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
Oakville Private Schools
2019/20 Private School Guide
Paving the Way to Success When we were kids, education was easier – it was based on geography and legacy. Draw a radius around your home, and whatever school falls within is yours. And maybe it was your parents’ and theirs, and theirs. It’s how we met our friends, made lifelong connections, and lay the foundation for college and beyond. Schools were how we choose where to live, where to … [Read more...] about 2019/20 Private School Guide
Walden International School – 2019/20 Private School Guide
Walden International School 2035 Upper Middle Road East, Oakville, ON Henry David Thoreau’s seminal text Walden; or, Life in the Woods inspired the name of Walden International School. He once wrote: “If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavours to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.” Confident … [Read more...] about Walden International School – 2019/20 Private School Guide
Linbrook School – 2019/20 Private School Guide
Linbrook School 1079 Linbrook Road, Oakville, ON Founded by Amber Way – the Head of School – and her husband, Dave Way, Linbrook is Oakville’s only independent day school for boys, Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8. Its mission is to help young boys navigate the difficult journey through adolescence, a challenge that Linbrook School has welcomed and excelled at since opening in the … [Read more...] about Linbrook School – 2019/20 Private School Guide
MacLachlan College – 2019/20 Private School Guide
MacLachlan College 337 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, ON Nestled into the heart of old Oakville, in a restored mansion, MacLachlan College is one of the country’s leading independent institutions. Since 1978, MacLachlan has been fostering the successes of children and preparing them for the wide-open world that awaits. By combining the best in academics, an eye on the technologies and … [Read more...] about MacLachlan College – 2019/20 Private School Guide
