Fall 2014 Registration OPEN NOW Come play with us! Our preschool programs offer your little ones opportunities to learn and play together. Qualified early childhood educators and assistants provide indoor and outdoor play experiences, art activities, stories and music. We enjoy library visits, trips to the nearby parks and community visitors too. Located in Pearkes Recreation Centre, Full o’ Beans Preschool is operated by Saanich Neighbourhood Place. Thinking about a “nature kindergarten” experience for your child? Consider joining us for our new “I Spy” Forest Discovery Days, offered Monday and Friday in our 4 hour program. For more information about Full o’ Beans Preschool, visit Saanich Neighbourhood Place Reception, contact Corinne at Corinne@snplace.org or call 250-360-1148 ext 101
Navigate offers a blended learning model which allows students to forge relationships with their teachers and the broader community while offering all the flexibility of traditional distributed learning, distance learning and home school models. Though we are located in the Comox Valley, we serve more than 4,000 learners throughout BC in our K-9, high school and adult learning programs. Many parents considering home school for their children find we offer a rich educational approach that provides the flexibility of traditional homeschooling. A Navigate education meets all provincially mandated learning outcomes and is instructed by a BC-certified teacher. For more information, please call 250-337-5300 or visit www.navigatenides.com. At Queen Margaret’s School we offer a university-preparatory education to 325 students in our co-ed Early Childhood Education Program, co-ed Junior School (Kindergarten-Grade 8) and all girls Senior School (9-12, boarding and day). Our picturesque 27-acre campus in the Cowichan Valley is also home to Canada’s only fullyintegrated optional on-campus equestrian program. The equestrian centre provides training opportunities for recreational riders and elite equestrian athletes alike. The school’s rigorous academic program and extensive extra-curricular offerings provide opportunities for achievement and personal growth... empowering students to think critically, lead confidently and live honourably. Discover at QMS. Call 250-746-4185 or visit www.qms.bc.ca. Nestled in a wooded landscape St. Joseph’s School in Chemainus offers faith-enriched education to children from preschool through Grade 7. Skilled educators provide a safe and caring environment, and nourish each student academically, physically, spiritually and artistically. St. Joseph’s offers music and band programming, specialist teachers for PE, and K-7 French instruction. On-site preschool and before and after school care is available. St. Joseph’s is an inclusive school, welcoming students of all backgrounds and abilities. Affordable tuition. Financial assistance is available. Please call 250-246-3191 for more information or to arrange for a tour. Sunrise Waldorf School. At SWS, we develop analytical, imaginative minds capable of prolific, life-changing ideas. Our students will shape the future, by redefining soci-
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ety’s concepts of intelligence, acumen and originality. For 90+ years Waldorf schools have created an educational experience that inspires students to evolve into confident, creative thinkers who are socially responsible and environmentally conscious. SWS is nestled on 7 idyllic acres in the Cowichan Valley. A beautiful setting where your children will be allowed to develop naturally, supported by the wisdom of experienced teachers who are truly interested. Visit us to learn why 94% of North American Waldorf graduates attend university and 50% attain a master’s or PhD. Parents from over 2500 schools and kindergartens in 70 countries have made Waldorf the world’s fastest growing educational movement. Parent and child programs, Pre-K to Grade 8. 250-743-7253. www.sunrisewaldorfschool.org.
Educational Services & Programs The Alliance française de Victoria, one of the many worldwide branches of the Alliance, seeks to support the francophone culture throughout the world. During the years 2009-2010, the Alliance in Victoria celebrated one hundred years of involvement within the community. We offer French language courses to all ages and at all levels. These courses, which are intensive and progressive, are based on the inter communicative approach. Our teachers are highly qualified with special training in the teaching of a second language. Students may choose to learn with a group or choose individual tutoring sessions. Phone: 250-598-2723. Email: af@afvictoria.ca Dyslexia Victoria Online provides assessments and teaching programs for Dyslexia related issues, and offers certified Irlen Syndrome screenings. We also offer wokshops and manuals for parents, teachers, special needs professionals and tutors for Dyslexia awareness, indicators, teaching strategies and accommodations. We approach Dyslexia as a learning difference using methods that focus on right brain learning styles and integrating useful computer programs and digital devices. For more information, please contact Karen Hope, 250-655-3034 khope@dyslexiavictoria.ca, www.dyslexiavictoria.ca. Youth Programs in the Gardens at HCP. School Tours and Programs…visit us at HCP with your class and experience a fun and www.kidsinvictoria.com