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25 | Thursday, October 23, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com An advertising feature section Oakville Independent Schools: a great school is waiting for you Oakville's historic charm, exceptional quality of life, growing and dynamic business centre and an abundance of parks, leisure options and community facilities, it's no wonder the Town of Oakville is one of the most desirable places to live in Canada. Oakville is also home to an exceptional choice of independent private schools, providing families access to an impressive selection of educational choices. The Oakville Independent Schools (OIS) represent 11 world-class private schools including primary, elementary, secondary, Montessori, IB World, traditional, progressive, faith-based, boarding, single-gender and co-educational schools. The member schools share a commitment to educational excellence in safe and supportive environments, and offer enriched programs, extracurricular activities, and leadership and service opportunities. OIS member schools are also significant contributors to the social well-being of the community in terms of employment opportunities, philanthropy, volunteerism and community service. OIS members place a high-value on educating the whole child. They nurture personal growth through teaching independent thought, provide motivation through supportive learning environments, instill confidence, and foster resilience. Each school has an exceptional commitment and appreciation of music and the arts, and to creating opportunities for all students to participate in clubs and extracurricular activities where students can develop interests outside the classroom. The smaller learning environments also encourage students' active participation and allow teachers a unique opportunity to closely monitor student progress. Students can grow and flourish according to their interests and abilities. A strong sense of community, combined with a resource-rich environment, allows independent schools to meet each student's intellectual, social, and emotional needs. OIS member schools include: Appleby College, Chisholm Academy, Clanmore Montessori School, Dearcroft Montessori School and West Wind Montessori Jr. High, Glenburnie School, King's Christian Collegiate, MacLachlan College, Oakville Christian School, Rotherglen School, St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School and Wildwood Academy. The website www.educationoakville.com provides important and useful information outlining the highlights and benefits of an independent education. Along with profiles of member schools and direct links to individual school websites, the website offers practical information about how to choose a school, the admissions process, open house dates and other resources. The best way to learn about each school is to attend an open house. It is a great way to get a feel for the school, meet administrators, teachers, parents and students. See first-hand the education possibilities for your child. On Saturday, Oct. 25, each member school will be holding an open house from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. To learn more, and to access a map with locations of each school, visit www.educationoakville.com. ChoiCe, Diversity, innovation, exCellenCe, Personalization The Oakville Independent Schools represent 11 of the area's most highly acclaimed independent pre-kindergarten, elementary and secondary schools. Each shares a commitment to academic excellence in safe and supportive environments where personal development is valued, encouraged, nurtured and celebrated. Each school offers innovative and engaging programs and extensive extracurricular opportunities that go beyond the classroom. Athletics, the arts and community service -- the possibilities are limitless! We invite you to join us during our joint Open House to visit the schools and discover what each has to offer your child. A great school is waiting for you. To learn more, and to access a map of school locations, visit www.educationoakville.com Saturday, October 25, 2014 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. oPen hoUse www.educationoakville.com