A Crofton
House School
Education
Crofton House School (CHS), founded
in 1898, is a school where girls can
boldly pursue their education in a
rigorous academic tradition alongside
robust programs in the arts and
athletics.
Our students learn the values of
courage, creativity, and citizenship
supported by extraordinary teachers
and a vibrant community. In addition,
the School offers comprehensive cocurricular
sports and activities
programs, which serves to further
develop character, leadership, team
building, and community spirit.
Vision
“Extraordinary Possibilities”
A Crofton House education embodies our core vision,
mission and values. Each girl comes to the school to
pursue the possibilities of a CHS education. She has
extraordinary potential and embraces her complete
education. As a graduate, she takes the extraordinary
into the world, fulfilling the promise of her Crofton
House School experience.
Mission
“Inspiring girls to discover and
pursue their personal excellence.”
Values
Courage
Academic Handbook 2020-2021
Courage is what young women need in order to
develop the quality of character that will inspire a
meaningful life -- and what Crofton House graduates
need to address the world’s challenges. From courage
comes empathy, confidence, and resilience.
Creativity
Creativity leads us to innovation, collaboration, and
initiative. It requires the spark of inspiration and grit
of hard work, matched with curiosity, agility and joy.
Creativity will define student and teacher engagement
in learning. It will provide an entry point for graduates
as they look toward their future with confidence.
Citizenship
Citizenship is the full articulation of a Crofton House
School education. It signals our commitment to this
community and the broader communities of Vancouver,
Canada and the world, expressed through leadership,
engagement and agency. Citizenship takes our
educational environment into the global community –
where we live and shape the stories of the world.
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