Calgary, AB | Grades JK - 12 | Shortlist
Diane Swiatek founded Banbury Crossroads in 1980, and she remains the head of the school today. She has said that “parenting and mentoring children is a matter of choosing philosophy and principles, and acting so as to live out those principles.” Indeed, since its inception, Banbury has been an expression of that ideal. The academics are demonstrably strong, though the attention to values, including responsibility and character development, is a particular draw for the families that enroll here. So too is an academic approach founded in the curiosity and the interests that students bring with them to the classroom. We learn best when we learn for ourselves, rather than for external reward, and the Banbury environment has been created with that in mind.
Banbury Crossroads School
Best school in Calgary. All teachers are very nice, kind and helpful. Guidance at all points. They teach the concepts in a such a positive way and let the child learn at his/her own pace. Diane Siawtek, the Principal is a sweetheart, generous, energetic and specialist at dealing with conflicts between kids. Kids are always super happy at the school. My daughter started with the school in 2017, loves her school, teachers and all the apprentissage. Our daughter has made leaps and bounds academical... View full review
My daughter likes Banbury Crossroads School because of the very personal, family-oriented atmosphere she gets from her teachers and all the staff at the school. The student/teacher ratio is very good, and her education is tailor made. I like the fact that I can talk to her teachers openly about any concerns and they are always addressed promptly and thoughtfully. The report cards are very comprehensive and thorough, and the teachers work as a team to support her holistically. The no homework pol... View full review
