Our Community
Wilde School, Blue Mountain thrives on working and playing together. Throughout the year there are many activities and events that the we host and take part in that allow for bonding and togetherness beyond the usual school day.
We Create our Environment Collectively
We are collectively creating an environment where curiosity thrives, friendships flourish, and the potential within each and every student is realized. Wilde School, Blue Mountains is truly grateful for our community of students, parents, staff, and donors for their ongoing trust and support.
Parent Social Events
Our parents are very social! There are plenty of excellent opportunities for networking and community building at events such as seasonal markets, holiday concerts, etc.
We have a coffee social at the Wilde Café on the last Friday of every month. This is a chance to meet other parents and chat with some of our directors and staff. There are typically held outside in all weather conditions.
We also have larger events throughout the year such as; tailgate parties, races (or Loppets as we call them), an art show, family fun day, & Holiday Markets.
Parent Group Chats
We create a Parent Group chat for each school year. The chat can be used for all communication WILDE School related: gear swap, school announcements, updates, events, carpooling, etc.
Each class also has it's own, dedicated group chat where parents can connect directly to their child's teacher and with other parents of children in the same class. This is great to coordinate birthday parties, last-minute pickups, and of course - playdates!
Parent Volunteers
We plan lots of events throughout the school year which would not be possible without the assistance of parent volunteers. Pancake breakfasts, coffee socials, holiday markets, concerts, and assistance on field trips are a few of the activities for which we greatly appreciate our parent volunteers.
Regular Communication
At the beginning of every month, parents receive an email from your child's homeroom teacher breaking down what is going to be happening that month. Parents also receive regular emails from our Leadership Team with all the general school announcements for the week.
FAQs
We value parent involvement and believe in fostering a strong partnership between home and school. Parents can volunteer in classrooms, participate in school events and committees, and engage in regular communication with teachers and administrators to support their child's educational journey at Wilde School.
At Wilde School, we prioritize inclusivity and personalized learning. Our educators are skilled in differentiating instruction to meet each student's unique needs, offering additional support, accommodations, or enrichment as required to ensure every student thrives. The small class sizes at Wilde School further enhance this tailored approach, allowing for individualized attention and fostering a supportive learning environment where every student can succeed.
We maintain small class sizes to ensure personalized attention and meaningful connections between students and teachers, fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment. Typical class sizes are usually around 12 and not exceeding 14.
Yes, Wilde School offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities and programs tailored to the interests of our students. Our offerings have included clubs such as pottery, theatre, gardening, mountain biking, and canoeing. Given the size of our school, our sports teams primarily focus on individual sports like cross-country running and Nordic skiing, providing students with opportunities to develop skills, build teamwork, and pursue their passions outside of the classroom.
At Wilde School, our focus extends beyond academics to equip our students with essential life skills such as grit, perseverance, and adaptability. A significant component of our middle school program is cultivating the ability to become autodidacts, or self-directed learners. Our graduates are well-prepared to navigate any challenges life may present. Our holistic approach to education fosters resilience, curiosity, and a love for learning, empowering students to thrive in diverse educational settings and make a positive impact in their future endeavours.
We regularly assess and monitor student progress through ongoing formative and summative assessments, teacher observations, and student portfolios. We provide comprehensive report cards twice a year to communicate student achievement and growth in alignment with the Ontario curriculum. In addition, we create a Strategic Student Plan with our students and parents that sets out their goals and objectives for the year. We revisit this plan halfway through the year and re-evaluate its trajectory.
Yes, Wilde School adheres to the Ontario curriculum, but we enrich this framework with our distinctive approach which we call ‘the living curriculum’ and includes experiential learning, outdoor exploration, and character development. Our curriculum is not only about meeting the standard educational requirements but also about inspiring a deeper love for learning and fostering essential life skills. What's particularly fascinating is that our students consistently surpass the baseline expectations for their grade level. This achievement is a testament to the effectiveness of our holistic educational model, which nurtures curiosity, resilience, and a passion for continuous growth in each student.
Our curriculum at Wilde School emphasizes hands-on, experiential learning, outdoor exploration, and the development of essential life skills alongside academic subjects. We focus on fostering a growth mindset, building healthy relationships, and instilling leadership qualities in our students to prepare them for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.
Wilde School offers programs from Kindergarten through Grade 8, providing a seamless educational journey from early childhood to early adolescence. We will be announcing a unique High School program in the coming months.
Wilde School is committed to providing a holistic and experiential learning environment that fosters curiosity, resilience, and a love for learning. Our educational approach integrates academic rigor with outdoor exploration, emotional intelligence, and community engagement to nurture well-rounded individuals prepared for lifelong success.
WILDE School starts at 8:45am and ends at 3:30pm (unless your child is in a club, these programs typically end at 4:30pm). We highly encourage parents to drop their children off right at 8:45am.
The first block of the day (25 min) is for free play (or water cooler time as Jeff calls it), we also offer study hall during this block. This is vital for students' morning routine to transition.
There is a lot of research surrounding the importance of transition times in students' daily routines in which they can free play, socialize and ground. It allows for students to ‘let a little air out of the tires’, which is very important for most students' concentration levels.
We encourage parents to communicate with your child's teacher first, coming to the team of directors if you need further support. At WILDE School we teach our students to be proactive problem solvers and not let any problems grow because they were left unattended.