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I will be the
world's toughest
ethnobotanist.
Mulgrave is a co-ed, PK-G12 IB school that encourages students to become
everything they can and desire to be. The world is waiting for their
ideas, their perspective and their contributions. Ready. Set. Go!
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Situated in the heart of downtown
Vancouver, Alexander Academy's stu-
dents are naturally exposed to a cultur-
ally rich learning environment.
"Having an outdoor classroom, our
students receive an education that goes
well beyond our four walls," adds Lewis.
Another attraction for its 98 stu-
dents—many of which are international
students—is its High Performance
Program (
HPP).
"Our
HPP is able to accommodate
students in elite arts or sports by provid-
ing half-day academic learning or a ¡ex-
ible program," explains Lewis. "That
allows students to pursue their chosen
activities such as dance, music, hockey,
rowing and many others."
Alexander Academy's integrated
curriculum blends individual and group
instruction with meaningful, ongoing
assessment. The school takes a holistic
approach to teaching each student—aca-
demically, artistically, physically and
socially so that its students strengths
and interests are able to shine through.
"No two students or journeys are
alike and we will go out of our way to
•nd and nurture each student's unique
abilities," adds Lewis.
New Westminster's Urban Academy
has the distinction of being the Lower
Mainland's only arts-infused private
school for students from Junior Kinder-
garten to Grade 12.
"We incorporate drama, music and
visual arts into our academic courses,"
says Cheryl Beaumont, head of school.
"For example, you might have a Grade 5
science class studying the human body.
For the art portion of the project they
might be assigned to draw a cartoon
characterizing the organ they are
discussing in class."
Urban Academy realizes the
important of oering a diverse
educational experience. "It's about
•nding ways to keep our students
engaged and encouraging them to
awaken their artistic side within a
dynamic learning environment,"
adds Beaumont.
Ultimately, the goal of all indepen-
dent schools is to nurture the potential
of each student.
