Madrona School

Madrona School
Address
215-2678 West Broadway
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6K 2G3, Canada
Information
Grades K-7
Language English
Homepage http://www.madronaschool.com/

Madrona School is an independent elementary school located in Vancouver, British Columbia, with a focus on gifted education. The school groups students by ability in each subject and has an average student-teacher ratio between 6:1 and 14:1.[1][2] It is currently owned by Eric and Judy O'Donnell.

History

Madrona was established in 1993 in the Arbutus Walk area of Vancouver's Kitsilano neighbourhood. In 2002, it moved to the Fairview neighbourhood. It moved a second time in 2008, back to Arbutus Walk. On September 2012, Madrona opened its doors at its new space at 2678 West Broadway, a location shared with Pear Tree Education.

Intermediate Program

The Intermediate Program houses grades 4-7. In addition to the regular curriculum, students study current events, art, music, and drama,[3] and take part in an interdisciplinary technology program covering digital art and photography, computer programming, robotics, and web application development.[4]

Primary Program

The Primary Program houses grades K-3. The program focuses on building student autonomy in learning.[5] In addition to the regular academic and arts curriculum, students learn basic computer programming.[6]

Future Expansion

The school plans to expand its programs to eventually cover grades K-12. This plan includes a purpose-built school building in Vancouver which will house all grades.[7]

References

  1. ↑ http://madronaschool.com/commitments-to-learning/
  2. ↑ http://www.ourkids.net/school/madrona-school-society-vancouver/605
  3. ↑ http://madronaschool.com/intermediate-program/
  4. ↑ http://madronaschool.com/interdisciplinary-technology-program/
  5. ↑ http://www.ourkids.net/school/madrona-school-society-vancouver/605
  6. ↑ http://madronaschool.com/primary-program/
  7. ↑ http://madronaschool.com/future-plans/

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