The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

Advertorial 19 · Wednesday, October 26, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com There are many reasons to choose an independent school The reasons parents choose an independent education for their child are as unique as each student. For some families the focus is on small class sizes, personalized attention and a solid academic foundation. Others are interested in specialized programs, opportunities in the fine and performing arts or in athletics and extracurricular activities. All are looking for a school that provides an education that best suits the needs of their child and provides a solid foundation for personal and academic success whether the child is just starting school or looking to best support their goals for post secondary continuing education. Typically, independent schools provide smaller classroom settings and personalized focus on the whole child and their educational needs. They work with families, offering strategies and approaches that offer a wide-range of options to achieve academic success. Private schools have the ability and freedom to implement learning strategies and approaches in innovative and effective ways. Independent schools put a high value on educating the whole child. They nurture personal growth through teaching independent thought, provide motivation through a supportive learning environment, instill confidence, and encourage tolerance and understanding. They have an exceptional commitment and appreciation of music and the arts, and in creating opportunities for all students to participate in extracurricular activities to help develop interests outside the classroom. In September, the OIS launched a new website to help parents with their school search. The website, www.educationoakville. com provides important and useful information outlining the highlights and benefits of a private school education. Along with profiles on the 11 member schools and direct links to individual school websites, practical information about how to choose a school, the admissions process, open house dates and other resources are also available. On each of the member school sites, parents will find extensive information about each school. OIS schools vary in size with student populations from 50 students to more than 700 students. Some are elementary schools, secondary schools or combined elementary and secondary. Parents can choose a school that offers programs for Preschool to Grade 6 only, Grade 7 to 12 only, JK to Grade 8 only, Preschool through to Grade 12 or just secondary school. While each school has its own vision and mission, all schools provide families with unique and exceptional education choices. The Oakville Independent Schools are hosting a joint open house on Saturday, October 29 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. School campuses will be open for tours and the opportunity to learn more about the educational choices available in Oakville. For details, or for a map with locations of each school, visit www.educationoakville.com. Independent d d schools h l d defined f d Independent private schools are "independent" because they have distinct educational missions, are independently governed or managed, and are supported by tuition payments, charitable contributions or endowment revenue rather than by public taxes. Oakville Independent Schools (OIS) are an impressive consortium of private schools including: Appleby College, Chisholm Academy, Dearcroft Montessori/West Wind Junior High, Fern Hill School, Glenburnie School, King's Christian Collegiate, MacLachlan College, Oakville Christian School, Rotherglen School, St. Mildred's Continued on page 21 The Educational Journey of a Lifetime An Oak kville Day School for Girls JK to Gra r de 12 Open House aturday, y October 29th 10:00 a.m. ­ 2:00 p.m. Busing available. See website for details. Teaching 21st Century Skills Gle~burnie Scªool OPEN HOUSE Saturday, October 29th 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Grade 7/8 High School Preparation Enriched quality educational programming Exceptional Music, Fine Arts, Drama Classes Strong focus on organizational and skill development in Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science & Technology Full school facilities Tours r and entrance testing by appointment GRADE 7/8 STUDENTS CAN EARN MINISTRY APPROVED HIGH SCHOOL COURSE CREDITS 8TH ANNUAL PERFORMING ARTS CHALLENGE TALENT CONTEST Saturday, November 26th, 2011 Competi tition Categori r es: Vocal, Instrumental, Dance and Variety t Please call for Registration Information 2035 Upper Middle Road East, Oakville (Ford Drive / Q.E.W.) (905) 338-6236 www.glenburnieschool.com St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School · 1080 Linbrook Road, Oakville, Ontario L6J 2L1 Tel: 905-845-2386 · Fax: 905-845-4799 Email: info@smls.on.ca · Website: www.smls.on.ca