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AN OUR KIDS REPORT:Queen Margaret's School vs. SimplySmart Child Care & Montessori

• SCHOOL LOCATION

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  660 Brownsey Avenue, Duncan, British Columbia, V9L 1C2, Canada

  4-6745 Century Avenue, Mississauga, Ontario, L5N8C9, Canada

• SCHOOL OVERVIEW
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  Basics

  Basics

  Founded

  1921

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  Enrolment

  553

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  Grades

  Preschool to 12

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  Gender

  Coed

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  Living arrangements

  Boarding, Homestay, Day

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  Language of instruction

  English

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  Faith Based

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  School focus

  Academic

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  Developmental Priorities

  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."

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  Academics

  Academics

  Curriculum

  Progressive

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  Curriculum pace

  Standard-enriched

  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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  Academic culture

  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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  Avg. Class Size

  16 to 22

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  Special needs support

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  Gifted learner support

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  Preschool/K curriculum

  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.

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  Tuition

  Tuition

  Day Tuition

  $17,500 to $25,680

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  Boarding Tuition

  $62,880 to $79,230

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  Financial aid (FA)

  Yes

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  Students on FA

  25%

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  Eligible grades for FA

  SK to 12

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  Median FA package size

  $3,000

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  Enrollment

  Enrollment

  Avg. enrollment per grade

  35

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  Percent in boarding

  16%

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  Admissions

  Admissions

  Admissions rate

  80%

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  Day entry years

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

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  Boarding entry years

  6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

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  Day admissions deadline

  Rolling

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  Boarding admissions deadline

  Rolling

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  Interview required?

  Yes: grades Preschool - 12

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  SSAT required

  No

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

  Who are you, as a school?

  QUEEN MARGARET'S SCHOOL

  "Located in the scenic Cowichan Valley, Queen Margaret’s School is an all-gender school with over 100 years of providing an exceptional education that builds confidence, character and compassion. Students develop and grow through a vibrant curriculum that focuses on experiential learning, innovative thinking and environmental stewardship. We proudly offer Canada's only on-campus Equestrian Program. Be curious. Be kind. Be brave. Be you."

  • Experiential & inquiry-based learning
  • Entrepreneurial thinking
  • Environmental sustainability
  • A rigorous education that builds confidence, character and compassion
  • An on-campus equestrian academic and riding program
  • Equine Facilitated Leadership Development
  • Day & Boarding School
  • On-campus and Family Homestay Boarding Programs
  • Language Prep Program
  • Grades 8-9 Project Based Learning (PBL) Program

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  What do you do differently and uniquely well?

  QUEEN MARGARET'S SCHOOL

  "Our unique educational model guides students to academic and personal excellence while developing the confidence to express their ideas and engage actively in their learning. We use our 30-acre campus and our local communities to serve as living classrooms where "learning by doing" encourages students to apply their knowledge to complex, real-world challenges."

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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?

  QUEEN MARGARET'S SCHOOL

  "Along with our strong academic and well-rounded programming, families choose QMS because of our welcoming community. From the moment families step onto campus, meet staff/teachers, interact with current students and speak with our families, the feeling of warmth and caring permeates all aspects of campus life."

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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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  How will your school change in the next 5 years?

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