Lower School
The Lower School (formerly, Middle School) is located across the campus from the Upper School and the Chapel. The Lower School has a JK/SK class, one Grade 1, one Grade 2 class, one Grade 3, one Grade 4 class, one Grade 5 class, one Grade 6 class, two Grade 7 classes and two Grade 8 classes.
The Lower School has a design shop; an art room; grades JK-8 homerooms, in which English and math are taught; a resource centre; and, a boys' and girls' residence. Classes typically range from 10 to 20 students each. The Lower School also organizes a student council each year.
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