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Go to child profileAcademic grades range from preschool right up to grade 9. Theme based History, Geography, French, Math, Science & Art classes increase student's interest & their understanding of core topics. Small class sizes offer cognitive development through problem-solving & an understanding of how Nature & Science interact with our daily lives. Physical Education, Music & Drama add an important element to their education.
What learning looks like now: Please refer to the "Policy section" for the school's COVID-19 guidelines/policies. The website is provided down below.
Curriculum delivery for 2020/21:
Grades | Living Arrangement | Delivery Model | Frequency |
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Day | Preschool - Gr. 8 | In-person | Full-time |
Little Owl offers bus transferring. Service options offered are occasional rider.
The regions Little Owl offers busing from are:
The student body at Little Owl reflects the diversity of the surrounding community, and the school uses that as a foundation to encourage and celebrate a multicultural perspective. Little Owl is small, which is a draw for the families that enroll, as is the program that runs from preschool through the primary and elementary years. There is a close, family feel, with an individual attention to the needs of the students. Likewise, there is an attention to building students’ emotional and social esteem within a values-based environment. The ideal student is one looking for something different, and who will thrive in a hands-on, community based academic environment.
Focus | Special needs |
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Academic | Gifted |
DIBELS Testing: This school does not use DIBELS testing to assess reading progress.
Subject | offered |
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Evolution as consensus theory | |
Evolution as one of many equally viable theories | |
Evolution is not taught |
Subject | offered |
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Biology | |
Chemistry | |
Ecology | |
Geology | |
Meteorology | |
Physics | |
Physiology | |
Zoology |
Subject | offered |
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Acting | |
Dance | |
Drama/Theatre | |
Graphic Design | |
Music | |
Visual Arts |
Expressive | |
Disciplined |
Subject | offered |
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Computer science | |
Robotics | |
Web design |
Flexible pacing style | offered |
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Subject-streaming (tracking) | |
Multi-age classrooms as standard | |
Ability-grouping (in-class) as common | |
Frequent use of cyber-learning (at-their-own-pace) | |
Regular guided independent study opportunities | |
Differentiated assessment |
Little Owl offers no/limited support for students with learning difficulties or special needs.
Subject Type | offered |
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Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation | |
Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties |
Subject Type | offered |
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Accommodations | |
Modifications | |
Extra support |
Read our guide to special needs schools and special education
Program | offered |
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Full-time gifted program (parallel to rest of school) | |
Part-time gifted program (pull-out; parallel to rest of class) |
Curriculum delivery: Enrichment (The main focus is on enrichment. This means that while students may work at a marginally quicker pace than public school peers, the primary aim is to study subject in broader and deeper ways.)
Program | offered |
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Custom subject enrichment (special arrangement) | |
Custom curriculum compacting (special arrangement) | |
Guided independent study (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Cyber-learning opportunities (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Formalized peer coaching opportunities (specifically for gifted learners to coach others) | |
Custom subject acceleration (special arrangement) | |
Career exploration (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Project-based learning (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Mentorships (custom gifted arrangement) |
In grade Gr. 8, Little Owl students perform an average of 1 hour of homework per night.
PS | JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
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Little Owl | 0 mins | 15 mins | 15 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 45 mins | 45 mins | 45 mins | 60 mins | 60 mins |
Site Average | 2 mins | 6 mins | 7 mins | 15 mins | 17 mins | 24 mins | 30 mins | 35 mins | 41 mins | 53 mins | 57 mins |
This school frequently "flips the classroom": asks students to learn material at home and do the "homework" in-class (with teacher support).
Lettered or numbered grades | JK to Gr. 6 |
Prose (narrative)-based feedback | JK to Gr. 6 |
Academic achievement reporting | JK to Gr. 6 |
Parent-teacher meetings | JK to Gr. 6 |
Competitive sports: N/A
Recreational sports: 1
Little Owl Private School offers 10 clubs and extracurricular programs.
PS | JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
Day | $15,850 |
Discounts
Discount Type | Enrolment Type | Amount |
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2nd child (sibling) | all students | 10% |
3rd child (sibling) | all students | 15% |
4th child (sibling) | all students | 15% |
This annual Scholarship is offered to new and existing students entering middle school. Please call for more details on how to apply.
Existing students are eligible to re-apply for each new academic year.
Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
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Group 1 | Preschool to Gr. 8 | Coed | Day | 75 |
Total enrolment | 75 |
Average class size | 5 to 12 |
% of international students (total enrolment) | 2% |
Number of different nationalities within student population | 3 |
PS | JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
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Day Enrollment | 5 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 5 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Class Size | 5 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | PS - 6 | |
SSAT | ||
SSAT (out of province) | ||
Entrance Exam(s) | ||
Entrance Essay |
Day students: Rolling
Offer mid-year entry:
N/A
Application fee: N/A
Registration fee: N/A
Deposit:
N/A
Documents required: proof of date of birth (passport or birth certificate); report card from previous school; application form; admission fee.
This is the percentage of applicants typically accepted into the school. So if 50 students are admitted out of 100 applicants, the school has an overall acceptance rate of 50%.
Student Entry Points
This shows approximately how many openings there are likely to be in each grade in a typical year, as well as the estimated acceptance rate for each grade level.
Student Type | PS | JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
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Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 5 (100%) | 8 - 10 (100%) | 8 - 10 (100%) | 9 - 10 (100%) | 9 - 10 (100%) | 9 - 10 (100%) | 9 - 10 (100%) | 9 - 10 (100%) | 9 - 10 (100%) |
Alumnus | Grad Year | Accomplishment |
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Jeremy Zotov | 2014 | Jeremy is a multi-talented artist, with a particular proficiency for dance. He currently studies at the Russian Ballet Academy and performs for hundreds every year. |
At Little Owl Preschool Elementary, we Teach Your Children Well.
That means we use discovery-based learning methods and universally designed lessons. We also love to celebrate your child, our holidays, and the outside world. We go on fieldtrips, and we invite special guests and performers to engage and delight. A rounded developmental experience full of learning and inquiry is gained. Character development and education are key at Little Owl Preschool Elementary. We foster the development of confident, happy, and loving individuals. Our commitment to your child is reflected in our core values as our SPIRIT.
Support: With our support your child will develop confidence, self worth, and self-esteem.
Passion: We are passionate about your child succeeding in all their endeavours, present and future.
Integrity: Everything at Little Owl Preschool Elementary is done with integrity and honesty, so as to lead by example.
Respect: We respect your child’s feelings without judgment or criticism.
Imagination: Innovation and creativity are encouraged in every activity your child undertakes.
Trust: We assist your child in developing confidence and trust for self and others.
I thank you for choosing Little Owl Preschool Elementary.
Natasha Galinskaya
Principal
Little Owl Preschool Elementary
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