Events

Behavioural science explains why September feels like a new beginning. How Victoria families can use that momentum to set up a stronger school year.

Honest guidance for Victoria families reconsidering school choices as the year ends. What switching schools actually involves and when it makes sense.

Research on school transitions reveals hidden costs of switching schools. How K-12 educational continuity compounds developmental advantages over time.

Canadian research reveals what actually prevents summer learning loss. Nature-based, experiential activities that keep minds engaged without academic pressure.

Canadian research on school transitions reveals what actually helps children adjust. Practical strategies for families starting at Westmont or any new school this fall.

Canadian research reveals how school size affects student outcomes, relationships, and belonging. What parents should know about small vs. large schools.

Canadian research on intrinsic motivation reveals what parents of curious, engaged learners do differently. Practical strategies for Victoria families.

Fraser Institute rankings don’t tell you what matters. Canadian research reveals what actually makes elementary schools effective for children ages 5-11.

Still deciding on schools for September? Research on decision-making reveals why waiting rarely brings clarity. A framework for moving forward with confidence.

Most BC educators understand the curriculum’s intent and care about it deeply. The challenge is that the curriculum describes a particular kind of learning, and the conventional classroom is organized in ways that make that learning genuinely difficult to deliver.