(4.1)
My two kids, now grades 4 and 6, have attended Giles since PK2 and SK, respectively. It is a sm... Have definitely seen an evolution in the leadership over the past few years. The school has made great strides in improving communication and addressing parental concerns. What is impressive is the vision of the school's leade... Like any school, there are some teachers that you and your kids will work better with than others. However, all teachers do really make an effort to communicate with parents, listening and responding to individual needs of eac... For grade 6, we did make the decision to move my son to another school in the hopes of transitioning him to a slightly large school environment. He lasted 6 weeks before we made the decision to return him to Giles. The educati... In a smaller school, it's inevitable that everyone ends up knowing everyone, very much like an extended family. Many students have older and/or younger siblings at the school, so it's not unusual to see older students looking ... My kids feel at home at Giles. It's a safe, supportive environment where they are treated as individuals, not as a number and no one falls off the radar. The classes are small, so kids really get to know their classmates and t... The school is located fairly centrally, near main highway arteries. The one challenge the school has is a need for a larger physical space/auditorium on the school grounds for physical health education or other school events. ... |
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(4.8)
My son's experience at the school has been nothing but positive. Due to the size of his classr... The school leadership and administration at the Giles School have such a deep commitment to the school that is felt by everyone. The principal and vice principal are always open and available to hear any concerns that I may ... By far, the biggest asset of the Giles School is its incredibly dedicated teachers. In addition to being very knowledgable and well trained, they care deeply for their students and this is evident by the quality of their tea... The Giles School provides a very well-rounded academic program. In the first few years, the kids are fully immersed in French, which allows them to become fluent extremely quickly. I was initially concerned about my son fall... One of the most unique things about the Giles School is the type of student/family that it attracts. One of my concerns when taking the private school route was that my children would only be exposed to one type of student an... My son loves The Giles School. He is extremely happy there and always has been. He's never expressed not wanting to go school. In addition to my son, my daughter, who is extremely shy and reserved, came out of her shell whe... The Giles School is located in a great suburban area, on a small side street off of a major street. It is close to the 401 as well as the DVP which makes is quite easy to access no matter where you are coming from. The stree... |
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(4.8)
My two children have attended from Kindergarten through to Grades 6 and Grade 8 (final grade of... We now have the dynamic duo - Principal Dr. Barbara Smith, who comes with a wealth of experience in teaching and leadership of schools in Canada as well as the United States. Dr. Smith brings a great deal of energy and innovat... Both of my children are learning all their subjects to a very high level (including Mandarin, which we don't speak at all at home). It is amazing to me that my children are fluent in English, French, as well as having Mandarin... The Academic program at The Giles School is very strong. When my older child applied to her secondary grade nine schools, she was accepted to all that she applied to (including UTS, SC, BH), and I attribute her academic succes... The school is small, but the heart is HUGE. My children have always talked about how they have loved the atmosphere at the school. It is collaborative, supportive, respectful and fun. When children have big conflicts the stud... The Elementary years are busy ones for students and families. Although it was sometimes a challenge dropping off and picking up kids from school - it has always been worth it. My children have been happy, engaged, and learni... The school has two good age-differentiated play structures for recess, as well as green space for them to run and play sports in. The children do not go off the school grounds unless it is for one of the many school educationa... |
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(4.4)
As a new explorer to Canada, our child has gained her first school experience in the Giles Scho... There is always a weekly school letter, updating the parents about the school, the teaching and learning. We receive speedy notification about what and how things are, which contribute to a trusting relationship between parent... Our child learns joyfully and satisfactorily with her teachers, despite her zero French ability. The teachers are professional and able to break their instructions into simple words and different levels to help students to und... The academic program is well-organized. The teachers started with basic skills and moved on to knowledge and skills that are more solid. For instance, Grade 1 students learn about coins, telling time, short stories in French, ... The student body size is small, but the spirit is lively and caring. Students, in general, show courtesy. They will help holding the school door open when they see schoolmates are approaching. They greet hello and goodbye when... Teachers are like the soul of a school. How teachers act and what they say to and share with our children strongly influences them. The teachers in the Giles School, in our impression, are sincere and professional. They are fi... It is convenient to go to the Giles School. We sometimes take a bus to the school. After getting off the bus, our child, holding her school bag, walks from the bus stop at York Mills Road through Scarsdale Road with me back an... |
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(4.7)
I have three children attending The Giles School and I couldn’t be happier about our experien... The leadership communicates regularly with parents through weekly newsletters and other communications. They keep parents very informed about what is happening at the school. They have an open-door policy when it comes to addr... The teachers at The Giles School are phenomenal. They take their roles as educators very seriously. They care deeply about the wellbeing of each and every student. They maintain a disciplined classroom conducive to learning. T... The academic program at The Giles School can best be described as advanced and rigorous. The academic program is what attracted my family to the school in the first place and it has surpassed our expectations. The curriculum i... In my opinion, the students at The Giles School are an impressive group of children. They are polite and respectful. They are well-disciplined and cooperative. They are diverse and inclusive of their peers. They are kind to on... All three of my children love their school. The teachers and administrators provide a loving and nurturing environment for the students. The children feel comfortable approaching them with any of their concerns and parents can... The school is located in a safe neighbourhood. There are several other private schools on the same street. Most school activities take place on school grounds. However, the students will walk
to a nearby church for gym class ... |
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(4.7)
Our children have learned the joys of trying something new without fear of failure. From the ti... I have always been able to reach a teacher or senior member of the faculty if an issue or concern has arisen. The School is proactive in addressing any potential concern and wants to ensure that the students, parents and staf... Our children attended The Giles School over a 5 year period and I cannot say enough about the incredible education, individualized attention and social skills that they obtained while at the School. We have two children with v... Our children attended The Giles School but have subsequently moved to another school. As the students learn and operate 2 years above their grade level and can speak 3 different languages (English, French and Mandarin), my chi... Positive, inviting, small class sizes allow for the children to get to know one another and the teachers to have a key understanding of each child, including their strengths and areas of development. The classroom is a safe ar... Our children have always been happy to go to school to see their friends and teachers. They learned different subjects in varying ways (hands-on learning, textbook etc), which allows the teachers to teach the material in a fun... The School is conveniently located near major highways and transit. The School is tucked away in the middle of a street where other schools, churches and businesses reside. The children primarily remain on school grounds but ... |
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