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OUR KIDS Report:
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Grades Preschool — 6 — North Vancouver, BC (Map)

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Saplings Nature School

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Interview with Saplings Nature School PARENT, Maria Albrecht

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Maria Albrecht
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Nursery/Toddler - Gr. 5 (Female, Current Day Student)

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0:53 - What was the process like for choosing this school?
3:33 - How has your child responded to being at this school?
5:12 - As a parent, what do you appreciate most about this school?
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6:11 - Could you speak about the school's culture and values?
7:24 - Was there anything that surprised you about the school?
8:21 - What are the extracurriculars like at this school?
11:52 - Is there something your child has done at the school that they are proud of?
13:32 - What has your experience with teachers and administration been like?
14:48 - What are three reasons for recommending this school to other families?
16:27 - What advice would you give to new families searching for a school?

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Saplings Nature School, Parent Video Review from Rita Sjouwerman

Saplings Nature School: Parent Review from Rita Sjouwerman

Gr. 2 to Gr. 4 (current) — Watch our parent interview with Rita Sjouwerman to get the inside scoop on what it’s like to have a child attend Saplings Nature School.

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Parent, Lucy Brunke (2025)

Nursery/Toddler to Preschool (current) — My daughter started at Saplings attending the toddler program at age 2. It was a great introduction to being away from home, learning social skills with children her age and being immersed in nature. ...

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Parent, Jillian Clapham (2025)

Gr. 2 (current) — Saplings has been an incredible experience for our daughter. She joined the school in October, entering grade 1 and has never looked back. Being outside for 3 hours daily has been transformative for o...

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Parent, Dinah Fast (2025)

Nursery/Toddler to Preschool (current) — Saplings has been an amazing outlook for my son who has boundless amounts of energy and enjoys a different type of education. When he comes home from school, he is absolutely exhausted and has a huge ...

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