Discover The Parrott Junior School Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 6
SINCE 1857
Canada’s oldest co-educational boarding and day school Albert College provides an engaging and enriching curriculum to students from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12. Albert College is a home-away-from-home to students from Canada and over 20 nations, providing students with the unique opportunity to understand and learn about different cultures. The College is non-denominational, and great care is taken to respect our community’s values and religious traditions.
Our Vision Albert College is an international university preparatory school committed to academic excellence and recognized for developing courageous global citizens within a close family environment.
Our Mission To inspire excellence in the 5 ‘A’s: Academics, Arts, Athletics, Active Citizenship and Adventure through commitment to: Educating Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 students from Canada and around the world Inspiring students to become leaders of character through pursuit of the 5 ‘A’s Supporting faculty and staff in the mastery of their professions and in the pursuit of teaching excellence Creating a dynamic culture of learning supported by innovative technology and infrastructure Honouring our past while preparing our students for their future
Our Core Values Individuality - We respect each other for our unique talents, we expect excellence in ourselves, and we actively encourage the pursuit of personal bests by others. Compassion - As a small family school we are sensitive to the needs and the feelings of each member of the community, exhibiting empathy and humility in our dealings with one another and the world around us. Integrity - We are all accountable for our actions, and we act with honesty and integrity in our dealings with one another and with the broader community. Inclusiveness - As an international community of learners, we celebrate the contributions each member brings to the whole. By honouring both our similarities and our differences, we forge a united identity, and strive to ensure ours is a safe and welcoming community for all.
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Original Albert College, circa 1896.
Community Roots Founded in 1857, the original Albert College was located on what is now College Street East. When Albert College opened, British North America was a group of colonies, forests were still being cleared in Hastings and Frontenac Counties, and logs floated down the Moira River. In the spring of 1917, the College was partially destroyed by fire. Construction on the present Dundas Street West site began in 1923, and the new school opened in 1926. Albert College is Canada’s oldest co-educational boarding and day school, steeped in history and traditions, many of which are still honoured today. We are proud of our historic and continuing place in the Belleville community.
We Are Family
At Albert College, we encourage and embrace a strong partnership between home and school. It is important for parents to be involved - to attend field trips, assist during special events, volunteer in the classroom and to be an active part of the Albert College family.
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Pre-Kindergarten Albert College offers a fully licensed childcare centre located at 28 Highland Avenue in Belleville, just down the street from the Albert main campus, for children aged 2.5 to 4 years old. The Pre-Kindergarten classroom is a bright and cheerful space for play-based and inquiry-based learning. Pre-Kindergarten students explore active learning through play and a comprehensive, integrated curriculum of carefully planned and child-centred daily activities. Children develop skills in language, communication and problem solving. Our music program starts in Pre-Kindergarten, with instruction from specialist teachers. EPLC and Junior School parents receive comprehensive report cards and academic updates from their child’s teachers and the Junior School Principal. Parent-teacher interviews also ensure open communication. Media and student work are shared with parents through our online portals.
The Early Primary Learning Centre (EPLC) At the Early Primary Learning Centre (EPLC), students enjoy a large, private and secure yard. Our students benefit from outdoor education experiences, with endless outdoor green space featuring a play structure, large sandbox, paved area for bikes, balls and riding toys, and lots of room to run and explore. Additional peace of mind exists for our families with access to a school nurse during the day. In the EPLC, Albert College students enjoy nutritious and delicious meals prepared by our Food Services Team.
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The Parrott Junior School The Parrott Junior School is located at 39 Parker Street, next to our Senior School on Albert’s main campus. This 25,000 square foot, purpose-built facility was completed in 2003 and provides spacious classrooms and learning spaces for Kindergarten to Grade 6.
Junior School Campus & Facilities The Parrott Junior School offers a beautiful library, full gymnasium and stage, three outdoor playgrounds, and lots of enclosed green space. A full service kitchen is located in the Great Hall - a focal point of our Junior School community. Students in Grades 1 to 6 gather together in the Great Hall with their teachers for lunch each day, Kindergarten students enjoy lunch together in their classroom. The Great Hall is also used as a space for musical performances and presentations.
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Primary (Junior Kindergarten to Grade 3) Students enjoy a full day of learning from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with extended care available until 5:30 p.m. Our Junior School is a welcoming, safe environment for children to discover new things, make new friends, and develop a love of learning. With small class sizes, our youngest learners enjoy an intimate, supportive learning environment. The Kindergarten programs offer French instruction, physical education and music. Our French and music teachers ensure quality, age-appropriate programs.
The Junior Kindergarten program further supports the development of the whole child and provides varied opportunities to explore the key learning domains of reading, writing, mathematics, science and technology, social studies and the arts, personal and social development, all with an inquiry-based approach. In Senior Kindergarten , students continue to explore a variety of themes, building on the key learning domains. Senior Kindergarten students reflect on their learning, develop increased independence, academic capacity, and social and communication skills. Grades 1 to 3 mark a time of tremendous growth as students develop greater independence. Using inquiry-based models, our program also reflects a structured literacy approach, including science-based reading instruction, and a balance of skill development and conceptual understanding in mathematics. Where appropriate, literacy and mathematics are integrated into our science and social studies curriculum to foster critical thinking skills and authentic connections between disciplines. Teachers work collaboratively and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of our learners. Each curricular unit addresses specific Core Values, learning skills, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG). In this way, values and character education are embedded in our integrated approach to curriculum and instruction.
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Junior (Grades 4 to 6) Our junior level academic program is as demanding as it is rewarding. Our integrated curricular approach with an emphasis on inquiry continues through Grades 4 to 6. Students are encouraged by dedicated faculty members and engaging resources designed to foster success and allow them to discover their full potential. Our teaching methods are varied in order to accommodate different learning styles and to meet students’ individual needs. Albert College has the flexibility to review content or increase depth to ensure a comprehensive and challenging academic program. Our small class sizes allow for one-on-one and small group instruction and for close friendships to form among students and teachers. As a positive community of learners, students encourage each other inside and outside the classroom. Grade 6 students act as leaders in the Junior School, and are responsible for Assemblies, Green Initiatives, and Active Citizenship initiatives. Equipped with knowledge in varied subjects, our students become well-rounded leaders of character, which continues as they move throughout their time at Albert College.
Music Program Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 3 students enjoy vocal music and movement, and instrumental music is introduced in Grade 4 with the recorder. This is later expanded to include various instruments and percussion as students move through the junior grades. Music is taught at Albert College by specialist teachers, starting in Pre-Kindergarten.
French Program The introduction of French language begins in Junior Kindergarten. Daily French instruction encourages a love for learning French and a foundation for further development in meaningful, authentic ways.
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Albert’s 5 ‘A’s Committed to developing leaders of character through Albert’s 5 ‘A’s: Academics, Arts, Athletics, Active Citizenship and Adventure, we believe in a well-rounded education.
Academics Albert College exceeds the standards set by the Ontario curriculum at every grade level. Students study with like-minded individuals who are encouraged to aim higher and succeed. Developing strong foundations and a love for learning is an important part of what we do at the Junior School. A mix of tradition, innovation, and student-directed learning provides the support and challenges our students need to achieve their goals. Arts The Arts Program helps students to become creative, confident individuals. Music, drama, dance and visual arts are valued as important areas of learning for all of our students in the Junior School. The love of music is introduced in Pre-Kindergarten and nurtured to include participation in choirs from Grades 1 to 6. Instrumental music is introduced in Grade 4 and expands to include various wind instruments and percussion as students move through the Junior School. School productions build confidence in students from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 6. Athletics Students enjoy physical education classes in the gymnasium at the Junior School as well as outdoor games and play. Beginning in Grade 4, students become involved in athletics, participating in cross-country, track and field, volleyball, basketball and soccer. Students also enjoy skating, skiing, swimming, winter fun week, play days and house league (intramural) games.
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Active Citizenship Our vision is to develop courageous global citizens across all grades. The EPLC and Junior School promote Active Citizenship by embracing values such as participation and empathy at an early age. Junior School students assume community-based projects to connect with the world outside of Albert College. Initiatives are student-driven and usually stem from themes they are learning about in class, or from local or global events. The message that it only takes one person to make a difference is promoted and reinforced. Strong connections to nature also highlight the importance of stewardship. Students in Grades 5 and 6 are encouraged to develop their leadership skills, working closely with faculty and staff to plan special events, and be ambassadors of the school.
Adventure The adventure program gives all students the opportunity to learn outside the classroom, to challenge themselves, to develop personal leadership and teamwork skills and to create fond memories and strong friendships. A sense of adventure is developed at the EPLC and Junior School and nurtured through classroom inquiry as well as opportunities that take us beyond our school. Students often venture off- campus on exciting field trips to complement their classroom learning. Field trips vary from grade to grade based on curriculum and student-driven inquiry. Grade 6 students participate in overnight camping experiences that focus on problem solving, teamwork, and leadership skills.
Co-Curricular Program Junior School students engage in a number of co-curricular activities after school such as Chinese (Mandarin), Outdoor Adventures, Sports, Crafts, LEGO, Games, Chess Club, Yoga, Music, Gardening, and STEAM Activities - to name a few! We provide activities that reflect children’s interests and represent our 5 ‘A’s. We believe that a robust and balanced education includes opportunities for children to try new things and extend their interests outside of the classroom.
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Lunch Is On Us! A balanced meal based on Canada’s Food Guide is served daily to all students. The menu is planned with consideration being given to students’ eating preferences, dietary restrictions, and allergies. The Food Services staff at Albert College take great care when preparing each meal using local produce when available. Students love it, and parents love it even more!
Tuition Assistance Financial assistance is based on need and is available to students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. Bursaries ensure Albert College is accessible for mission-appropriate students, regardless of their family’s financial situation. Families with children entering Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12 are eligible and must re-apply each year to demonstrate ongoing need. Bursaries are renewable provided the student remains in good academic standing and demonstrates exemplary attendance. Bursaries are funded by donations from alumni, current families, foundations, and the school’s endowment fund.
e enthusiastic and dedicated teaching sta provide vital learning and social skills, and directed learning in a friendly, comfortable, family environment. Not only did my children bene t from this, but it introduced our family to the amazing Albert College community. My children enjoy outings at the ‘big school’ that make them feel connected and like an important part of the whole school community. My children enjoy home-cooked healthy snacks and lunches, and love going to school every day. - e Robertson Family “ ”
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Apply Now
STEP 1: APPLICATION Complete the application form online at albertcollege.ca under Apply Now to Albert and submit the application fee. STEP 2: REPORT CARD (Senior Kindergarten to Grade 6) Upload a copy of your child’s academic records from the previous two years to your child’s checklist. STEP 3: TEACHER EVALUATION (Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 6) Download a copy of Albert College’s Teacher’s Evaluation Form that can be found on your child’s checklist. STEP 4: WE WANT TO MEET YOU! Students from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 6 will meet with our Junior School Principal prior to enrolment. Whenever possible, applicants will spend a portion of a day with their future teacher and peers.
Hop On The Bus! Daily transportation is available to students on a first- come, first-served basis. Our vehicles undergo regular safety inspections and meet Ministry of Transportation regulations. Our experienced drivers ensure a safe and reliable drop-off and pick-up routine providing peace of mind for parents and students alike . Daily transportation
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SINCE 1857
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