lependent co-educational,
-denominational day
ool, kindergarten to grade
twelve, provides students
vith the challenges and

efits of a strong university

ersonal needs and
responsibilities of each child.

At St. John’s class size is

iced go sixteen in the

mentary grades and

hteen in che secondary

school. Teachers have the

me to attend to the needs of
tach student.

The academic programme

ee ac Sc. John's focuses on strong

Mm core studies in English,
mathematics, sciences, social
4s woes

studies, second language,
physica] education, computer
studies and fine arts (music,
drama, art). Students with
exceptional skills in a subject
may advance to more
challenging work. Daily
tutorials provide
opportunities for one-on-one

extra help.
AS.

John's

education

competition im

between

students but rather aims to
have each student werk to
the very best of their abilities,
in a supportive, caring
environment,

2215 West 10th Ave.
Vancouver, (Westside)

175, Tindergaren to
grade 12

$5,390 - $7, 590

yes, all grades

TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS:

fully nerworked school,

computer studies grades 1-12

casily accessible (one block)
public transit, both east-west
& north-south

class size

* 16 elementary

* 18 secondary

* all new facilities as of
September 1996

Sunday, January 19, 1997 - North Shore News - 27

B ore than 340 independent schools operate in British

28 Columbia, enrolling approximately eight per cent(over
54, (000)of the total student population. To fulfill the growing need of —
our readers for information to make an educated choice for their
children’s future, the following schools have chosen to participate in
this special feature. The AT A GLANCE portion of the feature will
provide you with a quick overview on each school and the opportunity
to compare. We encourage you to read about each school and to
phone them for more information.

An independent, co-educational day school, kindergarten to grade
twelve, St. john’s prepares students for a lifetime of learning.

* a challenging university preparatory curriculum

* small classes, individual attention

* structured, disciplined learning environment

* comprehensive computer studies curriculum from grade two
¢ advanced full day kindergarten

Entrance Examinations
February 8, 1997; 10:00am

For information on admissions, contact:
Christopher B. McGill
Headmaster

ST. JOHN’S SCHOOL
2215 West 10th Ave.
Vancouver, B.C. Canada
V6K 2}1

Tel: (604) 732-4434
Fax: (604) 732-1074

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