What should children do with two months off? Sheryl Bennett-Wilson asks the experts The summer break is the reward for studying hard during the school year, says the director at Turnbull School. “They do need a break,” says Gareth Reid. […]
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Planning for private school
Like any investment, private school takes research and financial planning Sending your child to a private school is an important decision. It’s an investment in your child’s future that might take financial planning, says Turnbull School director Gareth Reid. […]
Learning languages, opening doors
Furthering bilingualism for families has been a mission for local grassroots organization Canadian Parents for French since 1977 When Ottawa resident Jenny Dao was choosing a school for her two children, she wanted to ensure that there was a […]
School’s out—now what?
Should you find your kids a tutor, enroll them in summer camp, or just let them rest? Local educators weigh the options After the dismissal bell rings for the last time at the end of June, kids of all […]
Learning to give
Ontario high school students have long been required to complete volunteer hours as a condition of graduation. Here’s why it’s beneficial Volunteering fulfills two criteria for students. Students discover their passions, develop their talents and get involved in […]
A world of opportunity
After-school programs offer chances to learn — that’s why activity types, social aspects and instructors are all factors to consider when it comes to finding a space for your kids, Janhabi Nandy writes Children can spend up to 25 hours […]
Back to school, but back to normal?
Educators ready themselves to head back to class — but what will the 2021-2022 year look like? He might be the educator, but Gareth Reid has learned a lot over the past 16 months. The director of Turnbull School, […]
The truth about virtual learning
Amidst challenges, struggles and wins, teachers emerge as ‘true superheroes’ It would be unlikely to find a parent in Ottawa who could have envisioned the current world we live in – one where we are not only living through […]