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The Best Age to Switch to Private School: A Psychologist’s Viewpoint

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013


School psychologist Mary Polychronas has spent 20 years working with teachers and students in the private and public sectors, and is a staff psychologist at Weston School, a combined elementary and secondary school in Montreal. She has taught in both systems.

Polychronas believes both the private and the public system are committed to doing the best for children in their care. Mission statements in both sectors stipulate their goal is to meet the needs of the student. “Both sectors want to turn out good citizens with morals and with values,” and both offer resources to do so. However, she says the private sector is often better equipped financially to meet students’ educational needs, particularly during key years that can set children up for future success.
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Tips For Understanding Your Child’s Learning Needs

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013

When Ekin’s family moved from Kleinberg to Brampton, Ontario prior to her starting Grade 6, she and her parents underwent an extensive school search. They researched public and private schools, hoping to find an environment that would not only accommodate Ekin as a learner, but also make her feel happy and welcome.

They asked neighbours for recommendations, researched schools online and then visited each one in person. “My parents took me to all the schools with them so that I could see how the classes were run and try to picture myself there,” recalls Ekin who is currently in Grade 8.

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Abbey Park High School Students Host “Human Trafficking Awareness Week”

Monday, November 19th, 2012

Taylor of “free-them” & Monisha at Abbey Park High School

Abbey Park High School students hosted “Human Trafficking Awareness Week” to fight the world’s fastest growing criminal enterprise, that of human trafficking. Abbey Park students have partnered with our local “free-them” organization for the second year to raise funds for the victims, and to increase awareness of the human trafficking issue in the Halton Region and Canada.

In 2011, Abbey Park High School student Anu Lalith Kumar discovered the issue of human trafficking when a neighbour asked her to put up posters for “free-them”. Her fellow social change council members got on board with the campaign, fostering the desire to contribute positively to community and the environment. Kumar along with social change council members partnered with “free-them” to organize “free-them” Human Trafficking Awareness Week. Kumar, now a graduate of Abbey Park, says, “High school students are in the prime target range of trafficked humans, so I’m hoping more students will be affected by the severity of this issue and participate in the week’s activities, as well as make donations.”

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The Real Costs of Private School for Families

Thursday, September 20th, 2012
Cost is usually one of the biggest factors

Private school tuition is inevitably one of the factors in parents’ decision whether or not to enroll their children in a private school, and which school to choose.

Additionally, the misconception of kids strolling into school with crisp khakis and designer blouses, waving goodbye to their chauffeurs and nannies and parents, who quickly drive off to their six-figure jobs in a new Mercedes prevents many families from believing that private school is even an affordable option for them.

However, the reality of a modern private or independent school in Canada is actually quite different from what most people believe. Today’s students come from very diverse financial backgrounds, thanks to schools’ efforts to increase financial aid, scholarships, payment plans, and discounts.

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Back To School on a Budget

Thursday, August 30th, 2012
School Equipment

Back-To-School season is an expensive time for families. With five little ones heading off this September, I put all my own tips and tricks in high gear.

It’s Inventory Time!

Go Through Those Closets: purge the stuff you no longer need, but keep an eye out for those little gems that are hand-me-down worthy. They are invaluable – we rely on hand-me-downs from older siblings, cousins, neighbours and pretty much anyone else who is willing to drop a bag off at our front door!

Consignment shops – do you have tweens or teens who want trendy clothes that cost more than anything you’d spend on yourself? Have a look around – there are many high-end second-hand stores that cater to this market. Search online as well – why spend five times more than you need to? Oh, and when your fickle teen is done with the shirt she has only worn three times, take it back to the consignment shop so she can make money for her next purchase.

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