Students flourish because of our multifaceted approach

Curriculum

Students at Wesley receive a well-rounded education that incorporates some Ontario curriculum expectations coupled with a challenging and advanced curriculum. As a result, many Wesley graduates go on to study at various private schools, International Baccalaureate programs, Advanced Placement schools, or specialized schools (e.g. Talented Offerings for Programs in the Sciences (TOPS) program – a selective math, science and English enrichment program).

At Wesley, French education begins in Senior Kindergarten, maximizing exposure and experience with the language. To enhance student understanding of history, field trips are taken to places such as Black Creek Pioneer Village, Queen’s Park, Ottawa, Quebec City, Medieval Times, and the Holocaust Education Centre. In Science class, students are given opportunities to conduct experiments to gain hands-on learning, bringing material to life. In Math, there is an emphasis on numeracy, with daily speed drills administered in class. Problem solving and computation skills are mastered by building on a strong foundation year by year. In Grades 7 and 8, students engage in an advanced program that prepares them well for mathematics in Grades 9 and 10.

Problem solving and computation skills are mastered by building on a strong foundation year by year.

Teachers focus on equipping students with a broad range of literacy skills. Reading levels are tracked and Senior Kindergarten students surpass established standards by midyear. They progress quickly soon after into higher levels, preparing them well for Grade 1. Our Grade 1 students perform above Ontario Ministry expectations, reading chapter books intended for Grade 3-4 students. Leveled readers are readily available for students to choose from, ensuring students read appropriately challenging books. Teachers also conduct guided reading groups, allowing students to benefit from individual instruction in peer learning groups. Elementary students flourish because of Wesley’s multifaceted approach to literacy. They master reading strategies such as inferring, predicting, questioning, monitoring comprehension, and visualizing to help them understand and connect to different text forms. Students master new vocabulary on a biweekly basis, learn important foundational rules of grammar, and study novels in class. When students leave Wesley in Grade 8, they are skilled in critical thinking and reading strategies, and are capable of producing writing that exhibits a strong understanding of grammar, mastery of vocabulary, and the use of the six traits of writing.

Students are encouraged to live out what they learn through the leadership program and interactions with others.

Curriculum at Wesley also includes daily Bible class where key truths and character traits are reviewed and reinforced. Students are encouraged to live out what they learn. Physical education, visual arts, music, and drama give students an opportunity to express themselves and round out their education.