We areSOUTHRIDGE.

Our school at a glance.

VISION

WHY SOUTHRIDGE

A community where every spirit soars.

MISSIONSouthridge develops well-rounded students with the love of learning, integrity, character

and confidence to realize their full potential and make a difference in the world.

KNOWLEDGE

We place equal importance on academics and character.

goodness A lighthearted place of serious purpose

We balance a rigorous learning environment with opportunities for students to have fun, build school spirit and create lasting memories.

NO locks on lockersWe are a community of individuals who trust and respect one another.

A school where every student is knownWe strive to authentically know each and every one of our students.

A Close, Connected, CommunityWe are a community of aligned families committed to a set of common values and a shared purpose beyond ourselves.

A student-centred approach to teaching & learning

We support your child’s development as a creative, critical and independent thinker.

WHO WE AREA co-ed, non-denominational, K-12 independent day school, located in South Surrey, BC.

114 faculty and staff

grades1 32 classes of 18–20 students

kindergarten2 classes of 16 students

acres in South Surrey17

680students

teachers with either a Masters or PhD

Average number of years of teaching

experience throughout Southridge faculty

27 14.8

grades 4 72 classes of 22 students

grades 8 12 4 classes of 18 students

fields, including 1 turf field4

junior students320senior

students360 Junior and Senior School libraries

Junior and Senior School gymnasiums

Cafeteria

are known and understood by their teachers

are of strong moral character

possess the knowledge, skills and attitudes to make a difference in the world

our students

are experiential

are lively, engaging and fun

are brimming with energy, debate, laughter and dialogue

our class

rooms

Learn to take responsible risks in a safe environment

Utilize critical thinking and problem solving to gain understanding

OUR STUDENTS ARE encou�age�

TO...

through authentic experiencesAsk thoughtful

questions

Become active listenersActively reflect on their learning and character

Become collaborators and learn with others

Develop confidence as a result of self-expression

Discover that attitude is a key component to academic success

Become more curious inquisitive

Develop and innovation

creativity

K–12 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMWe are committed to providing opportunities for authentic, experiential learning across our curriculum. Our programs and culture foster the development of leadership, character and skills that enable our students to realize their full potential.

HOW WE TEACHWe take a student-centred approach to teaching and learning.

Uses the Senior School Education Program (SSEP), with a Harkness philosophy

Offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses

SENIOR SCHOOL (8–12)

Uses the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme to deliver course content

JUNIOR SCHOOL (K–7)

Southridge is the only school in Canada that has fully embraced and implemented the Harkness philosophy across our Senior School curriculum.

gain a greater understanding of why they are learning what they are learning, resulting in a

profound curiosity to investigate and learn new things, and a deeper understanding of the world.

STUDENTS IN A HARKNESS CLASSROOM

Harkness shifts the focus from

teaching students WHAT TO KNOW,

to teaching students

how to think.

Senior School classrooms are arranged around large Harkness tables, creating an environment of

collaboration, discussion and participation.

TECHNOLOGYAll students have access to our online learning management system to check for homework, join educational discussions, review lessons through teacher videos, submit assignments and connect with other students for collaborative learning.

SENIOR SCHOOL All students equipped with laptops or tablets.

Designated Mac computer lab for the multi-media program where students learn about creating video and print media.

JUNIOR SCHOOLDesignated computer lab equipped with 24 PC computers.

Rolling cart with 36 iPads used by Kindergarten and Grade 1 students.

Chromebooks used by Grade 2 and 3 students.

GRADES 5–12All students have laptops or tablets.

K–12 CLASSROOMSAll classrooms equipped with user-friendly SMARTBoards and Smart TV’s.

Physical/Life Sciences

Liberal Arts/Social Sciences

Engineering/Applied Science

Business/Commerce

Information & Media Studies

Direct–Entry Medicine/Nursing

Music/Fashion

Direct-Entry Law

Pre-Veterinary Studies

Kinesiology

Our graduates are consistently awarded substantial merit scholarships and are accepted to some of the most prestigious

universities, colleges and arts schools around the world.

WHERE WE GO

OUR GRADUATES ARE PURSUING CAREERS IN:

98% of our graduates enroll in a 4-year degree program

In 2017

90% of our graduates received offers from their universities of choice.

In the last five years, our grads have received more than $5.5 million in university scholarship offers.

Our Senior School students’ final course marks are equivalent to their provincial exam marks.

Our students know what we say they know.

WHERE WE TRAVELWe believe that a school trip can be a defining moment in a young person’s life. We seek to provide such moments that offer enriched learning, service, and experiential opportunities.

EXAMPLES OF OTHER SCHOOL TRIPS OUR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS HAVE ENJOYED INCLUDE:Cuba

Peru

Italy

Barcelona

France

UK

California

Florida

OUR MAJOR

PARTNERS INCLUDE: Semiahmoo House Society, Surrey Urban Mission, God’s Little Acre, Options, WE Kinvig, Surrey Parks & Recreation, The Residence at Morgan Crossing,

Project Backpack and Sources Food Bank

LOCALANNUAL OVERSEAS SERVICE

TRIPS TO COUNTRIES INCLUDING: Guatemala, Cambodia, Uganda,

Kenya, Costa Rica, India and Ecuador

SERVICE highlights

GRADES 4 & 5 Outdoor camp at Camp Elphinstone

GRADE 6 Camp Qwanoes, Adventure Program

GRADE 7 Camp Summit Outdoor Camp

GRADES 8 & 9 Strathcona Park Lodge

SENIOR SCHOOL Fall Canoe Trip to Quadra IslandMountain Biking in North VancouverSturgeon Fishing on the Fraser River

OUTDOOR EDUCATION

THE ARTSAt Southridge, arts education involves all four processes of the experiential learning cycle. Almost all learning in the arts involves a concrete, hands-on experience.

JUNIOR SCHOOL

SENIOR SCHOOL

MEDIA ARTS

GRADES 6 – 7 use of concert band instruments

Provides groundwork for life-long involvement in, and appreciation of, music

Develop students’ creative abilities to ex�ress themselves through visual media

Art appreciation through exposure to art of various styles, historical periods and cultures

Concert band in Grades 8-12

4Jazz Bands

Foster an appreciation of a wide variety of art forms

Vocal co-curricular program

Strives to enrich student’s understanding of the

power of creativity

Annual concerts, school shows, festival performances, and local and international tours

External exhibitions, local field trips and international arts tours

Study historical and contemporary arts; learn how to use processes and techniques to communicate, collaborate, and interpret experiences in the world

Students are taught skills and approaches

to overcome uncertainties and boost confidence

Drama classes in Grades 8-12

Access to professional-grade equipment

A balance ofart &

technology; students work with a variety of mediums

enter local and provincial competitions and festivals learn from industry professionals participate in international arts tours

Opportunities:

PERFORMING ARTS

MUSIC

VISUAL ARTS

Explore, create, ex�ress &

communicate

thoughts, images & feelings through music

Major annual school musical production

Annual school drama production

ATHLETICSParticipation in athletics helps students develop an appreciation for the importance of life-long physical activity and well-being.

JUNIOR SCHOOL PROGRAM SENIOR SCHOOL PROGRAM

skill development, teamwork, character building and an appreciation and desire for life-long fitness. Sports

teams begin in Grade 3.

building skills in a variety of sports, physical fitness development and nutrition. Grades 8-12, all

students encouraged to participate in at least one athletic activity in at least two of the three terms.

SPORTS TEAMS

Junior and Senior Girls Basketball

Junior and Senior Girls Soccer

Junior and Senior Girls Field Hockey

Junior and Senior Girls Volleyball

Junior and Senior Boys Basketball

Junior and Senior Boys Soccer

Senior Boys Rugby

Swimming

Tennis

Golf

Track & Field

WHY WE EXISTOur founding families envisioned a school that would inspire, challenge and nurture students and prepare them to become leaders in the global community. Southridge opens

with 181 students

1995

First class graduates Grade 12

1999

Seven acres adjacent to school purchased

2002

New addition to Senior School completed

2010

New Senior School opens; enrolment

grows to 431

1998

New Junior School opens; enrolment

grows to 590

2000

Final class of students added; student

population reaches maximum capacity of

680 students

2003

Development of a long term vision for the

future of our campus completed – the

Campus Master Plan

2014

Southridge’s greatest strength is its sense of community. Even after graduating it makes you feel like you will always belong.

SOUTHRIDGE Alumni

What I remember most is the strong feeling of community between the students, faculty and the administration – everyone trusted one another. I always felt at home at Southridge.

As students, we worked really hard at our academics, but the academics were balanced with the ‘extra stuff’ like the camping trips, ski retreats, water fights, the Country Fair…school was so much more than just sitting in class.

I didn’t realize until after I left, but having no locks on lockers profoundly changed the way I felt about the world.

WORDS FROM OUR

Timeline

It is a place where students journey in their growth academically and personally, exploring, embracing, and sharing their own unique qualities and gifts. It is a place

of personal fulfillment and contribution to the greater good. It is a place where youth actively make an intentional positive difference in the world.

SOUTHRIDGE IS A PLACE OF SIGNIFICANCE.