In boarding schools, your child will develop their own perspective on the world, and learn how to respect the perspectives each and every classmate brings to the table. Co-educational schools bring a greater diversity of perspectives into the mix - providing boys and girls with valuable opportunities to learn from each other socially as well as intellectually. By inviting all kinds of students to work together in the classroom and share in exciting extra-curricular adventures, a co-ed boarding school can better prepare your child for big-picture goals like success in university and a well-rounded adulthood. Here’s how: 1. A Co-Ed Boarding School Promotes Equality and Diversity A Strategic Canada survey conducted in 2006 shows the vast majority of Canadian parents believe co-ed learning environments best reflect the “true diversity” of the world outside the classroom. They know children learn valuable life lessons from atmospheres of collaboration, not segregation. “Separating people…
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How to Help Your Child Prepare for Boarding School
Boarding school can offer your child great academic and personal benefits, and they’re sure to look back on their experience fondly. They’ll soon be surrounded by a range of new friends and teachers - integral members of their own supportive boarding school community. While some students may be excited about the prospect of attending a new boarding school, others will find it daunting. In every case, the transition to boarding school deserves a certain degree of care. It takes time for every child to adjust to the idea of life without the familiar comforts of home and family. Thankfully, there are strategies you can employ to help make this transition go as smoothly as possible. Here are our top tips for helping your child prepare for boarding school: 1. Involving Your Child When Choosing a Boarding School While you have the final say, involving your child in the boarding school…
What is “Holistic” Education & How Can it Benefit Your Child?
In the past, high test scores were considered the most accurate evidence of a successful education. And while academic achievement remains a high priority for most schools, its definition has evolved over the years to encompass more than just grades. Progressive schools adopt a “holistic” educational approach, which focuses on helping your child develop the intellectual, social, emotional, spiritual and physical qualities they need to live a fulfilling life. Schools that embrace the holistic model are characterized by the wide variety of programs they offer students, including cocurricular activities, physical education, dramatic arts and music, AP classes, and community service initiatives. A rigorous academic curriculum is balanced by opportunities for students to get creative, work in teams, explore nature and learn how to lead. Read on to find out how Lakefield College School educates the “whole” child, helping each student develop to their full potential. Arts Programs Foster Creativity &…
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