SPECIAL FEATURE
the IB framework, Harkness discussions or
real-world learning experiences, Southridge
fosters a holistic educational approach
that nurtures both intellectual growth and
personal development."
URBAN ACADEMY
Hands-on learning is a core part of Urban
Academy's philosophy because it enhances
students' critical thinking, problem-solving
and engagement skills. "Whether through
technology integration, art, science exper-
iments, travel, outdoor education, leader-
ship opportunities or real-world projects,
students have opportunities to apply their
knowledge in practical, meaningful ways,"
says Mike Slinger, head of school.
Students are exposed to a variety of
learning from technology to outdoor ed,
athletics and the arts, as well as a plethora
of specialized academic opportunities.
"Last year, our grade 2 completed a
Language Arts and Technology project,
where students combined fairy tale writing
with digital literacy," Slinger says. "They
wrote their own stories, created digital
worlds using CoSpaces, and brought their
tales to life with green screen technology."
The project culminated with a presen-
tation of their project growing their public
speaking skills. This project blended creativity
and technology, giving students practical
experience with tools they'll use in the
future while developing their narrative and
technical skills.
MULGRAVE SCHOOL –
THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
OF VANCOUVER
Mulgrave's approach is to empower curiosity
through hands-on learning, guiding
students to explore, experiment and engage
deeply with the world around them.
As an IB school, it integrates real-world
experiences into the curriculum, from
preschool through to grade 12.
Urban
Academy
