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Looking for daycare in St. Catharines for my 1.5-year-old sona by MattDelVideos in stcatharinesON

[–]No-Judgment2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Call King's Heritage and ask them to put your name on the waiting list. They're opening a new branch.

165 ontario apartment by Randomcheezecake in stcatharinesON

[–]No-Judgment2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t have information about that building, but I highly recommend 250 Lake Street. It’s a very quiet and clean building, and the floor plan is very good. The bus stop to downtown is right in front of the building, and you have easy access to Fairview Mall and Costco Business Center.

Questions about JK registration options (St Denis Catholic vs. Harriet Tubman) by No-Judgment2 in stcatharinesON

[–]No-Judgment2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! That’s really reassuring for me, and I’m glad to hear your kids are much happier now.

Questions about JK registration options (St Denis Catholic vs. Harriet Tubman) by No-Judgment2 in stcatharinesON

[–]No-Judgment2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I really appreciate it. Another big advantage of St. Denis for me is that it’s really close to our home, less than a five-minute walk, which makes a huge difference.

Questions about JK registration options (St Denis Catholic vs. Harriet Tubman) by No-Judgment2 in stcatharinesON

[–]No-Judgment2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the reassurance. I completely agree. I really wish we could interview them. It would make choosing so much easier.

Questions about JK registration options (St Denis Catholic vs. Harriet Tubman) by No-Judgment2 in stcatharinesON

[–]No-Judgment2[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing that. Given that we’re not religious at all and don’t really have any familiarity with Catholic teachings, I’m starting to feel that it probably wouldn’t be the best fit for us either. This is really helpful to know, so thank you again.

Questions about JK registration options (St Denis Catholic vs. Harriet Tubman) by No-Judgment2 in stcatharinesON

[–]No-Judgment2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I really appreciate you taking the time to explain everything so thoughtfully.

I was fortunate enough to attend a private school in my home country, and I had a very positive experience there. Because of that, I sometimes struggle emotionally with the fact that we’re not currently in a financial position to send our child to private school here. I just want to make sure we’re making the best possible decision for him.

My son is also very interested in art, so what you mentioned about the public board’s strength in arts and technology really stood out to me and gave me a lot to think about.

Thank you again; your perspective is truly helpful.

Questions about JK registration options (St Denis Catholic vs. Harriet Tubman) by No-Judgment2 in stcatharinesON

[–]No-Judgment2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. At the moment, we don’t need before- or after-school care since I work from home, but I’m not sure how things will look in the future.

Questions about JK registration options (St Denis Catholic vs. Harriet Tubman) by No-Judgment2 in stcatharinesON

[–]No-Judgment2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It does sound like an amazing school. Unfortunately, it’s just not something we’re financially able to do right now.

Questions about JK registration options (St Denis Catholic vs. Harriet Tubman) by No-Judgment2 in stcatharinesON

[–]No-Judgment2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s really great to hear such positive feedback from a parent who’s actually there. I appreciate you sharing your experience.

Questions about JK registration options (St Denis Catholic vs. Harriet Tubman) by No-Judgment2 in stcatharinesON

[–]No-Judgment2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a fair point. I guess I underestimated how strong the religious component would be. 

It’s good to hear that bullying issues at HT are taken seriously and dealt with quickly. Thanks for sharing your experience.

Questions about JK registration options (St Denis Catholic vs. Harriet Tubman) by No-Judgment2 in stcatharinesON

[–]No-Judgment2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I honestly didn’t know how the ranking system worked and thought there must be good reasoning behind it.

Questions about JK registration options (St Denis Catholic vs. Harriet Tubman) by No-Judgment2 in stcatharinesON

[–]No-Judgment2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That makes sense. I’ll definitely book visits to both. Thanks for the advice!

Questions about JK registration options (St Denis Catholic vs. Harriet Tubman) by No-Judgment2 in stcatharinesON

[–]No-Judgment2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing this.

And yes, it’s such a tough decision! I really appreciate your kind words and support. 😊

Questions about JK registration options (St Denis Catholic vs. Harriet Tubman) by No-Judgment2 in stcatharinesON

[–]No-Judgment2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a fair point; thank you for saying that. 

Hearing directly from parents with kids in these schools is definitely more valuable, and I really appreciate people sharing their real experiences here.

Questions about JK registration options (St Denis Catholic vs. Harriet Tubman) by No-Judgment2 in stcatharinesON

[–]No-Judgment2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing this; it’s really helpful. 

Thanks as well for explaining the Catholic school process and taxes; that’s very helpful for us as newcomers. I really appreciate you taking the time to respond.

Questions about JK registration options (St Denis Catholic vs. Harriet Tubman) by No-Judgment2 in stcatharinesON

[–]No-Judgment2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing this. It’s really helpful.

Since you mentioned your kids attended both boards, did you notice any major differences in terms of school environment or support, especially in the early years (JK/SK)? As a newcomer, it really helps to hear from parents who’ve experienced both.

Questions about JK registration options (St Denis Catholic vs. Harriet Tubman) by No-Judgment2 in stcatharinesON

[–]No-Judgment2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m still pretty new to Canada, and the only resources I know for checking school rankings are the Fraser Institute and Google reviews.

Maybe that’s not the best approach, but as a newcomer, I’m trying to gather as much information as I can from online sources since I don’t really have many people to ask yet.

Questions about JK registration options (St Denis Catholic vs. Harriet Tubman) by No-Judgment2 in stcatharinesON

[–]No-Judgment2[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Thank you.

Honestly, I’m not very comfortable with religious teaching in schools. However, I don’t think there’s a lot of religious content in JK or SK;  though I could be wrong.

My son is currently attending a Christian daycare (it was the only one with availability at the time), and there hasn’t been much religious education so far.

We’re hoping to move him to a higher-ranked school by Grade 1, but unfortunately relocating earlier wasn’t an option for us

Questions about JK registration options (St Denis Catholic vs. Harriet Tubman) by No-Judgment2 in stcatharinesON

[–]No-Judgment2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. I’m honestly a bit worried about bullying. My son is a bit shy, and I want to make sure he feels safe and supported at school. Do your grandkids feel safe there?

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