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Gerrard Family – 11.06.2020

“I wanted to express my personal appreciation for how SJSH is continuing to provide education throughout this COVID time.  I cannot tell you how many times I have told people I have talked to that Matthew and Samantha are still in full school mode despite learning from home.  I am very proud of them and your staff for making this possible.  I can personally attest to how much work it is to bring a traditional face to face class to a new, on-line delivery mode.  I can only imagine that you are having the same, and possibly more challenges.  You and your teachers should be commended for what you have accomplished in this short period of time.  Thank you for all that you are doing!!!

Dawn, Michael, Josh, Zach and Chloe

2020-06-08

Hi Cheryl-  Michael and I want to give a huge shout out to Mrs. R, Mrs. Towriss and Mrs. Farrell. I know I don’t need to tell you how proud you should be of them. They are always going above and beyond for the kids and have done a fantastic job at keeping their classes connected in these crazy times. They are all shining examples of the SJSH difference. To see how much the kids miss them and want to go back to school to see them just makes my heart swell.
Thanks so much for everything you and all the admin staff are doing as well. You are all so wonderful and we all appreciate all you do.
For the first time ever, my kids cannot only show me what they learn but have developed a clear passion for learning. They are excited to learn and to teach us what they are learning. I don’t have to nag my kids to do their school work – even with the change to online. They want to work. They want to learn. Zach left the system last year reading A level books. It was a chore for him and something he just didn’t want to do. Now – I am forever tripping on Dogman and Captain Underpants books in his room. He is reading J level books happily. Give all three of them the choice of TV or a book and they will now ALWAYS choose the book. That credit goes to SJSH. You have all given them the tools and the confidence to explore and learn not just in the classroom, but in the world around us.
We are forever thankful to have found SJSH!
Thanks so much,
Dawn, Michael, Josh, Zach and Chloe

Sue

A lot of people have been asking how Nickolas is doing at his new school. I won’t go into too much detail of why he left his public school, but as a parent I am glad I listened to what he was saying and validated his feelings. He has gone from getting in trouble for tripping over his snow pants to excelling at an amazing school. Nickolas was not challenged where he was and not complimented or encouraged. He is now doing amazing. Since January he has done a science fair project, two book reports, a speech (memorized), a project on Nauryz, and a spelling bee.

He is doing fractions, multiplication, and two column math (with carrying). He is treated with respect and kindness and is loving and excelling at his new school. He has regained his self-confidence, and can’t wait to come home and do homework. It goes to show that when you love children, and teach them with the respect they deserve they will grow and develop. Thank you Scholars’ Hall for showing children how incredible they are, and helping my son rise to his full potential! I have my confident son back!

Barbara

I just wanted to write you a quick note to say ‘Thank You’ for all you and your staff do to provide an environment that both nurtures and challenges our daughters to be the best they can – and to be confident in their abilities. I know I don’t say it enough – but Thank You.

Amy

Hello Mrs. McKee !! So happy to hear from you.
My last exam is on Thursday. My marks are great (90%+) and I’ve been studying pretty hard, so I’m not worried. I have to admit, from the beginning, I haven’t been able to keep off my mind how prepared Scholars’ made me for Nursing Degree. The skills I obtained at Scholars’ are ones other students, ages 20+, aren’t even close to. I’m the youngest in my class and the only one, straight out of high school, without Pre-Health. Even doing Chemistry online at Scholars’ was great because now my Anatomy and Physiology classes are online and I find them a lot more manageable because of my experience on line at Scholars’. Most nurses in my program don’t even know what APA* is, which surprised me. I’ve never gotten any marks deducted as a result of my written format. I’m probably the happiest and most independent I’ve ever been and I don’t think I would have felt as prepared as I am without my Scholars’ experience. I am proud to say that I am from Scholars’ Hall Private School. When people ask if it is filled with geniuses, I have to say yes, because it’s absolutely true for every individual at Scholars’ Hall. Everyone is a genius in their own way and Scholars’ brings that out in every student attending. Tell everyone I say hi and that I miss them all very much !! Have a great week.

( *APA is a university writing style taught at Scholar’s and expected at university )

Tracey

Fred!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the commercial!!!!
Thank you so much for including my kids! It is WONDERFUL! And they are so proud of themselves.
There is so much talent within the walls of your school. Aside from all the academics, discipline, etc. the biggest thing you have offered my children is security, self-confidence and ‘an ear’. They know they are heard – they may have to work hard at being ‘understood’ – but they ‘know’ they are heard. My twins’ talent(s) would never have surfaced had it not been for you, your beautiful wife, the lovely Ashley, your wonderful teachers and your amazing (also incredibly beautiful) daughter – and your majestic son-in-law whom we all love.
You’re pretty majestic too….!
I am such a proud mama.
Thank you Fred.

Michelle

April 1, 2015 – KW RECORD NEWS STORY

This poor kid should be at Scholars’ Hall where he will not be treated differently for his differences. It saddens me that not everyone knows about this little piece of heaven at SJSH. Thanks for providing this for my children!!!

Tracey

Fred!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the commercial!!!!
Thank you so much for including my kids! It is WONDERFUL! And they are so proud of themselves.
There is so much talent within the walls of your school. Aside from all the academics, discipline, etc. the biggest thing you have offered my children is security, self-confidence and ‘an ear’. They know they are heard – they may have to work hard at being ‘understood’ – but they ‘know’ they are heard. My twins’ talent(s) would never have surfaced had it not been for you, your beautiful wife, the lovely Ashley, your wonderful teachers and your amazing (also incredibly beautiful) daughter – and your majestic son-in-law whom we all love.
You’re pretty majestic too….!
I am such a proud mama.
Thank you Fred.

Sandra

Hi Fred,
Happy New Year! Hope you had a wonderful holiday.I wanted to touch base with you regarding Melissa. We wanted to let you know that our plan is for her to continue at Scholar’s Hall throughout her high school years. We are so thrilled with Melissa’s progress and that she looks forward to going to school. She is even working on her homework of her own volition when I get home from work in the evening. And she is very happy that her best friend, Mya, is now attending St. Jude’s.
I also wanted you to now that I recently had a meeting with Diane from CFIB and she had mentioned that you had also become members. She said that she was really impressed with the way you interacted with the kids and how they responded so respectfully. I am so glad that we chose to have Melissa attend Scholar’s Hall!

Tracy

Hi Fred,
Cassandra attended Scholars’ Hall for Grade 3 and Grade 4 after we removed her from the local Catholic School where she was horribly bullied. While she totally enjoyed being here and her grades soared, we worried about the class sizes being so small. While she had several really good friends, we were concerned about her not meeting kids in our own neighbourhood. When she attended Guides, she was always by herself because the other girls went to the local school together and did not include her.
Dave and I mistakenly decided to move her from Scholars’ Hall for the next two years (Grade 5 and Grade 6) to place her into the local Public School.
Our little experiment proved to be a huge disaster. Cassandra did not fit in well in the large, unruly classrooms. Her grades dropped, she was extremely unhappy and the girls in her class still did not include her in their groups at Guides. She ended up being very lonely.
This fall (2012), we have decided to bring her back to Scholars’ Hall. Cassandra has not stopped smiling since we told her. It was then that I realized something very important I had rarely seen her smile in the last two years. Her whole attitude has completely changed (for the better), knowing that she is coming home to her Scholars’ family.