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RUNDLE | Academy | College | Studio

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DISCOVER RUNDLE

THREE SCHOOLS ONE RUNDLE Rundle is an independent school focused on building a connected community which supports students’ learning; where students feel like they belong and thrive in one school throughout their educational journey.

We offer a highly sought-after, internationally acclaimed educational program that cultivates well-rounded, futureready, and global-minded graduates. These confident learners, critical thinkers, and savvy world citizens will shape tomorrow’s world.

Our rigorous academic programs, exciting and challenging physical activities, campus and community events, and co-curriculars provide students with opportunities to build their character and demonstrate who they are as individuals. Through athletics, fine arts, travel programs, clubs, leadership opportunities, participation in research, cultural exploration, and more, Rundle enhances learning and expands students’ perspectives of the world around them — and the wealth of possibilities ahead.

ACADEMY | GRADES 4-12

A premier program for learning disabilities with or without ADHD.

COLLEGE | GRADES K-12

A top-ranked program in Alberta for academics and character and co-curricular opportunities.

STUDIO | GRADES 7-12

An innovative online program for learning disabilities with or without ADHD.

CLASS SIZES

6-15 STUDENTS

RUNDLE COLLEGE

Top Ranked High School IN ALBERTA

79%

OF TEACHERS HAVE MULTIPLE BACHELOR’S DEGREES

23%

OF STAFF HAVE MASTER’S DEGREES

106.5

AVERAGE # OF HOURS PER SCHOOL DAY OUR FACULTY GIVE FOR ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC HELP OR CO-CURRICULAR SUPPORT OUTSIDE OF CLASSROOM TIME.

MISSION To create a nurturing, engaging environment that provides an enriched, personalized education, preparing students for an everchanging world.

Rundle will • help students discover their potential; • challenge students to attain their best; and

VALUES Together: Be Kind, Be Curious, Be Well Throughout Rundle, this value statement is embraced throughout our students’ learning and actions. They are at the core of every student’s Rundle experience and by following these simple words, we strengthen character. We believe one’s character is central to a life of fulfillment, happiness, and success.

• celebrate with them when they do.

VISION To develop inspired minds and unparalleled character.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that Rundle schools are located in places in which we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Regions 5 and 6), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.

THRIVING TOGETHER PLURALISM

Rundle values the unique life experience that each person brings, and we strive to be a community where every person feels welcome and valued. Diversity enriches our school and provides a myriad of perspectives from which we can learn through our academic, co-curricular, and character programs. Our values of Together, Be Kind, Be Curious and Be Well contribute to our understanding of pluralism by learning about each other and others in the world.

WELLNESS

At Rundle, we believe that wellness is dynamic, collective, and personal and by focusing on them at the appropriate time and stage of one’s life is essential for a lifetime of wellness. We continue to encourage our students, teachers, and the greater community to focus on wellness.

INNOVATION

At Rundle, innovation is the process of bringing in a new initiative that sparks curiosity in our learning community. Curiosity comes creativity and from creativity comes innovation. Our value of Be Curious is the starting point for our staff and students to fully embrace innovation in their teaching and learning. We aspire to see our students taking their original thoughts and ideas and applying them into tangible work that will go on to improve our school, city, country, and world. The inspired minds of our students and teachers not only bring program relevance in this ever-changing world but also create the conditions for ongoing improvement in our greater society.

THE PATH TO SUCCESS Success looks different for each of our Rundle graduates.

Whether that’s post-secondary pursuits, joining the workforce, volunteering, or travel, preparing our students for life beyond Rundle starts their first day of school.

PATHWAYS TO LEARNING

Rundle’s Pathways to Learning (academic, character, and co-curricular programs), is the foundation on which our student success is built. We aim to balance these pathways so that our students are more than just the grades on their papers. We encourage them to develop many talents, to broaden their horizons, and above all else, choose kindness and empathy. These pathways provide enriched experiences and allow students to personalize and elevate their educational journey at Rundle.

LEARN

“Work hard to make your grades extraordinary. Work twice as hard to make sure they are the least impressive thing about you.” ­ — Drew Dudley

ACADEMIC PHILOSOPHY Rundle engages students’ minds, helping them to discover their passions and potential. We deliver the Alberta curriculum to a standard of excellence, capitalizing on our small class sizes, experienced faculty, and spaces purposefully designed for 21st-century learners. Learning is elevated for our students, affording them the opportunity to become curious about their passions, feel safe in their surroundings, and find balance in their lives.

Rundle students’ provincial exam results and the success of Rundle alumni who receive top scholarships and bursaries from leading post-secondary institutions reflect not only the profound impact of Rundle’s learning environment, but also the character development of our graduates.

We choose to prioritize elevating the Alberta curriculum, as opposed to offering the Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) programs, because know that we offer students an exceptional education, extensive opportunities, and have a proven history of our graduates receiving acceptance at some of the top post-secondary institutions worldwide.

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BUILDING CHARACTER Rundle’s character education program creates a kind and caring community with positive and healthy relationships for students, staff, and parents.

We believe that social and emotional learning is just as important as academic learning. Moreover, we want to inspire our students to practice and commit to moral and ethical behaviours.

100%

OF RUNDLE STUDENTS VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME IN THEIR SCHOOL, COMMUNITIES, OR ABROAD.

Students are much more than just the grades on their papers. We encourage them to develop many talents and to choose kindness above all else.

CHARACTER PROGRAMS • Ascent Leadership • Ambassadors • C.A.U.S.E • CAIS Leadership • Counsellor’s Corner • Duke of Edinburgh • Eco/Enviro Club • Grad Committee • Head’s List

• HEART Committee • International Service Trips • Junior Cobras • Junior Ascent Leadership • Kids 4 Kids • Kids Care Club • Kids Helping Kids • L.E.A.D.E.R.S • Peer Support

• Peer Tutoring • Prefects • QSA • Reading Buddies • Service Club • Starters • Student Council • We Care • WEB Ambassadors

ENGAGED CO-CURRICULARS

ENGAGE

Beyond the halls and walls of our schools are some of the best learning opportunities for our students — learning that comes from more than just textbooks and lectures. Hands on, real-world experiences, feed curiosity in mind, body, and spirit.

What our students experience and learn alongside peers prepares them for success in every aspect of their personal lives and sets the foundation for careers that may not even exist today.

EXPLORE THE WORLD Whether our students are playing rugby in South Africa or building stoves in Guatemala, exposure to new ways of thinking, different perspectives, and the state of the world around them is intrinsic to a high quality of life.

CANADA

USA

INTERNATIONAL

Bamfield, BC Banff, AB Churchill, MB Kananaskis, AB Montreal, QB Nelson, BC Ottawa, ON Quebec, QB Squamish, BC Winnipeg, MB

Chicago, Il Maui, HI Los Angeles, CA Santa Fe, NM New Orleans, LA New York, NY San Diego, CA San Francisco, CA

Argentina Australia Bahamas Belgium Botswana Cambodia China Cook Islands Costa Rica Cuba

Ecuador France Galapagos Islands Germany Guatemala Greece India Hong Kong Japan Kenya

Monaco Namibia Netherlands Peru Poland Russia South Africa Spain Thailand Vietnam

DISCOVER DISCOVER YOUR PASSIONS

The extensive co-curricular program at Rundle is offered within and alongside the curriculum. Students participate in various artistic, athletic, character, and intellectual pursuits as part of the elevated education they receive at Rundle.

CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS • • • • • • • • • • • •

Ascent Ascent Business Club Art Club Beautiful Oops Club Biomedical Engineering Club Bird Club Can You Dig It? Club Cardboard Boats Club Chess Club Choir Coding Club Craft Club

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Dinosaur Club Dance Club Drama Club Environment Club Esports Film Club Games Unplugged Gardening Club GETT Club Global Explorers Club Junior First LEGO® League LEGO® Club

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Library Leadership Literacy Leaders Maker Club Mindfulness Club Money Matters Performance Club Reach For The Top Robotics Club Rundle Reporters Rundle Review Scrapbooking Club Science Olympics

• Science Show • Spanish Club • Speech & Debate • STEM Makers • STEM Rx • STEAM Club • Tedx Rundle Studio • Tinker Club • University Ambassadors • Vocal Ensemble • Yearbook

CREATE 572

# OF GRADE 7–12 STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN FINE ARTS CLASSES

BE CREATIVE The fine arts are an important part of the culture at Rundle.

Students are encouraged to find the artist within, whether that is on stage, in the art studio, or wherever their creativity is sparked.

Nurturing and celebrating students’ talent can be seen in the exhibits around the school, recitals, fine arts days, band concerts, and numerous art shows.

FINE ARTS PROGRAMS • • • • • • • •

Art Showcases Craft Club Concert Band Dance Club Drama Productions Elevations Music Programs Fall & Spring Recitals Fine Arts Day

• Grad Band • Jazz Band Junior Pom Squad • Photography • Remembrance Day Performances • Sound Creation Residency

EXPLORE WELLNESS FOR MIND AND BODY

Rundle offers both competitive and non-competitive athletic options to enhance the quality of our students’ lives through active living, exposure to a wide variety and choice of activities, and developing skills and positive attitudes in both individual and team pursuits.

67

# OF ATHLETIC TEAMS AT RUNDLE

ATHLETIC PROGRAMS • Athletic Travel Teams • Badminton • Basketball • Cheer Team • Cross Country • Cycling Club • Dance • Esports • Football • Golf • Intramurals • Lacrosse

• Outdoor Education • Pom Squad • Rugby • Running Club • Soccer • Tae Kwon Do • Track and Field • Ultimate Frisbee • Volleyball • Yoga • Wrestling

Athletic offerings may change each year with student interest.

Photo credit: Old Dominion University

SUPPORTING WELLNESS The wellbeing of our Rundle students is paramount and that focus remains vital in creating a positive and healthy school community. Our comprehensive student services team of qualified counsellors, learning strategists, and a registered nurse, provides social, emotional, health, and academic guidance at each division and in each school. The student services team empowers students to thrive by addressing their individual needs.

A robust career and post-secondary support program begins in grade 9 with goal setting and high school course planning. For our senior class, Rundle offers individualized support with post-secondary admissions and career planning. The Traverse Post-Secondary Transition Program (The Traverse) is a Rundle-developed program that supports our graduating students as they transition into postsecondary education.

CELEBRATING SUCCESS At Rundle, we believe that celebrating student success and achievement is fundamental to educating wellrounded citizens of good character. Every year, the Rundle community celebrates all aspects of student achievement at the Awards Ceremonies.

Numerous scholarships and bursaries are awarded each year to exceptional students who contribute to our school and who continue to give back to their local and global communities. Some scholarship recipients are chosen by Rundle faculty, while awards for future post-secondary study are based on student applications.

EMPOWERING OUR GRADUATES Rundle engages students’ minds, helping them to discover their passions and potential. Through our rigorous academic programs, students have every opportunity to become future leaders.

Rundle students’ provincial exam results and the success of Rundle alumni who receive top scholarships and bursaries from leading post-secondary institutions reflect the profound impact of Rundle’s learning environment.

83%

AVERAGE DIPLOMA MARK FOR RUNDLE STUDENTS RUNDLE STUDENTS SCORE, ON AVERAGE,

For many Rundle students, their paths after Rundle include postsecondary pursuits. Each year, our graduates gain acceptance at some of the finest educational institutions across Canada and around the world and collectively, are awarded top academic scholarships and entrance awards.

15% HIGHER

We celebrate all our graduates’ hard work and extraordinary achievements in diverse careers and fields of study such as the arts, business, science, and education.

Many also continue their athletic passions as postsecondary, national, and professional athletes.

CLASS OF 2025

112

GRADUATES FROM RUNDLE ACADEMY & COLLEGE

100%

GRADUATION RATE

Above: Partners of the family firm, Shory Law, Rundle alum brothers Chetan Shory ’11 and Jatin Shory ’09 work in mergers and acquisition and immigration and refugee law respectively. Jatin is the recipient of the 2023 Rundle Distinguished Alumni Award.

Photo courtesy of Bishop’s University

ON DIPLOMA EXAMS THAN OTHER STUDENTS ACROSS ALBERTA

Left: Camyrn Mayhew ’24 playing rugby for the Bishop’s University Gaitors.

100%

OF RUNDLE GRADUATES WHO APPLIED RECEIVED POST-SECONDARY ADMISSION

393

ACCEPTANCES AT POST-SECONDARY SCHOOLS WORLDWIDE

LIFE AFTER RUNDLE This comprehensive list shows where our alumni have been inspired to continue their learning journey in diverse fields of study.

CANADA

Acadia University • Alberta Health and Safety Training Institute • Alberta University of the Arts • Ambrose University • Bishop’s University • Brock University • Carleton University • Concordia University • Dalhousie University • Emily Carr University of Art + Design • Grant MacEwan University • Humber College • Huron University College • King’s University College • Lakehead University • Lakeland College • Lethbridge College • McGill University • McMaster University • Memorial University • Mount Allison University • Mount Royal University • Portage College • Queen’s University • Quest University • Royal Military College • Saskatchewan Polytechnic • Simon Fraser University • Southern Alberta Institute of Technology • St. Francis Xavier University • St. Mary’s University • Thompson Rivers University • Toronto Metropolitan University • Trent University • Trinity Western University • University of Alberta • University of British Columbia • University of Calgary • University of Guelph • University of King’s College • University of Lethbridge • University of Manitoba • University of New Brunswick • University of Northern British Columbia University of Ottawa • University of Saskatchewan • University of Toronto, Mississauga • University of Toronto, St. George • University of Toronto, Scarborough • University of Victoria • Western University • Vancouver Film School • Vancouver Island University • Waterloo University • Wilfrid Laurier University • York University

USA

Arizona State University • Auburn University • Babson College • Baylor University • Bentley University • Berklee College of Music • Binghamton University • Boston University • Bradley University Brown • Brigham Young University California State University • Chapman University • Colgate University • Colorado School of Mines • Cornell University • Dartmouth University • Denison University • Drexel University • Emory University • Emerson College • Florida Southern College • George Washington University • Harvard University • High Point University • Hofstra University • Indiana University Johns Hopkins University • Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis • Lewis & Clark College • Loyola Marymount University • Lynn University • Macalester College • Michigan State University • Milwaukee School of Engineering • Montana State University • New York University • Parsons School of Design • Penn State University • Pomona College • Pratt Munson College of Art and Design • Princeton University • Rollins College • San Diego State University • Savannah College of Art and Design • St. John’s University (New York) • Stanford University • Syracuse University • Texas Christian University • Texas A&M University • Texas Christian University • Texas State University • University of Arizona • University at Buffalo • University of California, Berkeley • University of California, Davis • University of California, Irvine • University of California, Merced • University of California, Riverside • University of California, San Diego • University of California, Santa Barbara • University of California, Santa Cruz • University of Colorado • University of Denver • University of Hawaii, Manoa • University of Louisiana Monroe • University of Michigan • University of Minnesota • University of Missouri • University of Nevada, Las Vegas • University of Oregon • University of Rochester • University of San Diego • University of San Francisco • University of Southern California • University of Texas • University of Washington • Whitman College • Western Washington University • Wellesley College • Whitman College

INTERNATIONAL Ayub Medical College • Bader College • Bond University, Queensland • Cardiff University • City University London • De Montfort University • École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne • Exeter University (England) • Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany • King’s College (London) • Leeds Trinity University • London School of Economics and Political Science • London University of Birmingham, Dubai • Middlesex University • Northumbria University • Oxford Brookes University • Queen Mary of London University • The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland • Royal Holloway,• Tsinghua University (Beijing) • Ulm University • University of Alcala de Henares (Spain) • University of Birmingham, Dubai • University of Birmingham, London • University of Buckingham • University of Bristol • University of Cambridge • University College London • University of Edinburgh • University of Exeter (UK) • University of Glasgow • University of Kent (England) • University of Leeds • University of Leicester • University of London • Universidad de Los Andes, Chile • University of Melbourne • University of Newcastle • University of Northumbria • University of Nottingham • University of Oxford • University of Queensland • University of South Australia • University of St. Andrews • University of Strathclyde • University of Sunderland • University of Surrey (England) • University of Westminster (London) • University of Wollongong (Australia) • Utrecht University (Netherlands

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