They also gave students the time to come together across grades .
“ In addition , I continued my studies in French at Crofton House . I came to CHS from French immersion , so I ’ m grateful to have done the accelerated French program to continue to expand my language skills — and the French teachers here are wonderful ! I feel very lucky to have learned from them .”
Academically , Katie not only took an interest in the arts and languages but also in the various STEM-related classes available at the School . She ’ s taken anatomy , chemistry , physics and various mathematics courses .
“ I love the science lab . Other schools don ’ t always have access to the range of equipment and science opportunities that we have here .”
Her calendar is a full one — but full of opportunities , activities and events that Katie enjoys and thrives on . “ Four mornings a week , she ’ s here at 7:15 am . Not one morning have I ever had to wake her up . She ’ s always excited to be here ,” reflected Katie ’ s mother , Doris . “ I ’ m in awe of Katie and grateful for her experiences at CHS . Katie ’ s evolved in her own spirit , which has remained unaltered in its essence but has been shaped here at CHS .”
“ CHS wasn ’ t in the realm of possibility .… We would have missed out on so many opportunities , so many wonderful friendships and so many teachers that have opened her mind to see what could be possible for her future ,” Doris said .
The community at Crofton House has also been an engaging one for Katie ’ s whole family , with her mother volunteering at activities like the Winter Bazaar , Senior School Service Fridays and the Backpack Drive , among other community events .
Looking back on her time at CHS and its impact on her next steps , Katie noted how vital the teachers have been to her growth .
“ One of the most special aspects of CHS is the staff and teachers . They are truly what shapes the School and what makes it a safe and supportive place to be . Their unwavering support for students , both academically and as individuals , is unmatched . It is evident that teachers care deeply about how each student is doing , in addition to being enthusiastic about what we learn . There are not enough words to describe the depth of the impact they have on our lives as students . I have an immense amount of respect and appreciation for all of the staff here .”
A primary skill she has learned across academics , arts and co-curriculars ?
“ Advocacy . Throughout our time here , we learn a lot from one another about advocating for what we believe in , forming constructive feedback and working with others to promote a shared vision about the community we wish to create for one another .”
Following CHS , Katie will be pursuing a Bachelor of Arts and Science at McGill University this fall .
CHS is committed to welcoming students who will thrive in the unique opportunity of a Crofton House education , regardless of financial circumstances . Established in 2017 for new students entering Grade 8 , financial assistance ensures students like Katie can bring their unique voices to our community . For more information on financial assistance at our school , visit our website .
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