Hi Mr. Gore,
Emily did very well in her last semester of grade 12 at Galt Collegiate with an average of 94%. She was accepted at The University of Waterloo, Guelph University, and also McMaster's in Hamilton, but she decided to pick The University of Waterloo and she wants to major in one of the social sciences, since her greatest interest is in psychology. There's no doubt th at the main reason for her turn around was her attendance at Scholars' Hall for grade 10, 11 and the first semester of grade 12. Thanks very much for everything, and we all wish you good health and happiness.......Tony Kent.

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Dear Mr. Gore,
It is hard to put in words appreciation that Ivan, Nada and I have for Scholars' Hall and the work you and your staff have done and are doing. Scholars' is fulfilling one of the noblest missions one can think of. Eight years have passed since we visited Scholars' Hall for the first time but that meeting with you is still vivid in our memory. At that time we were at the grips of anxiety about Ivan's progress at school. You assured us that Scholars' Hall would look after everything related to Ivan's academic development, relieving us from a tremendous burden. As you said, we just had to make sure Ivan gets a good night's sleep and a good breakfast before coming to school. Ivan grew strong not only academically but personally. He has built self-confidence, understood, faced and worked on overcoming his difficulties, developed into an independent, caring individual with versatile interests and a remarkable character. All this would not be possible without an effective approach, well thought out and honed through practice, that Scholars' became renowned for. Moreover, Ivan had a privilege to interact with and benefit from great many fine teachers and educators.

With great pleasure we would like to let you know that Ivan got early acceptance to all programs that he applied to at various colleges. He had a privilege to select the one he found to suit him the most and that is Construction and Architecture Engineering Technology at Conestoga.

Kind Regards to Your Staff and You .... Best Wishes to Scholars' Hall!
Ivan, Nada and Vladimir Stanisic

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Dear Mr.Gore:
I wanted to take the time to thank you for all you are doing for my family. The day we had the conversation about Emma joining Scholars Hall will always be a memorable moment in my life. That was a moment I have never experienced before. You went above and beyond to make it happen. Your kindness will make a difference on my children’s lives and I want to thank you and thank God for leading us to your school.
You welcomed my children into your family with open arms. Your teachers are amazing and so caring. I had my initial experience with Mr. Calahan and now Mrs. Dick. They are remarkable. Even the older students say hi to Brennan as he enters the school. Brennan’s home room teacher today greeted him warmly and welcomed him to class. Your administration team is so warm and always willing to help out. Jesse and Mary are really trying to show Emma all the great things she has to look forward to. What a wonderful team/family you have. My children LOVE going to school!! Not many kids can say that. We are proud to be apart of the Scholar’s Family.
I just want to say thank you and let you know that you will always hold a special place in our hearts. God bless.

Sincerely,
The Tonellato Family

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Dear Mr. Gore,
Just recently I have won 2^nd place in a bra design contest for Wonder Bra. Not only did the head of wonder bra personally acknowledge me, but also she wanted a picture with my design and myself. The design was for an event called “Braz for a Cauze” (Brest Cancer Foundation).
Another assignment I earned 90% and placed 3rd in my division.
Only 6 student designers will be invited to go to Fashion week in Toronto to display their collection. I really hope to be one of those six students designers.

My classes are running very well. The Scholars’ teachers who taught me all those years gave me the ability to stay focused; to take everything in like a sponge and to use my abilities to become a creative designer. Please thank the teachers at Scholars’ for me. They taught me the ability to keep with it; not give up on assignments easily; and that it’s OK to ask questions because most of the time it actually leaves an impact on not only the students but also my professors.

To the teachers I’m grateful; to you, I’m most grateful of all. I believe that a little bit of Scholars’ Hall is with me always with a strong voice to be dedicated, open minded and have the courage to do anything I can set my mind to.

Sincerely,
Katie Jetter (Valedictorian - June 2007 - Designer of the Scholars' Hall Dress Uniform)

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We just wanted to take a quick moment out and say thank you to you and your team at the school. They say it takes a community to raise a child. Your community has helped Eric focus, develop his talents and learn a few life lessons. I`m certain that without your infrastructure he would be like many of his male friends preparing to repeat next year to upgrade their marks and likely ill prepared for the next step in our increasingly competitive society. Please share our thoughts with those on your team. A heartfelt thanks for being part of our journey,

Paul Berger & Christine Arbuckle

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Dear Mr. Gore,
Alex's graduation today is a very special and emotional event for us. When we first came to you four years ago we were concerned that Alex might not get the education he deserved. Scholars' Hall gave Alex that opportunity.
The patience and support you shown to Alex was essential in allowing him to learn and grow while he was at Scholars' Hall. We want to express to you our deepest gratitude for everything Scholars' has given Alex and our family. You believed in Alex and never gave up on what he could achieve. This has made a world of difference for Alex !

With our sincerest thanks,
Tracy & Dick Fischer

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Dear Mr. Gore,
This is a note of thanks for making Alex's 7 years at Scholars' Hall a memorable and comfortable experience. Starting at Scholars' 7 years ago was a risk but it was well worth it. You have great philosophies, "You parent and we'll do the teaching." That is so true since this has made Alex an independent learner. Also your other philosophy, "It is easier to solve a little problem rather than big ones." We loved your open-door policy towards problems as well as how fast they were rectified. Your staff was always helpful and patient with Alex and accepted him for who he was.
We believe Alex learned life-long skills such as time-management, organizational skills, self-sufficiency and that hard work will get you somewhere.
Again we would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts, we certainly appreciate Scholars' Hall.

Sincerely,
Frank Roe and Wendy Wilson-Roe

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Dear Mr. Gore,
The last four years have been the best years in our son's education, if not his life. It is difficult to describe how grateful Marcia and I are for all that you and your school have done for Thomas. When we first heard the recommendations about your school from other parents, we found them hard to believe. I have spent considerable time in the educational field myself (three university degrees and 12 years as a teacher), and had never heard of the kind of successes other parents described their children having at your school. Now Marcia and I are among those parents praising Scholars' Hall.

In the past four years Thomas has gone from fear and anxiety to hope and ambition for his future. He was crestfallen and lost when we brought him to your school and now he has a vision and self confidence. It is not just his maturing that has done this but the whole approach that you and your teaching staff provide. Your focus on rekindling a child's desire to learn, celebrating every success and building the skills needed for life long learning have given our child the chance to dream again. To see that he can achieve what he wants to do, despite his disabilities. Before Scholars' Hall, Thomas knew only that he was not as "smart" as others. Now that you have given him the skills he needs, he knows he is every bit as capable and is confident he can achieve.

Please accept Marcia's and my most heart felt thank you and deepest gratitude. Thank you for all you have done for our son. Our only regret is that we did not place Thomas in your care sooner.

Yours sincerely,
W. V. Harcourt, P.Eng.

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Hey Mr. Gore, it's John again.
I just wanted to thank you again for your support and the great reference. The Reference aside, I just wanted you to know that you and Scholars' Hall is, perhaps, the main reason that I have made it so far in academics and as a person. As a person you inspired me when I was younger and as a school Scholars' Hall showed me that I can accomplish anything. I have always admired and respected the way in which you carry yourself and interact with people; you are a role model and, if you don't mind me saying, I have always considered you as my mentor. Thank you once again for your ongoing support, and I will let you know how I make out with law school.

Sincerely,
John Hohmeier

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Dear Mr. Gore,
As my son's final term before graduation draws to an end, I wanted to write and extend heartfelt thanks for the superb educational experience that your school has provided during my child's twelve years of attendance. Enrolling my son in Scholars' Hall was, undoubtedly, the wisest investment I ever made and certainly, the one that has yielded the greatest dividends.

Reflecting upon what makes Scholar's Hall so exceptional, I could emphasize the many unique features of your school: its status as the singular nondenominational private school in the Waterloo region, its beautiful location, large well-lit classrooms that contain no more than 15 students in any one class, its course offerings at many different levels of study and, not least of all, its commitment to providing students with as much as a full month's worth of additional instruction over the course of the school year.

However, it strikes me that Scholar's Hall is much more than the sum of these remarkable features. In my experience, Scholars' is a school with a heart, responding to students with empathy, kindness, encouragement, and respect. It is a school with a backbone, scrupulously, ensuring that any behaviour that could mar the academic experience, such as bullying, harassment or rudeness, is responded to promptly and with meaningful sanctions.

As a parent it is always tempting to claim sole responsibility for a child's success; however, I recognize that Scholars' Hall has played an invaluable role in cultivating the very best in my child.

Adie Nelson, Ph.D. (L.S.E.)