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Academics
Junior School
In the Junior School, we see every student as capable, curious and full of rich potential.
Extending the Ontario curriculum and inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach®, our teaching empowers students to take an active role in their learning. Through a strong instructional program, students learn and apply essential academic skills in diverse, engaging, real-world contexts. Concepts come to life through hands-on projects, using a range of materials and tools — allowing for more complex understanding. By nurturing each student’s innate curiosity and abilities in a purposefully designed environment, we help them grow as confident learners and leaders.
Our Approach
Junior School Curriculum
We extend and enrich the Ontario Curriculum with research-based approaches to early learning, validated through external benchmarking. Students learn core subjects with a dedicated teacher, helping build a strong classroom community and connect different areas of learning. They also learn from specialist teachers in French, music and physical education, and have access to the Junior School Learning Commons and Design Technology Lab to further enrich their learning.
Lynda Watters, Junior School Principal
Students’ voices, theories, knowledge and experiences can be seen and heard throughout our learning environment, and are important parts of our community. Our students engage deeply as they acquire knowledge and skills that prepare them for the future.
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Co-Curriculars
Junior School students can discover themselves and the world around them through arts, athletics, service learning, participation in assemblies and Chapel, leadership opportunities, outdoor education and much more. -
After School Care
We offer after school care with lots of opportunities to continue learning and have fun. Our optional Fun Plus program introduces students to diverse activities like ballet, STEM, art, chess and cooking.
What learning looks like in the Junior School
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Learning the Language of Code
As part of the Grade 1 curriculum, students are introduced to the concept of coding, and learn to write and execute simple code with a focus on creating effective instructions.Read More -
Making a Good Argument
Each year, students in Grade 4 to 6 participate in an annual speaking celebration.Read More -
Turning Design Into Reality
Guided by a design thinking process, Junior Kindergarten students embarked on a creative journey to design their own birdhouse.Read More
