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The OUR KIDS Report: Fieldstone School
Grades JK TO Gr. 12 — Toronto, ON (Map)
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School Leadership

What is the leadership style at Fieldstone School? How do the school leaders shape the culture, priorities, and daily life of the community? How does this leadership style compare to that of other private and independent schools, and how might it influence your choice of school?

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MESSAGE FROM THE LEADERSHIP

We asked David Butcher, Director at Fieldstone School for their message.

They offered insights into their vision, values, and the principles that define their leadership style.

David Butcher, Director

Fieldstone was founded with two goals in mind. The first was to provide a strong foundation of knowledge upon which each student could build as they move into adult life. The second goal was to create a strong sense of self-worth and self-esteem within each student. The curriculum is used as a vehicle for accomplishing both of these goals. Students will grow in knowledge and self-confidence by being constantly challenged to achieve goals that appear to be slightly beyond their reach. Fieldstone students are presented with academic tasks that they may consider too difficult for themselves. With the guidance of their teachers in a caring and nurturing fashion, students find that indeed they can do what they thought they could not. As a result, their confidence grows and they willingly, in fact, eagerly accept new challenges.  

At Fieldstone, we see not the child we meet, but rather who that child will become.

INTERVIEW WITH THE LEADERSHIP

Watch our interview with Shumaila Khan, Head of School at Fieldstone School

They reflect on their path to educational leadership, the school's mission, and the vision guiding their everyday decisions.

Shumaila Khan, Head of Fieldstone School, talked with us about the school community at Fieldstone and the collective aim of empowering students. She emphasized growth, compassion, and resilience, and the goal of inspiring academic excellence and personal development while preserving Fieldstone’s core values and family-like environment.

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Qualitative insights

These insights are based on conversations with parents, alumni, and school leadership. Handpicked and curated by our editor, they offer a close look at how the school is experienced and perceived by those who know it best.


The administration is highly supportive and approachable.

Insights from students, parents, and alumni reveal that Fieldstone School's administration and staff are highly supportive and approachable, cultivating a strong sense of adaptation and personal growth within the school community.

When attending Fieldstone School I most appreciated the openness of the staff. They were so open to hearing some of the ideas that I had, some of the suggestions that I brought up and wanted to expand in the sense that they wanted to include more student initiatives and really wanted to have more activities to connect with the students as well. I could go to any member of staff and just have a conversation with them. When you're new and when you're trying to adapt to life within a new country, you appreciate having that openness within the school that you're attending. So it's a nice experience to have just being able to go up to a member of staff, talk to them, discuss ideas with them.
—Adham Ragab, alum (see full interview)
If a family is considering Fieldstone School right now, I’d tell them that the administration can really help the student adapt within the school. Fieldstone School is great at establishing that transition for students into the school and they continue to help them with that extra side to school that is outside of academics, that is outside of studying. I think having someone there who really cares about the welfare of the student outside of academics is really helpful for students.
—Adham Ragab, alum (see full interview)
We were very satisfied with the interactions that we've had with teachers at Fieldstone King's College School, as well as the administration there as well. They took the time to sit down with us, answer all of our questions, and really start working on a plan, an academic plan for our son to be able to go through and graduate. They have a lot of experience at Fieldstone with guiding students through, whether it's universities in Canada or universities in the States.
—Dwayne and Uchenwa Genus, parent (see full interview)

The student-staff relationships are close.

According to the observations shared by students, alumni, and parents, Fieldstone School fosters exceptionally close relationships between students and staff, enhancing the overall educational experience.

Fieldstone School really pushes the idea that people are stronger together, and really founds itself on that belief. That is definitely something that is seen in the day-to-day operation of the schools. One thing that certainly surprised me was that I did not expect staff and students to have that close of a relationship. Obviously, that's not necessarily something you can easily advertise anywhere. It really developed from the people who have built the place and from the people who are in that place day to day.
—Adham Ragab, alum (see full interview)
The staff at Fieldstone creates a bond with their students and ensures that respect is a two-way street! Through the mutual respect between administration, teachers, staff, and students Fieldstone creates a very positive environment for their students to grow! Students at Fieldstone also take pride in their leadership opportunities. For example, when I was a student I took part in becoming a prefect. This allowed me to become a school leader in organizing events around the school such as dress-down days, and prom.
—Lexie Dias, alum (2012-2018) (see full review)
I loved my time at Fieldstone! I remember waking up every day and being excited to go to school. Fieldstone creates a very loving and supportive environment for their students! Especially because the size of the student body is smaller, and it allowed the administration and staff to get to know each and every student! This to me was amazing, and even now I still drop by every once and a while to say hello to everyone! At Fieldstone, I really felt that the teachers really cared about their students, and always gave room for students to request extensions on their work to ensure low stress levels! This allowed me to gain a sense of responsibility and even time management! I personally really enjoyed the time I spent at Fieldstone!
—Lexie Dias, alum (2012-2018) (see full review)

The culture is inclusive and welcoming.

Parents and administrators emphasize that Fieldstone School's culture is marked by inclusivity, kindness, and a welcoming atmosphere, creating a positive and harmonious environment for all students.

I have developed a strong bond with the administration team and have felt supported with any questions I might have had in the past and have always had follow-ups on the same day. The positive culture of the school has been extremely important for my daughters and myself as we are always met with understanding. I have developed a strong sense of trust with the school and have always been happy to see transparent, open communication between teachers, students and parents.
—Axelle Vaughan, parent (beginning 2017) (see full review)
I remember my first School tour, I really like the welcome from them, we had a nice tour and we love it, we also received the detailed information and we heard about the benefits of the Cambridge program, which I really liked since, I loved that they weren't pushy or forcing me to decide right away, it was super comfortable to deal with the decisions, and the school board of Directors is the best since. then. They made sure that Sofia really likes the school before we jumped into the enrolment process, then when she felt that Fieldstone was the right fit, they were so helpful with the whole process. I really love and appreciate the Fieldstone Family, and their amazing job in the middle of a pandemic. We couldn't do this past two years if it wasn't because of their supportive and brave team of teachers.
—Paola Ortiz, parent (beginning 2016) (see full review)
What stands out to me is how willing Fieldstone is about maintaining bonds within and outside of the community. I have been invited to participate in many activities, as an alumni, such as judging a business competition. I have also been invited to a lunch at Fieldstone. Since my time at Fieldstone, I keep in contact with a couple of my friends, many of which are currently scattered around the globe. This has proven very beneficial because I now have friends around the world. Fieldstone has really encouraged keeping ties with their alumni and have them feel included with the school. That is so wonderful because I get to see many of the teachers and administrators from my time there and that is always such a wonderful experience.
—Abigail Lewis, alum (2012-2018) (see full review)

Support is provided for personal and academic development.

Testimonies from various stakeholders indicate that Fieldstone School prioritizes both personal and academic development, supporting students' character and academic achievements through diligent efforts.

Personally, I applied because of the appeal of the Cambridge program, and that is most definitely a selling point of the school. From my conversation with the admissions officer, I felt like the school was helpful in making sure I was going into an environment that was the right fit for me. I knew I could definitely count on support while applying, and I realized coming in how welcoming they were when they introduced me to the city during orientation, given that I was new to the country. They actively and thoroughly look into your previous academic records to ensure your viability for the level of rigor you are to encounter within the school. Their commitment to success was evident from the start, which made me realize that I was coming to the right place.
—Adham Ragab, alum (2018-2019) (see full review)
I enjoyed my time at Fieldstone overall. Everyone at Fieldstone seemed generally happy to be there and Fieldstone took good care of the students. They tried their best to make sure students were not too stressed and directed them to many healthy outlets. The teachers were always there if extra help was needed. Students seemed to really appreciate that. The teachers were very passionate about their careers and their subjects, which encouraged students to care more about what they were learning and it made it a great deal more fun. Teachers worked to reach out to students who seemed to be struggling emotionally or academically, which contributed to a happy student body that trusted the staff there. Fieldstone truly worked hard to cultivate a great student life for all of its students.
—Abigail Lewis, alum (2012-2018) (see full review)
There is no better feeling than to see your children grow as young leaders and as a Fieldstone parent, I have witnessed huge growth in my daughters. We chose Fieldstone School because my daughters needed to be challenged and stimulated. I have seen them grow to their full potential. The teachers are dedicated and committed to their student's success. They provide clear instruction with daily feedback allowing students to thrive. My daughters receive the encouragements necessary to push themselves further. There is ongoing communication between teachers and parents permitting a team effort to best support the student. I am confident my children are receiving excellent education and that they will be able to excel in their next steps going forward. Due to small class sizes, teachers are able to cater to the student's needs and this has highly benefited my children.
—Axelle Vaughan, parent (beginning 2017) (see full review)

There's a strong commitment to post-secondary success.

Feedback from graduates underscores Fieldstone's dedication to helping students successfully transition to post-secondary education, offering extensive support and guidance throughout the application process.

Their commitment to ensuring students made the right decision when applying for universities was evident, as proven through their dedicated sessions to set up application portals to start with. They supported students throughout, by providing reference letters as need be. They reassured you if applications were taking time to be processed, which counteracted the stress that students (like me) felt during that time. They definitely made you feel a lot better, and were always at hand to support you whether or not you were accepted into the post-secondary institute of your choice. Moreover, the applications were commenced early on, instilling a feeling of comfort when trying to apply for desired post-secondary institutes. There is definitely a feeling of gratitude towards the school for their aid, as I ended up in my dream university, where I am currently studying and preparing to go into a career I have longed for.
—Adham Ragab, alum (2018-2019) (see full review)
 

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