Both days were sunny and slightly cool. And both venues were packed full of families. To be exact, there was a 30 per cent increase in families attending the Toronto Private School Expo at Roy Thomson Hall and Oakville Convention Centre for the Oakville Private School Expo.
At both expos I had the opportunity to speak with parents who had lots of questions about where to begin and what they need to look out for in schools. We discussed the differences between coed schools and all-boys’ schools. We also talked about how to keep one child challenged academically while a second child needs a school environment that motivates and excites them.
Parents have their questions answered at the Toronto Private School Expo
As the editor of Our Kids Go To School, it was great being able to talk to parents and be able to refer them to the 68 school booths in Toronto and 30 in Oakville. Once parents decided the questions they needed to ask schools, they could quickly get them answered.
The information sessions were jam packed at both expos as parents sought expert advice from educational consultants Judy Winberg, Elaine Danson and Brian Proctor on how to choose the right private school for their child and the benefits of boarding school. All three consultants answered questions from parents and informed about the private educational landscape in Ontario and the important factors in choosing a school.
HSBC Premier presented a seminar on how to finance private education, providing advice and possible financial strategies for parents. In addition, financial planners from HSBC were available for one-on-one discussions of unique families financial circumstances.
For parents who missed the expos or any of the information sessions can find more information on choosing the right school, the benefits of boarding school or financing private education on our website.
Vancouver is our next and final Private School Expo of 2009 and takes place on Sunday, November 15, 2009 at The Westin Bayshore. Our Kids is already planning the expos for 2010 in Montreal, Oakville, Toronto and Vancouver and parents can stay informed about these events by signing up to our newsletter.
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