✨Start children off on the way they should go
- OakvilleJoe
- Sep 1
- 2 min read
I am sharing this with you all as the majority of schools start tomorrow, September 2, 2025.
Proverbs 箴言 Chapter 22, verse 6 (New International Version)：
✨Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.
✨教養孩童走他當行的路，就是到老，他也不會偏離。
A hairstylist Mom once said to me, 'I wish I could have my children attend Sunday School while they are young.' I can sense that missed opportunity and regretful tone in her voice.
✨Yes, give them the opportunity to attend Sunday School. ✨🙏
Why I said 'majority' of schools, it's because there are a couple of school institutions in Ontario adopting a 'year-round' or 'modified' year-round schedule (4% in the US).
From Google AI:
While there aren't many true "whole-year" schools in Ontario, a few public and private schools offer year-round or modified year-round schedules, such as Tony Pontes Public School in the Peel District School Board, which uses a balanced calendar, and a few private institutions like Braemar College. Most public schools follow the traditional September to June calendar, but a balanced calendar with shorter breaks and different start dates has been implemented in some public boards and specific schools like Tony Pontes Public School.
Year-Round or Modified Year-Round School Examples:
Tony Pontes Public School (Peel District School Board):
This school has a balanced school year schedule that allows for longer family breaks at different times of the year, rather than a long summer break.
Braemar College:
This is a private high school in Toronto that divides the academic year into four nine-week terms, with a shorter summer term from July to mid-August, according to braemarcollege.com.
This is how working parents manage their children's summer vacation: Working parents manage their kids' summer vacation by combining strategies such as enrolling children in summer camps or daycare, hiring nannies, or creating parenting co-ops with other families. They also take staggered holidays, discuss flexible work schedules with employers, and encourage older children to be more independent or take on summer jobs. Planning ahead, setting realistic expectations, and maintaining some routine can help reduce stress for both parents and children. (Google AI)
And here's an article from the parents' viewpoint on year-round schooling:
What do you prefer? 🤔
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