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12 in Canada to offer the International Baccalaureate Continuum Programme from grades K to 12. Stratford Hall focuses on expanding students' experiences through its Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) program. "Examples of creativity include students painting and designing three school murals, activity ranges from tap dancing to taekwondo, and service involves supporting community partners," says Croy. A renowned Ultimate Frisbee program that brought the school to provincial victory in 2018 and an intercultural music program featuring Taiko drumming, African Marimba and martial arts-inspired performance on the Japanese Taiko drums are just a few examples of the types of programming that make Stratford Hall a unique and inspiring learning environment. Mulgrave School Welcoming students from pre-K to grade 12, Mulgrave School in West Vancouver is focused on the continuous pursuit of personal best and fulfilment of potential among its students. Its International Baccalaureate program means young people are prepared to become global citizens, culturally sensitive and comfortable in an international, multicultural world. "We want to make sure they have the intercultural skills and qualities to be happy and successful wherever they find themselves," says head of school John Wray. Young people learn a deep understanding of global issues, and all subjects are infused with an international focus. In the spirit of educating the whole person, Mulgrave provides compulsory life-skills courses focusing on personal development. "It is important to know how to be secure emotionally and socially as we move into the future," says Wray. "Everything else depends on the ability to develop sustainable positive relationships." Urban Academy The future has been the single-minded focus for Urban Academy leadership. "As a school committed to linking learning to real life through field study, STEM programs, technology integration, and a significant arts program, students learn about a wide range of subjects and immerse themselves into opportunities of the future," says Cheryle Beaumont, head of school. Located in New Westminster, Urban Academy recently opened its brand new, modern school building with amenities for JK to grade 12 students. The facility is built high rather than wide, ready to welcome students with everything from a media lab and theatre to a full-size gym, science lab and maker space. "Academics are of paramount importance," says Beaumont. "Closely connected to that is developing students who know how to be scholars, are connected to the community, and aware of their role in their own success." ■ I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O L S