Saltus Fund - Expanding Opportunities

THE SALTUS FUND is the mission critical annual fundraising effort for Saltus, and is essential to providing expanding opportunities in education. Like most independent schools, Saltus relies on the Saltus Fund to realise the difference between the actual cost of a Saltus education and tuition. Tuition covers the essentials – the Saltus Fund takes care of the rest.

This year, the Saltus Fund must raise $600,000 to meet the budgetary needs of the school and we ask every parent to join in supporting this critical effort. This unrestricted funding allows Saltus to provide funds necessary to support Financial Aid, academics, athletics, and arts programmes that are diverse, collaborative and innovative, and inspire our students to reach to new heights in their quest to prepare to meet the world. It also ensures that Saltus employees move forward in their quest to be lifelong learners – heightening the educational experience for each and every student.

The collective generosity of our community sends a powerful message of support in the School’s mission and vision, and we ask you to consider making a gift that is meaningful to you and your family. Every gift matters.

Saltus boasts high ACADEMIC standards and our academic programme nurtures intellectual curiosity, promotes critical thinking and encourages lifelong learning.

A robust and growing Advanced Placement Programme ➤ Boosts their GPA

➤ Strengthens transcript

➤ Develops University-level academic skills

➤ Demonstrates academic commitment

➤ Gives them course flexibility

➤ Develops disciplined study habits

➤ Shows college readiness

➤ Advanced university credit

➤ Enriches learning

➤ Higher university acceptance rates

AP Capstone ➤ The only school in Bermuda fully accredited to offer the AP Capstone Programme focusing on research, analysis, evidence-based arguments, collaboration, writing and presenting.

This prestigious programme highlights the learning environment and opportunities created outside the classroom.

Academics ➤

Subject specialists from Foundation to SGY2 ➤ Modern Foreign Languages, Music, Art, Physical Education, Design Technology, Computing, Coding; all designed to enhance the learning experience.

Facilities to match excellence in education. ➤ 12 acres between 2 campuses allowing for ample collaboration, practice fields, play areas, dedicated indoor and outdoor learning spaces, and labs designed to promote advanced learning experiences.

Targeted curriculum development to allow for specialised courses. ➤ Entrepreneurial Studies, Marine Science, Oceanography, Studio Art, Media Studies all designed to blend classroom and field work for real world experiential learning. Taking advantage of the best Bermuda has to offer.

Student Teacher Connections

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STUDENT TEACHER CONNECTIONS build trust and encourage deeper, more engaged learning by providing a safe and nurturing environment.

The Saltus Fund supports these connections through: Student-teacher connections with lasting implications ➤ With dedicated homerooms and advisorys, every student has an opportunity to develop a connection to a trusted adult.

A Unique Student Services Model ➤ Early one-on-one involvement with the School’s University Counselor allows students to carefully consider options for higher education in Bermuda, North America, the UK, and beyond.

Student and Teacher led extra-curricular activities ➤ With a growing menu of opportunities, students participate in mindfulness, yoga, teambuilding, study skills, public speaking all of which allow students to discover new passions, develop life skills & build strong connections with peers and adults.

A range of clubs to cater to all interests. ➤ Eco-club, Bridge, Chess, Debate & Public Speaking, Board Games, Computers, Fashion Design, Baking, Book Clubs, Magic Mixtures, Puppets and Drama, are a few of the offerings from FY to SGY2.

Dedication to Social Emotional Learning ➤ Social Emotional Learning encourages individuals think through problems and concerns, acquire more knowledge and skills and become more objective and self-confident. ➤ The School counselor meets the needs of the students and helps others to work effectively with the students.

Arts ➤

At Saltus we believe ARTS are an invaluable component in education. Not only do the arts foster creativity, they build confidence, self-awareness, determination, perseverance, collaboration, and encourage strong habits and behaviours.

Student led productions ➤ From acting, to directing, to producing and managing the theatre tech, students are at the centre of the Saltus arts programme.

Performing Arts Classes ➤ Blending Music, Technology, and Drama, the Performing Arts Course incorporates music and drama performance, a community project in support of Saltus and Pre-AP and AS course focus.

Media Studies ➤ Progressing through media studies, students have the opportunity to begin their journey in filmmaking through filming, directing, producing, editing and screenwriting. ➤ Drama classes at Saltus enable students to explore theatrical performance, forms and styles through acting technique classes, theatrical design and technical theatre as well as through a vibrant Production and student devised Ensemble programme.

Visual Arts ➤ The Saltus visual arts programme is designed to allow every student the opportunity to tap into their creativity and imagination while building their skills and pursuing their passions.

Music Opportunities for all skill levels ➤ All students are offered music as well as the opportunity for ABRSM graded syllabus for all individual lessons – piano, brass, woodwinds, and voice. ➤ Music Theory classes for those wishing to gain even deeper musical understanding.

100% of primary students participate in art, music, and drama programmes.

ATHLETICS at Saltus are designed to develop the whole student physically, intellectually, socially and emotionally. The qualified staff of coaches is committed to ensuring all student-athletes have a positive experience while representing Saltus.

Athletic opportunities for every Saltus student ➤ Saltus Athletics offers over 60 different athletic teams from the Upper Primary to Secondary levels throughout the school year Strong international athletics presence ➤ International competition allows Saltus students to expand both their athletic and their social experiences.

Primary Athletics ➤ Lower Primary athletics involves fun interactive lessons designed to let students learn a variety of skills, with a focus on developing an appreciation for sports and related activities. ➤ Upper Primary students participate in competitive sports through BSSF events and within our own school. ➤ Athletics in the primary years are designed to foster team work, cooperation, sportsmanship and respect for self and others.

Athletics ➤

Promoting Scholar Athletes ➤ Saltus is committed to providing a flexible and supportive learning environment where athletes can excel at their sport while achieving academic success.

FINANCIAL AID is a necessity to our mission; we know that having students on Financial Aid stimulates a deeper understanding of the world by helping to diversify the range of perspectives in the classrooms. We also know that our students on financial aid bring amazing viewpoints and a deep desire to learn – every student at Saltus enhances our community.

Everyone should have the opportunity for a great education ➤ Saltus awards more than $1M in financial aid to more than 14% of current students.

Financial Aid ➤

➤ More than 110 individual students benefit from a Saltus education through the financial aid programme.

Need Based Assistance ➤ Through an independently verified source, aid is determined and awarded to mission appropriate and deserving students.

Financial Aid supports the foundation for a richness of thoughts and ideas amongst Saltus Students

➤ Beyond our budget-relieving goal of $600,000, additional funds are also raised in support of emergency financial aid for families experiencing unexpected hardships due to the pandemic.

Financial Aid is an Investment in Education ➤ Support of the financial aid programme is an investment in the future of Bermuda.

By providing opportunities to learn and thrive in this community our students are being prepared to meet the world.

Programme Assistance ➤ To ensure every student with demonstrated financial need has the opportunity to participate fully in the life of the school, programme assistance is available.

TEACHING methodologies are constantly evolving and provide new opportunities for engaging students. Professional learning allows Saltus employees to hone their skills and respond to the changing needs of education. Gifts to the Saltus Fund help make this possible.

Professional Learning ➤

Methods vary based on the student/teacher need, enabling opportunities to motivate, engage and connect students based on the information being learned, allowing lessons to be executed with a delivery that is most engaging.

Core Technologies ➤ Through professional learning, Saltus is prepared for a continuous virtual learning platform, should the need arise. ➤ The implementation of Google Workspace has allowed our teachers an integrated suite of core technology that will allow collaboration and productivity to continue to thrive whether in the classroom or on a virtual platform.

Variety of teaching methodologies

Collaboration protocols ➤ Through structured conversations, students and teachers have the opportunity to tune their work, clarify thinking and ideas and engage in meaningful and robust discussions.

100% of Saltus employees participated in professional learning in 2019-20 generating direct impact on our students.

Saltus Speaks ➤ Not only does Saltus value professional learning for employees but also for our entire Saltus community. We are fortunate to have welcomed speakers like Dr. Michael Thompson, Larry Rosenstock, Dr. Vernee Butterfield, Dr. Sandra Kleinman, and other educational influencers who have joined us in-person or virtually to share their knowledge.

All levels of giving are greatly appreciated and will be recognised in the annual Report on Philanthropy.

We can not reach our goals without you.

GIVING CLUBS

Join the Club!

Saltus Club

$50,000 and above

Founders Club

$20,000–$49,999

Trustees Club

$15,000–$19,999

Head of School Club

$10,000–$14,999

Benefactors Club

$5,000–$9,999

GIVING CLUBS

Knights Club

$2,000–$4,999

Saltus Club

$50,000 and above

Friends Club

$1–$1,999

Founders Club

$20,000–$49,999

Trustees Club

$15,000–$19,999

Head of School Club

$10,000–$14,999

Benefactors Club

$5,000–$9,999

Knights Club

$2,000–$4,999

Friends Club

$1–$1,999

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