Collingwood School (Morven campus)

Since 2018, Lisa Evans BA MA. Joined the Collingwood school community nearly 30 years ago, starting off as a form teacher. Studied English and social studies, and has a master’s in educational administration (all at University of British Columbia)

Intake years are junior kindergarten, kindergarten, grade 3 and grade 8, and then in other years if they have space, which is unlikely. In-house assessments required for junior to grade 7; after grade 8 SSAT exam is required. The SSAT exam is uniq

As a university preparatory school (100 per cent go to uni), Collingwood counsellors start discussing options with pupils in early grade 8. Destinations include Ivies such as Harvard, or Stanford and McGill in Canada, as well as Russell Group univ

This is an ambitious university preparatory school, offering 26 AP courses - which almost half of the students take in one or more subjects, scoring 74 per cent at a four or higher. Over 100 students per year group, with a teacher ratio of 1 to 8.

SEN is considered important and students needing extra help are supported, with a clear payment schedule on the website.

All pupils need good fluency in English, but support is on hand for those that don’t.

Lots of choice with extracurriculars, including speech and debating society, performing arts, choirs and dance classes. Every week the school publishes two student profiles in different fields - a great way to not only celebrate students’ success

The school looks for curious children who will embrace their four-strand approach to learning, and that includes sports. Collingwood has a pretty remarkable range of offering, played both to an elite provincial standard but also teams for those wh

Parents report a huge drive around mental health and pastoral care recently, as well as a focus on bringing everyone together. They are apparently very good at immobilizing counsellors to support the students in times of need - sadly this was need

Parents say there is a huge sense of community at Collingwood, credited to the head of school, which filters down through the years. Parents are encouraged to get involved with the parent council and the Advancement Placement. Students appear to b

There are at least two annual fundraising initiatives where parents are strongly expected to muck in: the Tartan Fund, an ongoing annual donation fund with all hands on deck and 100 per cent participation expected, and the summer fair. Every secon

A high achieving, well-rounded school focusing on the four strands of education - academics, arts, athletics and services. It is big on community, with impressive facilities, and happy hard-working, confident and ambitious students and equally amb