delivering curricula in a way that facilitates critical and creative thinking. Students in JK through Grade 12 benefit from the richness of opportunity that comes from being part of a small school with large school programs. GNS is now accepting applications for September 2012. Financial assistance is available. Call 250-360-6801 or visit www.mygns.ca. Whether in Victoria, the Cowichan Valley or Port Alberni, you will find an Island Catholic School family ready to greet and support you and your child. Our seven schools offer dynamic, supportive and challenging learning opportunities, ranging from preschool to Grade 12. Our dedicated B.C. certified teachers and professional staff are indeed specialists. P.E., I.T., or French language instruction? We’ve got it. Activities for environmental stewardship or student athletics? You bet. Opportunities for system-wide activities or Fine Arts? No problem. Greater involvement with the local community? Of course. Lifelong and lasting friendships? Yes! Visit www.cisdv. bc.ca, or drop by one of our Open Houses this week. You’ll be glad you did. Celebrating 25 years of providing quality Christian education, Lakeview Christian School invites you to become part of our extensive school system of over 7,000 Seventhday Adventist Christian schools world-wide. Our modern, well-equipped school provides a comprehensive curriculum from preschool to Grade 9. Students come from a variety of religious and cultural backgrounds and all are welcome. At Lakeview, we believe that excellence in education is about more than academic achievement. We are committed to developing the whole person and enhancing qualities of character that will build a better and brighter future. Contact us at 250-658-5074. Maria Montessori Academy enables students to learn at their own pace through self-directed, hands-on learning while meeting the B.C. Ministry of Education’s standards for each age level. Montessori education encourages students to reach their full potential, develop a solid sense of personal responsibility and to foster a love of learning. Our Montessori Middle School program (Grades 7 & 8) is specifically designed to meet the distinctive needs of the adolescent. Maria Montessori Academy High School currently offers Grade 9 with Grade 10 opening September 2012 in our newly renovated Senior Wing. Contact us at 250-479-4746 for a tour or visit us online at www.montessori.bc.ca. www.IslandParent.ca
Oak and Orca Bioregional School is an affordable option for kindergarten to Grade 11 in the Hillside area. The B.C. curriculum is offered in an individualized format through practical, engaging, childdirected learning. The ungraded program uses independent learning logs, conferences and workshop choices to provide children with the structure they need to learn at their own pace. Regular field trips encourage connections with the natural and cultural heritage of our home place. As part of a community of learners, children are able to communicate effectively, think and act creatively, and develop into responsible ecological citizens. Join a unique learning community. Call if you are curious about child-directed learning and bioregional education. oakandorca.ca; 250-383-6609 or 1-888-383-6619 outside Victoria. Pacific Christian School is spiritually equipped, globally minded. Over 51 years ago, the Christian community took upon itself the task of fulfilling a vision that would see Christian education offered to families within the Greater Victoria area. PCS has changed its look, name and programing, but not its mission to offer quality Christcentered education to a diverse and growing student body. Professional, dedicated Christian teachers, parents as partners, 900+ students from preschool to Grade 12, 500+ families from 100+ area churches, learning assistance and special education programs, enrichment and advanced placement courses, extensive athletics, music and drama programs, full curriculum and more. Accepting registrations for preschool to Grade 12 for 2012/2013 and beyond. www. pacificchristian.ca. 250-479-4532. At St. Andrew’s Elementary School, our motto “To Build in Love” is in evidence in the classrooms, on the playing field, and in the family atmosphere of our community. Students thrive in small classes offering innovative academic programs, awardwinning fine arts and specialists teaching French, music and physical education. All faith traditions are welcome in our multicultural community. St. Andrew’s offers Victoria families a convenient downtown location, well-established preschool and out of school programs, reasonable fees and a long tradition in educational excellence. For more information, call Mr. Keefer Pollard at 250-382-3815 or visit www. standrewselem.ca. St. Joseph’s Catholic School integrates Christian values with Ministry of Education curricular outcomes. Faith formation
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