AN OUR KIDS REPORT:Sunnybrook School vs. The Westside School

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  • SCHOOL LOCATION

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    Address

    Address

    469 Merton Street, Toronto, Ontario, M4S 1B4, Canada

    788 Beatty Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M1, Canada

  • SCHOOL OVERVIEW

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    Basics

    Basics

    Founded

    1952

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    Enrolment

    140

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    Grades

    JK to 6

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    Gender

    Coed

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    Living arrangements

    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, International Baccalaureate

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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

    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.

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    Avg. Class Size

    16 to 20

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    Special needs support

    Learning

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    Gifted learner support

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    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.

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    Tuition

    Tuition

    Day Tuition

    $32,700

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    Boarding Tuition

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    Financial aid (FA)

    No

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    Students on FA

    0%

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    Eligible grades for FA

    None

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    Median FA package size

    $0

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    Enrollment

    Enrollment

    Avg. enrollment per grade

    16

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    Percent in boarding

    0%

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    Admissions

    Admissions

    Admissions rate

    90%

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    Day entry years

    JK, SK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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    Boarding entry years

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    Day admissions deadline

    Dec 15, 2023

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    Boarding admissions deadline

    Not available

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    Interview required?

    Yes: grades JK - 6

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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?

    SUNNYBROOK SCHOOL

    "Sunnybrook is an IB co-ed school for students from JK to Grade 6. Positive, nurturing relationships at school give our students the confidence to challenge themselves; SBS teachers create a welcoming classroom experience in which all students can reach their potential. Academic learning at SBS is balanced, holistic and engaging; the PYP is enhanced with Singapore Math, Phys Ed, Music and Library, as well as French classes daily. Our strong arts program fosters creativity, confidence and self expression. SBS prides itself with promoting our students to be social responsible and critical thinkers. Through personal and group action, our students give back to the local and global community. SBS is a certified Ecoschool and is a carbon free school as we offset our carbon footprint and donate seedlings to a Smart Forest in New Brunswick."

    • 71 years
    • IB PYP World School
    • JK to Gr 6, coed
    • 1:1 iPads, JK - Gr 6
    • Singapore Math
    • French daily from JK - Gr 6
    • Applications accepted JK - Gr 6
    • Before/After-school care
    • Nutritious, hot lunches included
    • Athletics/Extracurriculars

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    What do you do differently and uniquely well?

    SUNNYBROOK SCHOOL

    "Sunnybrook is a small school with a strong community that provides a challenging, high quality International Baccalaureate PYP curriculum. Sunnybrook was the first PYP accredited school in English Canada, and our IB students have agency, are critical thinkers, and learn to take action in the world. Sunnybrook School is Coed, inclusive, and serves a diverse community. Our small size means we know each student well and can tailor our curriculum and school experience to their individual needs."

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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?

    SUNNYBROOK SCHOOL

    "The number one reason parents choose Sunnybrook School is our caring, inclusive community. Our small size and devoted staff mean that students feel a strong sense of belonging. Students love that everyone knows them in the school, and everyone cares about them and their education. Through our IB program, we nurture a love of learning and curiosity about the world. The combination of strong community, high academic and personally differentiated learning makes Sunnybrook a truly special school."

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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?

    SUNNYBROOK SCHOOL

    "The heart of Sunnybrook School and its outstanding success is our dedicated staff. Because of our low staff turnover, our teachers are known and loved by our students and parents, and often students look forward to each grade level knowing the teacher they will have in upcoming years. In the words of a parent, “You see the individual child and their unique strengths. You nurture that like a flame. I have seen both boys grow in confidence since being at SBS. It has been truly transformational.”"

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    What might families find surprising about your school?

    SUNNYBROOK SCHOOL

    "Our approach to learning constantly engages our students. In their own words, “The learning is fun, challenging, you learn so much, not just lectures, there’s varied learning, it’s collaborative, and you learn from other students, not just teachers.” From junior kindergarten to their graduating year when their learning is showcased in the grade six PYP Exhibition, our students have had the advantage of a rich, engaging curriculum delivered by teachers who know and care about their progress."

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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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