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AN OUR KIDS REPORT:Blyth Academy Waterloo vs. Trillium School

• SCHOOL LOCATION

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  Address

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  260 King Street W., Kitchener, Ontario, N2G 4Z9, Canada

  4277 14th Avenue, Markham, Ontario, L3R 0J2, Canada

• SCHOOL OVERVIEW
  We have limited information on Blyth Academy Waterloo as they are currently not registered with us.

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  Basics

  Basics

  Founded

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  1991

  Enrolment

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  400

  Grades

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  Nursery/Toddler to 12

  Gender

  N/A

  Coed

  Living arrangements

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  Day, Boarding

  Language of instruction

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  English

  Faith Based

  N/A

  School focus

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  Academic

  Developmental Priorities

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  Intellectual

  The goal is to cultivate "academically strong, creative and critical thinkers, capable of exercising rationality, apprehending truth, and making aesthetic distinctions."

  Balanced

  Equal emphasis is placed on a balance of priorities: intellectual, emotional, social and physical cultivation.

  Academics

  Academics

  Curriculum

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  Traditional, Montessori

  Curriculum pace

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  Accelerated

  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).

  Academic culture

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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”.

  Avg. Class Size

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  Varies

  Special needs support

  N/A

  Gifted learner support

  N/A

  Accelerated curriculum

  Preschool/K curriculum

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  Montessori

  Montessori programs aimed at preschool and Kindergarten- aged children allow young learners to choose which “tasks” or activities interest them. These tasks centre around special Montessori puzzles -- the essential features of these puzzles being they contain a “right answer” and allow for self-correction. A strong emphasis is therefore placed on learning being concrete and rooted in practical experience, along with children developing a sense of self-sufficiency and confidence. Specially trained teachers act as guides, introducing children to progressively more difficult materials when appropriate. A Montessori classroom is typically very calm and orderly, with children working alone or, sometimes, in small groups.
  
  If you want to learn more about Montessori education, check out our comprehensive guide. You can also check out our guide to Montessori preschools, elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools.

  Tuition

  Tuition

  Day Tuition

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  $11,500 to $16,500

  Boarding Tuition

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  $37,500

  Financial aid (FA)

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  No

  Students on FA

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  0%

  Eligible grades for FA

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  None

  Median FA package size

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  $0

  Enrollment

  Enrollment

  Avg. enrollment per grade

  N/A

  24

  Percent in boarding

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  8%

  Admissions

  Admissions

  Admissions rate

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  100%

  Day entry years

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  Nursery/Toddler, Preschool, JK, SK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

  Boarding entry years

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  9, 10, 11, 12

  Day admissions deadline

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  Not available

  Boarding admissions deadline

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  Not available

  Interview required?

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  Yes: grades K - 12

  SSAT required

  N/A

  No

• School’s perspective
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  Who are you, as a school?

  Who are you, as a school?

  BLYTH ACADEMY WATERLOO

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  TRILLIUM SCHOOL

  "Founded in 1991, Trillium School is a co-educational school with Montessori-based kindergarten. Trillium serves students from 18 months to Grade 12. The school is housed in a 38,000 sq ft facility, complete with a full-sized gymnasium, computer and science laboratories, a library and fully contained schoolyard. Trillium believes in developing the whole child through a balanced approach to education. The enriched curriculum and high expectations demand a disciplined approach to students' studies. Our High School division provides an enriched, challenging academic programme in a nurturing and stimulating learning environment. Students are encouraged to show initiative and leadership, and challenge themselves to reach their potential. Our university preparation program is designed to identify and prepare the students to reach their post-secondary goals. Trillium offers assistance to the students and help them select the most suitable programmes in colleges and universities. The High School offers a number of awards and scholarships to incoming and current students every year to recognize students' success in academic and other areas. We encourage students to pursue excellence and achieve their best in all intellectual, artistic, physical and social pursuits."

  • Founded in 1991
  • Custom built premises on 3 acres of land
  • 18 months to Grade 12
  • Montessori-based kindergarten
  • High emphasis on academics
  • university preparation program
  • Summer school program available
  • Extended hours with a wide variety of after-school clubs
  • extracurricular program
  • 100% university acceptance

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  What do you do differently and uniquely well?

  BLYTH ACADEMY WATERLOO

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  TRILLIUM SCHOOL

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  What tradeoffs has your school made to serve families in this way?

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  What key junctures in your school's history have most shaped its present?

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  What type of student is a good fit for your school?

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  Under what conditions would you advise a family against choosing your school?

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  To your knowledge, why do families choose your school over others?

  BLYTH ACADEMY WATERLOO

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  TRILLIUM SCHOOL

  "All our teachers and staff stay at the school for many years.
  The parents think that all our teachers and staff are very friendly."

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  How would you characterize your school's image amongst the public?

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  What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

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  What might families find surprising about your school?

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  What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

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  TRILLIUM SCHOOL

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  How will your school change in the next 5 years?

  BLYTH ACADEMY WATERLOO

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  TRILLIUM SCHOOL

  Information not available