In 1896 Henry Heinz came up with one of the most recognized slogans in advertising history: “57 Varieties.” This had nothing to do with the actual number of varieties produced. Rather, Heinz was riding an elevated train in New York when he spied an advertising placard in the train car promoting “21 styles” of shoes; struck by the concept, Heinz cast about for the perfect … [Read more...] about How a School’s Story Can Inform Your Decision
Q&A with Walden Oakville
“Our motto, Imagine Explore Achieve, speaks to the potential that we seek in our students." – Daphne Perugini, Head of School Q | Describe your students. Our student demographic is quite diverse, composed of students local to Oakville. Approximately 25% of our students are from abroad. Countries include but are not limited to Australia, the Balkans, China, Columbia, Dubai, Korea, the … [Read more...] about Q&A with Walden Oakville
Q&A with MacLachlan College
“This historic building in the heart of Oakville is much more than a place where your child goes to school, it is an active hub for learning and development." – Michael Piening, Head of School Q | Describe your students. MacLachlan is a day school offering Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12. Our students are primarily from Oakville, Burlington, and Mississauga. We also welcome international … [Read more...] about Q&A with MacLachlan College
Q&A with Linbrook School
“There was a need to create a new style of school; a school that exudes positive energy and offers a physical environment that suits boys so they love being there." – Amber Way, Founder Q | Describe your students. Our students are predominantly local boys from the Southeast Oakville area. There are also students from Mississauga, Burlington, and from many different countries. We are … [Read more...] about Q&A with Linbrook School
Q&A with Holy Name of Mary College School
“The moral compass that she will gain and develop works to not only help shape her mind, but also her heart." – Carrie Hughes-Grant, Head of School Q | Describe your students. Holy Name of Mary College School provides a high achieving, university preparatory programme to girls in grades 5-12. Families who turn to HNMCS are looking for strong academics and the ideal student is one who … [Read more...] about Q&A with Holy Name of Mary College School
Q&A with Appleby College
"Breadth, excellence, innovation, and caring; this is what defines the essence of the Appleby College experience." – Innes Van Nostrand, Principal Q | Describe your students. Appleby College students and families represent a broad and diverse community with students coming from public, separate, and private schools in neighbourhoods throughout Oakville, Burlington, Mississauga and the … [Read more...] about Q&A with Appleby College
