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Interview with Ridley College PARENT, Jo Hanna

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1:08 - When did you first hear about Ridley College?
1:45 - What was it about Ridley College that made such a strong impression?
2:16 - What specifically were you looking for in a school?
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3:00 - How different was this traditional approach to education for you?
3:43 - How did you narrow your search down to eventually choose Ridley College?
4:21 - What is the campus like?
5:07 - Was there a spot on campus that resonated most with your kids?
5:58 - When relocating from South Africa, why did you choose St. Catharines?
6:39 - What is the boarding experience like at the school?
7:29 - What does it mean to be an “Old Ridlian”?
8:10 - What is the alumni culture like at the school?
9:51 - Why is it important to you to have all of your kids attend the same school?
11:12 - What are some of the intangible factors that led you to choose Ridley College?
12:22 - During your first few months at Ridley, did you notice any change with your kids?
14:37 - What is the school’s approach in the classroom?
16:24 - How long has it been since you first started at Ridley?
16:35 - How has your relationship with the school evolved over that time?
17:47 - What are the common threads that draw families to Ridley?
19:23 - How important were extracurriculars to your kids’ experiences at the school?
20:50 - What is something that you’ve seen evolve at the school?
23:41 - How has Ridley College dealt with the pandemic?
25:16 - How is Ridley a “well-being” school?
26:35 - How can the school improve over the course of the next 5-10 years?
28:00 - What is something you are looking forward to for your children at Ridley?
30:22 - Any final thoughts?
33:02 - Has Ridley helped you grow as a parent?
34:03 - What advice would you give to your past self during your school search?

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