As parents, we’re often overwhelmed by the plethora of educational choices facing our children. There are benefits to both public and private high schools, but each comes with its own challenges. Boarding school is yet another option, one that some […]
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Funatorium Explorium in your school
New Ottawa program features innovative play equipment to put a thrilling new twist on gym class It’s all about kids letting loose, exploring and having endless fun, while challenging themselves and even learning a thing or two. Funatorium Explorium in Schools is […]
Focus on Education: Get ready, get set – learn!
by Micki Di Cesare, The Parent Resource Centre Preparing your child for kindergarten means ensuring the whole family is ready to embark on this new adventure Are we ready for school? As your child is approaching school age, chances are you have […]
‘They are connecting to something greater than themselves’
Outdoor education programs a modern-day return to ancient methods of learning As adults, we know that something as basic as yoga in the park or a weekend camping trip can calm us, invigorate us and recalibrate our frantic urban lives. […]
‘Any kind of art for any kind of person’
At 61, Kate Oakley did what many people her age talk about doing, but few actually follow through with. She walked into the Ottawa School of Art and immersed herself full-time in creating and studying art. Oakley came to the […]
Divided by gender
Educators, parents continue to debate the merits of single-sex schools
No one questions that boys and girls are inherently different, but educators, developmental experts and parents remain divided on the effectiveness of separating the sexes when school is in session.
Single-sex classrooms are more traditionally associated with independent schools. However, public schools in Canada have also experimented with the concept.
Junior kindergarten, the independent way
Smaller class sizes, specialized teachers among the benefits of independent school learning
Choosing the best tutoring service
Linda Wongkee is an online and print author. She writes about travel and education, her two passions.
Nurturing faith with education
Ottawa’s faith-based independent schools go beyond the academic, with special emphasis on spirituality and valued traditions, writes Chris Hunt.
Principal brings Montessori to the forefront
What began as simple curiosity quickly turned into a lifelong passion for The Greenwoods Academy founder Sharleen McCorrister. Now, she’s looking to impart her passion for the philosophy to her own teachers and students, writes Michelle Jondreau.