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Preschool to Gr. 2, Preschool to Gr. 1 (current) — CGS is a wonderful school, with caring teachers, a very warm school community, and high standar... Communication from the school is excellent, with feedback gratefully received by the school and frequent, detailed feedback from the school. We are never in doubt about what the children have been up to, and similarly, the sch... The teachers have all been terrific - they are enthusiastic, caring and foster a very warm environment. The teachers work as a team, and so the experience of the children is seamless. Given the small size of the school, some t... Academics are great, with learning being differentiated and the standards being high, but flexible, given the young age of students. The kindergarten classes offer some structured learning time, which we appreciate. They provi... The small size of the school is perfect for young learners. Everyone knows and cares about everyone else. Most families are from the neighbourhoods around CGS, and half or more go on to the "big" private schools around CGS aft... Our kids have loved their time at CGS and have been excited to go to school every day. CGS is a wonderful school, with caring teachers, a very warm school community, and high standards. Our kids have loved the school. They lov... Perfect for many families who live in the neighbourhoods around the school. In terms of facilities, the school makes the most of the available space, especially for grades one and above, given the lack of an on-site playing fi... The process is very straightforward. The school, I believe, provides a good amount of information to families to ensure an appropriate decision, and also has a very welcoming approach, with no formal assessments, given the you... |
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SK to Gr. 2, JK to Gr. 1 (current) — My kids love CGS. They would say they like the teachers, learning, and friends. To elaborate, t... What stands out about the school is that the principal has been there since the beginning as the co-founder of the school. The school has been consistently well run by her, along with a strong administration team. There are a ... All teachers have their own teaching style, but what I found is that they are all passionate and knowledgeable. They treat the kids so well with their patience and balanced approach to nurturing them to be strong, confident in... The academics are appropriate and balanced at CGS. It strikes the right balance between academic and soft skills development. The school does a great job of preparing the younger students to read and write, to eventually read ... The school has roughly 75-100 students. It’s a small neighbourhood community private school. Because of its small size, many students know many of the other students’ names. All the teachers seem to know all the studentsâ€... Overall, I think the students are happy at CGS. I know my sons love CGS because it is a friendly and nurturing environment. The school strikes the right balance between an academic institution and a place where children can f... The school is located in a church in Leaside on Eglinton. It is a neighbourhood private school, and many driving by may not even know there is a school there. The location is very convenient for pick up and drop off, as parent... I think taking a tour of the school and using that opportunity to ask questions, see the teachers in action, and see the type of work that is produced by the students is important to get a sense of what CGS is about before app... |
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My husband and I couldn't be happier about our decision to send our 3 year old son to CGS. He h... Marie, the school's principal is one of the kindest most down to earth people I've ever met. She seems to truly have the students' best interest at heart. Marie is a parent herself so she has lots of wonderful wisdom to share ... I cannot say enough good things about the teachers at CGS. They are all extremely friendly and kind and seem to really care about the best well being of the children. My son had a short period at the beginning of the school ye... I have been very pleased with the academic portion of my son's program. From the work his teachers send home, it seems like they do a good balance of Phonics, Writing and Math. I like that they send home completed work regular... CGS is a small school of under 100 students. Because of this there is definitely a family dynamic. I have been so impressed with the relationships my son has formed with some of the older students in the school. His class is b... As I mentioned before my son loves CGS and is always excited to return on Monday. Each morning we look at his schedule and talk about what is happening at school that day. His teachers really seem to go out of their way to mak... The school is located in the Toronto neighborhood of Leaside. It's very accessible, right off of Eglinton Avenue, just East of Bayview Avenue. The school has its own parking lot as well as plenty of side street parking. It bac... |
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My kids enjoy the nurturing and encouraging school atmosphere created by the teachers and staff... The school leadership and administration team is very easy to approach. There are various formal and informal communication channels for the parents to communicate with the school, including principle messages, weekly reminder... Teachers at CGS are generally very passionate and loving. There are many faculty staffs who have been with CGS for a long time and are very knowledgeable and experienced about their subject. The younger teachers are all very p... The phonics program started at JK all the way thru to grade level is very consistent and systematic, fostering reading skill at an early stage and also continuously reinforcing the rules and applications as the students advanc... Early start and kindergarten classes are usually big in size, and when it progresses to the grade level, the classes become a little smaller. There are plenty of opportunities to work, play with students across different grade... Both my kids love to go to school because there are always exciting things happing at school and they feel secure surrounded by teachers and friends they know well. The enrich academic program is delivered in a systematic yet ... The school is located in a safe and nice neighbourhood. The construction of the subway line might have an impact on the local traffic. The school ensures that the morning drop off and afternoon pick up is as smooth as possible... |
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We had 3 children go through CGS and each loved being able to do things that young children are... The school environment is incredibly nurturing and extremely responsive. Communication with parents and children alike is open and efficient. Issues are dealt with fairly and expiditously. It really benefits from being a small... The teachers at CGS were excellent. They appear to truly love what they do. After having children there for nearly 10 years, I was amazed at the ingenuity that the teachers had to inject fun and mew ideas to keep children enga... Children who struggle get extra resources to ensure they attain their learning goals. There are TAs to help children one-on-one to ensure they have a strong foundation in the fundamentals of math and literacy. CGS celebrates e... The school has about 75 students from preschool to grade 3 - a tiny little school. The intimacy of the student group means the kids all know each other and look out for each other. The young ages of the children means that chi... My children loved going to school at CGS. They knew everybody, people were kind, teachers cared about how they were doing. There is something fairly intangible that makes it such a special place, but is just that...special. I ... CGS is in a great residential neighbourhood. Children often go on field trips, particularly for gym as the facilities at the school are limited due to its small size. The only downside to the current location is the constructi... Admissions at CGS are very relaxed. There is no formalized testing as it is not a big private school, but more like a community school. They welcome children with a wide range of skills including those with special needs who a... |
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My kids love CGS. They appreciate the family like feel of the school and how nurtured they are... The principal of the school, Marie Bates is a phenomenal woman. She has an eye for hiring incredible teachers and she believes so strongly in building our children's character. She has introduced a character trait each month... The teaching at CGS is well above average. The teachers go above and beyond to deliver a personalized curriculum to the kids. They have creative and engaging ways of teaching the material and utilize a variety of tools to de... I feel the academic program at CGS is above average. The class sizes are small and the teachers go above and beyond, so that combination creates a very rich academic foundation. The only part of the curriculum I do not find ... There are between 70-100 kids at CGS ranging from Early Start (2.5 years old) to Grade 3/4. It is a small intimate school where almost everyone knows each other. I would describe it as a family school, where kids are nurture... Quality of student life is high. My kids love going to school because they know the teachers love them, they get along well with their classmates (teachers do a great job at bringing out the best in the kids), and they feel c... Given the age of the kids, they do not venture outside of the school, aside from when they go across the street to the high school to use their field. Leaside is a community full of families and is quite a nice neighbourhood.... Kelly is the admissions officer (among other things) and she is fantastic. Book a meeting with her and she can walk you through the school, explain CGS' philosophy and answer all of your questions. She is very open and hones... |
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