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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday October 17, 2007 - 31 FALL EDUCATION Second language learning a benefit for our kids As a society, we must ensure we give our children every possible opportunity to succeed in life. One of the ways we can do this is to teach them a second language. Many countries around the world recognize second-language learning as being vital to a high-quality education. Here in Canada, we are fortunate to have English and French as our two official languages. The federal government hopes to double the number of high school graduates with a working knowledge of both English and French by the year 2013. Why? Because learning a second official language in Canada helps us understand the history, politics and culture of our country and it helps Canadians engage in a more meaningful national dialogue. It also creates sensitivity to other cultures and fosters our cultural diversity. French and English belong to all Canadians, so this fall why not consider putting your child into a second-language program, or taking a class yourself? For more information, visit the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages at officiallanguages.gc.ca - News Canada Ridley your school 630 students enrolled from across Canada, the USA, and over 30 countries world-wide NEW! Daily shuttle service available for grade 1-8 students from the Oakville area Flexible boarding available (Mon.- Thurs. nights). SCHOLARSHIP EXAMINATIONS/OPEN HOUSE Saturday Nov. 17, 2007 Contact the school for details Co-Educational · Boarding & Day · Grades 1 to 12/PG Ridley College 2 Ridley Road, St. Catharines, ON L2R 7C3 905-684-1889 admission@ridleycollege.com Open House Saturday, October 20, 2007 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Two Locations in Oakville Oakville Primary Campus (Preschool ­ Grade 1) Celebrating our 20th year! Our Primary campus on Sixth Line provides a caring, stimulating and welcoming Montessori program for children in their formative years (3 ­ 6 years old). their world Oakville Primary Campus 2045 Sixth Line Oakville, ON Facilities and programs include: · Large bright classrooms · Morning, afternoon and full-day programs · French and music · Before and after school care · Large well-equipped playground · Co-educational learning environment 905-338-3528 jsnyder@rotherglen.com Oakville Elementary Campus (Grade 1 ­ 8) Celebrating our 10th year! Facilities and programs include: · Large bright classrooms · Small class sizes · French, music and physical education · Varsity and intramural sports teams · Extracurricular clubs including athletics, choir and band · Library with full-time librarian · Full-size gymnasium · Dedicated music, art, computer and science rooms · Before and after school programs · Co-educational learning environment at appleby college, now starts Open House Saturday, October 20 10:00 a.m. ­ 2:00 p.m. Take a campus tour and see all that Appleby has to offer! Oakville Elementary Campus 2050 Neyagawa Blvd. Oakville, ON we think students becoming vital, contributing leaders isn't something that just happens after graduation. Here, it happens every day. 905-849-1897 tdupreez@rotherglen.com Please contact us for a personal tour or to learn more about what Rotherglen can offer. www.rotherglen.com 905-845-4681, ext. 252 enrol@appleby.on.ca www.appleby.on.ca