Meadow Green Academy

We believe that today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders. With a strong and deliberate focus on excellent academics, Meadow Green Academy offers a comprehensive blend of the best in traditional education and modern pedagogy, while using current technologies. The core curriculum at Meadow Green Academy prioritizes reading, writing and mathematics, in order to develop a strong educational foundation. An emphasis on advanced learning in the areas of computers, sciences and languages, challenges students to maximize their potential in the classroom and the world at large.

Meadow Green Academy’s unwavering commitment to individual enrichment and accelerated programming is enhanced through small class sizes and ongoing, individual student assessments. Students enjoy a rich educational experience in a caring and nurturing environment, built on strong, Christian values. At Meadow Green Academy, we are motivated to cultivate courageous, principled individuals who will impact their world for good. Students are therefore encouraged to develop a global perspective and they are given the opportunity to participate in various conferences and outreach programs. These experiences deepen the students’ understanding of their relationship and responsibility to others, around the world.

We provide a challenging academic program, in an individualized, small class setting, to develop students as future leaders in their field. We are firmly committed to individualized learning through on-going assessments and programming that addresses each student’s learning style. Mutual respect and inclusivity is emphasized to create a secure and nurturing environment, where each child is appreciated and recognised for who they are. We invite you to share in our education mission statement and obtain for your child, all the benefits our school provides in respect of education and personal growth.

Our engaging and interactive Preschool program focuses on academics, skill-building and play-based learning, using a variety of centres and Montessori materials. We provide a flexible schedule of full or half days to suit the individual needs of families. The Preschool program is offered at our Queensway Campus. At Meadow Green Preschool, we believe that a strong foundation in the early years is vital to continued life-long learning and development. We capitalize on the natural curiosity of preschool age children to provide them with a rich educational experience in a caring and nurturing environment, built on strong Christian values.

Meadow Green Preschool provides a balanced program of fun play, skill development and academics. Realizing that the children are still young, they receive the nurturing and guidance of a loving, Christian teacher. Students are gently guided to join in and explore the social and academic aspects of school. A qualified teacher is dedicated to providing a nurturing, creative and comprehensive learning environment for students beginning at the age of 30 months, with a pupil/ teacher ratio of 8 to 1. A teaching assistant is present beyond the 8 to 1 ratio. Children must be toilet-trained before entering the program.

Phonics, pre-reading, beginning math, story time, physical activity, computers, science, social science, French and art provide a stimulating program that enables children to develop cognitively in the areas of language/communication and numeracy. Science activities allow the children to explore the world around them. French is introduced through play and songs, and children easily assimilate the new sounds and vocabulary of the French language.

Our Grade 1-3 programs provide an ideal learning environment in which children’s intellectual potential is nurtured to develop informed, active and compassionate lifelong learners. Children explore their community and the world around them and develop effective communication, strong reasoning and abstract thinking skills.

Our Language Arts program focuses on oral language skills, listening skills, phonics, word development, spelling, reading comprehension, written language, grammar and creative writing. Students develop a solid grasp of the English language conventions and the ability to manipulate and use the language in order to be successful in all areas of learning. They gradually learn to develop and express their opinions and to utilize different and appropriate writing styles.

Our Mathematics program covers five main areas: number sense and numeration; measurement; geometry and spatial sense; patterning and algebra; and data management and probability. It is designed to help students build on their solid foundation in mathematics, memorize necessary math facts, practice standard mathematical procedures and understand how to apply mathematical concepts in real situations. Our students develop solid problem solving skills.

In the Science program we teach the importance of hypotheses and observation by doing hands on science experiments. This multi-sensory approach allows students to master basic scientific knowledge and concepts and practice their skills of inquiry and seeking out information. Science seeks to describe and explain the natural world and our vision is to open the children’s eyes to this world and offer a Christian perspective. Our Social Studies program deals with world communities, land forms, politics and history. The students master key social science concepts. A wide variety of teaching methods and learning activities are utilized to motivate and keep students engaged. We promote independent and cooperative learning.

In French, a rich foundational vocabulary is learned in an exciting and interactive way through the use of conversations, poems, songs and books. Students begin to write simple French sentences and answer comprehension questions. The curriculum aims to assist students to understand key grammatical concepts and to grow in their usage of the language. Computers, Physical Education, Art and Music round out the students’ learning experience.

In Grades 4-6, a comprehensive curriculum is followed that emphasizes strong academics, thinking skills and practical applications. Classes are equipped with SMART Boards and students have regular access to the computer lab and are able to incorporate these technologies into their learning. In Language Arts, the focus is on oral communications, vocabulary development, reading comprehension, written language, grammar and creative writing. Students learn how to independently plan, revise and edit their work and they participate in speech and writing competitions. Students are given group and individualized programs based on their strengths and abilities. Ongoing assessments ensure that key concepts and skills are grasped.