Highlights of the Lower School

TARGET STUDENT-TO-TEACHER CLASSROOM RATIO

10 0 %

Junior and Senior Kindergarten – 16:2

Grades 1 to 3 – 18:1

Grades 4 to 5 – 22:1

OF STUDENTS RECEIVED POST-SECONDARY ACCEPTANCES

THE CLASS OF 2022 COMPLETED

16,342 HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE

Specialized Teachers

ONE STUDENT ACHIEVED

• Art

1,553 HOURS

GRADUATES IN THE CLASS OF 2022

74 STUDENTS ACHIEVED ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE (90% OR HIGHER)

Starting in JK, all classes have a classroom rotation to learn from teachers who have advanced qualifications. The following subjects are taught in designated spaces:

• Design Technology and Innovation

AT THE TIME OF GRADUATION

107 STUDENTS WERE RECIPIENTS OF THE MCMASTER UNIVERSITY’S PROVOST INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP, THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA’S PRESIDENT’S SCHOLARSHIP, THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO’S NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AND WESTERN UNIVERSITY’S NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP.

28 STUDENTS ACHIEVED ACADEMIC HONOURS (80-89%)

• French

• Mathematics

• Music

• Physical and Health Education

• Religious Knowledge

• Science (Grades 3 to 5)

ONE STUDENT WAS ACCEPTED INTO THE PAGE PROGRAM AT THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

Interdisciplinary Learning

Students have the opportunity to participate in interdisciplinary projects – learning that is integrated with different concepts, tools and techniques from a variety of disciplines.

Giving Back To The Greater Community

Throughout the year, our Lower School students have the opportunity to contribute to their local community, through activities such as participating in environmental cleanup days or volunteering at a community lunch program.

Leadership Opportunities

There are many opportunities for leadership development in the Lower School, including reading buddies, House Captains and the Lower School Prefects, where students serve as role models to their peers in all aspects of school life including: recess, hallways, classroom, co-curricular activities, etc. The Lower School Prefects are also committed to helping students become a part of the school community.

Sports Teams

The competitive-level sports teams in the Lower School beginning in Grade 4:

• Basketball

• Cross-country

• Soccer

• Softball

AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

• Track and field

• Volleyball

We have an incredible range of after-school activities for our Lower School students that include a mix of outdoor and indoor activities that will help all students experience new opportunities outside of their regular academic day. These activities include, but are not limited to, trail walks, arts and crafts, coding, tennis, outdoor play, yoga and dance.

Our Lower School co-curriculars run every Monday and Wednesday from 3:25pm-4:10pm. Visit hts.on.ca/co-curriculars to view a complete list of our co-curriculars.