What a Schoolager Needs
A strong sense of belonging, value and acceptance.
Acknowledgement of their feeling and perceptions.
Freedom to explore who they are creatively and cognitively.
Stimulating & engaging activities which lead to discovery.
Acknowledgement they are social, caring and compassionate individuals who deserve respect.

Structure is Provided
We create a consistent daily schedule for essential predictability.
Age appropriate expectations and classroom rules are established.
There are engaging activities in the classroom for learning.
Teachers create an exciting, provocative and organized environment.
Quiet time is provided for doing homework each day.
A community gathering each day encourages strong communication.

Freedom for Self expression is Provided
Our activities and learning materials change often daily and weekly.
There is a strong focus on the arts in our classroom.
Field trips are planned for active and experiential learning.
Teachers encourage group participation and open discussions.
Self exploration and experimentation is encouraged.
Students have a direct participation in classroom activities and care.

We Support Families & Develop a Community
Our classroom is comfortable, home-like and functions much like a family which establishes an immediate sense of community for the student and the family.

We embrace the Reggio Philosophy in our school, and to establish a sense of community
is very important. The students are acknowledged as being an integral part of our program and are encouraged to take part in daily activities such as serving snack and caring for the classroom. They learn a sense of importance and responsibility as they take part in the activities while learning life skills ranging from working cooperatively in a group, conflict resolution and strong self confidence.