The Walden Annual Volume 2

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2016 / 2017

Our Learning Commons is housed in the revitalised
one-room schoolhouse. Huge windows
allow for hours of natural daylight, a must for
learning and happy students.
Primary students work closely with their teacher.
Formative assessment encourages student reflection,
builds confidence and fosters risk-taking, key attributes
in the IB Learner Profile.
Dedicated time for quiet reading and mindfulness
— a tenet of wellness — gives students the
opportunity to slow down, become attuned to
their thoughts and senses, and learn to be
present in the moment.

They say that if you build it they will come.
Seems cliché, yet it is an honest expression
of hope and promise fueled by unbridled
determination.
Since Walden’s inception, our mission to create
a place where students can be students and teachers
can be teachers has been unfolding. Seeing the curiosity
and spark in our founding cohort of students
reaffirms why we do what we do.
The opening of this school has been a journey, to
say the least. While there were and continue to
be challenges, all great things have to start somewhere.
More than making a difference, it’s about
making things better. And, most important, it’s
about being bold in our approach to do what we
know is right. So, after reading our story, will you
want to join our growing school? We sure hope so.
As you walk through our halls, you will feel the
energy of the renewed life of the one-room schoolhouse
and gain a deep respect for the history within
our walls. Welcome to Walden. We’ve been waiting
for you.

what’s inside?
We are excited to be able to share with you a glimpse inside the wonderful
world of Walden International School. The nature-centric learning spaces
and student-centred programmes we’ve developed will inspire young minds
to imagine, explore, and achieve great things.
From the Head of School
Looking Back
Where We Are
What is the PYP?
From the PYP Coordinator
Our Primary Years Teachers
Looking Ahead
What is the Baccalaureate Foundations Programme?
Our Upper Years Teachers & From the General Manager
Feeding Young Minds
Service Learning with Project Jenga
Walden Summer Program
Upcoming Events
Tuition & Fees 2017-2018
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Apply
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Parent contributions to our blog are always welcome!

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from the Head
of School
Welcome to Walden. It is truly incredible
to be able to work and learn in a
school built almost a century and a
half ago. We’ve lovingly restored the interior to
reflect its origins and have created new learning
spaces that encourage discovery and collaboration.
But beyond the aesthetics, we have built a
school for families that value excellent teaching
and learning, where curiosity, creativity, and
confidence are fostered, and where academic
rigour is celebrated.
Our motto, Imagine Explore Achieve, speaks to
the potential that we seek in our students. We
inspire even the youngest girls and boys in our
Early Years classroom to reach beyond what they
know through inquiry and reflection. And, by
embracing daily challenges they learn resilience
and gain confidence, both hallmarks of success.
Daphne Perugini was a teacher
and Vice-Principal with the Peel
District School Board for nearly two
decades. She has had experience
leading a comprehensive network
of educators in Gifted Learning,
Alternative Education, and the
International Baccalaureate. Like
many in the field who have inspired
her, Ms. Perugini believes that education
needs to be transformed.
But what ultimately sets our standards at Walden
is our team of dedicated faculty and staff who
never cease to amaze me with their innovation,
patience, and professionalism. They are educators
who feel that every child is deserving of
the very best, who are committed to delivering
the very best, and who are not apologetic for
demanding the very best.
We look forward to your visit to Walden. We
are eager to share with you our promise of a
quality education.
DAPHNE PERUGINI — BSc, MSEd, OCT

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looking back
Photo taken in May
1962 of all students
and teachers of School
Section #5, Chinguacousy
Township, County
of Peel. The school
closed at the end of
June that year. Photo
by R.G. Robinson,
Brampton.
Memories of S. S. #5 Chinguacousy come to
me in snippets. Walking to and from school,
which was less than a mile but seemed like a
long way. The day that eleven of us played hookey during
a spring-fever afternoon. Playing baseball after school
with the boys… they’d let me pitch. My favourite schoolteacher,
Mr. Murray Spence, would make us cream soup
or cocoa and how the burned smell filled the room when
it was left on the hotplate too long. My favourite subjects
were spelling, math, science, religion but social studies
left me cold… I wish I could say that the love of learning
is what made school enjoyable for me but to be honest it
was the social aspect.
September 7, 1948.
Laraine’s first day at
S.S. #5– Grade 1.
Because of our reunions over the past fifteen years or
so I think that I’ve come to love even more the seven
years that I spent at S. S. #5. The friendships that were
formed when we first met in grade one still exist today…
68 years later. That is what is amazing to me! The enjoyment
of our times spent together is fantastic and I know
as we’ve grown older that it’s so much more appreciated.
I’m grateful to have had the experience of the one-room
school in spite of the teachers that never smiled… if
they were happy at their jobs we students never knew
it… except for Mr. Spence. Good times, good friends, and
wonderful memories.
LARAINE MALTBY SMITH
September 13, 2016

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where we are
We are prominently located on the
northwest corner of Queen Street
West and Chinguacousy Road in the
bustling and growing community
of Credit Valley in West Brampton.
Surrounded by all the conveniences
of city living, our historic property
is also flanked by acres of municipal
park that includes an active cricket
pitch and baseball diamond, as well
as a grand gazebo where locals frequently
meet for
social gatherings
or simply for a
rest after an early
evening stroll.
Brampton’s Bus
Rapid Transit,
Zum, is also
seconds from our
doorstep, making
our school an accessible destination
for students locally and from afar.
We’ve gone to great lengths to
revive the late-nineteenth century
schoolhouse. Both the interior and
exterior have been respectfully
restored with the comforts of contemporary
life purposefully integrated
to ensure
that the fundamental
needs of
our students and
staff are met.
As we continue to
grow as a school,
we look forward
to further improvements
to the
property and, more importantly,
becoming a local landmark again.

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what is the PYP?
The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is a curriculum
framework for young learners aged 3–12 designed
by the International Baccalaureate (IB). Founded
on a philosophy that recognizes a child’s natural
curiosity, creativity and ability to reflect, the PYP
generates a stimulating, challenging learning
environment to nurture those assets and foster a
lifelong love of learning in every child. The PYP,
like all IB programmes, is transdisciplinary,
meaning students learn across subject areas while
investigating big ideas.
Units of inquiry interweave subject areas such as mathematics, language arts,
science and social studies. This approach encourages students to make their
own connections between what they learn in core subject areas and how it
relates to the world around them.
what are the advantages of an IB education?
• IB World Schools are subject to a strict accreditation process monitored by
the IB, ensuring that schools provide a high-quality education.
• IB teaching methods and curriculums are research-based and draw from
the best educational practices from systems around the world.
• IB students develop a sense of the world around them and their responsibility
to it.
• IB programmes are recognized internationally and ease the educational
transitions of mobile students so that their education is not adversely affected
if their families relocate.
Programme documentation adapted from the International Baccalaureate Organization following
permitted use guidelines under the copyright policy.
PYP Parent Pack
©International Baccalaureate Organization 2015

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from the PYP
Coordinator
Having worked in education for over 25
years in both public and private school
settings, I bring a wealth of experience
as a Primary, Junior, and Intermediate classroom
teacher, Resource Teacher, French as a
Second Language teacher, Teacher Librarian
and Curriculum Coordinator.
My role at Walden is to support the teachers,
students and Administration in implementing
the International Baccalaureate Primary Years
Programme (PYP) in order to achieve authorisation
as an IB World School. We will be working
collaboratively to create a school culture
of thinking, respect and compassion in order
to create a life-long love of learning in our
students. We will do this by offering a curriculum
that is “significant, relevant, engaging and
challenging.” As we embark on this journey,
there will be many opportunities to ask questions
and dialogue about your child’s learning
experience.
We thank you for giving us the honour of educating
your child.
SHELLEY CHARANDUK — BA, BEd, OCT
PYP Coordinator

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our Primary Years
Teachers
KRISTIN FOWLIN — ECE, BA(Hons), BEd, OCT
Lead Teacher, Primary Years
Mrs. Fowlin is the Primary School Lead Teacher. She earned her
Early Childhood Education Diploma from Sheridan College. She
then went on to gain her Honours Degree in Child and Youth Studies
and her Bachelor of Education degree from Brock University.
Mrs. Fowlin has over 5 years of IB PYP teaching experience. She
is dedicated to promoting inquiry based learning as she strives to
challenge students to think beyond the classroom. She embraces all
students as unique learners and encourages them to think critically
and make global connections.
MICHELLE BORJA — BASc, RECE
Teacher, Early Years
Ms. Borja holds an Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Early
Childhood from the University of Guelph and Diploma in Early
Childhood Education from Humber College. She has learned to
appreciate that every child learns at their own pace and in their
own way. Hence, why she believes in child-directed activities that
support not the product, but the process of each child’s curiosity
and interest. Ultimately, every moment is a learning opportunity.
DILJIT BHOGAL — ECA
Teacher Assistant, Early Years
Mrs. Bhogal earned a Montessori Diploma from the Canadian
Montessori Teacher Education Institute and also possesses an Early
Childhood Assistant Diploma. Working with children in a multiaged
setting has made her recognise that each child is unique,
gifted, and able to surpass expectations. Mrs. Bhogal looks forward
to supporting the Early Years students in fulfilling their maximum
potential towards learning.

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We are excited to
announce that
we are officially
a candidate school seeking
authorisation to become an
IB World School. During
our candidacy and under
the leadership of our PYP
coordinator and consultant,
we are actively delivering
the PYP in our Early Years
and Elementary classrooms.
In our Upper Years
classrooms, and under the
guidance of our consultant,
we continue to develop our
academic curriculum to be
perfectly aligned with the
IB Diploma Programme in
order to successfully fulfill
the requirements to become
an IB World School.
Our people, programme,
and purpose are what you
and your child have been
looking for. We invite you
to join the families who
have selected Walden as
their destination of choice
to prepare their children
for the world that awaits
them.
As we pursue authorisation,
we will be expanding our
facilities to accommodate
our growing student body.
Included in our expansion
plan is to fulfill our vision
for a greener schoolyard
which will provide for our
students a safe and secure
space to learn, play and
reflect. The revitalisation
of our historic property
will also create awareness
for the importance of
preserving and sustaining
green spaces, especially
in rapidly developing city
centres.

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what is the
Baccalaureate
Foundations
Programme?
The Baccalaureate Foundations: Advanced Diploma Preparation programme
was developed for Upper Year students intending to pursue the IB
Diploma Programme. It is designed to support the comprehensive scope of a
liberal arts curriculum and the rigours of international education by bridging
prior learning with a unique interdisciplinary pedagogy.
The trilateral model of Baccalaureate Foundations is delivered over two years
and features studies in Commerce, Humanities, and Natural & Quantitative
Sciences. Blended-learning is introduced in the Grade 10 year as preliminary
study for the academic challenges of IB Diploma Programme courses and for
promoting fluency in this emerging learning and working environment.
Developed almost fifty years ago by a group of international educators in
Switzerland, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
(IBDP) is offered over two years to students aged 16 –19 and who are looking
to be effectively prepared for studies in university. The acceptance of the
IBDP worldwide can be attributed to its introduction of interdisciplinary
thinking to students, liberal arts focus, and for its academic rigour.
Programme information excerpt sourced from the International Baccalaureate Organization
following permitted use guidelines under the copyright policy.
www.ibo.org
©International Baccalaureate Organization 2015

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our Upper
Years
Teachers
INEZ BRUINSMA — HonsBA,
MSEd, OCT
Lead Teacher, Humanities, Upper Years
Ms. Bruinsma is dedicated to a multidisciplinary
approach to education. She sees
her students as evolving adults and strives
to provide them with the tools they need
to prepare them for future education and
adulthood. She brings international experience
and perspectives with her and integrates
those into every lesson. She holds
a Master of Science in Education degree
from Niagara University in New York and a
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History from
McMaster University in Hamilton.
YVETTE FONTYN — BSc, BEd, OCT
Lead Teacher, Natural & Quantitative
Sciences, Upper Years
Mrs. Fontyn earned both her Bachelor of
Science and Bachelor of Education from the
University of Toronto, with a specialisation
in Math and Science. She joins Walden with
decades of experience in the classroom and
one-on-one environments. Many students
can be intimidated by math and science but
Mrs. Fontyn focuses on eliminating the fear
of numbers by incorporating its practice
into everydayexperiences. She believes in
creating a supportive and collaborative environment
that empowers young people for
a lifetime of learning.
from the
General Manager
With the immense pressures
and demands
placed on students
today, we are required to rethink
the role of the school. At Walden,
we believe that our responsibility
is not merely to graduate students,
but rather prepare them to confidently
tackle today’s most pressing
issues by giving them the tools to
succeed but also the opportunities
to learn from their failures. Our
students and teachers are challenged
to push boundaries, be
open-minded, and make every
day meaningful. This is our call
for those who boldly embrace
change and seek to be a part of
a growing school that will be the
place where students accomplish
their extraordinary dreams.
Join us.
JUSTIN LEE — Hon. B.A., 2019

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feeding young minds
Proactive in fostering student
achievement, we recognise wellness
as an essential pillar of education.
Students participate daily in mindfulness
activities, which is a mandate
of our program. Evidence suggests
that introducing mindful meditation
into the classroom is an effective
means of improving kids’ attention
and emotional regulation.We recognize
the importance of encouraging
and modeling a healthy lifestyle that
includes mindfulness, which will
prepare students for success.
Another vital aspect of following a
healthy lifestyle is the promotion of
healthy eating. Kids who eat healthy
are more likely to participate.
Without proper nutrition and adequate
calories, students often don’t
have enough energy to power the
brain, resulting in fatigue and learning
problems. Our school lunch program
is spearheaded by The Lunch Lady,
who works with suppliers, Regional
Boards of Health, parents and kids and
now the federally funded Nourishing
School Communities initiative to
design menus, such as their Smarter
Meals Menu, that will appeal to children
and provide a great afternoon
of learning at school. Their menu
provides a variety of nutritious items
to choose from enabling children
to enjoy their lunch while parents
can have a break from making them.
The Lunch Lady feeds kids’ tummies
while we feed their minds.

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service learning with
Project Jenga
Service, when it is really boiled
down, is about helping others.
Learning, when it is really
boiled down, is about helping yourself.
When we learn in order to serve,
we can help the people around us
achieve their best.
This is exactly the vision at Walden
International School. They strive to
instill Service Learning as a value of
personal growth and development —
helping to build the foundation and
framework for a life of learning and
serving.
I have been privileged to see what
serving others can do on a global
scale. When I was just twelve years
old, I was exposed to extreme adversity
in rural Kenya — noticing that
young people my own age, who I
had just met, did not have the same
chance to go to school that I did. This
is where my learning happened.
My service took place when I arrived
home, fueled and ready to make a
change. I founded Project Jenga with
the intention of solving this problem
so that my global peers could
have the same opportunities that I
did. Now, five years later, a secondary
school in Kenya is opening and
students will enter high school for
the very first time.
Walden is helping students learn
about real issues at home and abroad,
so that one day when those students
see an injustice in the world — big or
small — they can act on it, and help to
serve those in need.
In the words of Nelson Mandela, “Education
is the most powerful weapon
which you can use to change the
world.” This is true for two reasons.
1) Education provides us with the
academic skillset to see the challenges
in our world, and 2) it shows us how
to act on those same challenges. This
is what you can expect at Walden.
MITCHELL KURYLOWICZ, Founder

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Walden Summer
Program
Summer Program 2016 — Exploration
and Adventure was a tremendous
success. Different from other conventional
“camps”, the Walden Summer
Program is a blended offering of
academic and co-curricular activities
with a balance of topics in the
Arts and Sciences. Mindfulness and
general wellness, which were infused
throughout the sessions, were new to
many of our summer students, but
they nevertheless embraced these
activities wholeheartedly.
The 2017 Summer Program — Wonder
and Celebration will be a full day,
seven-week experience beginning
July 10th through to August 25th.
Enroll your kids in one or as many
of the following sessions: Happy
Birthday, Canada!, Inventors, Social
Media, The Arts (including Culinary
Arts), Athletics, Around the World,
and Planet Earth.
Extended Care (a.m. and p.m.) will be
available between 7:30 – 8:30am and
4 – 6pm. Please inquire for fees.
Registrations open March 1, 2017.
Visit waldeninternationalschool.com
for details.
Please note that refunds will only be issued prior
to the beginning of a session. Refunds will not
be issued for withdrawals once sessions have
begun.
The session fee will be $200 per week,
payable at the time of registration.
The fee includes one Walden t-shirt
per week that must be worn during the
session. A one-time, non-refundable
deposit of $50 is required to reserve
your child’s session(s).

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upcoming events
During the school year, there will be many events planned for our students
and their families as well as community members who are interested in
learning more about us.
October 16, 2016
October 17, 2016
October 19, 2016
October 26, 2016
November 16, 2016
December 5, 2016
December 26, 2016 to
January 6, 2017 (inclusive)
January 16, 2017 to
February 16, 2017
February 24, 2017
March 1, 2017
March 13 to March 24,
2017 (inclusive)
June 28, 2017
OurKids Private School Expo
Applications for 2017– 2018 available through
Walden.OpenApply.com
First Parent Council Meeting, 6:30p.m.
Open House (9:30 –11:30a.m.; 4:30 – 6:30p.m.)
Open House (9:30 –11:30a.m.; 4:30 – 6:30p.m.)
Applications for 2017– 2018 Due
Winter Break (School Closed)
Applicant Assessments
Offer Day
Summer Program Registrations Open
Spring Break (School Closed)
Parent Council Year-End Meeting, 6:30p.m

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tuition & fees
2017– 2018
tuition
Annual Plan — Full payment may be made by cheque, e-transfer, or credit card (subject to
fees). Cheque payments must be post-dated for April 1, 2017 and submitted no later than
March 1, 2017.
Quarterly Plan and Monthly Plan — Payment by installments may be made by cheque
(post-dated), credit card (subject to fees), or by Pre-Authorized Debits (PAD). For PAD, please
submit a VOID cheque at time of registration.
Annual
Plan
Quarterly Plan
(Three Payments)
Monthly Plan
(Ten Payments)
April 1
July 1,
Oct 1,
June 1 to
April 1 Jan 1 TOTAL April 1 March 1 TOTAL
JK– SK
10,000
4,310
2,000
10,310
2,525
800
10,525
Gr1– 5
12,000
5,160
2,400
12,360
3,030
950
12,530
Gr6 –10
15,000
6,465
2,970
15,375
3,790
1,175
15,540
fees
Annual Enrolment Fee — A non-refundable annual enrolment fee of $300 is due upon registration
for all students.
Activity Fee — A $500 fee covering the cost of all extracurricular activities and fees for the
school year is due at the time of registration post-dated for September 1, 2017.
extras
Uniform — Mandatory uniform pieces provided through InSchoolWear and available for
order through the Walden Office. Sizing will be available in the Spring.
Extended Care (Before and After School) — Available to families from 7:30 – 8:30a.m. for
$100 per month and 4:00 – 6:00p.m. for $200 per month. Occasional use billed at $10 and $20
respectively.
Transportation — Busing is available. Some restrictions apply. Please contact the Walden
Office for details.

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frequently asked
questions
What makes your school “international”? In the tradition of international
schools worldwide, our dedication to programmes and curricula that focus
on cultivating globally responsible citizens inspired the name of the school.
Our student population will be comprised primarily of children living in
Brampton and neighbouring communities. Students from abroad who have
an interest in attending our school will also be welcomed.
What grades are taught? In the 2017– 2018 academic year we are accepting
applications for students entering JK to Grade 10. We will be a full continuum
school offering programmes for JK through to Grade 12 by September 2019.
What is the class size? Maximum class size is no more than 24 students,
with an average of 20 students per class.
What extracurricular activities are offered? There will be a variety of activities
based on student demand. Our school is situated at the centre of multiple
recreational facilities, amenities, and resources for use by our students.
What are the benefits of an IB continuum school? Students are introduced
to important learning attributes early in their schooling. Over a long
period of time, students are able to embrace and practice these necessary
qualities for personal and scholastic success. Furthermore, core skills developed
in the Primary Years Programme (PYP) may help to prepare students for
facets of the Diploma Programme (DP) pertaining to inquiry-based learning,
problem-solving, criterion-referenced assessment, organization and time
management.
Do universities and colleges recognize the IB Diploma? Post-secondary
institutions worldwide recognize the IBDP to be rigorous and suitable to
prepare students for higher learning. The IB works closely with universities
and colleges to communicate grades and standards. IB Diploma graduates can
apply to schools all across Canada, the US, and beyond.

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how to apply
INQUIRE
Let us know that you are interested in finding out more about our school by
completing a Registration of Interest available on Walden.OpenApply.com.
The Admissions Team will contact you to schedule a tour.
MEET
We welcome families to get to know us. This starts with a tour and meeting
with our Administration. The information in your Registration of Interest
will be used to invite you to our school.
APPLY
Once ready, families can complete the Application for Admission through
Walden.OpenApply.com—our paperless admissions portal. Applications for
the coming school year are now available.
ASSESS
The Admissions team will review every application. Selected applicants will
be invited to interview with the Administration. Families and the student’s
current/past school(s) may be contacted during this process.
DECIDE
Offers of Admission will be made to successful applicants by the announced
date. Applicants will be given a decision deadline on their official offer letter.
Students placed on the waitlist will be informed at the same time Offers of
Admissions are released.
The Admissions team can be reached at 905–497–8890 or
admissions@waldeninternationalschool.com for questions
regarding applications and technical support.

What makes learning special at Walden? Our
teachers bring subjects to life by giving context
to the content that they teach.
We are dedicated to cultivating and preparing
principled, compassionate and confident young
women and men who will become globally
responsible citizens.
Our mandate is to model for our students the
merits of subscribing to an unadorned approach
to living while developing a worldly view in
pursuit of academic excellence.

W A L D E N
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1030 Queen Street West, Brampton, Ontario L6X 0B2
905 – 497– 8890 | www.waldeninternationalschool.com