(4.5)
Gr. 1 to Gr. 4 (current), Gr. 6 to Gr. 7 (current) — Our child joined St Margaret’s mid-year, never an easy time to do so. She was so warmly welco... We have so appreciated Mary Lue Emerson as Junior School Director. She is warm, very experienced and knows each child. She is accessible and never misses an opportunity to pass on a story of my daughter’s success.
The scho... Our daughters receive support, challenge and praise from their teachers, I see them being held to a high standard, and gaining the confidence that comes from knowing you can achieve your goals. Most importantly, the teachers k... I believe there is a culture of leadership and exploratory, multi-disciplinary learning at SMS. I think the gentle but persistent emphasis on leadership skills is sowing the seeds of critical thinking and a sense of self-confi... The students have been warm and welcoming at SMS. A key strength is the small size, which allows for a lot of multi-grade interactions and friendships. The small classes also encourage (if not require) girls to work through is... Both our daughters really enjoy SMS. They enjoy the campus, the extracurriculars, and the fact that it is a girls' school. We were initially concerned about the all-girl environment, but it has been great for our girls. They a... SMS is in a great location! It’s a little bit of a walk to Transit, but only because it’s tucked away on a beautiful campus. Our girls like the grounds and forest, but they also have had excursions to Beckwith Park, the du... I would strongly advise anyone, considering admissions to take advantage of the school tours and spend as much time as possible, observing things on campus. We found it very helpful to visit a couple of times, have all of our ... |
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(4.8)
Gr. 5 to Gr. 9 (current), K to Gr. 3 (current), K to Gr. 1 (current) — My daughters absolutely love the close, caring community at SMS. They enjoy small classes that ... The school leadership is very engaged and involved. Many days they are standing at the front entrance to welcome students to the new day: I love this, as it is such a welcoming gesture that really reflects the caring community... It is incredibly valuable to me how well my children are known by the staff at St. Margaret's School. Being a small school, the educators know who my children are as learners and individuals. This close connection allows the ... SMS has a strong focus on experiential learning, which I think is fantastic. I feel like my daughters are developing the ability to think critically, which is so fundamental. I am impressed with the school’s focus on special... SMS is a small, closely-knit community. Students and families are very close and support each other - it’s wonderful. Families enjoy many activities together, both organized by the school and independently. I feel like the s... Every morning my girls excitedly head through the front doors of SMS (in fact, my eldest often arrives early to attend optional activities before school!). I think to say that your three children - all at different ages and st... St. Margaret's School is located on a large, safe, and quiet campus that takes full advantage of the abundant nature surrounding it. The location is one of the many reasons we send our children to this school, as it allows th... |
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(4.6)
St. Margaret's makes every day an amazing day for both of my daughters. My daughters have had a... The school leadership clearly has a genuine concern for and interest in simply doing the best they can for every single girl at the school. They reach out to parents regularly and clearly care about the environment, the girls ... We have loved every teacher and support staff member we have come across at SMS. The teachers are absolutely passionate, innovative and engaged, and the collaborative/team teaching environment means that the students experienc... In our six years at SMS, my daughters have been challenged at an appropriate level and provided with opportunities for extended learning. They both came out of the Junior Kindergarten program as avid readers, and still remembe... SMS is a student-driven school where girls take the lead! This is a small school where everyone gets to know each other in a supportive and caring environment.
I haven't yet met a student who doesn't know my eldest daughter... My daughters absolutely love going to school at SMS and count it as one of their homes. They feel safe, supported and cared for in an environment that is both fun and inspiring. They know that they can follow any academic or e... St. Margaret's is located on a beautiful campus. Tucked away in a popular Saanich neighbourhood with limited access points the campus is very safe, but connected to local trails for hiking and biking. The school is a short dri... |
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(4.6)
St. Margaret’s is amazing. The entire faculty goes above and beyond. Our daughter is nurture... Faculty and administration are all involved at all levels of the girls education. Most know our daughter by name and are always there when we have questions or concerns. Our experience of the teaching thus far has been exemplary. Small class sizes allow the teachers to focus on the strengths and weaknesses of each student individually. When special needs arise they are attended to and worked ... Our daughter is only in kindergarten however the skills and subjects she has been exposed to and able to focus on both in the junior program and this year in kindergarten have been greatly varied. I am particularly impressed w... Our experience so far is that the girls at all age levels and grades are very nurturing and supportive of each other. Many of the older girls take time to speak to and show support to our daughter. Our daughter loves everything about her school. She is proud to attend and seems very happy on a daily basis. The grounds at the school are amazing. Surrounded by nature while also allowing for field trips on occasion. |
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(4.9)
The teaching staff always had time to support my child. Before school, during spare blocks and ... My emails were always replied to promptly by Administrators. When I voiced a concern they quickly called to follow-up and find a resolution.
The leadership sets a positive tone. Exceptional. The reason we love SMS. There is a well-rounded academic program. The fine arts, social science and STEAM courses are equally valued. Small class sizes provided lots of opportunity for individual learning and student leadership. The international student population is a huge asset. My daughter has friends from all over the world. She confidently communicates and develops global friendships as a result of her experience at SMS.
As a day student she wa... SMS is a safe campus. I often dropped my daughter at school very early on my way to work. She was welcome and safely studied during that time (or met with teachers for help.)
The standard of teaching is excellent - the focus ... Quiet neighbourhood.
My daughter often walked to the bus stop and took public transit home.
There are convenience stores close by for the students to visit. My daughter produced a portfolio for admissions. She attended a shadow day and spent some one-on-one time with staff (I assume this was testing although she didn't feel tested.)
As my daughter chose to apply for Grade 10 she ... There was consistent support for university applications.
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The school has been an exceptionally welcoming environment for our family. Perhaps most import... We have found the administration to be completely dedicated to the well-being of the girls at the school, going above and beyond what would normally be required of an administrative body. Perhaps what stands out most is the f... The teaching staff are the lifeblood of the school, and the school has distinguished itself by finding such a committed, passionate group of educators.
Similar to the administration, we find the teachers really want to be a... The school excels at a well rounded education. They emphasize topics and learnings that are suited to a girl's education, including building leadership abilities & confidence. The school is becoming a leader in STEM educatio... The student body is energized to be at the school, as they learn and build relationships. They feel welcome and supported, and because of this, students have the opportunity to push themselves and truly learn who they are. P... Our children absolutely love going to the school. It really is a second home for them, and they view it as "their" community. They have already figured out that you get out of the school what you put in, and as such, are act... The school campus is one of the best features of the school. It is large, lush and full of opportunities to grow and explore. The wider community, both around the school and further afield, offers many chances and opportunit... The admissions process is very much focused on making sure the school is right for your daughter. The school isn't just about enrollment numbers, rather, you embark on an admissions journey that is tailored and individual to ... |
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All 3 of our daughters very much enjoy St. Margaret's School (SMS) and are very proud to be a p... Over the last 5 years we have noticed tremendous positive change within the leadership and administration at SMS. They are continually learning, adapting and listening to their own community (teachers, students, parents) to r... The teachers at SMS are fantastic! All 3 of girls love their teachers! The teachers are knowledgable, not just about their subject areas or grades, but also about girls at particular ages and the social and relational change... The adcademics at SMS are very good. SMS is the only all-girl school in Canada that focuses on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and has put a tremendous amount of resources (human, physical and financia... SMS has amazing school spirit! They have four houses which are associated with a particular colour (Canmore = green, Turgot = purple, Christian = yellow, Malcom = blue). When a girl starts at SMS, they are placed in a house.... All 3 of our daughters enjoy going to school at St. Margaret's. They enjoy and appreciate the friends they have made and love their teachers. It's a smaller sized school (approx. 350 students from K -Gr. 12) which has given ... The school is located in beautiful Victoria, BC, Canada. It is situated on 22 acres of green space amongst tall trees and looking out towards Mt. Doug. There is lots of space for the girls to play, run around and explore the... The application process was not stressful, and the Admissions staff are very friendly and helpful. They want this to be as smooth for you as possible. |
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St. Margaret’s School is more of a home than simply a school. With small class sizes teachers... The school teachers at SMS are incredibly supportive and welcoming. They know almost every student on a much deeper level, like what we enjoy doing and who we are, which is rare in a larger school. Being a relatively small sch... At St. Margaret’s School the teachers are incredible. They do have high standards, but it only pushes students to strive for and achieve their true potential throughout all class and extra curricular activities. Sometimes th... At St. Margaret’s School the work is challenging but not necessarily too hard. The amount and level of homework is good but with frequent extracurricular involvement, learning how to organize and balance your time is crucia... SMS does not feel like a city or town, but a family, and a home. When walking down the halls, you can practically name every person and the teachers really know their students. Being a smaller school, we are able to create mea... At St. Margaret’s School, students have the option of becoming Student Ambassadors. This means when potential new students and their families, like you, come visit, students as oppose to teachers, are able to give tours thro... At St. Margaret’s School, younger girls tend to go off campus more frequently when compared to the senior students. In the Foundation Years (Kindergarten to Grade 4), places like the Swan Lake Nature House, pumpkin patch, an... When I first attended SMS I was extremely young at the time, approximately four years old. I do not have any recollection of the application process, but little did I know that my first day of Junior Kindergarten would be the ... |
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