Creativity. Confidence. Community.

Welcome to Oak Learners

Oak Learners is a not-for-profit Micro School and Learning Centre, offering  full-time and part-time elementary private school programs, along with a wide variety of enrichment opportunities – including tutoring, music, art, outdoor education, dance, yoga, day camps and more.

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Vision

To make a measurable, lifelong impact on the education and well-being of children, youth, their families, and our community.

Mission

To inspire creativity, foster skill-building and encourage confidence. We aim to nurture growth by developing individuality and promoting an inclusive community.

It takes a village! We encourage involvement amongst our community, working with families to develop programming that is innovative and inclusive and supports the lifelong journey of learning through exploration in the arts, education and mindfulness practice.

With this mission at the heart of our centre, Oak Learners offers an alternative learning atmosphere, working with your child’s unique learning style to inspire their strengths and interests. We offer a wide range of programming designed with creative and inquisitive learners in mind.

OUR VALUES

Integrity in all endeavours.
Honesty & Transparency in all communication.
Accountability to ourselves, our mission and our Community.
A commitment to Innovation in education and development.
Collaboration and an appreciation for Diversity.

OUR Approach

Oak Learners offers a Reggio Emilia Inspired Micro School for students JK through Grade 8. Our curriculum is progressive, interdisciplinary, inquiry-based programming in a student-driven, teacher-facilitated, alternative learning environment.

Extra-Curricular Programming

Beyond our Day School, Oak Learners also offers a wide range of programming for all ages, designed with creative and inquisitive learners in mind.

Day Camps

Tutoring Programs

Preschool Enrichment

Music Lessons

Before & After Care

 

 

A word from: Our Director

“At Oak Learners, we strive to create an engaging curriculum that is progressive, interdisciplinary, and most importantly student-driven. Not only are we an innovative not-for-profit learning centre, but we are also a team of leaders in the community, working to ensure all students are supported and cared for.

Raising resilient and successful children certainly does take a village! I love working together with parents to support their child’s education; in a true partnership between the school and families. Communication between home and school is paramount to a child’s success and we strive to demonstrate this value on a daily basis.”

 

    Kelly Farrell

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Stay up to date with news and events from the Oak Learners community.

More Than Just an Orange Shirt

More Than Just an Orange Shirt

n 1973, 6-year-old, Phyllis Webstad lived on the Dog Creek reserve and was sent to “The Mission”, a residential school. As she prepared to leave home, her grandmother managed to buy her a new outfit for her first day and Phyllis chose a bright and beautiful orange shirt. However, when she got to the residential school, they stripped her of all her clothes, and she never saw the orange shirt again.

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Encourage Creativity and Self-Expression in Young Children

Encourage Creativity and Self-Expression in Young Children

The benefits of letting your children explore creativity and self-expression are quite clear. Their mental and personal growth will shine day to day the more they’re willing to express themselves. Here are 4 methods to help encourage creativity and self-expression in young children.

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Apps Every Student Should Download on their Phone

Apps Every Student Should Download on their Phone

There are certain apps that every student should download on their phone. There are thousands of apps accessible and thousands created every single day. It may be hard to find ones that benefit students, but no worries! We’re here to help! Here are 5 top apps we recommend all students should download right now!

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The Best Study Tips for Young Students

The Best Study Tips for Young Students

During this time of year it can be hard to get your children back in school mode. Having study tips on hand for back to school time can be greatly beneficial getting your kids back in the homework groove. Here are 4 of the best study tips to start the school year off.

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5 Virtual Educational Video Games for Students

5 Virtual Educational Video Games for Students

There are a lot of educational video games out that can greatly benefit your children’s learning experience, and feel a little bit less of a chore and more fun. Here are 5 educational video games that you should check out for your children.

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What’s The Time, Mr. Wolf? Fun & Educational Games for Students

What’s The Time, Mr. Wolf? Fun & Educational Games for Students

What Time is It, Mr.Wolf is a classic game that lots of teachers introduce to their students as a beginner game. There’s lots of games that are not only fun, but can be very educational to younger students at the same time. Today we’re going to get into 4 in-school games that we recommend or that you can even try at home with your children!

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A modern micro school for gifted and active students in Kindergarten through Grade Eight.
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Savvy School Supply Shopping

♫“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!”♫ Back-to-School shopping has always been the most wonderful time of the year for me, while others believe shopping for school supplies marks the end of summer vacation.

Universal Design vs Differentiated Instruction: A New Perspective at Oak Learners

At Oak Learners, we are committed to creating a learning environment that celebrates the individuality of each child. Through the integration of UDL and DI, we offer flexible, differentiated learning opportunities that support every student’s unique journey.

Soaring Through Learning: Exploring the Wonders of Flight at Oak Learners

The students of Oak Learners recently completed an incredible six-week journey into the fascinating world of flight. This unit was an immersive experience for both students and teachers, blending creativity, hands-on exploration, and cross-curricular connections to make learning come alive.

Fake Snow Experiments in Aftercare

Aftercare at Oak Learners is a time for fun and learning in creative ways. Fake snow week was by far Rowyn’s favourite week of the 24/25 school year. It will be hard to beat!

Holiday Recital, December 2024

The Oak Learners Annual Holiday Concert was hosted on December 10, 2024 at the Trident Banquet Hall. Displaying talents from the Oak Learners Music Students and Teachers, it was a night filled with ukuleles, pianos, singing and dancing and smiles.