Private Schools in Midtown Toronto
There are
many different types of private schools: prep schools, single gender schools,
boarding schools, arts-based schools, laboratory schools, and more. The best of
these share a mission -- to instill in their students the values that will help
them to succeed in life, such as:
- Respect for Others. The best private schools
create an atmosphere where respect is paramount. Students who learn to
respect people with different opinions, abilities, and cultures will go
forward in life with open minds and open hearts. They are the
community-builders of the future.
- Work Ethic. A strong work ethic is one of
the best predictors of future success. Good private schools promote the
development of a work ethic that will stand their students in good stead.
- Creativity. Creativity is required in
every aspect of life, from business to law; from teaching to government.
Creativity teaches us to think outside the box and problem-solve.
- Risk-Taking. Encouraging children to take
constructive risks allows them to discover reserves of courage and
independence. Success builds self-esteem and confidence; learning to
dealing with failure gracefully is also a good life lesson.
- Love of Learning. Engaging and enthusiastic
teachers help to instill a spirit of inquisitiveness and a love for
knowledge in their students. This creates lifelong learners who keep
growing, decade after decade.
- Healthy Lifestyle. Good private schools
encourage students to achieve balance in their lives. It's expected that
students will participate in sports and extracurricular activities and
also meet with academic success, by planning properly and exercising
discipline.
- Self-Motivation. A good private school
encourages its students to be "self-starters.” Teachers allow
students to participate fully in their own education.
- Integrity. Honesty in one's dealings
with others as well as honesty with regard to one's own intentions and
actions is required at the best schools.
- Service. One of the greatest measures
of a school is whether it encourages its students to be of service to the
greater community.
- Excellence. The best Toronto private
schools motivate students to do their best academically, on the playing
field, and as a member of the school community.
Advantages of Private and Prep Schools
Whether
your child is excelling academically or struggling, a good private school can
be of great benefit to her. Smaller class sizes, advantageous teacher-student
ratios, in-house tutoring services, supervised homework clubs, and online
postings detailing homework assignments and tests help students to organize their
workload and plan ahead. Study skills courses add strategies that can help
students to maximize their potential.
The
close-knit community of a private school can help to reinforce shared values.
Parents are often alumnae of the school, and proudly carry on traditions that
have been established in earlier times. Parent involvement with volunteer
activities such as fundraising, and the bonds between families that attend the
school provide children with a community that knows them and cares about them –
the "village” that it takes to raise a child, in the words
of an old Nigerian adage.
Investing in a good private school can be one
of the greatest gifts you'll ever give your child. Find out what fine Toronto
private schools have to offer!