Private education Clanmore: Dividends for life Advertorial Dearcroft's reputation for excellence Come to our open house on Saturday, Feb. 8 and experience an Oakville tradition with a national reputation for excellence. Dearcroft remains a wonderful community tradition, highlighted by its natural beauty and perfect location in the heart of old Oakville. Established in 1968, it is Oakville's original Montessori school. With enriched program- ming, small class sizes, and low student-to- teacher ratio, it is tailored to meet the needs of each student aged 18 months to 13 years. Dearcroft is CCMA accredited and the third oldest Independent School in Oakville. Our nurturing, highly dedicated staff takes great pride in providing a warm and engaging learn- ing environment for our students. Dearcroft offers programs for toddlers (18 mos.) to Grade 8, through a dynamic, highly enriched academic learning experience within our sup- portive close-knit community. Our experienced, qualified staff, excellent ratios and long- term relationships allow us to focus on all aspects of each child's de- velopment. Dearcroft is home to West Wind Montessori Junior High Program celebrating 20 years of leadership and innovation. As an academically rigorous program, our students are challenged through a focus on critical thinking skills, project management, student accountability, all aiding in building resiliency skills. We offer experience-based opportuni- ties in addition to leading the school com- munity, such as Expedition Education across Canada, Montessori Model United Nations, Fall Bonding Trips, and Great Lakes and Ca- nadian Heritage River studies. Our graduates move on to high school with confidence and clarity of vision. Collaborative and motivated, they emerge from our program with a strong academic foundation. We look forward to the opportunity of wel- coming you to our open house on Saturday, Feb. 8 between 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 19 | O akville B eaver | T hursday,F ebruary 6,2020 insidehalton.com Rotherglen School is so much more than a vibrant learning community. It's a place where curiosity is fostered and achievements are celebrated. It's where students grow, become inspired, discover their strengths, explore their creativity, and develop a love of learning. It's where every child's educational journey and experiences are nurtured and supported. Please join us on Saturday, February 8 between 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to tour our new and innovative facility, engage in discussion with our faculty and learn how a Rotherglen education can be part of your child's path to success. Rotherglen, what school should be. O P E N H O U S E R O T H E R G L E N S C H O O L Saturday, February 8, 2020 | 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Oakville Primary Campus Montessor i: JK - Grade 1 2045 Sixth Line, Oakville, ON 905-338-3528 | mwilliamson@rotherglen.com Oakville Elementary Campus Grade 1 to 8 2050 Neyagawa Blvd., Oakville, ON 905-849-1897 | tdupreez@rotherglen.com W W W . R O T H E R G L E N . C O M 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