North Point School for Boys taps into boys’ natural curiosity and energy as a foundation for life-long learning. A strong academic program is just the beginning – we fuel motivation through real-life learning, digital platforms, and outdoor adventure developing well rounded, self-motivated, independent learners.
We Always Ask WHY
We Always Ask WHY
The Socratic method of continual inquiry and discussion frames our focus and is the foundation for engagement with our students. Our classrooms are not lecture halls. They are forums where we foster critical thinking, self-confidence and language development, allowing students to look for solutions through healthy, constructive debate.
We are more than just teachers
We are more than just teachers
We understand that strong role models are key to the mental, social, physical and emotional development of young boys. Personal connections between students and teachers can transform a boy’s approach to learning as they feel heard and understood. Through this approach, we build self-esteem and character.
We Foster Real-Life Learning
We Foster Real-Life Learning
‘Learn by doing’ is our mantra. We draw from theories proving that boys’ retention, self- esteem and engagement are heightened through direct experience. Our hands-on approach crystallizes concepts by putting students in the centre of the learning cycle, ensuring that they are not just passive observers.
We Know Boys
We Know Boys
Sitting at a desk all day is not suited to the way boys think and learn. The North Point program is a fundamental re-thinking of how a classroom operates. We design environments and experiences that are specifically geared to challenge and engage boys by focusing on their interest in practical problem solving, hands-on learning, and outdoor exploration. We understand that boys need to move to learn and we embrace and capitalize on their natural curiosity and enthusiasm.
We Personalize Learning
We Personalize Learning
We extend our physical classroom into the virtual realm by enriching our curriculum with the latest in adaptive software and educational apps, to personalize learning and further support and improve skill mastery. This combined with direct instruction allows flexibility in the learning process with the understanding that a “one size fits all” approach does not work for everyone. It is within this framework that we able guide our boys to become self-motivated, independent learners.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
CALENDAR
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On the last Tuesday of every month, we hold a morning Townhall Assembly for all students to:
– highlight positive activities that have taken place during the month
– discuss opportunities for improvement
– preview upcoming activities
This is also a school sponsored ‘Fun Lunch’ and boys can dress down! Burgers have been ordered from A&W. Some food allergies have been accommodated.
EVERY CHILD MATTERS. Orange Shirt Day (officially Sept. 30 each year) is an opportunity for First Nations, local governments, schools and communities to come together in the spirit of reconciliation and hope for generations of children to come.
North Point will acknowledge this important day by encouraging all students to wear an orange shirt.
Learn more about Orange Shirt Day at www.orangeshirtday.org
We foster a well rounded education
We foster a well rounded education
Although sports and movement play a large role in our students day to day activities, we also encourage their natural, and often untapped, creativity in drama, music and art.