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THE GLASS CORNER A vision of beauty surrounded by nature — welcome to 250 Mineola Road, Mississauga. Winner of the Most Outstanding Custom Home in Ontario award at the 2017 Home Builders Association Awards of Distinction, says it all. This modern masterpiece will leave you speechless.
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This custom home, located on a ravine property rich in natural trees and plants, invites the outdoors in. Appropriately named “The Glass Corner� the custom design makes its mark with beyond impressive
floor-to-ceiling windows. The unique design of the floor-to-ceiling windows was a way to embrace transparency and connect indoor with outdoor living. With this feature, you are able to rejoice in the magnificence of
nature by watching the world grow and flourish around you. This home was built to maximize the view of the natural landscape beyond the glass, the views will never disappoint. This two-story design incorporates natural materials in the interior and exterior to reinforce the bond the home shares with nature. As you move to the interior of the home, you will be enamored with the impeccable interior design, by GOGO Designs, who specialize in high-end modern interior style. The sleek lines open the space up so it can breathe. The open concept creates a flow allowing you to seamlessly move from room to room while staying connected to the outdoor views. Natural sunlight beams through the walls of glass illuminating every corner. The main floor offers a beautiful large kitchen and eat-in area which flows into the spacious open living room. An elegant doublesided fireplace completes the main floor look.
EXPERIENCE THE WORLD OF AWARD-WINNING DESIGN The interior also offers an impressive master bedroom with an ensuite that features panoramic views of the ravine. The moonlight will stream through the ensuite windows creating the perfect atmosphere for a soothing bath to end your day. Prepare to be inspired by the unique covered porches on both sides of the home. Watch the seasons change, and the summer flowers bloom, from these custom porches allowing you to engage with your surroundings like never before. The connection you will have with nature is a connection all homeowners dream about, but rarely get to experience in their own backyard. Experience the world of award-winning design by sharing in the magic that is 250 Mineola - you will be forever grateful that you did. To view this listing, please visit page 88.
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sensuousness. It is reflected in elegant designs, soft-feeling materials and the warm, sunny rays of shimmering metals. Soft Glam focuses on high-quality statement furniture that can survive more than a single season. The window sill and the sideboard become the stage for individual, often large-sized decorative objects with an artistic touch, such as hand-welded geometric objects on a marble plinth.
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Braam’s Custom Cabinets have made their mark by incorporating old world craftsmanship techniques with new world innovations for 40 years. The business has grown from a home-based business to operating out of several locations. Their clients have access to three exquisite showrooms located in Oakville, London and Birmingham, Michigan. All of the custom cabinets are manufactured in their 47,000-square-foot facility in St. Thomas, Ontario. Clients are the heartbeat of this business and are always treated with the utmost respect. The entire design process ensures the client receives expert advice from our qualified designers, top quality craftsmanship and manufacturing, and exceptional service. Upon entry into the showroom, one of the senior designers will begin the customization process. The first step is to review ideas and options to ensure the final product meets the client’s expectations and lifestyle needs. Combining design and functionality is where Braam’s Custom Cabinets thrive. After the consultation, drawings are created and presented. Finally, revisions or changes are implemented before construction begins keeping the project in line with the client’s vision and budget. Our experienced designers work with builders and architects to keep the project on schedule.
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Kemi, a professional designer for over 25 years, has a passion for old-fashioned craftsmanship and modern interior design. Kemi joined the Braam’s team to be able to work on exceptional interiors. She has worked on all aspects of design and has developed an understanding of the complete package of interiors. This knowledge allows her the ability to implement design flow across several rooms. She works closely with the client to go above and beyond expectations and delivering an exquisite finished product. For this project, Braam’s Custom Cabinets partnered with John Mandalfino of Hallmark Homes and design firm Studio H. Kemi worked in conjunction with Studio H to develop the concepts. The kitchen was a focal point for Kemi where she incorporated a contemporary feel and a slick design. When designing this dream kitchen, she employed walnut framing around the cabinetry, in a noir finish, creating a sophisticated look. The cabinets have slab doors with tab pulls for ease of opening and closing. The sink is a special feature that can be customized to individual needs. There are two sinks for efficiency when cooking or entertaining which is a compliment to the homeowner’s lifestyle. The pantry incorporates a pull-out feature for easy access to all pantry items. The countertops complete the design with clean and sleek porcelain.
The master ensuite is sleek and stylish with floating cabinets. Porcelain walls display a modern black and white pattern to attract the eye. The matching floor tiles are also porcelain. The light fixture was carefully selected to provide complimentary soft lighting for maximum comfort. The entire design team at Braam’s Custom Cabinets offer their clients custom cabinets with gorgeous aesthetic and functionality. Braam’s Custom Cabinets is proud to support Canadian workers and their communities. The owner, Peter Braam, remarks, “I am proud of the excellent work that Braam’s has completed for the past 40 years. I take the commitment of supporting our 80 staff seriously. As a family-owned business, we support local communities at every opportunity.” The projects that Braam’s Custom Cabinets participate in are successful due to their team approach and commitment to excellence. Together, with their clients and business partners, Braam’s Custom Cabinets are extremely proud of their accomplishments.
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The master ensuite features sleek and stylish floating cabinets.
The walk-in master closet was awarded first place at the 2018 National Kitchen and Bath Association Design Awards. The closet was designed and constructed with maple. The finishing touches include luxurious strip lighting and angled shoe shelves.
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It’s a picturesque setting: a tranquil lake view, rippled by the excitement of inner tubers riding the wakes of speedboats.
The water laps the shores, and perhaps, just maybe, there is a loon releasing its mournful call into the world.
And for those looking to design their dream homes in such a serene setting can look to Lischkoff Build.
There are brief moments where the ring lists into the water and an unbalanced body is flung like a ragdoll into the Muskoka lake.
It’s a surreal image that helps shed the tension of the city -- or even the bedroom communities around Toronto.
They’ll take any idea and run with it, often importing design items to the job site like exterior siding from British Columbia, or that special couch only found within the hidden confines of Halifax, Nova Scotia.
As they surface, the ripples have reached the shore and the placidness of the lake returns.
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These can be childhood memories, or just memories being created as families head north.
And they take into consideration the current trends of energy efficiency and environmental impact, given the nature of Muskoka’s lakes. Given the lot size, they’ll run with a full post-and-beam design, replete with a modern flat roof, and keep the boreal forest intact around the lakefront property.
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Size, style and budget are key factors in working with the design. Every step of the process, from design to build, is customized, says partner Sam Hisey. “There aren’t a lot of true custom home builders out there, but we are definitely customer focused,” he says. “We’ll let you choose anything.” From genesis, the design concept will focus on the overall style, function and feel of the project. Full architectural details are preserved in the drawings, floorplans and three-dimensional renderings. Much like the loon knows all the good fishing spots on the lake, Lischkoff knows about the red-tape of local building regulations and they’ll budget accordingly. The construction team, helmed by Jim Lischkoff, is rife with committed tradespeople who will adapt to the environment given. That also means future projects in Toronto’s High Park neighbourhood and Oakville. “We do a lot of development on waterfronts and our designs are designed to make minimal impact on the water,” he says. There is a team lead that deals with the ground-up build, and then another who will handle all the furniture, drapery, lighting and décor elements. So, once the project is done, and the chance to listen to the quivering call of the loon, at dusk, has presented itself, clients can enjoy the natural beauty around them, all while basking in the glow of a design made by them. 36 | SUMMER 2019
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Luxury landscaping weaves a kaleidoscope of colour and texture, resulting in personality, style and functionality in your outdoor space. This combination equates to relaxation and sustainability of your backyard oasis.
Luxury landscaping has evolved beyond the traditional placement of beautiful flowers, trees and greenery. This modern approach combines native flowers, grasses, trees and gardens into your beautiful backyard canvas. Landscape designs are low maintenance, environmentally friendly and clutter free. Low maintenance plants, such as perennial plants; THEINVIDIATACOLLECTION.COM
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Creating a sustainable, landscaped backyard often includes a garden that produces an edible product. Spending time in the garden is time well spent for the whole family. Depending on the size of the backyard, choose between growing a variety of herbs or, for bigger spaces, fruits and vegetables. The excitement of eating food nurtured and grown by your family never gets old. In fact, it may become one of the most enjoyable summer activities your family engages in. Children will want to get in on this action as well. Give them their own section of the garden to grow their favourite vegetables. Caring for the planet will bring immense satisfaction to the entire family.
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Irrigation systems have become an absolute necessity in luxury landscaping. Using natural resources, a modern system will reuse rain water and is designed for maximum absorption. Reducing the amount of water required to keep the plants fresh and healthy is great for the environment. Prolonging the life and health of your plant material is truly a worthwhile investment.
Planting native plants makes great sense. They not only compliment your space, they also help sustain life for insects and small animals. Native plants allow for innovative design as they use out-of-the-box materials such as grasses, shrubs and some flowers native to the land. Using native plants is a huge compliment to Mother Nature as the birds, bees and smaller animals, local to the area, benefit from the ability to pollinate and feed in their natural environment. Once you are committed to
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Herbs will grow in any space that is big enough to hold a box. Choose herbs used most often for garnish and flavour, then move on to more daring seeds. The internet has excellent recommendations for choosing and growing edible plants. Some of the more popular choices are those that can be used in multiple recipes such as basil, coriander, thyme and sage. Contributing to both beauty and sustainability in the landscape is the movement towards native plants. THEINVIDIATACOLLECTION.COM
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GREEN THUMB SUSTAINABILITY SUGGESTIONS Start planting perennials. They are both beautiful and sustainable. Remove existing plants and shrubs that do not contribute to the ecological health of the outdoor space. Add an irrigation system. A modern system will reuse rain water and is designed for maximum absorption. Create a garden that produces an edible product. Depending on the size of the backyard, choose between growing a variety of herbs or, for bigger spaces, fruits and vegetables. Join the movement of adding in native plants. They not only compliment your space, they also help sustain life for insects and small animals.
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creating a luxurious oasis that compliments your lifestyle, the natural environment and seasonal objectives.
including native plants in your landscaping, using a professional landscaper to assemble the various plants, shrubs and trees will provide stunning complimentary combinations. With professional help, the plants work together rather than compete for dominance in the space. The ultimate goal of professional landscaping is to create a luxurious oasis that compliments your lifestyle, the natural environment and seasonal objectives. Whether mimicking Mother Nature with native plants or growing a garden of shareable foods, the possibilities within the world of luxury landscaping are abundant. With the help of the professionals at Green Thumb Landscaping, be confident that you have created an oasis that provides endless beauty and functionality year round. All you have to do is relax, and enjoy the view.
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HOME. AND AWAY Celebrating our Homegrown Olympians
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Canadians notoriously slow to self-congratulation. We lack the loud red, white, and blue of our cousins to the south – perhaps in direct and necessary contrast. As a result, we tend to take our standing and accomplishments for granted. Fittingly, at the centre of our humbleness – literally, figuratively, spiritually, economically, and culturally – is a cosmopolis that produces excellence born of diversity that rivals any region in the world, whether on ice, rinks, tracks, and rivers the world over. The GTA is a unique experiment – a blending of the urban and rural within a multiplicity of cultures. Its rich composition breeds a competitive spirit informed by its resources and spirit. And vicariously, we all get to indulge in the dreams of a few, to the pride and delight of many. When athletes like Greg Westlake, Phylicia George, Renata Fast, and Adam van Koeverden wear the maple leaf and grace podiums at home and abroad, they do so as a result of our cultural and personal investment in the riches of a region. They are what happens when the great experiment is a success, and their successes are our pride. The GTA does not just breed athletic excellence; it informs its accomplishment, its character, and its abundance. What follows is not a celebration of four competitors, but rather the celebration of four very different stories that could only begin in and around Toronto. SUMMER 2019 | 45
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By indulging in those opportunities, George found herself craving competition, which took her to the University of Connecticut. “It was all about competition. In Canada, they [universities] don’t offer full athletic scholarships. And I have lots of brothers and sisters, so I knew getting the scholarship would be helpful to my family […] and helped me to be a better athlete and made me more of the athlete that I am today.”
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A True Ontarian Double Threat
Canada is an exercise in the endurance of extremes, of polarity. Summer and Winter, French and English, east and west, Atlantic and Pacific, urban and rural, Leafs and Habs. In the GTA in particular that duality is ever-present, notably in our mercurial seasons. Our summers rival the humidity of tropical climes, while our winters offer the brutality of long sub-zero stretches. That duplicity informs our character, a pride worn on our toques, evident in our mythology. And though it runs in our veins, rarely does it present itself with the wonder and accomplishment of Phylicia George – a two-sport, two-Olympic, two-season athlete who both embodies and embraces the very best of the GTA’s binary nature. George is a rare breed, a two-sport star who has represented Canada across the globe, notably in the Summer Olympics in hurdling and the Winter Olympics in the two-woman bobsleigh – taking home the Bronze (with Kallie Humphries) in the latter event at the 2018 Pyeongchang Games. One is left to wonder why a region like the GTA, so blessed by bifurcation, does not produce more two-season competitors – then quickly we are humbled by the realization of the extreme sacrifice that’s required to compete in just one sport, let alone at a world-class level.
But while at UConn, in Storrs, Connecticut, George missed the variegation that inspired her to compete in the first place. “The biggest thing I missed was the diversity. I have a Caribbean background. [At home] I’m able to get that food if I want to and [engage in] different cultures.” George has represented Canada all over the globe, in both World Championships and Olympics, both proud of home and in awe of the experiences her competitive spirit and country afford her. “Everywhere else is so cool. You go to the places, and it’s awesome, but then you also realize, ‘Wow. We have an amazing country, and we have so much available to us.’ We’re the greatest country in the world, I genuinely believe that. The more I travel, the more I appreciate it. When people find out that I’m Canadian, they’re welcoming. I’m definitely very aware of the fact that I’m Canadian when I am outside of Canada.” But this two-sport star has a singular focus: “Tunnel vision,” George says. “Laser focus towards Tokyo,” the 2020 Summer Olympics.
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So if our natural dichotomies inspired George, how did they help her realize her accomplishments? Multiplicity was pervasive in George’s evolution as an athlete. “The education system [in Ontario] was really great,” says George. “I went to a Catholic school, where there was access to a bunch of things to play. So I played basketball, volleyball, [and many other sports] when I was in high school – [there were so many] opportunities for extracurricular activities.” Photo: COC/Mark Blinch
Home is Where Family Is The narrative in sport is often simply an exercise in vicariousness – nose pressed to the glass at Scotiabank Arena praying the Leafs return to glory; in a sea of fans in Jurassic Park willing the Raptors to new heights; watching Vladimir Guerrero Jr. elicit memories of his dad, memories of ‘92 and ‘93. Most of us are content to sit on the sidelines. But without those who aspire to greatness, we’d have no sideline upon which to sit.
Westlake truly believes in the notion of “home”, of community. “Home is where family is,” he contends. “All of my siblings and parents live in Oakville. I bought a house here last summer and love being back in Oakville. I have used all the resources in this area to become the athlete and person I am today. I have been so active in this community for a long time now. So many people from the GTA have helped me over the years. Teachers, coaches, doctors, community leaders all help give me that sense of community and ‘home’.” As athletes such as Westlake travel the world competing, and people learn they’re from Ontario, reactions are as we might expect. “As Canadians we get a lot of love from people all over the world. People just assume we are friendly and have good intentions. Playing for Team Canada and having the opportunity to wear the maple leaf on lots of my clothes, travel bags and equipment has definitely been an ice breaker over the years while travelling.” Westlake has used the resources afforded him to become a world-class athlete and understands the importance of building the next generation of competitors from the GTA that has been so good to him. Giving back to the community, whether through War Amps, the Matt Cook Foundation, or other charitable causes, inform that sense of community. “The GTA is a great place to be involved in community initiatives. There are so many great grassroots programs for kids. I’ve lived in Toronto, Mississauga, and now Oakville and there are so many different great organizations doing amazing work to help
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people in their community. I enjoy how simple it is to get involved.” Ambassadorship is asked of many athletes, but few embrace its responsibility and privilege as fully as Westlake does. “It is easy for me to be a spokesperson for Paralympic sport on an international level. I view myself as a very lucky person to be able to play the game I’ve loved since I was born. I get to use my status as a hockey player to do charity work, travel the world, and have some great experiences.” But whether in Torino, Pyeongchang, Sochi, Marlborough, Goyang, Ostrava, or Hamar realizing his dreams, the simplicity of home always calls. “I am most excited these days to get home and go for a walk along the lakeshore with my girlfriend Catherine and my dog Bailey. Then pick one of our favourite restaurants downtown Oakville and go for a nice meal.”
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Greg Westlake gives us a reason to grace the sidelines, bleachers, and benches. Westlake is blessed with an unparalleled competitive spirit and the support of a family, community, and region. Westlake has reached heights many of us could not possibly conceive of in our wildest fantasies. He’s a three-time Paralympic Games’ medalist and five-time World Championship medalist in Para ice hockey. Westlake has achieved at levels that defy inspiration, and veer into the fantastical.
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scholarship I was like okay, maybe I can make the national team.”
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There’s nothing as quintessentially Canadian as hockey. Sure, it’s a trope, a stereotype – a humble winter nation outfitted in plaid and skates. But the truth is, our affection for the sport is inescapable. Our love for it is our birthright, and nearly every kid from Oakville, Hamilton, or Burlington dreams of donning the maple leaf on the world’s biggest rinks. But dreams are just that – fantasy. And most of us settle for the sidelines and live vicariously through those who wear the red and white for us. “When you’re a kid, and you’re watching the Olympic opening ceremonies – it’s so grand,” says Renata Fast, an Olympian, collegiate champ, and Canadian Women’s Hockey League star. “It’s so amazing. And growing up I remember sitting on my parents’ bed with my older brother when they announced Canada was coming into the stadium.” Just a few years later, Fast herself was walking into the stadium, some other hopeful child in a bedroom in Hamilton aspiring to the dream Fast had realized. Fast, (has there ever been a better surname for hockey?), epitomizes the fantasy born on rinks in Oakville, Milton, and the GTA – Ontarians who grew up on the sport, committed to participating in its lore. Born in Hamilton in the same hospital as her whole family, the youngest of four siblings, Fast lived the atypical Canadian childhood. Her parents gave her every opportunity to try every sport she wanted to, but while her friends and family engaged with sport recreationally, Fast found a more competitive spirit.
And that’s what she did. Fast starred at Clarkson University, and in her second year helped the Golden Knights win the school’s first NCAA Championship. From there she went on to compete for the Hockey Canada’s National Women’s Development Team and the Women’s National Team. In 2018, in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Fast realized every Canadian’s dream of representing their country in the Winter Olympics, winning the Silver medal in a hard-fought shootout with archrival Team USA. Sport affords the unique privilege of being able to see the world while representing a nation. But to Fast, Ontario is home. And bringing the sport home, to provide the resources that built her career to a new generation, is a responsibility she takes very seriously. “When I was a young girl,” she explains, “Becky Keller and Cheryl Pounder [Canadian Olympians] would put on a camp. My mom enrolled me and my sister and one of my good friends. I remember going out on the ice with them just learning from that. I need to do something to give back because there was so much support when I was at the Olympics and specifically, from [the hockey community.] That’s how I started my camp.” The Renata Fast Hockey Camp celebrates its second summer this year in Burlington, with Fast in the Keller and Pounder role, returning home to foster dreams.
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“I just fell in love with it,” she says of hockey. “[And] I just played because I loved it. I like having fun… I’m competitive. I didn’t really think that much of it [beyond fun] until High School and then things got a little more serious when I realized that I could get a scholarship, and then once I got a
After the Podium(s) Adam van Koeverden’s bio reads like a record book: Four Olympic medals over four Games, eight World Championship medals, and three World Records in kayaking, including two that fell to… Adam van Koeverden. He won the Lou Marsh Trophy as Canada’s premiere athlete in 2004. He was Canada’s flagbearer at the 2008 games’ opening ceremonies (and the closing ceremony in Athens). He’s competed on nearly every body of water the planet has offered to competitive kayaking. But what happens when it becomes time to let the next generation strive for their dreams?
“The transition from competitive sport has been challenging, but I’ve enjoyed that challenge of staying in one place. Before I retired I was travelling eight months out of the year. But having a favorite coffee shop, a trail route, and a running club that I belong to and a group of friends that I see regularly at local events – that’s not been part of the challenge. That’s been part of the plus of staying home and being part of a great community like Milton.” Milton, Ontario is an oasis of nature that has timelessly withstood the GTA’s inevitable urban expansion. Despite being at the epicentre of Canada’s most populous region, Milton offers a bucolic comfort that makes it unique. Embraced by the Niagara Escarpment and Bruce Trail, Milton has eased van Koeverden’s transition by offering resources active bodies crave and amenities that foster a social foundation. “We’re a product of choices that we make,” he says. “The biggest choice we make as an adult is where you’re going to live. When I was considering where I wanted to live, I knew that I couldn’t live without access to great parks and conservation areas, and facing the reality of being a retiring athlete, I needed to be able to afford a house. That’s why I chose Milton, because there’s growth potential, it’s affordable and has the proximity to awesome trails for mountain biking and my dog. That’s the dream for me.” Dreams evolve, but they are forever informed by home. “The first time I ever tried kayaking was in Rockwood, just north of Milton, at a summer camp. I was sitting in a boat thinking, ‘This is pretty cool. I like
this kind of exercise, just paddling around the lake.’”Having realized the ultimate dreams of sport, van Koeverden has found a new focus for his reverie: politics. He will run for the Liberal Party of Canada in the fall 2019 federal election, in the Milton riding. “I really enjoyed representing my country. I’ve always enjoyed and gotten a lot out of standing up for things that I believe in. I had the luxury of doing quite a lot of great community and charity work. Purposefully engaged in something and with people who are similarly motivated is the most rewarding thing. When I started thinking about what I wanted to do next, I kept coming across a quote from Dr. Martin Luther King: ‘Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others.’” So how does world-class kayaking prepare one for the world of politics? “Kayaking was cold and repetitive, and knocking on doors for the last six months have been cold and lonely and repetitive,” laughs van Koeverden. “But instead of 10,000 strokes a day, I knock on 200 doors a day, sometimes 500. I meet my neighbour and talk about issues, about positive politics. That’s what being a good neighbour and good advocate for the community is all about.”
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Some athletes go into media, coaching or venture into a new industry, new challenges. But for many, they begin by simply going home. Adam van Koeverden is no different.
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Completing the main floor is the private office and the great room. The private office contains built-in shelving to display awards, treasured books and framed family photographs. The great room looks out onto the impeccably landscaped backyard oasis making it the perfect setting for hosting parties or family game nights. Ascend to the second level by grand staircase or with the use of the elevator. Once you arrive in the master bedroom, you will be in awe of the sheer luxury it offers. The 5-piece master ensuite is complete with upgraded fixtures and was designed with quality and comfort as top priorities. The exquisite large dressing room will most certainly exceed expectations. End your day looking up at the stars via the master bedroom juliette balcony. Three additional bedrooms complete the second level each with ensuite access and large walk-in closets.
As you open the grand front doors, you will fall in love with the sophisticated marble foyer. Gren Weiss and Coulson Homes completed the redesign of the home in 2009. The attention to detail is evident as you take your first steps into this one-of-a-kind home. The luxurious living room features a soothing fireplace making it the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the summer sunsets through the oversized windows. The main floor dining room leads to the enviable large kitchen with incredible backyard views. This dream kitchen, complete with top-of-the-line appliances, is where the family gathers for great conversation and celebration. Enjoy your favourite dishes at the stunning spacious island or sip your afternoon tea in the eat-in kitchen bathed in natural sunlight.
The lower level is all about entertainment and relaxation. Retrieve your favourite wine from the impressive wine cellar before settling into the media room for Friday night movie night or the billiard room to strut your gaming skills. Hours of fun will be had in the lower level of this luxurious home. The outdoor space will be the talk of the town this summer. The landscaped backyard is alive of colourful flowers and plants. You will also find a garden and seating area perfect for escaping the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Enjoy your favourite book surrounded by gorgeous greenery before taking a late afternoon swim in the new salt water spa-inspired pool, the focal point of the tree-lined lot.
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205 NORTH SHORE BLVD E Aldershot South | Burlington *Christopher Invidiata, *David Bakowsky & *Marija Kolesar
79 RAYMAR PLACE Old Oakville *Christopher Invidiata, *Rene Illescas & *Claudia Chopik
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1364 LAKESHORE ROAD WEST $3,899,000 Southwest Oakville WebID: 3658 *Christopher Invidiata & **Ping Shu Make Your Move Today • 905.339.3444 • www.invidiata.com The Invidiata Team Re/Max Aboutowne Realty Corp. Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated *Sales Representative • **Broker
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1267 CUMNOCK CRESCENT South Oakville *Christopher Invidiata & *Debbie Gonin-Braun
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12 RAYMAR PLACE Old Oakville *Christopher Invidiata & *Kirsten Leggat
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324 CHARTWELL ROAD Old Oakville *Christopher Invidiata, **Ping Shu & *Jane Chandler
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PAVING THE WAY TO SUCCESS
2019/20 Private School Guide By Mike Spry
When we were kids, education was easier – it was based on geography and legacy. Draw a radius around your home, and whatever school falls within is yours. And maybe it was your parents’ and theirs, and theirs. It’s how we met our friends, made lifelong connections, and lay the foundation for college and beyond. Schools were how we choose where to live, where to invest in our children and our collective futures. And perhaps we are victims of the success of that structure, of generations of communities investing and reinvesting in the locality of education. Because from those institutions came ingenuity and innovation, ambition and evolution. So as we reap the rewards of the way it was, it’s important that we
consider what has arrived: A diversity of educational choices that fold into a multiplicity of life paths. Schools now are able to offer educations tailored not to geography or tradition, but rather the needs of your children – specialization that caters to your child’s interests and strengths, affords and attends to their challenges. This generation, more than any other, is being offered the opportunity and privilege to be more prepared for the world than any generation has ever known. Athletics, STEM programs, arts, academics, friendships and communities are abounding within the walls of Southern Ontario’s most prominent private schools.
SCHOOLS AT A GLANCE Appleby College............................. 98 Dearcroft Montessori School..........100 Fern Hill School............................. 102 Havergal College...........................104 Hillfield Strathallan College........... 106 Linbrook School............................ 108 MacLachlan College........................110 St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn School..... 112 Walden International School...........114
All that is left for you and your child is to make a choice and set off for an unparalleled future.
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16:1 Student-To -Teacher Ratio
Appleby College
GRADES: 7 – 12 • GENDER: Coeducational LIVING: Day and Boarding
For over a century, Appleby College has been challenging its students to become leaders of character and major contributors to their local, national and global communities. Appleby’s focus is on educating the whole student by combining a rigorous academic programme with extensive experiential and extracurricular opportunities that extend the learning experience beyond the classroom. Appleby offers an extraordinary educational experience: global and experiential educational
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765 students
50+
nationalities and cultures
offers an extraordinary educational experience opportunities that include outdoor education trips to its northern campus in Temagami; class sizes with an average 16:1 student-to-teacher ratio; the AP Capstone Diploma, an innovative programme providing independent research and collaborative teamwork skills increasingly valued by colleges and universities; athletics and arts programming; a Grade 12 boarding programme that gives students a head start on their post-secondary journey. Committed to classroom innovation with its finger on the pulse of ever-changing pedagogical and technological practices, Appleby is a designated Microsoft Showcase School, employing technologies designed to both empower and enrich each student’s educational experience. In 2016 Appleby opened a state-of-the-art 1,700-square-foot design lab which allows students hands-on experiences in crafting and conceiving ideas of tomorrow.
global citizens, with participation in a global learning experience as a core requirement of the Appleby College Diploma. The school is a member of Round Square, “a worldwide association of more than 180 schools whose students share a strong commitment to academic excellence, personal development, and responsibility.” Its Global and Experiential Education programme is second to none, fostering relationships and understanding of community importance, indigenous issues, and the Appleby College Diploma with Distinction in Global Leadership, “an action-oriented programme for developing global citizenship. It is the first truly integrated global education programme offered by a North American boarding school.”
Canada’s and the world’s leading universities
including McGill University, Queen’s University, Western University, Harvard University, University of California – Berkeley, Parsons School of Design, King’s College (London), the University of St. Andrews and others.
65+ athletics teams 20+ arts programmes 15 countries visited on
international service experiential trips with 195+ students and faculty participating
But Appleby’s singularity is best found in its students’ awareness and understanding of their role as
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goes beyond traditional expectations of education
Dearcroft Montessori School GRADES: Preschool – 8 • GENDER: Coeducational LIVING: Day
For over 50 years Dearcroft Montessori School, one of Canada’s original Montessori institutions, has been cultivating the most creative, learned, and ambitious toddler, preschool, elementary and junior high cohorts in Ontario. Situated in the lush beauty of a historic estate in Oakville, a stone’s throw from Lake Ontario, the town centre, and the region’s affordance of nature, Dearcroft Montessori School offers more than just an education – it offers a foundation upon which to build a life. Maria Montessori was a pioneer. Italy’s first female doctor “developed a unique ‘scientific pedagogy’ known as the Montessori Method” which has been employed in thousands of schools for over a century all around
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the world. It is Montessori’s pedagogical approach, and its evolution, that sets Dearcoft apart from other private and public school options for your children.
A Montessori institution goes beyond traditional expectations of education, and “consciously designs social communities and educational experiences that cultivate the child’s sense of self-awareness and empathy. Montessori learning environments allow for the respect and celebration of the individual spirit within people of all ages.” Through this credo, students are empowered to become and understand all facets of responsibility,
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and citizenship, in addition to scholastic goals and expectations. Montessori classrooms are functional and malleable apparatuses devoted to providing a diverse and involved approach to learning, promising “individualized, childcentred programs, enriched programming tailored to meet the needs of each student; multi-age environments; low student-teacher ratios; hands-on; experiential learning; individual and small group lessons and
enriched music and French programming.” Beyond academic pursuits, Dearcroft – within the Montessori spirit – offers students engagement in extracurricular arts, music, language, athletics, and travel programming. A Montessori school is not simply brick and mortar, nor is it the sum of pedagogical pursuits and educational expectation. It is a home, a place where those who have experienced the Montessori mission can find comfort and community, even years after graduation. It is where your child will take their first steps to truly finding themselves.
individual and small group lessons
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rich in experience to encourage lifelong participation in physical activity. Sports such as paddling on the 16-Mile Creek, a skating and shinny program, volleyball, baseball, tennis, and badminton.
Partnership with several different facilities and organizations to offer
professional training opportunities to enhance these skills. Experiential activities such as skating on the Rideau Canal in Ottawa, paddling Canadian Heritage Rivers on camping trips, and snowshoeing on our annual Celebration of Winter trip.
Active Members
in the Private School Athletic Association (PSAA).
Legacy of encouraging physical literacy while teaming up with charities and our students look forward to annual traditions such as Jump Rope for Heart and the Terry Fox Run.
Many of our former
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students reach professional levels in sport, including a graduate who was drafted into the NHL this year.
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A Welcoming Community
In addition to focusing on traditional educational values such as mental math, cursive writing and exam preparation, Fern Hill takes pride in staying current on new tools and methods, curating and adopting those that support the school’s mission. Over the years, Fern Hill has added Mandarin, Spanish, Field Studies and international service trips to teach both globalization and environmentalism. They have incorporated current technology to assist the learning process with smartboards, coding, robotics and using laptops in grade 7 and 8. Art, Vocal, Band and Drama each enrich the learning experience, breeding millions of moments where passion may strike and futures are determined.
FErn Hill School
GRADES: Preschool - 8 • GENDER: Coeducational LIVING: Day
Athletics play an important role at Fern Hill, teaching both a love of sport and lessons in teamwork and strategy. Fern Hill has a strong standing in the PSAA (Private Schools Athletic Association). With three age divisions, students as young as 9 have the opportunity to represent their school in tournaments, both away and at home. Fern Hill
Instills a system of moral values and goals
“Fern Hill”, the poem by Dylan Thomas from which this venerable institution draws its name, details a speaker’s reflections on youth – how joyful it is in the moment and memory, and yet how quickly it passes by. Fern Hill School savours every moment of youth, seeing them as opportunities for growth and learning. From Preschool through Grade 8, Fern Hill instills a system of moral values and goals that will last their graduates a lifetime.
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gain a sense of Team Spirit
as they compete on their House teams during recess breaks, with fierce competition surrounding the race for the House Cup at our annual Sports Day in June.
Finding incremental moments of courage
through competitions in Chess tournaments, Battle of the Books, National math competitions, and even daily morning assembly where students in all grades lead a large audience through our morning routine that includes news, sports, performances and the much-loved joke of the day.
Celebrating talents developing a love of sport is a proud and frequent recipient of many team titles, but their focus remains on developing a love of sport, and providing that moment when a child experiences the exhilaration of being a part of something bigger than themselves and cheering their team on to victory.
40 years, the school has been an institution where “parents can trust that our approach and goals will remain consistent throughout their child’s journey with us, regardless of public policy issues that may come and go.”
While Public education is at the mercy of changing governments and political partisanship, Fern Hill remains free to adhere to these core beliefs and the time-proven pedagogy that has been their mission since 1982. For almost
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through performances in morning assembly, band concert nights, art shows or school musical productions. There are a myriad of opportunities for students to display their talents.
Cultural Celebrations:
Chinese New Year, Diwali, Hanukah, Christmas, Eid, Vaisakhi, and Grand Parents Day. All are important celebration assemblies that bring awareness and make Fern Hill school a wonderful and accepting place to learn.
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through travel. Overnight trips starting in Grade 4 and evolving into international travel by grade 7 & 8, teach independence and self-reliance and create global citizens.
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EDUCATING YOUNG WOMEN SINCE 1894
Havergal College
GRADES: JK – 12 • GENDER: Girls LIVING: Day (JK to Grade 12) & Boarding (Grades 9 to 12)
Given the epic urban sprawl of Canada’s economic and cultural centre, it’s difficult to imagine a vibrant and spacious oasis within Toronto’s concrete jungle. Fortunately, Havergal College prides itself on such imagination, and so among the hustle and bustle of an international cosmopolis, you’ll find the beautiful 22-acre Havergal College campus. The largest girls’ school campus in the city—and an institution that has been educating young women since 1894—Havergal boasts a natural tree-lined ravine
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that embraces the campus, plus lush green fields and a mix of contemporary and heritage architecture that traces the history and excellence of Toronto itself. Havergal College is the ideal place for girls of Toronto to situate themselves on their educational journeys to becoming young women. The campus boasts extensive facilities and provides the setting for our excellent academic programs and co-curricular activities. Havergal students enjoy verdant playing fields, tennis courts, landscaped quads, woodland paths, and ample space to walk, run, think, talk and learn. Furthermore, Havergal is where generations of young women have built the foundation
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continuously have female role models all around you.
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ideal place for girls to situate themselves on their journey to becoming young women. upon which their many successes have grown. Celebrated thinkers and cultural contributors such as Mariko Tamaki, Jane Urquhart, Margot Kidder, Linda Frum, Rachel Blanchard, Claire Mowat, and Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri, among many others, have matriculated at Havergal.
But celebrity and aesthetic do not build generations of excellence. That comes from 125 years of a unique understanding of the privilege and responsibility of educating young women. As Havergal’s Executive Director of Strategic Enrollment Management, Maggie Houston-White, notes: “We know how to motivate girls (which is different than how you motivate boys). Even our athletic coaches are trained in this way. Being in an all-girls school means that you continuously have female role models all around you. The Captain of the Chess team is a girl. The Captain of the Soccer team is a girl. The Captain of the Robotics team is a girl. It allows you to see that you can be anything that you want. And the girls grow up here not even realizing that it’s just the way that it is. It gives them the confidence so when they leave here, they don’t question anything. They just do.”
A liberal arts foundation that fosters an attitude of inquiry and a mind open to new ideas and varied perspectives.
Forum for
change,
where students indulge in the school’s tradition of giving back to the community.
Experiential learning opportunities through: Community Partnerships, Student Exchange Program, Global Excursions and Day 9 (experiential learning days).
Athletics, music, drama, dance, Model UN, debate, Harry Potter Club, DECA (Developing Excellence Celebrating Achievement), student publications,
45+ student clubs and dozens of unique co-curricular opportunities.
22 acre tree-lined campus with 6 tennis courts, 3 sports fields, 2 outdoor classrooms, 1 amphitheatre, 25-metre long swimming pool, 6 kW solar panels, indoor rock climbing wall, Fitness Centre designed for the needs of women, a theatre and 5 Harkness classrooms.
network of over
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9500 alumnae, accomplished women located in more than 70 countries around the world.
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a generational legacy of excellence
Hillfield Strathallan College GRADES: Preschool – 12 • GENDER: Coeducational • LIVING: Day
With its long-standing history (established in 1901) in the Hamilton community, Hillfield Strathallan College is the go-to choice for families looking for an educational experience that is set apart from the rest. As one of Canada’s premier independent schools, HSC offers a community where children and their learning are at the forefront. Each child is challenged to do their best and supported in that pursuit of excellence. Consisting of four small schools (Montessori, Junior, Middle and Senior), HSC provides a co-ed learning environment for students ages 18 months through grade 12.
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hands-on experience
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more than 100 after-school community activities, including 55 competitive athletic teams in various sports.
curricula designed to best prepare students HSC is committed to ensuring a balance between the development of student independence and guidance from a caring faculty. They provide a full independent school experience where students benefit from academic and social continuity as they journey from the Early Education schools (Montessori and Junior) through the Middle School (grades 5 through 8), and finish as proud members of the Senior School (grades 9 through 12). Student-focused learning is threaded through all four schools. In the Montessori school students take part in personalized learning designed for individual student success, while in the Junior School, project-based learning and character education is at the forefront. Their Middle School focuses on allowing students to reach their full potential as teachers provide guidance to offer personalized approaches to learning. In the Senior School, enriched academic opportunities including Advanced Placement Courses, and academic counsellors prepare students for Post Secondary paths. A wealth of co-curricular opportunities in leadership,
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service, academics and athletics await students starting at age six. It’s not just the students at HSC that achieve academic excellence. Their faculty members are life-long learners and participate in regular professional development opportunities provided by Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS), the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the Conference of Independent Schools (CIS). They are members of professional learning communities, and ensure they remain at the forefront of professional practice and leveraging technology to improve the teaching and learning experience. With its warm, supportive community culture, HSC offers students what they want; to be joyful in their learning, and parents what they want; a purposeful approach to preparing children for life.
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A full transportation program offering morning and two afternoon runs.
On-site
health professionals (RN, RPN, physiotherapist and counsellors) provide support for students from career counselling to concussion management.
A nutrition program
led by a professional culinary team ensures that healthy food is prepared and served on site with fresh, local ingredients. The program promotes good nutrition as part of a balanced approach to healthy learning.
Students, staff and faculty
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build community connections through regular community-based initiatives.
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Oakville’s only independent day school for boys
movement-based learning and making learning meaningful for the boys.”
Linbrook School
And what a program it is. With class sizes boasting an 18:1 studentto-teacher ratio, faculty specially trained in the education of young men, second-to-none classroom and extracurricular resources, ambitious pedagogical approaches, an emphasis on student engagement, arts and music programs, and numerous parent and community events, Linbrook delivers on a promise of a well-rounded and contemporary education for your boy. Linbrook uniquely recognizes “the value of a strong mind, a healthy body, and a vibrant spirit. In addition to providing a challenging academic curriculum, [the school] emphasizes athletics, visual arts, music, leadership,
GRADES: JK – 8 • GENDER: Boys LIVING: Day
Founded by Amber Way – the Head of School – and her husband, Dave Way, Linbrook is Oakville’s only independent day school for boys, Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8. Its mission is to help young boys navigate the difficult journey through adolescence, a challenge that Linbrook School has welcomed and excelled at since opening in the Fall of 2014. The Ways “founded [Linbrook] so we could offer a special environment where teachers have extensive training in how boys learn. Part of our program focuses on
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18:1 studentto-teacher ratio
1079 Linbrook Rd, Oakville, ON
905.844.BOYS
info@linbrook.ca
fostering the growth of young boys
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consistently raised funds
to support The Lighthouse for Grieving Children, The Humane Society, The Hospital for Sick Children, The Women’s Shelter, Conservation Halton, The Children’s Miracle Network, The United Way as well as a variety of Food Banks and programs to feed children in need.
Active members
in Town of Oakville initiatives such as “Bring it to Council” and facility sharing with community groups.
Member of accredited and educationally
public speaking, and outdoor education within a positive and encouraging environment.” This environment acknowledges the challenge of educating and fostering the growth of young boys and rises to the occasion. Linbrook understands that education and pedagogy are not static entities, and, as such, the school prides itself on not just keeping up with the ever-changing landscape of learning and technology, but leading the educational community in folding the contemporary into the traditional. Each student receives an Apple device “managed by a technology specialist. The students are taught computer programming, 3-D printing, how to creatively share presentations using a variety of software as well as how to improve their skills in order to meet
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the demands of the 21st century.” Being Oakville’s only independent day school for boys is a privilege and responsibility that the Linbrook School relishes. Their program is rooted in diversity and adaptation, embracing and celebrating “boys’ energy and individual learning styles. We help our boys explore their interests, discover new talents, and form meaningful friendships they will treasure for a lifetime.”
influential associations
such as the International Boys’ School Coalition.
Competitive sports teams, dynamic intramurals program, three recesses, musical ensembles,leadership opportunities, extra-curricular clubs and programs.
More than 30 teams
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competing in 11 sports
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A highly engaged community
MacLachlan College
GRADES: Preschool – 12 • GENDER: Coeducational LIVING: Day
Nestled into the heart of old Oakville, in a restored mansion, MacLachlan College is one of the country’s leading independent institutions. Since 1978, MacLachlan has been fostering the successes of children, and preparing them for the wide open world that awaits. By combining the best in academics, an eye on the technologies and pedagogies shaping the future, and small and select student body, MacLachlan ensures that each student receives the attention and guidance they require to propel themselves to the next levels of their academic careers.
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337 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, ON
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905.844.0372
maclachlan.ca
@MacLachlan_ca
MacLachlan College understands that, at its core, the decision between private and public schools comes down to choice – the choice of how parents wish to design and cultivate their childrens’ learning experiences and shape their futures. At MacLachlan, your child will have the benefit of smaller class sizes, increased attention and home-school communication to ensure progress. MacLachlan is “a highly-engaged school community that fosters a climate of achievement and love of learning.” Essential to that credo is the notion of community itself, an integral part of the school’s programming – both
locally and globally. MacLachlan students interact and engage with diverse communities and pursue initiatives in order to enrich their life experience. Students may also participate in cultural engagement trips to Kenya, Mexico, Dominican Republic, and Cuba. And, as a Round Square candidate school, the opportunities for international experiences are even greater. In order to keep up with an ever-evolving pedagogical and technological landscape, MacLachlan has a dedicated curriculum focused on innovation and technology. Their 40 years of educating the minds of tomorrow make them keenly aware of how quickly the world changes, and pride themselves in updating and enhancing all facets of their pedagogy and technology. Beyond prominence and experience, MacLachlan prides itself on a holistic approach to education. Their approach is one that considers the whole student and understands the challenges that await them beyond their MacLachlan years. A commitment to “innovation, global mindedness, health and wellness and real-world connection to student learning” impacts each child’s evolution as both people and students. Theirs is a world-class academic program, one that promises not just an education, but an experience.
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Participates in
ongoing campaigns with United Way, Kerr Street Ministries, and Toys for Tots, Oakville Half Marathon and Santa Shuffle. Students engage in many community organizations including Oakville Town Hall, Oakville Museum, Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts.
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
designed to develop independence, resourcefulness, courage, initiative, endurance and perseverance
Private School’s Athletic Association (PSAA) member
Competing in baseball, basketball, volleyball, track and field, cross-country running, floor hockey, soccer, and other sports.
Outdoor Education
experiential trips
provide students an additional level of enrichment that takes them beyond the classroom
A Holistic Approach
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Everest Enrichment Destination ImagiNation®, FIRST LEGO League Robotics, Junior Robotics
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Strategic Pillars assure girls of developing 21st-century skills
St. Mildred’s -Lightbourn School GRADES: Preschool – 12 • GENDER: Girls LIVING: Day
At St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn School the difference between public and private education is not one of status or economy, but rather choice: What is the best place for your daughter to enrich herself and engage in the process of becoming successful, educated, and an ambitious young woman? It would be difficult to argue that St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn School is not that choice. Founded in 1891, the school “has been a leader in education for girls and young women for more than 125 years [...] the only CAIS accredited, all-girls school west of Toronto. Offering the benefit of a single-gender environment, lower class sizes, national accreditation, and peerless
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1080 Linbrook Rd, Oakville, ON
the only CAIS accredited, all-girls school west of Toronto
905.845.2386
smls.on.ca
@StMildreds
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GLOBAL STUDIES
Authentic, real world experiences including international trips to explore cultures, biodiversity and adventure from Grade 5 to Grad Year.
PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP award-winning FIRST Robotics program extracurricular and community opportunities, St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn School provides a lifetime’s foundation for young women to excel. Few institutions can claim such achievement in advancing the pedagogical and technological acumen of its program and students. St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn School’s award-winning FIRST Robotics program promotes student competition in a series of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) challenges. Their Strategic Pillars assure their girls of developing “21st-century skills, particularly [their] Vision of Distinctive Academic Excellence which includes innovation, world-class signature programs, and experiential learning, all differentiated through personalization and broad choice, physical, social, spiritual and emotional growth, co-curricular programs and leading-edge technology.”
tempered by its respect for its past and community. As one recent graduate exclaims, “Looking back at my 14-year journey and looking towards what the future has to hold, I am comforted by the fact that St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn School has prepared me for what lies ahead by giving me incredible skills, helping me grow my confidence, and providing me with lifelong friends. St. Mildred’sLightbourn School inspired me as a girl, and through my journey of a lifetime, I am now an empowered woman, and I owe that to St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn School.” Empowerment, technology, and community – the foundation for your daughter, a better place for her to grow up: St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn School.
STEM AND ROBOTICS Coding lessons
for students in all grades; robotics clubs as early as Grade 1.
Community
SErvice
initiatives including Kerr Street Mission, Special Olympics, Terry Fox Foundation, Camp Oochigeas, Oakville parks cleanups, food drives, clothing and holiday fundraisers and many more.
Spartan
However, St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn School’s affection for the future is
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Every Grade 11 student explores her career interest in a customized, four-week co-op placement.
Teams Compete
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inspires curiosity and critical thinking
Walden International School GRADES: PK - 8 • GENDER: Coeducational • LIVING: Day
Henry David Thoreau’s seminal text Walden; or, Life in the Woods inspired the name of Walden International School. He once wrote: “If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavours to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.” Confident advancement and the International Baccalaureate programme are the foundations upon which the institution has been built. This coming Fall, the Walden International School will open its second campus in Ontario, on the site of the former Glenburnie School, and continue its tradition of preparing your children for success in the modern world.
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2035 Upper Middle Road East, Oakville, ON
905.338.6236
oakvilleinfo@waldenschools.com
In the challenging realities of the present-day economy, education is at the forefront of parents’ concerns. Private schools offer their students what public schools are unable to: smaller class sizes with individualized attention to each and every child’s unique needs; the budgetary flexibility to build the most qualified faculties; and freedom from the role of legislative mandates that do not necessarily have the students’ best interests at heart. Furthermore, Walden includes Service Learning within the tenets of its pedagogy. They believe it to be an essential part of the development of, “student confidence and leadership skills, teaches students the importance of giving, and inspires the commitment to social justice”
ACTIVE MINDS AND ACTIVE BODIES
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IB World Schools are subject to a strict accreditation process monitored by the IB, ensuring that schools provide a
high-quality education.
in building not just the leaders of tomorrow, but the community of today. Also within those tenets are the understanding and promotion of the roles of technology and innovation, and how they can contribute to critical thinking skills essential in the successes of the modern student. Walden sees wellness as essential to the learning experience, providing students with mindfulness, believing the whole body participates in an education. They are given a voice and responsibility, where the “classroom becomes a forum for collaboration and discovery.” This philosophy is born of Walden’s investment and membership in the world-renowned International Baccalaureate (IB) programme. Walden students are challenged to excel in their studies and individual development to realize personal and academic achievement.
IBmethods teaching and CURRICULA are research-based and draw from the best educational practices.
recognized
internationally
For easing the educational transitions of mobile students so that their education is not adversely affected if their families relocate.
Encourages students in the spirit of
meaningful volunteerism
through local and international projects.
STUDENTS PRACTICE WELLNESS AND MINDFULNESS
Dedicated to
cultivating and preparing
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