaside this September, Vivian has one issue that needs to be addressed. “A lot of teachers don’t like sports at Leaside,� she said. “Luckily you have the good ones that support you.�

Not to cast aspersions on Leaside’s athletics program, Vivian, is grateful for

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ender equality. Sexual diversity. Safe schools.

These aren’t just buzzwords in the educational realm.

Toronto schools are grappling with how to create safe and accepting spaces to combat homophobia, transphobia and other harmful gender-based behaviours.

While some such initiatives are formalized — for instance, the Toronto District School Board’s Gender Based Violence Prevention office offers workshops aimed at educating staff and students on building healthy relationships and healthy sexuality — schools are finding ways to create their own diversity frameworks relating to gender and sexuality. Many of which involve student-initiated extracurricular activities or groups.

As University of Toronto Schools admissions officer Garth Chalmers explains, even though the school has an equity document created in 2009 to help guide staff on equity issues, students’ involvement in creating an inclusive environment is crucial.

The school has had an active gaystraight alliance club since the 1990s, and four years ago an external organization called the Harmony Movement ran a diversity training program for students. The goal was to develop student-run workshops that are in turn given to other students.

Teacher James Campbell explains an exercise the group did called the Wall of Stigma. The facilitators posted the names of various groups — for example, women, black people, lesbians and gays — and then the students anonymously wrote down words they’ve heard in jokes that are associated with those groups.

Then the workshop leader will take the papers and literally stick them onto those in the room to which the word applies.

At first there was uncomfortable giggling, Campbell says, but then

there was dead silence when the lesson had sunk in. “There was this very powerful moment.�

For teacher Maureen McCarthy, lessons on equality needn’t always be pragmatic. Instead they can come from the culture created at University of Toronto Schools.

For instance, the gay-straight alliance group she advises ran a campaign at the end of the last school year in which senior students gave a workshop to grade 7s to explore questions like, “What does it mean when you say, ‘That’s so gay’?�

At the end of the workshop, kids got to write questions down on pieces of paper, which were in turn posted on walls around the school. One question was, “Is it offensive if I’m surprised if someone is gay?�

Two days later, the answers provided by the members of the gaystraight alliance were posted on the walls underneath the questions.

While McCarthy says she’s noticed teachers and students reading the questions and answers, she says the benefit of such exercises don’t always have to be that literal. “Sometimes it’s just about being in a space where this is something we can talk about,� she says.

Gender scholar Michael Gilbert, a philospohy professor at York University, has just written a yet unpublished book on gender diversity and how it affects our lives.

Discussions around gender roles need to happen in the educational world to ensure trained and educated people are the ones having the dialogue, he says. “Some parents do not preach tolerance.�

Schools also need to address the lack of toleration for gender non-conformists as feminine boys are often scorned and bullied and someone identified as gay is frequently vili-

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A PLACE TO TALK: Recent Linden School grad Noa Katz, at right, helped to from the school’s Gender and Sexuality Inclusive Club to start a dialogue around these issues.

fied, he says.

Gilbert recently gave a lunch-andlearn series to teachers at his granddaughter’s school, Havergal College about the relationship between sex and gender and the assumptions we make about both.

In our society it’s acceptable for a girl to be a tomboy, he says, but not for a boy to be a sissy. “I’m a cross-dresser,� Gilbert says. “I experience things from both sides.�

At some schools, the road to creating an inclusive environment boils down to changing the actual language we use when we talk about gender and sex.

At The Linden School a club formed in 2010–2011 is called the Gender and Sexuality Inclusive Club.

The name was deliberate, says Kate McEvenue, guidance counselor and faculty advisor for a club. “We didn’t want it to be a gay-straight alliance,� McEvenue says, adding students didn’t want those groups to be

oppositional and they also wanted to discuss more than sexuality.

The goal of the club is to create a space where people could discuss issues and build a community in an inclusive way, she says.

Recent Linden School grad Noa Katz started the club because she noticed sexuality and gender issues weren’t really being discussed by her peers. “There were assumptions made about everyone being heterosexual.�

During weekly meetings the group has discussed what coming out at Linden would look like (several teachers are openly out, says McEvenue) and how that process could be made as comfortable and positive as possible.

It’s important to have a group like this in a school setting as students are starting to think about sexual identity Katz says. “There have been some students who have come out since we started the club,� she adds. “And I’d like to think it’s partly because of the club.�

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alent shows can be a blast as they get teens screaming, cheering, dancing, and clapping.

“It’s really fun to see all your hard work pay off,” said Katie Dingwell, a grade 12 student who helped plan Bayview Glen’s talent show last spring.

But beyond the fun factor, talent shows can be a stage for learning some non-academic lessons.

For shyer students, the talent show is a chance to let their gift shine when everyone’s watching. For those who love to perform, it’s a way to inspire their peers by example.

Kids grow personally from the experience, says Bob Gray, a music teacher at York Mills CI.

“They have to get up in front of their peers so they need to have some inner strength in order to do that,” he says.

Past talent show audiences at these schools have been treated to monologues, magic tricks, stand-up comedy and of course, music and dance.

These are not all small-time performances — some students’ specialties have gotten big. One of York Mills’ performers, Terry He, has 400,000 views for his top video on YouTube.

Another two York Mills students were recruited by a Korean entertainment company to become pop stars, says talent show organizer and graduating student Rosy Zhao.

Other performers, like Bayview Glen’s Sarah Fisher, are nurturing

SING: Bayview Glen grade 10 students Harrison Pokrandt and Jennifer Baird favour the crowd with their rendition of Marianas Trench’s “Cross My Heart” at the school’s talent show.

dreams of a career based on their talent.

She wants to be a singer-songwriter and performed one of her own songs at the talent show. After graduating last spring, she plans to spend the year working on music.

Ideally supervising teachers simply okay the decisions of the students, but sometimes they have to step in to make sure performances are appropriate.

“Sometimes when the girls dance it gets a little risqué and provocative,” says Kirsten Boutilier, a drama teacher at Central Technical School.

Things can get competitive too.

All talent shows have to narrow down the numerous auditions into a one or two-hour event, which means many students don’t make the cut.

Some teachers think it shouldn’t get any more cutthroat than that.

“If you already value (the students) in and of themselves for the effort they have put into it, then a competitive element isn’t necessary,” says Boutilier.

At York Mills, Gray feels that judging poses too great a risk of turning it into a popularity contest.

“I’d like to stay away from those,” he said. “We have enough of those with student council elections.”

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your perfect school and activity Bayview Glen Whole Child. Whole Life. Whole World Founded in 1962, Bayview Glen is a co-educational, multicultural, university preparatory day school. Our programmes are enhanced to offer our students from age two to university entrance a highly challenging academic, athletic and character-building educational experience.

Bayview Glen is committed to fostering a sense of community that includes stu-

dents, parents, faculty and staff. The goal of the programme is to develop the whole child by nurturing self-esteem, leadership, academic excellence and independence within a secure and supportive learning environment.

Each day at Bayview Glen is filled with new experiences, and opportunities are provided for both challenge and success.

Our academic and Advanced Placement programmes are balanced by a strong music and arts programme, languages, physical education, Duke of Edinburgh Awards, outdoor adventuring, Round Square, community involvement, and cocurricular activities.

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through the arts, athletics and community service to promote character development and a sense of social responsibility.

A focus on wellness is achieved by providing a free gym membership and E-readers for every student.

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Blyth Academy The place your future begins Blyth Academy delivers a first-class high school experience at a cost you can afford.

We hire highly skilled faculty with a global perspective who deliver experiential lesson plans to average class sizes of 8.

Ontario curriculum in offered over four terms- two courses per term. Participation outside of the classroom is encouraged

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CHELP, founded in 1994, is an affordable Saturday tutoring program, which helps student to improve and advance in their school curriculum. The annual fee for the program is only $290/295 for 28 classes including homework material.

Entry test is given to ensure student is assigned to proper level. MATH/English/ French program is available for all levels including G12.

Students are taught in a classroom

structure, with homework for additional practice, and Mini-tests/exams will be given. All work is checked by the teacher who monitors the progress of the student.

CHELP believes in teaching foundation material, which helps the student to expand and learn advance material more easily.

CHELP offers an interactive environment, where the student can learn and benefit from a more personal teaching

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Thornhill location: Registration every Saturday from Sept 10, 9:30-11:00AM. At Vaughan Secondary school, 1401 Clark Ave. West, 2nd floor. 416-371-4178.

Crescent School A School for Boys for Since 1913 A school for boys since 1913, Crescent is committed to developing and implementing the most current research into how boys learn.

Faculty members, rated by parents as Crescent’s greatest strength, consider teaching boys their job, and educating boys their responsibility. They combine a challenging academic program with a superior array of

co-curricular opportunities allowing each boy to find and develop his unique abilities.

Students strive for excellence and actively seek leadership opportunities in some aspect of school life.

Community service and global outreach are integral components of Crescent’s broad educational program. Our school values, respect, responsibility, honesty and com-

passion, guide the actions and decisions of faculty and students alike.

We encourage our community to ask of themselves and of others, locally, nationally and internationally, “How can I help?”

Looking at oneself through others’ eyes enables a Crescent student to progress from a boy of promise to a man of character. www.crescentschool.org

Hawthorn School for Girls Educating Together to Meet the Challenge!

Hawthorn School for Girls was founded in 1989 with a mission to recognize parents as the first and most important educators in their children’s lives. Since then, Hawthorn has educated the entire student — giving equal priority to the pursuit of academic excellence and to the development of character, within the rich tradition and teachings of the Catholic faith. Our small class sizes and personal

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environment challenge our students; they grow academically and individually beyond their initial strengths and talents, and they gain confidence and leadership skills. Our extra-curriculars allow students to develop their interests in athletics, classics, arts and drama.

Our unique character education curriculum teaches the importance of selfdevelopment, and provides hands-on

opportunities to grow in virtue — in our school and in the community.

Please visit us at wechoosehawthorn.com or call 416-444-3054 to schedule a tour.

Fall Open Houses: Sat. October 1, 10am -12pm Thur. November 3, 6 -8 pm Junior School: In the Classroom Wed. Oct. 12, 9:30 am -11:00 am Wed. Nov. 9, 9:30 am -11:00 am

your perfect school and activity La Citadelle International Academy La Citadelle International Academy of Arts & Science La Citadelle International Academy of Arts & Science is a unique bilingual private school in Toronto that was founded in September 2000 on a clear vision of international education and rooted in the fundamental concepts of Canadian bilingualism, holistic education and a spirit of excellence in education. La Citadelle International Academy of Arts & Science offers an efficient educational setting based on student-centered classrooms with an optimal student to teacher ratio, attention to individuals students, experienced and devoted teachers and specialized facilities.

The growing reputation of La Citadelle, acknowledged by its IB accreditation, is founded on an exceptionally caring environment, an advanced curriculum from Pre-Kindergarten (2 _ years old) to university entrance and a comprehensive and balanced program leading to mastery learning in French, English and a third language (Spanish or Mandarin), Liberal Arts, Mathematics and Science and some unique courses such as Computer Music, Method of Study and Character Education.

With three years of total French instruction at the Kindergarten level and eight years

of bilingual instruction at the elementary level, students acquire the skills and knowledge required to start an advanced secondary education that has been customized to offer them a very solid foundation to successfully pursue higher learning in the most prominent universities around the world.

Open House: The last Thursday of every month at 10:00a.m. & 2:00p.m.

15 Mallow Road, North York, M3B 1G2 tel/fax: 416-385-9685 info@lacitadelleacademy.com www.lacitadelleacademy.com

imagination and trust.

We offer language classes in English literacy, Russian and French, as well as classes in math, science and computers. In addition, there are various trips and summer camps. In fact many of our graduates return to Little Owl in order to spend time during the summer months at our summer camp.

Little Owl is a little piece of heaven for our children. It is a learning oasis where they grow and mature into bright young minds.

They develop in a loving and nurturing environment as we prepare them for the future.

We truly believe that by working together as partners in your child’s education we will be able to teach your children well. Visit www.littleowl.ca Natasha Galinskaya Principal Little Owl Preschool and Elementary

Little Owl Preschool A magical place for children Little Owl preschool and elementary is a magical place for children. Child education, child learning and advancement of child development is not our business, but our passion.

At Little Owl Preschool and elementary, we have developed our core values to fully express our beliefs and our commitment to you and your child. It is for these reasons that we refer to our core values as our spirit; support, passion, integrity, respect,

Metropolitan Preparatory Academy Metro Prep Academy: A strong foundation for the future Metropolitan Preparatory Academy offers semestered, co-ed Middle School (grades 78) and High School (grades 9-12) programs in the DVP and Eglinton area.

Walking through the hallways of Metro Prep, you’ll quickly notice that it’s not an “old-fashioned” private institution. The academics are structured and challenging, yet the environment is supportive and

nurturing.

Faculty and administration doors are open, encouraging strong relationships with students and their families. And, no uniforms are in sight, allowing young men and women to express their individuality.

In this comfortable setting, Metro Prep’s students are taught to trust their instincts, to think both critically and creatively,

ask questions, and seek the help they need to succeed. Extensive athletic and extracurricular opportunities foster the physical and social potential of each child.

For over 29 years, Metro Prep’s has been preparing children for the academics of university and the skills needed for life-long success. Preparation begins NOW! Please visit www.metroprep.com.

Mini-Skool Give your child a head start at Mini-Skool Mini-skool is proud to be serving our community for 39 years! We have six purpose built facilities to serve you in the GTA. We have excellent educational programs starting from three years of age.

We understand that every child is his or her own “Unique” person and learns differently.

In respecting this, we provide a safe and posi-

tive environment in which each child can discover, in their own way, the magic of learning and the joy of growing up.

Our professional teachers will assist you and your child on an incredible educational journey which starts in the very important preschool years!

Call now and book an appointment to tour

one of our centers.

Our Directors will answer any questions or concerns you may have about this incredibly important choice you are making for your son or daughter. To find out more about MiniSkool, please go to our website at www.miniskool.ca.

Open house August 31st 5-7pm.

Northwood Academy Montessori Plus “The Years Before Five Last the Rest of Their Lives” Since 1989,Northwood Academy has provided the very best in the care and education of children ages 15 months to 5 years. Our secret? We make learning fun and rewarding. Our children look forward to coming to school every day.

Our Montessori Curriculum is enriched by playful, creative activi-

ties designed to delight and encourage young learners.

Friendly, helpful staff, flexible scheduling and extended hours support busy families. Northwood is a full service school offering Parent and Tot, Nursery and Kindergarten Programs, Daycare, Summer Camps and After School

Enrichment for older children.

Northwood is the ideal preschool environment for young children-everything you need under one roof. Come and visit any of our five locations to see for yourself what makes Northwood special.

Visitors are always welcome.

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your perfect school and activity Power Soccer Power Soccer School – advanced technique training Power Soccer provides a comprehensive range of training programs from the beginner to the elite player. We emphasize fair play, skill development and the maximization of each child’s potential.

Our programs are presented through a creative age appropriate soccer training model. We focus on giving players the opportunity to express their individuality while providing clear feedback on how

improvements in their game can be made.

Clinics and camps focus on ball control, movement with and without the ball, dribbling, shooting, defending and accurate passing. Players experience soccer sessions which are rewarding and enjoyable. Power Soccer coaches conduct challenging sessions which provide an opportunity for full participation for each

player. We build player confidence through a program includes lots of game play.

Improved ability level and a marked increase in game enjoyment are the results of participation in Power Soccer programs.

Please visit our web site at www.powersoccer.ca or call us at 905.829.0562 (local call) to learn more about the Power Soccer School.

RoyalCrest Academy Educating Children for a Lifetime of Success….

ROYALCREST ACADEMY celebrates its 8th year in Vaughan with its Phase 1 expansion completed. The Academy boasts over 25,000 sq ft of classroom space, gymnasium, art and music room, library, outdoor soccer field, basket ball court and playgrounds for our preschoolers and kindergarten students.

ROYALCREST ACADEMY has a simple

but remarkable vision; To provide a safe, nurturing and academically challenging environment for its students, as they mature into their elementary years.

ROYALCREST students learn to “Think, Love and Create” in a school that offers a solid academic foundation, coupled with extensive programs in; Vocal and instrumental music; Computer Studies;

Physical Education and Sports; Art and French as a second language.

For further information, please call to schedule a personal interview or visit an open house: Monday October 24th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Saturday November 5th, 10:00am - 12:00pm.

Tel: 905-303-7557 www.royalcrestacademy.com

with the school’s rich co-curricular program, ensure that “Clementines” are prepared for the challenges of the world’s leading universities.

The school’s vibrant facilities include a performance and lecture hall, a dance/ drama studio, two gymnasiums, state-ofthe-art science laboratories, and more – all reflecting the varied activities of SCS

students. SCS has recently developed and launched LINCWell, a comprehensive program of student enrichment and support.

With its motto, “Learn well, Lead well, Live well,” LINCWell offers a school-wide integrated approach to education helping students to sustain high academic standards, creativity, health, and wellness.

Visit www.scs.on.ca for more info.

St. Clements School I am Prepared Since 1901, SCS has developed women of character by encouraging academic excellence, self-confidence, leadership, and independent thinking in an enriching, supportive environment.

Known for its strong academic program, SCS has Ontario’s most extensive Advanced Placement program.

Comprehensive academics, combined

St. Michael’s College School The Leader in Catholic Boy’s Education Founded in 1852 by the Basilian Fathers, St. Michael’s College School stands as Ontario’s only independent Catholic school for young men. The school offers an enriched, Catholic, liberal arts programme that prepares young men for university and to carry on as leaders in their community.

Our mission is to educate the whole person through the teachings of the Catholic Church and a demanding curriculum. The school’s strong academic curriculum is complemented by faith

development, leadership opportunities and a diverse array of co-curricular activities.

Our 10-acre campus features a fully networked learning environment, modern research tools, electronic study aids, as well as first class athletic, art and music training and performance facilities.

Each year, over 95 per cent of St. Michael’s graduates are accepted at their university of first choice; approximately half of these graduates are recognized as Ontario Scholars.

Following graduation, our students remain engaged with the St. Michael’s community through an Alumni Association that boasts a vibrant membership of over 7000 worldwide.

Prospective students and families are invited to our Open House evenings on Tuesday, October 25th and Wednesday, November 2nd from 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. For more information, please contact Greg Paolini, Director of Admissions 416653-3180 ext.195 paolini@smcmsail.com.

The Bishop Strachan School Girls Can Do Anything BSS knows how girls learn and believes they can do anything. With over 140 years of experience helping young women become leaders, BSS is among the premier girls’ schools in North America.

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explore and mature in a creative and challenging environment.

There is a wide range of Advanced Placement courses available as well as a full co-curricular program to keep your daughter engaged in the life of the school. BSS stresses community service as a cornerstone to helping our students

mature and learn in a variety of settings.

If you seek a school that will ensure your daughter will emerge a well-rounded, confident and academically competitive young woman, visit www.bss.on.ca.

With the right education, girls who want to change the world become women who do.

your perfect school and activity The Country Day School Education With Balance The Country Day School (JK-12) is a co-ed, non-denominational, university-preparatory school. It is situated on a beautiful 100-acre campus in the heart of King Township, just north of Toronto.

If you were to visit, you would find that the CDS community is dynamic, friendly, down-to-earth, and involved.

Our mandate is to equip students

with what they need to make their way in the world with success. We offer a superior, balanced education that challenges the student, develops the mind, and strengthens the character.The campus has outstanding athletic facilities, a modern performing arts centre, and leading-edge technology – all of which enhance our ability to educate in innovative ways.

Our passion is to ensure that every graduate leaves our school well prepared for university, confident, independent, intellectually curious, morally responsible, appreciative of the arts, physically fit and globally aware. Find out more about CDS and our open house schedule at our web site www.cds.on.ca or by calling 905.833.1220.

The school’s commitment to extracurricular activities and community service enriches the learning environment beyond the traditional school experience, encouraging students to become responsible, active members of the community.

With new three-day and mornings-only Junior Kindergarten options beginning in September, now is the perfect time to visit The Junior Academy. Established in 1988,

The Junior Academy offers classes for boys and girls from JK to Grade 8.

Please contact Pat Kendall: pk@junioracademy.com or 416-425-4567.

The Junior Academy, 2454 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M2L 1A6, www.junioracademy.com.

Fall Open House is November 9, 10-2 p.m.

The future is bright.

The Junior Academy The Future is Bright At The Junior Academy, our teachers know two things very well ... your children and how to teach them. The Junior Academy’s teaching philosophy is based on individuals. It’s a school where your child’s learning style is understood and embraced. Our teachers work together to ensure that gifted students, average learners, and those needing more support are taught in ways that help them succeed.

Toronto French Montessori Celebrating Over 10 Years of Quality Education Toronto French Montessori School is a bilingual co-educational school for students from 2 1/2 and up. Students 5 years and under with no previous exposurea to French can join us at TFMS. We aim to provide a warm, happy and enriching environment in which the children are free to develop at their individual pace. Our students will gain the skill, knowledge and attitudes necessary to lead them to a fulfilling and purposeful experi-

ence in life.

Our students have a unique advantage of studying English & French as first language enabling them to continue their education in either language.

Our teachers are highly qualified & dedicated to the job. As a result of our bilingual program & the benefit of small classes, TFMS has become the school of choice for an increasing number of parents seeking the best possible education

for their children. Our learning environment is one in which every student has the opportunity to experience academic and personal success. We have received many awards for the best Montessori School in Toronto.

We look forward to welcoming you to both of our campuses. To arrange a personal interview, contact our admissions office at 416-250-9952 or visit www.torontofrenchmontessori.com

TFS-Canada’s International School TFS is Canada’s International School Canada’s International School, TFS is bilingual, co-educational and non-denominational. Renowned for its academic excellence and emphasis on personal development, TFS educates students from age 2 to university entrance.

Our outstanding English and French curriculum is designed to provide students with a world view. We are accredited by the Ministry of Education of Ontario,

the Ministry of Education of France and the International Baccalaureate organization.

Students require no prior knowledge of French when applying up to and including Grade 7. Our Introductory French Program gives students intensive French language instruction, following the same curricula as their peers.

Athletics and the arts are an integral

part of a TFS education. Our students also benefit from our rich array of co-curricular programs. All students prepare for the International Baccalaureate Diploma and have the unique opportunity to pursue an IB bilingual diploma.

Want your child to be prepared to be a global citizen of tomorrow?

Learn more about TFS’ Toronto and Mississauga campuses at www.tfs.ca.

TMS Toronto Montessori Schools A Flagship Progam and IB World School TMS creates lifelong success stories from 18 months to 18 years by enabling each student to define and realize success in university, professional career and life.

TMS has a flagship Montessori program from 18 months to grade 6 and is an IB World School (MYP and DP) from

grades 7 to 12. Our program focuses on more than mastering basic skills and knowledge.

Our students develop fully in academics, arts, athletics and citizenship.

Learning is globally benchmarked against others in our IB program.

At all ages, our students learn to take

action to make positive differences in the School, the community and the world. IB CIS CAIS CCMA accredited.

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your perfect school and activity Toronto Prep School Experienced faculty engages minds at Toronto Prep The Toronto Prep School is a new, independent, co-educational, university preparatory, day school for discerning students and parents. We are dedicated to creating an academic and social environment designed to prepare students not just for admission to university, but for success both in the post-secondary arena and in later life.

Toronto Prep is built upon the belief that a talented, experienced, dedicated, passionate, and well-prepared teaching staff is one of the most important ingredients for students’ success in school. Teachers’ knowledge and skill make a crucial difference in what students learn and how well they are prepared for the rigours of post-secondary school education. We are committed to

engaging each one of our students and will provide them with the best learning environment. Let us help your child achieve and maintain academic success.

Consider our program if you are interested in an academically rigorous and structured environment dedicated to challenging and nurturing your child. Contact us at www.torontoprepschool.com

Toronto Waldorf School 50% of Waldorf grads attain Masters or PhDs. For over 90 years Waldorf graduates have gone into the world & made real, positive change. 94% attend university & an astounding 50% purse post-graduate studies. Research shows Waldorf graduates then go on to rewarding careers, lasting friendships & remain independent, ethical & hopeful.

At Toronto Waldorf School student are presented with educational experi-

ences when they are physically, emotionally, socially & intellectually ready for them – the right thing at the right time. Maths, sciences, arts, languages, humanities & movement are integrated, often into a single lesson, to fully engage the students.

This approach fosters a deeper mastery of the material and a lifelong love of learning.

Despite ever-changing educational trends, Toronto Waldorf School continues

its emphasis on a values oriented, child centered environment that teachers students how to think, not just what to think.

Our graduates are creative thinking, confident, centred & connected to others & the environment.

Please visit TorontoWaldorfSchool.com Open House Dates: Open House – Sat., Oct. 1 10 am – 1 pm Waldorf In Action Tour – Fri., Nov. 11 2pm

Upper Canada Child Care Upper Canada Child Care Centres Upper Canada Child Care is a growing family of 51 non-profit child care centres throughout North York, York Region and Simcoe County. Day care and summer camp programs are offered for children ages 3 months to 12 years. The centres are government licensed and combine education with quality care.

Upper Canada has established its reputation for quality. Each daycare meets and surpasses the high standards set by the Ministry of Youth

and Children’s Services. Every child receives the best in terms of health, nutrition, education and a comfortable, safe, cheerful environment. All programs are led by qualified staff who provide nurturing, stimulation and learning opportunities that encourage success for each child.

Five of the centres offer specialized programs that combine Junior and Senior Kindergarten with a full-day child care component. These programs

run 5 days per week for the full year.

The curriculum emphasizes language, mathematics, science and technology, personal and social development and the arts. Educators facilitate the child’s growth by providing a rich and stimulating program. Concrete experiences promote competency and encourage self-esteem.

Call (905) 946-1113 for the centre nearest you, or visit us at www.uppercanadachildcare.com.

Upper Canada College Think Ahead. Think Upper Canada College.

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Upper Canada College is one of North America’s great independent boys’ schools. Founded in 1829, UCC alumni include politicians, scholars, business leaders, artists and Olympians.

UCC offers “big school” opportunities and facilities combined with a “small school” approach to individualized learning. Our unsurpassed facilities include a new double-pad hockey arena and a

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Graduates receive the International Baccalaureate Diploma and the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Our school has a 100 per cent university placement rate at the country’s and world’s most prestigious post-secondary institutions.

Tuition assistance available beginning in Grade 5. www.ucc.on.ca/Admission

teaches strumming/solo/ensemble playing.

Violin Course (age 8-adult) teaches classical/alternative music with motivating software accompaniments. We also offer cello lessons! Flute and Sax Courses (age 10+) develop basic technique through solo/ensemble playing with motivating software accompaniments. Drum Course (age 10+) teaches today’s popular beats with motivating software accompaniments. Keyboard Club (teens/adults) teaches all about

today’s electronic keyboards. Seniors Keyboard Course (age 65+) - making music improves quality of life – it’s an ideal way to learn a new skill while meeting new friends. We also offer lessons for seniors at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (@ DVP and Wynford Dr.). Yamaha courses also available at 88 Keys - 9011 Leslie St. (at Hwy7) and Unit 81, 9133 Bayview Ave. (at Eglinton). For more information, visit www.yamahamusicschool.ca

Yamaha Music School 2011 Yamaha Music School Yamaha believes that everyone can create, perform and enjoy music, resulting in an enriched life. World-famous Yamaha courses are designed for specific ages: Tunes For Twos (age 2-3) encourages singing, movement and rhythmic play. Junior Music Course (age 3-5) develops aural/ music skills using the keyboard. Young Musicians Course (age 6-8) develops musicianship/keyboard skills. Piano Club (age 8-10) teaches piano styles and keyboard ensembles. Guitar Course (age 7-adult)

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Our programs include international community service trips and myriad clubs and co-curricular sports.

Located in the heart of Toronto, UCC comprises 1,150 students in Senior Kindergarten through university entrance, with boarding from Grade 9 open to students from across Canada and around the

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North, East, West, South BVG grads go everywhere Bayview Glen grads go on to prestigious schools of higher learning â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in all parts of Canada, the U.S. and internationally â&#x20AC;&#x201C; pursuing their heartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s desire, from commerce to kinesiology, engineering to the arts.

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