S p e c i a l F e a t u r e
THIS IS NOT A BOX. THIS IS NOT A BOX.
Online Academy [GOA]) are examples
of the school's commitment to prepare
students to succeed in a diverse, rapidly-
evolving world.
"In our second year as the only
Canadian member school in
GOA—a
consortium of over 60 leading
independent schools internationally
offering collaborative, globally inspired
online learning—we are seeing great
success," explains MacMillan.
Central to
WPGA's core values,
which include innovation, character and
balance, is ensuring each student at
WPGA
experiences an educational journey
guided by inquiry and filled with joy.
Since 1908 St. Margaret's School (SMS)
in Victoria has been empowering young
women from Junior Kindergarten to
Grade 12 through inquiry-based learning.
SMS is the first girls'
STEM school in
Canada. Beyond creating an acronym
for science, technology, engineering,
and mathematics,
STEM is an
interdisciplinary educational philosophy
centred on question, observation,
reflection and communication.
"Through
STEM learning we
nurture the ability to tackle complex
problems and the vision that any
career is possible, no matter your
gender," says Jennifer van Hardenberg,
communications coordinator.
This year the school is holding its
inaugural
STEM Leadership Conference
and expanding its
STEM partnerships to
establish an apiary on campus.
At
SMS students receive an education
focused on developing the resilience,
courage and confidence needed to
become architects of the future. Students
are encouraged to better understand the
significant role of women in leadership and
emerging industries.
"We're lucky in Victoria to be able to draw
on the burgeoning tech sector to amplify
our programs," explains van Hardenberg.
"Exposing girls to role models can be a
powerful contributor towards the goal of
gender parity."
Also new this year, the school has
introduced a five-day boarding option for
(Left to right) Mulgrave School gives students
a globally relevant education through its three
IB programs; St. Margaret's empowers young
women through inquiry-based learning
