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FROM HERE THEY CAN GO ANYWHERE. Enriched academics for Preschool - Grade 12. aberdeenhall.com Kelowna, BC I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O L F E A T U R E JK – Gr. 12 2023 Application Deadlines Kindergarten November 15, 2022 Grades 1-12 January 31, 2023 Jr. Kindergarten Jr. Kindergarten February 11, 2023 developing the of tomorrow. innovators creative URBANACADEMY.CA/VISIT-UA Join us for a webinar and open house to learn more. Pear Tree School's theme-based learning approach is designed to appropriately challenge a broad spectrum of learners and to authentically connect to the real world. It also breaks down gender and cultural stereotypes. ePortfolios, individual goal setting documents, and varied assessments ensure that the child is constantly making progress. "We follow the BC curriculum, but are not limited to it," Birner says. "The themes and learning that we do reflect the diverse histories and culture within our school and beyond." ■ PHOTO: PEAR TREE SCHOOL Growth in Facility, Program & Community on the Agenda for Urban Academy The past three years have been pivotal to Urban Academy's growth and maturation of its facility, program and student population. In September 2022, Urban Academy opened the final two floors of its purpose-built facility, and now has six floors of classrooms as well as specialized teaching and learning spaces for JK to grade 12 students." These are excit - ing times for UA," said Mike Slinger, Urban Academy's Head of School. "Our school within a school model is now com- plete. Our Jr. School is on one floor, our Middle School is on another and our seniors occupy some fantastic new spaces on the top two floors." Designed to feel like a university experience, senior school students were excited to begin their classes in the new spaces, which include a state-of- the-art super lab, art room, kitchen, multiple classes and learning commons. Over the next few years, this ISABC school will reach capacity and be enjoying all of the benefits of its expanded program and brand-new facility. The future is bright!