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Gold, Bronze and numerous awards at CWSF!
**UPDATED*** Samantha has also been featured in The Wall Street Journal http://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20130516-914059.html?mod=googlenews_wsj ******************************************************* The Canada-Wide Science Fair was held May 11th-18th in Lethbridge, Alberta. This year’s fair attracted more than 480 Junior, Intermediate and Senior age delegates in 400 projects. Seven students from Team Simcoe County travelled to the fair, five who attend schools in [...]
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CAIS Survey
The Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS) is conducting on our behalf a national survey to better understand how and why Canadian parents choose an independent school education. We strongly encourage everyone to participate. CAIS has engaged a national market research company, Innovative Research Group, Inc. (www.innovativeresearch.ca), to collect feedback while protecting your privacy. The online [...]
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Ice Cream Social
On Friday May 17th students from JK-Grade 12, teachers, family and friends gathered for an Ice Cream Social to celebrate the upcoming 2013-2014 school year. Everyone enjoyed an ice cream cone to kick off the long weekend!
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Predators Den
Students in Grade 9 participated in a business plan competition on Friday May 17th. Parents and high school students came to to analyze and judge business plan presentations in the gym. The business students will only had 5 minutes to sell their business idea to the audience before the next rotation. Each judge was given [...]
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Carr Observatory
The Grade 9 class travelled with Mrs. Hirst on the weekend to the Carr Observatory in the Blue Mountains for a wonderful night of watching planets and stars. They learned all about different constellations, galaxies, and saw an amazing view of Saturn and Jupiter, as well as their moons. They were given a guided tour [...]
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Grade 9 Circuits
This week the grade 9 students worked on building circuits with Chris Olthuis. We learned about the different terms of electricity, and how it works. We built a full circuit that has a power source, ground cables, conductor cables, electric charges, and devices that measure charge. Thank you Chris for generously taking the time to [...]
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Magnificent Mud Monday!
The grades 4-6 Outdoor Education class delved deeply into the Mud on Monday to solidify their understanding of the building methods invented in ancient Mesopotamia. Using a mixture of mud, clay, sand and organic material, students created bricks, the same way they did in 3000 BCE. Brick will be tested for strength in next weeks [...]
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Congratulations Dylan Kristofic!
Congratulations to Dylan Kristofic (Pretty River Academy Alumnus 2009) who is the recipient of the Gretta Chambers Student Leadership Award from McGill University. This award is presented to a student who has demonstrated leadership qualities while contributing to the advancement of alumni activities in a volunteer capacity. Dylan’s involvement in the Desautels Faculty of Management has [...]
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First Place! Congratulations Cathy!
Congratulations to Cathy, who won first place in a Haiku competition at the Collingwood library. Cathy won two books, movie gift card and iTunes gift card! in a silent world, between the raindrops with you, never lose my way. http://www.collingwoodpubliclibrary.ca/index.php/library-event-encourages-teens-to-discover-poetry/
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Boys Hip Hop
Boys Hip Hop is being offered in the Pretty River Academy Gymnasium. Hip Hop starts Wednesday May 1st. Every Wednesday for the next 7 weeks Time: 4:00-5:00pm Cost: $60 for the session Bring: Indoor shoes and comfortable clothing Ages 5+ (705) 444-5376
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Math Skill Boot Camp
Students in the Junior Division are participating in Math Skill Bootcamp- an innovative program linking physical activity and academic achievement. Students complete interval training with stations alternating between physical and mental challenges. Students tackle basic arithmetic skills, problem solving and puzzles which are juxtaposed with physical stations inspired by bootcamp. Students are coached on additional skills such [...]
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What’s your learning style?
If you missed our “Formula for Success” Information Night, this was one of the topics covered. Take a quiz and find out what your learning style is: http://www.edutopia.org/multiple-intelligences-learning-styles-quiz http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks3/ict/multiple_int/index.htm http://www.literacyworks.org/mi/assessment/findyourstrengths.html Service Canada http://www.jobsetc.gc.ca/pieces.jsp?category_id=317
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Botanical Drawing Unit
We are so fortunate to have Roz Campbell come into our school every Tuesday afternoon to share her artistic talent and passion with our students in grades1 through 8. Mrs. Campbell has planned a Botanical drawing unit for the Month of May. This unit will culminate with a completed book containing all of the works of [...]
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A Gold Medal sweep by Pretty River Music!
A Gold Medal sweep by Pretty River Music! Mr. White took our instrumental music students to compete at the Kiwanis Music Festival today. Samantha Stuart competed as a soloist in flute, scored 89 and received a First Class Gold Medal in playing Standchen by Franz Schubert. The Grade 7 and 8 Ensemble scored 86, and [...]
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Science Fair Success
Congratulations to our students who were featured in the Enterprise Bulletin this weekend! Pretty River Academy students win top awards at Simcoe County Regional Science & Technology Fair. Pretty River Academy had tremendous success at the Simcoe County Regional Science and Technology Fair, held March 22nd & 23rd, at Bear Creek High School in Barrie. The [...]
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Dance Classes
Join us for Dance class in the gym, Fridays from 3:15-4:15pm. By donation. See poster for details.
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Medals,Awards,Cash and a Scholarship for PRA at the Simcoe Science & Technology Fair
Eight students were selected to compete at the Simcoe County Regional Science and Technology Fair, which was held this past Friday and Saturday, in Barrie. We are THRILLED to share these outstanding results and would like to congratulate everyone involved. Pretty River Academy is a small school that produces BIG results! Health Sciences Senior: SILVER [...]
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Boston Pizza Fundraiser
Boston Pizza has a great fundraising and educational awards program that partners schools with Boston Pizza, called “Operation Education”. This is any easy and effective fundraising program where Pretty River Academy will receive a 5% rebate on all Boston Pizza receipts (dine in or take out), that are submitted each month. Simply have your receipt validated [...]
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Have an ECHOage Birthday Party!
Pretty River Academy is now registered with ECHOage! ECHOage makes throwing a birthday party so much easier and the gifting part so much more meaningful. Children’s birthdays can get overwhelming with so many gifts –ECHOage is a great alternative to traditional gift giving. It is a charity-driven, online birthday party service where children learn the [...]
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Pretty River Academy
What do parents love about Pretty River Academy? These were the words that repeatedly came up about Pretty River Academy in parent surveys. The bigger the word the more often it was repeated.
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Queens University Featured Alumnus – Steven White (BFA ’95)
Pretty River Academy’s incredibly talented art teacher, Mr.White, has been featured on the Queens University website. Congratulations! To read more : http://www.queensu.ca/bfa/alumni.html Mr. White currently has a solo art show entitled “Lost Machines”, on at the BMFA Gallery in downtown Collingwood. The show runs until April 5th. Location: BMFA Gallery, 163 Hurontario St. (next to [...]
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Zero Waste!
Pretty River Academy is a ZERO WASTE school. This means that any waste brought into the school must be taken back home to be disposed of. Items such as plastic wrappers from snacks, broken pieces of equipment, or any items that are not on the Simcoe County recycling or composting lists. This will also include [...]
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Thank You
To the Pretty River Academy Community, On Sunday we had the opportunity to invite and share with others our wonderful school community, our abundance of programs and activities, and our facility through our Open House. I would like to thank all of the students, parents and faculty members for their enthusiastic participation to support this [...]
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Sportsnet Magazine Article
Sportsnet magazine hit the shelves this week and our Championship Basketball team was featured front row centre with a fantastic 5 page article. Mrs. Hirst was beaming with pride as she got her first look at the magazine.
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Respect
Look at our wonderful students.Students worked in house groups to create a work of art that embodied the concept of respect. Each group received one of the seven letters found in the word respect and were assigned one of the seven colours of the rainbow. The groups were asked to find pieces of their colour in magazines and [...]
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About Us
Contact us: Pretty River Academy 11521 Hwy 26 W. Collingwood, Ontario, Canada L9Y 5E7 ph: 705 444 5376 admissions@prettyriveracademy.com info@prettyriveracademy.com The History of Pretty River Academy Pretty River Academy first opened its doors in September 1998, ushering in a new era of educational standards in the Georgian Triangle Area. The school was incorporated in [...]
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Our Students
At Pretty River Academy, students learn in a creative, positive educational environment, which fosters independent thinking, teamwork, and leadership. From pre-kindergarten through high school, our programs are designed to help each individual achieve his or her maximum potential in all areas. Our environment encourages students to work together. Each student is encouraged to reach his [...]
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Admissions
Thank you for your interest in Pretty River Academy for your child. We welcome families to visit us and submit applications throughout the school year. Our admissions process is done on a continuous basis, subject to space availability within each grade. Pretty River Academy is an independent school, which opened September 8, 1998. The mandate [...]
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CAIS Accreditation
Pretty River Academy is fully accredited with the Canadian Accredited Independent Schools program. CAIS’s Mission: A community of independent schools, we explore and pursue exemplary leadership, training, research and international standards of educational excellence. Top 10 Advantages of Independent Education 1. Academic Quality – Because of a philosophical approach that strives for innovation, excellence and the [...]
Our mission is to strive for excellence in all we do through a passion for learning.
Our Students
At Pretty River Academy, students learn in a creative, positive educational environment, which fosters independent thinking, teamwork, and leadership. From pre-kindergarten through high school, our programs are designed to help each individual achieve his or her maximum potential in all Read More »
Our Mission
Pretty River Academy offers a positive and secure environment in which students realize their own unique abilities and are challenged to “Strive for Excellence”. This is achieved through small class size, qualified, talented instructors and supportive links developed between students, Read More »
CAIS Accreditation
Pretty River Academy is fully accredited with the Canadian Accredited Independent Schools program. CAIS’s Mission: A community of independent schools, we explore and pursue exemplary leadership, training, research and international standards of educational excellence. Top 10 Advantages of Independent Education ... Read More »
Spring Social
“Nuit Blanche” Spring Social – tickets on sale now! The Parents’ Association is planning a Spring Social, which will take place on Friday, May 10th, 2013. Join us for a great evening, while rallying together to support our school. The fun ... Read More »
