
275 Duncan Mill Road, Toronto, Ontario, M3B 3H9, Canada
5820 Spring Garden Rd., Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 1X8, Canada
5,688.2 km
4,943.0 km
1962
1849
1148
510
Preschool to 12
JK to 12
Coed
Boys, Coed, Girls
Day
Day
English
English, French, Spanish
Academic
Academic
Traditional
Traditional
20 to 22
15 to 20
Accelerated curriculum
$29,500 to $36,000
$15,990 to $22,410
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Yes
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14%
JK to 12
None
$5,000
$7,500
72
34
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0%
100%
78%
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JK, SK, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Dec 01, 2026
Rolling
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Yes: grades Preschool - 12
Yes: grades JK - 12
No
No
“Everyone we met in the Bayview Glen community emphasized that it’s a place where all types of students can find a sense of belonging.”
“Student well-being–academic, social, and emotional–is paramount at Bayview Glen. There are always multiple pairs of eyes on every student, ensuring they’re doing all right and getting them the support they need if they aren’t.”
“Bayview Glen is undoubtedly a school that nurtures and values high academic achievement, yet students can always access extra help, whether on an ongoing or time-limited basis.”
Read The Our Kids Review of Bayview Glen
“Every child is recognized as an individual and encouraged to find and pursue their unique interests.”
“The academic program at Sacred Heart School of Halifax was rigorous, personal, and incredibly supportive.”
— Kogie Esteban, Alum
“It’s academically rigorous, with a lot of enrichment opportunities. It’s also very warm and welcoming, and we really like that about the school.”
— Leona Milne, Parent
Read The Our Kids Review of Sacred Heart School of Halifax
It's a big world out there, with lots of big ideas in it, and Bayview Glen prides itself on offering students an introduction to all its breadth and complexity. The school is part of the Round Square network of schools, which reflects that ambition; the program includes cross-curricular links to concepts of community, self-reliance, and entrepreneurialism. For some students, it can be a lot, perhaps especially for those within the younger grades—the school admits students from preschool through to grade 12. A broad range of curricular and co-curricular activities back up the school's promise to deliver the world: Mandarin classes, a model United Nations program, as well as a range of arts and athletics. While learner support is provided, the ideal student is one who is able to thrive in an intellectually diverse, academically challenging environment.
View full reportThe school describes its campus as iconic, and to be sure, it really is. The school was founded in 1849, and the campus shows its age in all the best ways. The location is iconic as well, in the heart of Halifax and across from the historic public gardens. As those things signal, Sacred Heart is a part of the historical culture of the city, and arriving here each day delivers its own frisson of excitement. As with any school of this vintage, much has changed, and today the program is iconic in other ways. The provision of single gender education through Grades 7 to 12 is one of them, offering the best of both worlds. As a member of a global network of schools, the gaze is international, with emphasis on social justice and social action. While there are many longstanding traditions and events, the school also distinguishes itself as cutting edge, both in the curriculum it offers—the broad Advanced Placement offering, for one—but also through its delivery, with lots of hands-on, project oriented, collaborative learning. That said, the biggest draw for many is simply the spirit of the school. There is a keen desire to get students involved in a wide range of activity, including a robust program of service learning, while also engaged within the daily life of the school. Sacred Heart has a proven ability to deliver all of it.
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"My daughter's teachers demonstrated an understanding of my daughter's unique learning style, her interests and her potential."
Anna Stuart - Parent (Mar 08, 2021)
Our daughter joined Sacred Heart School as a shy student whose early years experience robbed her con... View full review
"They all have a sense of pride in the school, and they talk about their experiences with joy and feel secure as soon as they walk through the doors each morning. "
Jennifer Derwey Deane - Parent (Mar 08, 2021)
My partner and I are parents of 3 girls. When our youngest daughter was ready to begin Primary we we... View full review
"SHSH creates the conditions that challenge him to do his best academically, where the primary goal is learning and preparation for university..."
Gord Cooper - Parent (May 03, 2021)
We have four children at Sacred Heart School of Halifax (SHSH). If I think about our eldest son, who... View full review
"Bayview Glen is an accredited, co-educational independent day school serving students from Toddler (age 2) through Grade 12. Founded in 1962, the school is guided by the mission “Whole Child. Purposeful Life. Better World," and is grounded in the core values of compassion, curiosity, and courage. Across two closely connected campuses in North York, Bayview Glen offers one continuous and thoughtfully designed educational journey. Our diverse community is shaped by expert educators, strong relationships, and a forward-thinking curriculum that encourages students to ask meaningful questions, take intellectual risks, and act with empathy and integrity. We nurture curiosity through engaging learning experiences, cultivate compassion through connection and service, and build courage by supporting students as they challenge themselves and grow with confidence. Bayview Glen graduates are well prepared for top universities and equipped with the adaptability, ethical grounding, and perspective needed to thrive and lead in a rapidly changing world."
"Founded in 1849, Sacred Heart School of Halifax teaches the whole child — mind, body, and spirit. Our iconic campus in the heart of Halifax offers a diamond model of education — co-ed in Grades JP-6 and Grades 10-12 and single-gender in Grades 7-12. Sacred Heart has earned a stellar reputation for the quality of our academics, the strength of our community, and the meaningful contributions our students and alumni make. As part of a global network, we have a strong and unique Mission guided by our Five Goals."
"Bayview Glen distinguishes itself through a long‑view educational continuum, a global perspective, and an intentional focus on experiential learning. As members of Round Square, we embed our values of leadership, service, democracy, environmental stewardship, and internationalism into daily school life. This reflects our belief that students learn best when values are experienced, not just taught.
Academic enrichment is supported through Advanced Placement, allowing students to explore subjects in greater depth while maintaining balance across a broad and engaging school experience. Learning beyond the classroom is a core element of a Bayview Glen education and includes international travel opportunities, outdoor education, philanthropy initiatives, and real‑world problem‑solving opportunities. Together, these experiences reflect our commitment to developing independent thinkers and compassionate leaders prepared to navigate complexity and change."
"Our Goals and Criteria are sacrosanct at Sacred Heart School of Halifax, and we live them authentically and passionately. There is no other school in this region guided by such an intentional mission, and it means our families know exactly who we are and what we stand for. We also have a unique model — we are the only school that offers single-gender education on a co-ed campus and a full slate of courses through the Advanced Placement (AP) Program, which allows our students to tailor their university path to the subjects they’re most interested in. Our unique history, heritage, and traditions give us a special character unlike any other school in the country."
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"Our model is more complicated and expensive because we have Religious Studies, a Campus Ministry, and single-gender classes. This model and our overall focus on faith and spirituality do not appeal to every family. As a result, we have sacrificed higher enrollment numbers to keep our model and Mission strong."
"Several key moments have shaped Bayview Glen into the relationship-driven, future-focused school it is today. Founded in 1962 by Lois Doreen Hopkins as a nursery school and day camp, it was built on the belief that children learn best when they are deeply known, nurtured, and supported as individuals. This philosophy continues to guide its commitment to whole-child development.
In the 1980s and 1990s, Bayview Glen expanded into a full elementary and secondary program, graduating its first class in 1991 and establishing a complete academic pathway while maintaining a close-knit community. The opening of the Upper School campus in 2000 strengthened its university-preparatory focus and global outlook. Today, a transformational new build—featuring C-STEM and innovation spaces, an aquatics facility, and flexible learning environments—reflects its continued investment in innovation, wellbeing, and community."
"There are several milestones in our long and storied history, beginning in 1800 when St. Madeleine Sophie Barat started the Society of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (RSCJ) in France and began the first Sacred Heart school for girls. In 1818, St. Rose Philippine Duchesne brought the Society and the Sacred Heart model to North America. Our School was founded in 1849 when Sr. Hardey took up residence in downtown Halifax, and in 1851, the school moved to our present location. The school originally operated as the Convent of the Sacred Heart until 1985, when it was reincorporated and named Sacred Heart School of Halifax. In 2005 a boys’ high school division was created and housed in temporary quarters until 2010, when it became a permanent part of our campus. Through all these milestones, Sophie’s belief in the power of education to transform society and her philosophy of educating the whole child — spiritual, intellectual, moral, and social — have always been a distinct part of our experience."
"Bayview Glen is well suited to students who benefit from a thoughtful balance of structure and personal attention and who are motivated to engage fully in academics while also exploring the arts, athletics, and leadership opportunities available to them. Students who thrive in a diverse, co‑educational environment where relationships and a strong sense of community are central to the learning experience often find Bayview Glen a strong fit.
While many families value the continuity of progressing through the school over time, Bayview Glen also welcomes students at various entry points. The School is intentional about ensuring that new students are known, supported, and quickly integrated into the life of the community. As a result, Bayview Glen appeals both to families seeking long term consistency and to those joining later who are looking for a connected, values aligned environment in which their child can thrive."
"Students interested in a Sacred Heart education should be motivated and willing to work for an education and experience that will fundamentally change their lives. Beyond their academic pursuits, they should also be open-minded and interested in being part of a vibrant community through which they can explore their interests — whether that’s art, music, athletics, or something else entirely —develop leadership skills, and raise their voices for the causes and issues they believe in."
"Bayview Glen is intentionally designed for families who value a co-educational environment where children are known well, supported closely, and cared for as whole individuals. Our approach places strong emphasis on wellbeing, relationships, and connection, with educators and staff actively involved in students’ academic, social, and emotional development.
The school experience is personal, relational, and thoughtfully guided rather than distant or impersonal. Families who are seeking a hands off or highly anonymous educational model may find this approach does not align with their expectations or educational priorities."
"If a family does not value faith or spirituality or the student is not interested in academics and working hard, Sacred Heart might not be the right school for them. Otherwise, we are very inclusive and welcoming."
"Community sits at the heart of the Bayview Glen experience, and is one of the primary reasons families choose the School. Parents are drawn to an environment where their children are academically challenged while also being genuinely known and supported within caring and connected community.
Families frequently highlight close relationships with educators, individualized attention, and a balanced approach that integrates academics, wellbeing, and co‑curricular opportunities into daily life. Alumni often echo these sentiments, reflecting on how the supportive community shaped their confidence, character, and sense of purpose. Many credit Bayview Glen with preparing them not only for the academic demands of post-secondary studies but also for life beyond it."
"We know our families choose our School for two primary reasons: our legacy of academic excellence and our welcoming community that feels, for so many, like an extended family."
"Bayview Glen is widely viewed as a well-established and values driven independent school that combines strong academic preparation with a deep commitment to the whole child. The School is associated with balance, offering rigorous pathways to post-secondary studies alongside meaningful opportunities in the arts, athletics, leadership, and experiential learning.
Our Toddler (age 2) through Grade 12 continuum is seen as a source of stability and continuity, while our diverse, co-educational environment reflects a culture that is inclusive and grounded in real world preparation. Publicly, Bayview Glen is recognized not only for consistently strong post-secondary outcomes, but also for the way students are supported, and grow with confidence, character, and purpose."
"Given our iconic history and location, we are extremely well-known in Halifax. And, according to our market research, we have a very positive reputation in Halifax. Strong word-of-mouth from our families has helped us earn that reputation and is just one of the reasons we see so many multi-generational families here at Sacred Heart."
"An underappreciated strength of Bayview Glen is the depth of continuity within the school community. As a Toddler (age 2) through Grade 12 school, many students begin in the early years and graduate as lifers having spent more than a decade within one consistent learning culture, shaped by shared values, common language, and enduring relationships.
This continuity is further strengthened by remarkable faculty and staff retention, with many educators having taught at Bayview Glen for ten plus years. The presence of long-tenured teachers provides stability, institutional knowledge, and deep understanding of students’ developmental journeys, contributing to a learning environment that is both grounded and responsive."
"Our diversity. Halifax’s population has changed dramatically over the past few decades and our school makeup has changed with it. For example, in the 2024-25 Academic Year, almost 40% of our students came from a diverse background which means more and more of our families can see themselves reflected in our school."
"Families are often surprised by how intentionally Bayview Glen’s founding philosophy continues to shape the School today. Established in 1962 with the belief that every child is precious, Bayview Glen remains deeply committed to nurturing strong relationships and knowing students as individuals.
Despite its size and scope, educators are highly accessible and deeply engaged in each child’s growth. Learning experiences are thoughtfully crafted, supports are carefully aligned to students’ needs, and students are encouraged to grow with confidence, curiosity, and a strong sense of responsibility to others."
"Many people don’t know that we offer a highly-coveted international program that brings students from around the world to our campus for short or long-term stays and who take part in our Homestay Program where local families welcome them to live as part of their family. These students are looking to improve their language skills, experience a Sacred Heart education, and live like locals in Nova Scotia. Our local students benefit from having the unique voices, perspectives, and cultures of these international students and it makes for a more robust and distinctive on-campus experience for both."
"In recent years, Bayview Glen has made significant investments to enhance both its campus and the student experience. Most notably, the School is completing a transformational New Build, scheduled to open in June 2026.This development reflects our ongoing commitment to wellbeing, innovation, and connection.
This addition includes a C‑STEM and Innovation Lab, an indoor aquatics facility featuring a 5-lane pool, a new gymnasium, outdoor discovery learning areas, a dedicated Health Centre, and flexible environments that support learning, movement, and collaboration. Together with continued programme enhancements, these improvements nurture the while child and allow Bayview Glen to better serve students today while preparing them for an ever-changing world."
"The three most recent changes are a move to a diamond model of education whereby we offer co-ed education in Elementary School and Senior High in Grades 10-12, but have retained our single-gender model in Junior High in Grades 7-19. This allows us to offer the right education at the right time. We offer a new Enrichment Program in the Elementary School that includes differentiated teaching and learning and Enrichment Clusters, thoughtfully designed experiences that broaden students’ knowledge, skills, and abilities. And, we offer a bilingual program in Grades 1 and 2 with a half day of learning in French and a half day of learning in English. In the Senior School, we recently renovated our science labs and equipped them with the latest in resources and technology. We did the same with our Lunch Room, which is now a more modern, dynamic, and accessible space for gathering and learning."
"Over the next five years, Bayview Glen will continue to strengthen its role as a leader in bold thinking and future readiness while remaining firmly grounded in its founding values. Experiential and interdisciplinary learning will deepen, enabling students to apply their knowledge meaningfully beyond the classroom.
Academic excellence will continue to evolve through innovative pedagogy, thoughtful integration of technology, and sustained professional learning for faculty and staff. Our focus on student wellbeing, identity, and belonging will expand further, reinforcing our commitment to pluralism. Through strong partnerships, global and community-connected learning opportunities, and adaptable learning environments, Bayview Glen prepares graduates who are confident, ethical, and ready to thrive in a rapidly changing world."
"We are working within the vision of our three-year strategic plan focused on Academics, DEI, Innovative Mindset, and Sustainability. Within those four core areas, we have a number of initiatives that we are working on that will be implemented over the lifespan of the Plan. We encourage prospective families to visit our webisite to learn more."
As a dedicated community of learners and leaders, Bayview Glen is a world class, co-educational institution that provides a wealth of opportunities for aspiring young minds to explore, experience and discover their passions through a rigorous, academic and supportive learning environment guided by our talented faculty and staff. Our mission is Whole Child: Whole Life: Whole World.
As a vibrant school community, it is paramount at its core that each individual feels welcomed, understood and valued. Our teachers place a high priority on engagement, mentorship and character development through our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Compassion, Integrity, Equity and Balance. The fundamental building block of feeling a sense of belonging allows for greater opportunities and pathways for students to learn, explore, discover and experience the enrichment through our academic and extensive co-curricular programmes.
In today’s world and tomorrow’s pathway for students, one of the important goals of educational institutions is to teach our generation, not only to strive to be the best of who they are and get to a good place, but do it in a good way, with purpose and passion.
I invite you to contact our Admissions Department and visit our campus to experience firsthand our unique place of learning where students are provided a wealth of opportunities to discover their passions and purpose.
Welcome to Sacred Heart School of Halifax. For over 176 years, we have been providing a deeply meaningful education to our students, one rooted in our founder St. Madeleine Sophie Barat’s vision that education transforms society.
We are different for many reasons. We are one of, if not the only one in Canada, to offer a Diamond Model of education — together, apart, together. For us, that means co-ed education in the Elementary School (Grades JP-6), single-gender education in the Junior High School (Grades 7-9), and then back to co-ed in the Senior High (Grades 10-12). We are a Catholic school, and one that welcomes all faiths. We are proudly independent, with CAIS accreditation that provides a guarantee of excellence in education, leadership, management, and governance. And, we are small enough to retain our familial feel yet large enough to support a robust roster of course offerings, activities, and experiences.
Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia and part of a network of schools around the world, Sacred Heart students develop global perspectives and opportunities that extend far beyond our iconic front door. As with all network schools, we educate to a strong moral code prescribed by our Five Goals.
These Goals and Criteria are our moral compass. Together with a purposeful pedagogy, a supportive faculty that encourages intellectual risks, and robust co-curricular and extra-curricular programs, our students cultivate their individual strengths, learn how to serve their community, develop the confidence to push beyond limitations, and sow seeds that lead to wisdom and transformation.
We offer an education and experience that is unique in Atlantic Canada. We invite you to become part of our family and experience this difference for yourself. Your child will thank you for it.
Dennis Phillips
Head of School
Traditional
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Traditional curricula tend to be very content-based and rooted in the core disciplines. It is a structured approach that involves the teacher delivering a unified curriculum through direct instruction. Students usually learn by observing and listening to their teacher, studying facts and concepts in textbooks, and completing both tests and written assignments - which challenge students to not only demonstrate their mastery of content but their ability to analyze and deconstruct it critically. Class discussions are also used to create critical dialogue around the content of the curriculum.
Traditional curricula tend to be very content-based and rooted in the core disciplines. It is a structured approach that involves the teacher delivering a unified curriculum through direct instruction. Students usually learn by observing and listening to their teacher, studying facts and concepts in textbooks, and completing both tests and written assignments - which challenge students to not only demonstrate their mastery of content but their ability to analyze and deconstruct it critically. Class discussions are also used to create critical dialogue around the content of the curriculum.
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Educating the whole child requires we provide a wide range of opportunities for students to explore. Developing an entrepreneurial mindset and establishing excellent communication skills are also top priorities.
Students develop a strong foundation of academic excellence, through good study habits, solid organizational skills, critical thinking, and self-confidence. We also use an Advanced Placement (AP) program in Senior School.
Traditional Math
Traditional Math typically teaches a method or algorithm FIRST, and THEN teaches the applications for the method. Traditional algorithms are emphasized and practiced regularly: repetition and drills are frequently used to ensure foundational mastery in the underlying mathematical procedures. The traditional approach to math views math education as akin to building a logical edifice: each brick depends on the support of the previously laid ones, which represent mastery over a particular procedure or method. Traditional Math begins by giving students a tool, and then challenges students to practice using that tool an applied way, with progressively challenging problems. In this sense Traditional Math aims to establish procedural understanding before conceptual and applied understanding.
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Balanced Literacy
Balanced reading programs are typically Whole Language programs with supplementary phonics training. This training might be incidental, or it might take the form of mini-lessons.
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Equal balance
Programs that balance systematic and process approaches equally likely have an emphasis on giving young students ample opportunities to write, while providing supplementary class-wide instruction in grammar, parts of sentences, and various writing strategies.
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Equal Balance
Science programs that balance expository and inquiry learning equally will likely have an equal blend of tests and experiments; direct, textbook-based instruction and student-centred projects.
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Evolution as consensus theory
Evolution as one of many equally viable theories
Evolution is not taught
Evolution as consensus theory
Evolution as one of many equally viable theories
Evolution is not taught
Zoology
Equal Balance
These literature programs draw in equal measure from “Traditional” and “Social Justice” programs.
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Ancient lit
English lit
World (non-Western) lit
European (continental) lit
American lit
Canadian lit
Ancient lit
English lit
World (non-Western) lit
European (continental) lit
American lit
Canadian lit
Expanding Communities
The Expanding Communities approach organizes the curriculum around students’ present, everyday experience. In the younger grades, students might learn about themselves, for example. As they move through the grades, the focus gradually broadens in scope: to the family, neighbourhood, city, province, country, and globe. The curriculum tends to have less focus on history than Core Knowledge programs.
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Equal Balance
These programs represent an equal balance between the perennialist and pragmatic approach to teaching the humanities and social sciences.
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Equal Balance
These programs feature an equal blend of the audio-lingual and communicative styles of language instruction.
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Hebrew
ESL
Spanish
Russian
Latin
Japanese
Italian
Greek
German
French
Chinese-Mandarin
Chinese-Cantonese
Hebrew
ESL
Spanish
Russian
Latin
Japanese
Italian
Greek
German
French
Chinese-Mandarin
Chinese-Cantonese
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Equal Balance
These programs have an equal emphasis on receptive and creative learning.
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Acting
Dance
Drama/Theatre
Graphic Design
Music
Visual Arts
Acting
Dance
Drama/Theatre
Graphic Design
Music
Visual Arts
Medium integration
Effort is made to integrate the development of digital literacy through the curriculum. However, this is not a dominant focus.
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Web design
Robotics
Computer science
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Play-based
Play-based programs are the most common type of preschool and Kindergarten, and are founded on the belief young children learn best through play. Largely open-ended and minimally structured, play-based programs aim to develop social skills and a love of attending school. “Pre-academic” skills are taught, but in a more indirect way than at, say, an Academic program: through children playing in different “stations” set up around the classroom, which children choose on their own volition. Stations often contain an indirect lesson or developmental goal. Play-based classrooms are highly social and active.
Play-based programs are the most common type of preschool and Kindergarten, and are founded on the belief young children learn best through play. Largely open-ended and minimally structured, play-based programs aim to develop social skills and a love of attending school. “Pre-academic” skills are taught, but in a more indirect way than at, say, an Academic program: through children playing in different “stations” set up around the classroom, which children choose on their own volition. Stations often contain an indirect lesson or developmental goal. Play-based classrooms are highly social and active.
Bayview Glen offers a Reggio-inspired, play-based curriculum in our Early Years programme (age 2-JK).
In our JP program, play is encouraged, yet purposeful, and structured learning is enriching, exciting, and fun. We nurture the best in your child while laying the foundation for spiritual, emotional, and social growth.
Standard-enriched
The main curriculum accelerates beyond the pace of the provincial one; ALL students do the work of OLDER public-school peers in tangible and measurable ways. This accelerated pace is maintained by the teachers and school, (through textbook selection, topic selection, grading, assignment standards and expectations, etc).
Broadly-speaking, the main curriculum -- like that of most schools -- paces the provincially-outlined one. This pace is steady and set by the teachers and school. The curriculum might still be enriched in various ways: covering topics more in-depth and with more vigor than the provincial one, or covering a broader selection of topics.
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Rigorous
A school with a “rigorous” academic culture places a high value on academic performance, and expects their students to do the same. This does not mean the school is uncaring, unsupportive, or non-responsive -- far from it. A school can have a rigorous academic culture and still provide excellent individual support. It does mean, however, the school places a particular emphasis on performance -- seeking the best students and challenging them to the fullest extent -- relative to a normal baseline. High expectations and standards – and a challenging yet rewarding curriculum – are the common themes here. Keep in mind this classification is more relevant for the older grades: few Kindergarten classrooms, for example, would be called “rigorous”.
A school with a “rigorous” academic culture places a high value on academic performance, and expects their students to do the same. This does not mean the school is uncaring, unsupportive, or non-responsive -- far from it. A school can have a rigorous academic culture and still provide excellent individual support. It does mean, however, the school places a particular emphasis on performance -- seeking the best students and challenging them to the fullest extent -- relative to a normal baseline. High expectations and standards – and a challenging yet rewarding curriculum – are the common themes here. Keep in mind this classification is more relevant for the older grades: few Kindergarten classrooms, for example, would be called “rigorous”.
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"We honour and distinguish our brightest students, using them as examples for other students to follow."
Balanced
Equal emphasis is placed on a balance of priorities: intellectual, emotional, social and physical cultivation.
Balanced
Equal emphasis is placed on a balance of priorities: intellectual, emotional, social and physical cultivation.
Intellectual
The goal is to cultivate "academically strong, creative and critical thinkers, capable of exercising rationality, apprehending truth, and making aesthetic distinctions."
Intellectual
The goal is to cultivate "academically strong, creative and critical thinkers, capable of exercising rationality, apprehending truth, and making aesthetic distinctions."
We are renowned for academic excellence. It starts with small classes, a relational approach to teaching, and a tailored approach to students. We nurture a love of learning early in our Elementary School with a solid academic foundation that develops the whole child. We then build on that foundation in the Senior School with a rigorous curriculum, a focus on critical thinking, and encouragement of a growth mindset. We adhere to our Five Goals, which call on us to educate our students with faith, a deep respect for intellectual values, social awareness that impels to action, building of community, and personal growth. Our goal is for our students to be the best in the world and for the world.
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Ballet and Classical Ballet
Yoga
Yearbook
Student Council
Scouting
Science Club
School newspaper
Round Square
Robotics club
Radio club
Poetry/Literature club
Photography
Paintball
Outdoor Education
Outdoor Club
Online Magazine
Musical theatre/Opera
Math Club
Jazz Ensemble
Habitat for Humanity
Foreign Language Club
Environmental Club
Drama Club
Debate Club
Dance Club
Computer Club
Community Service
Choir
Chess Club
Band
Audiovisual Club
Astronomy Club
Art Club
Animation
Ballet and Classical Ballet
Yoga
Yearbook
Student Council
Scouting
Science Club
School newspaper
Round Square
Robotics club
Radio club
Poetry/Literature club
Photography
Paintball
Outdoor Education
Outdoor Club
Online Magazine
Musical theatre/Opera
Math Club
Jazz Ensemble
Habitat for Humanity
Foreign Language Club
Environmental Club
Drama Club
Debate Club
Dance Club
Computer Club
Community Service
Choir
Chess Club
Band
Audiovisual Club
Astronomy Club
Art Club
Animation
JK - 12
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JK, SK, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Yes: grades 1 - 8
Yes: grades 7 - 12
Yes: grades 9 - 12
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Students wishing to study at Bayview Glen are asked to submit a completed application form, along with a copy of their birth certificate, immunization records, a recent school report, a photo and an application fee of $100. Admission to the school is based on a review of past school reports, an interview or class visit, entrance testing, a teacher recommendation, and space availability. The Admissions Office is available to answer your questions, provide you with more information, and arrange for you to visit the school. For more information, please contact Judy Maxwell, Director of Admissions, at 416.443.1030 or [email protected].
Sacred Heart students are kind to their peers and teachers, intellectually curious, and socially conscious young women and men who show their school spirit in ways that are relational and constructive. Sacred Heart seeks students who want to be engaged in learning and who seek to develop their unique extracurricular gifts and talents. Becoming who one is meant to be is the key to success at Sacred Heart, and this requires self-awareness, interior listening, kind and constructive feedback, and a global outlook.
Our admission process helps applicants and their parents become more familiar with Bayview Glen, its programmes and our educational philosophy. You begin by submitting a detailed application form. Then, students will visit the school to experience life in class and will complete an entrance assessment. Once the admissions process is complete, students are notified in writing each February regarding their application status. Please visit the Admissions section of the Bayview Glen school website (www.bayviewglen.ca/admissions) for further details.
Prospective families can complete the online application which is easy, free, and takes very little time. Once the Admissions Department receive the application, they will be in touch to arrange an in-person or online tour, and an appointment for the child’s admissions assessment.