Our Values
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No Interruptions
We believe that online learning is no replacement for face to face learning. We will always teach in person - never online.
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Personal Attention
Students benefit from asking lots of questions. Small class sizes means students get the attention they need.
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Pro Human
We present a world view of shared humanity and do not teach or employ principles of Critical Social Justice Theory.
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Anti-Fragile
We believe that facing difficulties and reasonable risks helps teens become more resilient, independent, and self-confident.
Education Outside the Box
Academics and the arts are balanced with physical activity, work experience, wilderness trips and a healthy social life.
We integrate the curriculum of the Ontario Ministry of Education with our unique program of exploration of a diverse array of subjects that may include but are not limited to:
farming and sustainability
gourmet cooking
canoe and portage
circus arts
woodworking
welding
mentorship with local professional artisans
We believe that providing embodied learning experiences, engaging the body and the senses develops clear thinking, active participation and a feeling of moral responsibility.
“Our highest endeavor must be to develop free human beings who are able of themselves to impart purpose and direction to their lives. The need for imagination, a sense of truth, and a feeling of responsibility—these three forces are the very nerve of education.”
- Rudolf Steiner
