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17 · Wednesday, April 21, 2010 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.oakvillebeaver.com Talking about report cards (NC)--While the school year is coming to a close, there is one final milestone left in the school year: the final report card. Regardless of how well the school year has gone, the arrival of a report card can be a very stressful time for students. Good or bad, parents and children should sit down together to discuss the report card. A report card discussion is an important step for parents to become active participants in their children's education. Oxford Learning offers these tips to help parents have a successful report card conversation with their children: · Remember that the final report card of the school year is a big milestone for students. Children want to celebrate, not be punished. · Don't get upset about a bad report card. Instead, keep the lines of communication open and focus on taking steps this summer to get children back on track. · Work together to achieve a single goal. Make a resolution to improve learning weaknesses over the summer months, and to get back on track for the fall. · Let children take ownership of their education. If children need extra help over the summer, be sure to offer them several options and let them choose the one that they think would work best for them. · Remember that the final report card of the school year is but a snapshot of their child's academic progress to this point. · Remain positive and take action today to make next year's report cards a success. Education The possibilities are endless at Fern Hill School When Kelly and Gordon Dumesich began researching schools for their children, they say Fern Hill stood out as the best choice. Relocating from the U.S., Kelly and Gordon wanted a school with a strong academic program that would foster a love of learning and provide opportunities to build confidence and respect. Fern Hill provided all of this and more. "Fern Hill isn't like other schools," says Kelly. "What attracted us to the school then, and is still prevalent today, is the level of respect the children are taught. Respect for their peers, their teachers and for themselves." Now, three years later, Heidi is in Grade 8, Harrison is in Grade 6 and Jackson, aged 4, became a Fern Hill student when he started Preschool in September. Kelly says that what happens at Fern Hill is really unparalleled and distinct. She says that even the very youngest students in preschool are experiencing all the benefits of what Fern Hill has to offer. "Fern Hill provides so many unique opportunities for the students. This year, Heidi has participated in a Model UN and has performed onstage with the Canadian Tenors while Harry has been on several sports teams and is in the Jazz Band," says Kelly. Fern Hill teachers encourage their students in all their efforts. This support gives them the confidence to work hard, because success doesn't go unnoticed. "Fern Hill instills in the children the desire to be the best they can be. They have high expectations and set high standards for each child," says Gordon. Fern Hill believes in providing students with a well-rounded education that includes art, music, athletics, drama, French starting in Preschool and Foreign Language study including Mandarin, German and Spanish. "We know that there are many factors families look at when choosing a school and we are proud to offer a dedicated faculty, a beautiful campus with top notch facilities and programs that offer an enriched and customized approach to education," says Laura Beamish, Director of Admissions. For Jackson, he just loves going to school, seeing his friends, singing French songs and watching his big sister and brother at assembly each morning. "On Saturday mornings, he wakes up and is just terribly upset that there is no school. He just loves being there and would go seven days a week if he could." Fern Hill School, an independent co-educational school for students in Preschool to Grade 8, is regarded as one of the pre-eminent elementary schools in Canada. For more information, please visit www.fernhillschool.com or call 905-257-0022 to arrange a personal tour. UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES Imagine what Fern Hill can do for your child Glenburnie School OPEN HOUSE Saturday, April 24th 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. · Enriched studies: Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Economics, Science and Technology · 21st Century Skills: Leadership, Analytical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Economics/ Global Awareness, Communication · Exceptional Music, Fine Arts, Drama Programmes · Extensive Clubs and Intramural/Varsity Sports · Full school facilities - extended hours Fern Hill School, an independent, co-educational school for students in Preschool to Grade 8, is regarded as one of the pre-eminent elementary schools in Canada. A NEW GRADE 4 CLASS HAS BEEN ADDED FOR SEPTEMBER 2010. Visit our Open House to learn how our enriched and personalized curriculum, highly skilled teachers and resource rich learning environment can give your child the tools to excel as a competent, confident student. Give your child the gift of an educational foundation that will last a lifetime! HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS AVAILABLE TOURS AND ASSESSMENTS BY APPOINTMENT GLENBURNIE SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP 2010 Our programme includes Academic and Vacation Camps, (Sports, Science, Music, Drama, Arts and Crafts, and Movement included). Camps are open to children in JK to Grade 6, from; July 5th - 30th, inclusive. Extended hour supervision is available. Please contact the school for full details and registration information. OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2010 FERN HILL A SCHOOL LIKE NO OTHER 10 a.m. ­ 2 p.m. 2035 Upper Middle Road East, Oakville (Ford Drive / Q.E.W.) (905) 338-6236 www.glenburnieschool.com Oakville Campus 3300 Ninth Line Road, Oakville, ON | 905.257.0022 admissions@fernhillschool.com www.fernhillschool.com