Welcome to Junior High
Grades 6–8: deep inquiry, creative design and a lifelong passion for learning.
Schedule a TourLearning Beyond Exams and Essays
Our Junior School program extends beyond traditional exams, essays and presentations, giving students diverse learning experiences, assessments and resources that encourage deep exploration and inquiry into key concepts. This approach nurtures critical thinking skills and instills a lifelong passion for learning.
Inquiry-driven
Students explore key concepts deeply, asking questions and investigating ideas rather than memorizing answers.
Diverse assessment
Varied experiences and assessments let every student show what they know in meaningful ways.
Global perspective
Collaborative design projects connect real-life applications with creative exploration.
Design STEAM Program
Our Design STEAM Program for Grades 6–8 strengthens this commitment through innovative, project-based units that integrate hands-on and digital materials. These collaborative design experiences offer a global perspective, connecting real-life applications with creative exploration.
The Wise Owl Learner Profile
Eight traits we foster in every student, regardless of age or role in the community. They are woven into all teaching and learning, within and beyond the classroom.
Course Descriptions
Language & Literature
Students immerse themselves in a vibrant exploration of contemporary and classic texts, building strong reading, writing and communication skills.
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Mathematics
A comprehensive curriculum that develops number sense, algebraic thinking, geometry and data skills through meaningful problem-solving.
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Grades 6 through 8 explore key concepts across life, physical and earth sciences through investigation and hands-on experiments.
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Social Studies
A comprehensive exploration of global and Canadian history, geography and civics that connects students to the wider world.
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The Design STEAM Program introduces innovative, project-based units that integrate hands-on and digital materials with creative exploration.
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French
Core French immerses students in the French language and culture, strengthening their speaking, reading and writing skills.
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See our Junior High classrooms, meet our educators and picture your child learning here. Monday–Saturday tours for the 2026–2027 school year.