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  • SCHOOL LOCATION

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    Address

    Address

    1096 Dublin Street, Sudbury, Ontario, P3A1R6, Canada

    306 St. John's Sideroad, Aurora, Ontario, L4G 4B4, Canada

  • SCHOOL OVERVIEW

    Basics

    Basics

    Founded

    1982

    2020

    Enrolment

    150

    173

    Grades

    Nursery/Toddler to 8

    5 to 10

    Gender

    Coed

    Girls

    Living arrangements

    Day

    Day

    Language of instruction

    English, French

    English

    Faith Based

    School focus

    Academic

    Academic

    Developmental Priorities

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

    Academics

    Academics

    Curriculum

    Traditional

    Traditional

    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.

    Academic culture

    Supportive
    A school with a “supportive” academic culture focuses more on process than short-term outcomes: academic performance is a welcomed side-benefit, but not the driving focus. This does not mean the school lacks standards, or has low expectations for its students: a school can have a supportive academic culture and still light the fire of ambition in its students. It does mean, however, the school provides a less intensive culture than schools with a “rigorous” academic classification, and is focused more simply on instilling a love of learning and life-long curiosity.

    Avg. Class Size

    12 to 18

    18 to 22

    Special needs support

    Gifted learner support

    In-class adaptations

    Preschool/K curriculum

    Academic
    Academic-based preschools and Kindergartens are the most structured of the different types, and have a strong emphasis on math and reading readiness skills. These programs aim to expose children to what early-elementary school is like. While time is still allotted to free play, much of the day is built around explicit lessons guided by the teacher. Classrooms often resemble play-based ones (with different stations set up around the room), but at an Academic program the teacher leads students through the stations directly, and ties these activities to a whole-class lesson or theme.

    Tuition

    Tuition

    Day Tuition

    $55 to $7,950

    $41,440

    Boarding Tuition

    Financial aid (FA)

    Yes

    Yes

    Students on FA

    10%

    0%

    Eligible grades for FA

    JK to 8

    5 to 10

    Median FA package size

    $2,000

    $7,500

    Enrollment

    Enrollment

    Avg. enrollment per grade

    12

    29

    Percent in boarding

    0%

    0%

    Admissions

    Admissions

    Admissions rate

    75%

    0%

    Day entry years

    Nursery/Toddler, Preschool, JK, SK, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

    Boarding entry years

    Day admissions deadline

    Rolling

    Rolling

    Boarding admissions deadline

    Not available

    Not available

    Interview required?

    Yes: grades JK - 8

    Yes

    SSAT required

    No

    No

  • OUR PERSPECTIVE

    The Our Kids Review

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    SUDBURY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

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    Our Take

    Our Take

    SUDBURY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

    Sudbury Christian Academy (SCA) provides a safe, healthy, and dynamic learning environment. The school takes kids from Nursery through to Grade 8. With small class sizes and highly dedicated and committed teachers, the academic standards at SCA are exceptional. Along with academics, athletic pursuits, spiritual growth, social development, and community service are seen as the pillars of a complete and fulfilling school experience. A Christian worldview provides the basis of the well-rounded student experience that SCA provides.

     

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    ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

    Launched in 2022, St. Anne’s is an all-girls school that resides on an expansive campus. The school is setting high standards from the outset. It offers a safe, nurturing, and caring environment where girls strive for academic excellence while developing their abilities through robust athletics, arts, drama, and music programs. A wide variety of extracurriculars helps girls find their passions, boost their confidence, and sets them up for a lifetime of self-discovery. St. Anne’s curriculum is designed to foster sisterhood, develop leadership skills, and embolden girls with an “I can do anything” mindset.

     

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  • School’s perspective

    Who are you, as a school?

    Who are you, as a school?

    SUDBURY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

    "Founded in 1982, Sudbury Christian Academy (SCA) remains committed to the principle that gifted teachers, small classes, and a structured environment are the greatest factors in student success. Historically recognized as a high achieving academic school, the total SCA student experience is upheld by four pillars -- academic development, athletic development, spiritual development, and community development -- all supported by the solid foundation of a Christian worldview."

    • Qualified teachers
    • Small class sizes
    • Structured environment
    • Academic achievement
    • Athletic pursuit
    • Spiritual growth
    • Social development
    • Community service

    ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

    "Welcome to St. Anne’s School, an all-girls independent school in Aurora, Ontario, offering a warm and inspirational learning environment for girls to build character, own their voice, and strive for distinction. The curriculum is complemented by a wide range of co-curriculars and a robust athletic program along with a strong focus on arts, drama, and music. A St. Anne’s education sets the foundation for a lifetime of self-discovery, sparks a passion for knowledge, and prepares young women to build a better world."

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    What do you do differently and uniquely well?

    SUDBURY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

    "Unparalleled class sizes of no more than 18 students per teacher, which is optimal for individualized attention and differentiation."

    ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

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

    SUDBURY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

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    ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

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

    SUDBURY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

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    ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

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

    SUDBURY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

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

    SUDBURY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

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    ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

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

    SUDBURY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

    "The top reasons cited by families for choosing SCA (in order of frequency) are: 1) small class sizes; 2) safe and healthy learning environment; 3) academic excellence; and 4) Christian education."

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

    SUDBURY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

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    What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

    SUDBURY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

    "Families who don't have a basis of comparison might overlook the peaceful and orderly tone of the SCA learning environment, which is partly a product of small class sizes, and partly a product of qualified and gifted teachers."

    ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

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    What might families find surprising about your school?

    SUDBURY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

    "Many families are surprised to find that elementary tuition is more affordable than early years childcare, and that SCA welcomes families from all faith backgrounds regardless of church attendance."

    ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

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    What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

    SUDBURY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

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    How will your school change in the next 5 years?

    SUDBURY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

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  • SCHOOL LEADERSHIP

    Message from school leadership

    Message from school leadership

    Welcome to Sudbury Christian Academy (SCA)! We hope that you will choose to make our school your new home for total personal growth in mind, body, and spirit.

    At SCA, we want to make the world a better place to live -- echoing Christ's prayer that God's will would be done "on earth as it is in heaven" (Matthew 6:10 NIV). We believe that we can change our world by raising up a generation of intelligent, resilient, compassionate leaders. In partnership with you, we will accomplish this goal by delivering well-rounded educational programming with a distinctly Christian worldview.

    Discover the SCA difference for yourself! Call or message us today. I look forward to personally giving your family a private tour of our programs and facilities.

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  • ACADEMICS

    • OVERALL CURRICULUM


      Primary Curriculum

      Primary Curriculum

      SUDBURY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

      Traditional

      ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

      Traditional


      Secondary Curriculum

      Secondary Curriculum

      SUDBURY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

      Information not available

      ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

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      Our Take: primary curriculum type

      Our Take: primary curriculum type

      SUDBURY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

      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.

      ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

      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.


      Our Take: secondary curriculum type

      Our Take: secondary curriculum type

      SUDBURY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

      Not applicable

      ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

      Not applicable


      What the school says about their curriculum

      What the school says about their curriculum

      SUDBURY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

      Information not available

      ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

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    • COURSE PEDAGOGIES

      • Mathematics


        Approach

        Approach

        SUDBURY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

        Traditional Math

        ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

        Not applicable


        Our take: math approach type

        Our take: math approach type

        SUDBURY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

        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.

        ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

        Not applicable


        What the school says about their math program

        What the school says about their math program

        SUDBURY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

        Information not available

        ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

        Information not available


        Textbooks and supplementary materials

        Textbooks and supplementary materials

        SUDBURY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

        Information not available

        ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

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        Calculator policy

        Calculator policy

        SUDBURY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

        Information not available

        ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

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      • Early Reading


        Approach

        Approach

        SUDBURY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

        Phonics-intensive

        ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

        Not applicable


        Our take: early reading approach type

        Our take: early reading approach type

        SUDBURY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

        Systematic-phonics programs teach young children to read by helping them to recognize and sound out the letters and syllables of words. Students are then led to blend these sounds together to sound out and recognize the whole word. While other reading programs might touch on phonetics (either incidentally or on a “when needed” basis), systematic phonics teaches phonics in a specific sequence, and uses extensive repetition and direct instruction to help readers associate specific letter patterns with their associated sounds.

        ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

        Not applicable


        What the school says about their early reading program

        What the school says about their early reading program

        SUDBURY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

        Information not available

        ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

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        DIBELS testing

      • Writing


        Approach

        Approach

        SUDBURY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

        Process approach

        ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

        Not applicable


        Our take: writing approach type

        Our take: writing approach type

        SUDBURY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

        The process approach to teaching beginner writing aims to get students writing “real things” as much as possible and as soon as possible. The goal is to create the right environmental conditions to encourage a love of writing and a motivation to write well. With children invested in the writing process -- through assignments children find meaningful -- students are then given feedback on how they can improve.

        ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

        Not applicable


        What the school says about their writing program

        What the school says about their writing program

        SUDBURY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

        Information not available

        ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

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      • Social Studies


        Approach

        Approach

        SUDBURY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

        Expanding Communities

        ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

        Not applicable


        Our take: social studies approach type

        Our take: social studies approach type

        SUDBURY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

        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.

        ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

        Not applicable


        What the school says about their social studies program

        What the school says about their social studies program

        SUDBURY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

        Information not available

        ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

        Information not available

    • PRESCHOOL/K CURRICULUM


      Approach

      Approach

      SUDBURY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

      Academic

      ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

      Not applicable


      Our Take

      Our Take

      SUDBURY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

      Academic-based preschools and Kindergartens are the most structured of the different types, and have a strong emphasis on math and reading readiness skills. These programs aim to expose children to what early-elementary school is like. While time is still allotted to free play, much of the day is built around explicit lessons guided by the teacher. Classrooms often resemble play-based ones (with different stations set up around the room), but at an Academic program the teacher leads students through the stations directly, and ties these activities to a whole-class lesson or theme.

      ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

      Not applicable


      What the school says

      What the school says

      SUDBURY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

      Information not available

      ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

      Information not available

    • ACADEMIC CULTURE


      Culture

      Culture

      SUDBURY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

      Supportive

      ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

      Not applicable


      Our Take

      Our Take

      SUDBURY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

      A school with a “supportive” academic culture focuses more on process than short-term outcomes: academic performance is a welcomed side-benefit, but not the driving focus. This does not mean the school lacks standards, or has low expectations for its students: a school can have a supportive academic culture and still light the fire of ambition in its students. It does mean, however, the school provides a less intensive culture than schools with a “rigorous” academic classification, and is focused more simply on instilling a love of learning and life-long curiosity.

      ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

      Not applicable


      What the school says

      What the school says

      SUDBURY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

      Information not available

      ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

      Information not available


      Approach to student honours

      Approach to student honours

      SUDBURY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

      "We honour and distinguish our brightest students, using them as examples for other students to follow."

      ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

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  • EXTRACURRICULARS

    Competitive

    Comp.

    Recreational

    Rec.

    Competitive

    Comp.

    Recreational

    Rec.

    Badminton

    Baseball

    Basketball

    Canoeing/Kayaking

    Cricket

    Cross-country skiing

    Cycling

    Downhill skiing

    Equestrian

    Fencing

    Field Hockey

    Figure Skating

    Football

    Golf

    Gymnastics

    Ice Hockey

    Ice Skating

    Lacrosse

    Martial Arts

    Mountain biking

    Racquet Ball

    Rowing

    Rugby

    Running

    Sailing

    Skateboarding

    Snowboarding

    Soccer

    Softball

    Squash

    Swimming

    Tennis

    Track & Field

    Volleyball

    Weightlifting

    Wrestling

    Archery

    Curling

    Ultimate


    Clubs Offered

    Clubs offered

    SUDBURY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

    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

    ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

    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


    What the school says

    What the school says

    SUDBURY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

  • Financial Aid

    Grades eligible

    Grades eligible

    JK - 8

    5 - 10

    Students on aid

    Students on aid

    10%

    0%

    Avg. aid package (annual)

    Avg. aid package (annual)

    $2,000

    $7,500

  • ADMISSIONS

    Admissions

    Admissions rate

    75%

    0%

    Day entry years

    Nursery/Toddler, Preschool, JK, SK, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

    Boarding entry years

    Day admissions deadline

    Rolling

    Rolling

    Boarding admissions deadline

    Not available

    Not available

    Interview required?

    Yes: grades JK - 8

    Yes

    SSAT required

    No

    No

    SSAT(out of province) required

    No

    No

    Entrance exams required

    No

    No

    Entrance essay required

    No

    No

    Application fee required

    No

    No

    Type of student school is looking for

    Type of student school is looking for

    What the school says

    What the school says

    SUDBURY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

    The main application forms, along with copies of the birth certificate and immunization record, along with the registration fee are required at the time of registration.

    ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

    STEP 1:

    Complete the online application and pay the non-refundable application fee of $175. (Application link above)

    STEP 2:

    Once submitted, you will receive a confirmation email and have access to the Application Checklist. This includes access to upload the following required documents:
     

    • Recent photo of the candidate
    • Candidate Statement Form
    • Confidential School Recommendation Form (sent directly to a teacher)
    • Previous two years of final June report cards (June 2022 and 2023)
    • Current year report cards (Fall and Winter – as these become available)
    • A sampling of earned certificates and awards (if received)

    STEP 3:
     

    Students being considered for entry will be invited to a 30-minute formal candidate interview. Our main intake years include Grades 5, 7, 8 and 9, as these grades have the most available positions. Positions in all other grades are limited to attrition.

     

    STEP 4:
     

    Applications that are completed, along with the candidate interview, by December 1, 2023, will be considered in our first round of Admission offers.

     

    The following decisions will be made:
     

    • Accepted for September 2024
    • Waitlisted (additional documentation may be requested)
    • Declined (the candidate will not be successful in our program at this time)

    Admission decisions will be sent out Thursday, December 14, 2023. Admission offers after this date will be made on a rolling basis and will be dependent on the available spots that remain.


    English Requirements
     

    St. Anne’s School does not offer an ESL program. For students to be successful at St. Anne’s School, they must demonstrate fluency in English in both oral and written communication. Applicants applying to Grades 5 through 11 whose first language is not English may be required to complete an English proficiency test such as the TOEFLIELTS, or Duolingo assessment.

  • NOTABLE ALUMNI

    Alumni

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