Junior School
Where Joyful Curiosity Comes to Life
At HSC, your child will enter a nurturing and engaging environment where they can safely explore, play, and grow through balanced, hands-on learning. Our Junior School blends open-concept classrooms and interactive learning with a small country school feel, supported by the resources of a K-to-12 College community.
Co-created routines and passion-driven curriculum help each student find balance throughout their day, while our experienced teachers bring expertise and proven strategies to inspire and support their learning.
We warmly welcome parents as valued partners in their child’s learning journey and as integral members of our school community.
“Our students foster a passion for learning through adaptive curriculum, inquiry and project-based learning. A balance of teacher-directed and student-driven curriculum enables students to take healthy risks, challenge themselves, build confidence and gain a solid foundation of knowledge. Through programming, school activities and the support of the whole College, including strong parent partnership and volunteerism, students gain a concrete sense of community both inside and outside of our walls.”- Shailau Spivak, Junior School Principal
A Glimpse Into the Junior School
Junior School at a Glance
14
students
on average per classroom
18
months
age children can begin their HSC journey
6
spaces
distinctive learning areas tailored to young learners
1
wing
dedicated specifically for Pre-Kindergarten development
3
playgrounds
naturalized play environments foster physical literacy
50 +
acres
of outdoor campus to explore, discover & learn
Balanced Curriculum
Your child will enjoy a resource-rich experience with the warmth of a close-knit community. Their learning environment connects them to multiple outdoor spaces, a gym, a school nurse, Student Support Services, and specialized education leaders and teachers, all within a welcoming network of students, faculty, and parents.
“The learning environment in Junior School seeks to meet students where they are. We tap into their personal interests and prior knowledge to create a safe space where they can feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes and discovering the joys of learning on their own terms.”- Junior School teacher, Jackie Birch
Junior School Program Highlights
The Wonder Wall
Students explore their passions by asking questions and uncovering answers through interactive projects.The Buddy Program
Activities that bring older and younger students together, encouraging collaboration and mentorship.STEAM Approach
Engaging lessons in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics promote inquiry and critical thinking.REACH
A character-building program emphasizing Respect, Effort, Attitude, Control of Self, and Honesty.
Technology Integration
Our classrooms feature SMART Boards, an FM mic system, and FreshGrade, an online portfolio accessible to parents. Our Launch Pad program encourages creativity and hands-on engineering skills, while our MakerSpace provides a dynamic environment for students to bring their imagination to life through practical, experiential learning.
Approach to Assessment
In term one, we focus on building connections and understanding each student’s needs and interests. Our educators assess passion, resilience, self-control, and creativity to guide progress. Term two report cards evaluate skills and indicators of long-term success. PK2 and PK3 use anecdotal assessments as early years portfolios.
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