Back in 1984 perhaps you were busy with Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom or Ghostbusters, but in Vancouver the Collingwood School was in its infancy. But 25 years later it’s the largest coed Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 independent day school in Western Canada, with 1,200 students on two campuses. Naturally, the school celebrated their milestone, although today’s celebrating Collingwood students weren’t even born when the school opened its doors.
Naturally, to mark this particular occasion, silver balloons filled the gymnasium.
This traditional independent school offers a full range of curriculum and activities, which goes a long way to explaining its popularity. Although 25 years may not be the same storied history of some of Canada’s private and independent schools, there are no shortage of things to look back on, and the school prepared a document doing just that (pdf).
Collingwood School has grown a lot in its years, but one thing has remained steadfast: their commitment to the community. There are regular events, such as a fall fashion show, that help bring everybody together. Students are well supported, and well prepared for their next steps.
