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Designing the Future of Learning: Inside the New Visionary High School

Our vision for our high school is to create a space that embodies excellence, innovation, and a commitment to student personal growth. We are renovating a spacious three-story building with large classrooms and abundant natural light, transforming it into a modern and inspiring learning environment designed with our students’ success in mind. With professional architectural renderings showcasing the current vision for these spaces, we are able to bring our community along as this project evolves. This renovation is an opportunity to create a space that truly reflects our educational values, where every element is crafted to support our students’ unique interests and curiosity, as well as to foster a sense of community.

A Space for the Future: Co-Designed By Our Students:

One of the most exciting aspects of our high school is the opportunity for students to co-design learning spaces. Involving students in the design process fosters a deeper sense of ownership, allowing them to take charge of their education and creating a learning environment that aligns with their individual needs and aspirations. This collaborative approach means that spaces are dynamic and adaptable and lend themselves to different styles of learning and teaching, from presentations to group work to discussions to secluded and focused individual work areas, every approach is possible when the spaces we create are flexible. 

Design Focused on Student Well-being, Collaboration and Growth:

Classroom – A Guest Presenter Speaks About Personal Finances

Maker Space

Classrooms here are designed to feel more adult than a regular school, to inspire collaboration, with flexible open layouts that adapt to encourage interaction and hands-on learning. Students are encouraged to connect, to share ideas, and to engage deeply with the material. It’s a design that turns each lesson into a shared experience, breaking down traditional barriers between students and the subjects they study.

Innovative Spaces Shaped for Physical and Creativity Growth

Student Cafe, Lounge, and Co-working space

Multi-Purpose Performing Art Space

Designed for student independence, the student cafe and lounge offer flexible seating and open spaces for both socializing, quiet reflection and independent study. During lunchtime, this space will be abuzz with energy as students eat food cooked by our chef and our cooking students in our industrial kitchen. This thoughtful layout allows students to make their own choices, manage their time, and build confidence. In the multi-purpose performing arts space, the flexible, open floor plan is crafted to accommodate a wide range of activities, with design elements that ensure safety and accessibility. The performing arts center is designed as a multi-sensory experience, with a professional-grade stage and adjustable lighting that can be tailored to highlight performances, art displays, and interactive showcases, including dance, yoga, martial arts, and other movement classes. Each space within the school is purpose-built to foster independence, creativity, and confidence, supporting students as they grow into well-rounded individuals.

Designing the Future of Learning

With this project, we have the unique opportunity to design a high school from the ground up, ensuring that every detail aligns with our vision for a forward-thinking learning environment. The result will be a blend of modern, functional spaces tailored to the needs of today’s students.

Find Your Place in Our New High School

We are excited to see our vision come to life as the design and development progress. If you want to learn more about our plans and how this space will support your child’s education, we encourage you to attend an Open House or contact us for more details. Join us as we build an inspiring environment for the next generation to learn and grow.


Applications are open for Grade 9. APPLY NOW.

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