17 | O akville B eaver | T hursday,January 23,2020 insidehalton.com During the 128-year history of St. Mildred's-Light-During the 128-year history of St. Mildred's-Light-During the 128-year history of St. Mildred's-Light bourn School, one golden thread has run throughout the tapestry of our approach to educating girls. Its stu- dents are encouraged in a direction that supersedes expectations for women. The founders were determined to equip girls with skills and knowledge that enable them to thrive and follow their dreams. Long before the radical culture of the '60s, the wom- en's liberation movement and the #MeToo phenome- non, St. Mildred's-Lightbourn girls were leading the way to uncharted territory, feeling confident that there were no boundaries they could not overcome. So how does a school provide an environment where girls not only think they can accomplish whatever they desire but know, deep down, that remarkable achieve- ment is well within their grasp? Our approach has always been to provide oppor- Our approach has always been to provide oppor- Our approach has always been to provide oppor tunities through curriculum and environment that em- power St. Mildred's-Lightbourn girls in the process of self-discovery. When even the youngest of our students come through the doors of the school, she is entering a community where there are no preconceived notions of what she might become. Through encouraging and nurturing exploration, our students learn to find the avenues best suited to their skills and interests. Along the way, our teachers guide and prompt their development within the discipline of high academic achievement. At the same time, the de- gree of personal attention we can bring to each child because of our smaller school and class sizes means that girls are encouraged and able to follow paths they might not otherwise. Ruth Lightbourn, one of the school's founders, helped shape a school that recognizes that girls need two things - roots and wings. Our deep history, our de- votion to empowering girls who thrive and our adher-votion to empowering girls who thrive and our adher-votion to empowering girls who thrive and our adher ence to a vision launched over a century ago provide the foundation - the roots - for a profound educational experience for each Millie. Coupled with a commitment to inspiring our girls to recognize that anything is possible through our Signa- ture Programs in STEM and Robotics, Global Studies, Professional Internship, Active Healthy Living, and Arts & Design, we know that Millies have wings. To learn more please visit smls.on.ca or call 905- 845-2386. PrivateEducation Advertorial St. Mildred's provides roots and wings Where Discovery Emerges 1080 Linbrook Road Oakville, ON L6J 2L1 905-845-2386 | smls.on.ca ADELAIDE,GRADE 6 From the moment a girl enters St.Mildred's-Lightbourn School in Preschool to Grade 12 she begins a journey of discovery to emerge as an empowered and thriving woman. She's aMillie! OPENHOUSE 30 JAN 4 FEB 8 FEB 11 FEB DEARCROFT MONTESSORI SCHOOL 1167 Lakeshore Rd E, Oakville, Ontario L6J 1L3 (905) 844-2114 • dearcroft-montessori.com Dearcroft is Oakville's original Montessori School since 1968. With enriched programming, small class sizes, and a low student-to-teacher ratio, it is tailored to meet the needs of each student aged 18 months to 13. In affiliation with Dearcroft, West Wind Junior High Program is celebrating 20 years of leadership and innovation. West Wind Junior High offers an academically rigorous program that encourages independence, interaction and leadership with an strong emphasis on environmental and peace education. CANADA'S LEADER IN ELEMENTARY EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION. TODDLER TO GRADE 8 COME EXPERIENCE AN OAKVILLE TRADITION WITH A NATIONAL REPUTATION FOR EXCELLENCE. OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 10am - 2pm CelebratingCelebrating CelebratingCelebrating OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, February 8th from 10am - 2pm