Welcome to the website for Philopateer Christian College. You will find information about our program and activities as well as our application process. Our goal at Philopateer is to provide an educational environment that integrates academics and Bible study. We invite you to visit the different sections of the site to learn more about our school and what it can offer your child. CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT At Philopateer, Christian education is the thread that weaves together all other aspects of the curriculum. Bible Study, Prayer, Christian Service and Chapel Devotions combine to create a welcoming, caring community. SMALL CLASS SIZE EQUALS ENHANCED CURRICULUM Our low pupil-teacher ratio ensures that students are provided with the individual attention necessary to meet their learning needs. There is a maximum of 15 students per class. As a result, students meet and exceed the expectations of the Ontario curriculum. STRONG LITERACY & NUMERACY PROGRAM A strong early literacy program begins with our pre-JK students resulting in many of our SK students reading before they enter grade one. A later literacy program follows up in the higher grades strengthening and enhancing all language skills, both oral and written. Students are also exposed to numeracy at an early age, including all strands of mathematics: number sense and numeration, geometry, measurement, patterning and algebra, and data management and probability. The very important skills of problem-solving and communication are also stressed. COMPUTER LAB At Philopateer we understand the important role technology plays in the world today. Our dual aim is to teach computer literacy to our students as well as to promote the use of the computer as a tool to enhance learning in all subject areas. ON-GOING HOME & SCHOOL COMMUNICATION Parents are kept well-informed about their children’s progress in a number of ways. Three formal report cards are accompanied by two parent-teacher conferences. As well a mid-term report card is sent home in the first term. Teachers communicate regularly with parents on an on-going basis. The WAAG “Week at a Glance” is sent home every Monday and provides both students and parents with an overview of the week’s assignments and activities. Students learn organizational and time management skills through daily use of their student agendas. EXTRA! EXTRA! EXTRA! Curricular and extra-curricular opportunities offered at Philopateer help to round out the educational experience of the students. These include swimming, skating, intramural sports, chess and music programmes which are carried out as part of the school day. After-school clubs such as chess, science and crafts further enhance the experience. COMPETITIVE TUITION FEES At Philopateer we believe all children deserve the opportunity to receive a Christ-centred education. Our tuition fees are kept at a reasonable level to enable all families to enrol their children.