Members school of the Cambridge Schools Leadership for Learning Community,
as selected from among 10,000 Cambridge Schools worldwide.

Fieldstone is founded on a strong and positive belief in our students. We provide an enrichingacademic curriculum in the context of a caring and nurturing environment. It is our goal to enable
every Fieldstone student to be stimulated, supported and ultimately successful.
Our students leave our campus ready to carve their own paths in an increasingly-globalized world.
At Fieldstone, they gain not only skills and knowledge, but also confidence, to enable them to beprepared for future challenges and to be excited for future leadership opportunities.

Excellence in Academics Fieldstone Cambridge ProgrammeCambridge
Primary
K - Grade 5

Cambridge
Secondary
Grade 6 - 8

Cambridge
Secondary II:
IGCSE
Grade 9 - 10

Cambridge
Advanced:
A Levels
Grade 11 - 12

“Education that becomes a tool for life” in an
inclusive and nurturing environment at Fieldstone.

CAMBRIDGE SCHOLAR ATTRIBUTESThe Cambridge curriculum will help you to be...
CONFIDENT in working with informationand ideas - your own and those of others;
ready to take intellectual risks and keen toexplore and evaluate ideas and arguments
in a structured, critical and analytical way;able to communicate and defend yourown views and opinions as well as respect
those of others.

RESPONSIBLE for yourself, responsible

to and respectful of others; takeownership of your learning, setting targets
and insisting on intellectual integrity;
collaborative and supportive;
understanding that your actions have
impacts on others; appreciating theimportance of culture, context andcommunity.

INNOVATIVE and welcoming of newchallenges - able to meet theseresourcefully, creatively and imaginatively;
capable of applying knowledge andunderstanding to solve new and unfamiliar
problems; able to adapt flexibly to newsituations requiring new ways of thinking.
ENGAGED intellectually and socially,

ready to make a difference; embodying a
spirit of enquiry, keen to learn new skills
and receptive to new ideas; able to work
well independently but also with others;
equipped to participate constructively insociety and in the economy - locally,nationally and globally.

REFLECTIVE as a learner and concernedwith the processes as well as theproducts of your learning; able to develop
the awareness and strategies to be lifelong
learners.

Fieldstone Day School (FDS) - JK to Grade Eight
Cambridge Primary and Secondary I stages develop primary learners’ skills and understanding in English,
Mathematics, Science and Information Communication Technologies (ICT). These curricula are offered by morethan 1,300 primary schools in over 110 countries worldwide.

Cambridge Primary and Secondary I Curriculum
Key Subjects: English, Mathematics, Science and ICT Starters

Ontario Elementary Curriculum
Key Subjects: Art, History and Geography, Music (Violin), French, and Physical Education

School Year

Term I

Term II

Term III

September December

January March

April JuneMorning
A Typical Day
atFDS

08:30 - 08:45
08:45 - 09:45
09:45 - 10:40
10:45 - 11:40
11:40 - 12:10

House Period
Period 1
Period 2
Period 3
RecessAfternoon
12:40 - 13:40
13:40 - 14:10
14:15 - 14:30
14:30 - 15:20
15:20 - 15:45
15:45 - 16:30

Period 4
Period 5
RecessPeriod 6
Agenda/dismissal
After-school
tutorials andhomework club“Helping students to develop an informed curiosity andlasting passion for learning.”

Courses that Challenge and Inspire
Fieldstone’s dual Cambridge-Ontario programmes are designed to engage learners. Our curriculum gives
them a solid foundation to achieve a high level of academic and personal development.

Rich and Diverse School Experience
Fieldstone students enjoy a big-school experience within a small-school community. We offer numerous
co-curricular activities, outreach initiatives, Horizons Week, specialist and service learning and an annual
Shakespeare production. We also host an annual school event to celebrate student success in all areas ofachievement.

One of the Best Musical Programmes in Toronto
A comprehensive education in music significantly enhances the overall creativity and academic development ofour students. From Grade One to Eight, all Fieldstone students learn to play the violin or cello. By Grade Four,students learn to read from traditional treble and bass clef notation, and the focus shifts to playing with moresophisticated technique and better tone quality.
We host two annual concerts - the December Holiday Concert and the Spring Arts Night. All combined, ourstudents receive from 4½ to 6½ hours of quality musical instruction a week. This is one of the best musicalprogrammes available to Toronto students.

A True, Authentic and Complete Visual Arts Experience
Within the Visual Arts programme, our students’ visual literacy expands and enhances all other learning
experiences. Learning in, about or through the visual arts helps Fieldstone students to use their imaginationand to make creative choices to communicate their ideas.
In our classes, students explore the expressive character of art, their personal perceptions of art works,and the elements and principles of design. They investigate and produce a variety of art works using various
media, processes and traditional and emerging technologies. They develop skills in using art tools, materials
and techniques.

Athletics
Fieldstone participates extensively in the Small Schools Athletic Federation and our student-athletes regularlycompete in the following sports:- Badminton- Ball Hockey- Basketball- Cross Country- Flag Football- Golf- Skiing/Snowboarding- Soccer- Softball- Track and Field- Volleyball- Ice Hockey

“We know what we are, but know not what we may be.”- William ShakespeareShakespeare
Every year for over a decade, our students in Grade One to Eight are given the opportunity to participate ina Shakespeare Production. The performances are versions of plays by William Shakespeare from the series
Shakespeare for Young People.
Being part of a Shakespeare Production allows students to trust their abilities, strengthen their memory andgain confidence. It also develops excellent focus as well as enhancing students’ communication skills throughthe use of verbal and non-verbal expression.

Connecting our Students to the World - FDS Horizons Week
Every year, our curriculum comes to life with Horizons Week. Students in JK to Grade Eight enjoy theopportunity to experience firsthand things they are learning in school.
Until Grade Four, students take part in workshops planned and executed by our teachers and outside providers.
In Grade Five to Eight, students are given an opportunity to attend either a local/provincial or European trip.
This is a week-long adventure that connects our students to the world around them.

Service Learning and Me-to-We Initiative
The goal of service learning at Fieldstone is connect service projects to student learning and to put as muchof the planning and execution as appropriate into the hands of the students. Ultimately, the goal is not justfor good work to be done, but for the context of that work to be understood, appreciated and reflected uponby the students.
Each fall, a group of Middle School students attends We Day, an event featuring popular musical acts andworld-renowned motivational speakers. The students return from We Day inspired to make a difference intheir world. Through the very-active Outreach Club, they are able to promote positive change both locallyand around the world.

Success with Cambridge opens doors to the world’s best universities in the US, the UK, Australia, Canada and beyond.

Fieldstone King’s College School (FKCS) Grade Nine to Twelve (IGCSE & A Levels)
Cambridge programmes and qualifications set the global standard for international education. Every year,
nearly a million Cambridge learners from 10,000 schools in 160 countries prepare for their future by preparing
for Cambridge-International Exams.

Knowledge, Understanding and Higher Order Thinking Skills
Cambridge IGCSE achievement is recognized by higher education institutions and employers around the world
as evidence of academic achievement. Many universities require a combination of Cambridge InternationalA Levels and Cambridge IGCSEs to meet their entry requirements.
Thousands of learners use Cambridge International AS and A Levels every year to gain places at leadinguniversities worldwide. All UK universities, 55 Canadian Universities and over 450 US universities (includingIvy League institutions) accept Cambridge International A Level qualifications. In places such as the US andCanada, good grades in carefully-chosen Cambridge International A Level subjects can result in up to one yearof university course credit.

Unique Cambridge-Ontario Blend Curriculum
FKCS offers a unique curriculum blending Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels with Ontario courses.
The combination of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma and distinguished Cambridge qualifications gives
our students a jump start to their university studies.

School Year

Summer School

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Session ISession II

Session III

September January

February June

June

July

AugustPreparing Future
Business School Graduates
Modelled after Cambridge A Level Business Studies,
our business programme teaches students the skills
they need to be successful in the most elite businessprogrammes. Our business courses are designed tocomplement each other students a coherent
understanding of business and its role in society.
School-wide business events help students toconsolidate their learning and showcase their skills.

DECA
Fieldstone students compete at both Regional andProvincial levels against other schools. Competition
categories include marketing, hospitality andtourism, business management, accounting andentrepreneurship.

Stock Market Simulation Competition
Students apply their business knowledge whileassembling a stock portfolio. They then compete
against their peers and students from all overOntario for the highest portfolio valuation.

CPA and Capital Marketing Guest Speakers
Students meet with business professional to get theinside scoop of what it is like to work in an urban
financial hub.

Dragons Den Competitions
Fieldstone students compete with each other forinvestment money offered by Fieldstoneadministration to support their business ventures both fictional and real!

Passport to SuccessFieldstone Graduates have been accepted to University of Toronto, Rotman Commerce;
University of Waterloo, Accounting and Financial Management;
York University, Schulich School of Business;
Western University, Ivey School of Business;
UBC, Sauder School of Business.

Excellence in Mathematics
The University of Cambridge was ranked as the #1 university in the world for mathematics according toQS World University Rankings. It should be no surprise that Cambridge A Level Mathematics challenges eventhe brightest of young mathematicians. Fieldstone’s math courses are designed to provide a strong foundationin mathematics. Students learn the advanced concepts and applications that will prepare them for A Level
Examinations.

Tutorials for Support and Enrichment
From Monday to Thursday, our math teachers provide small group to 1-on-1 support in after-school tutorials.

Advanced Standing
Students who successfully complete our Cambridge math programme qualify for university credits andadvanced standing in their university programmes.

Top School in Canada
Fieldstone consistently tanks within the top 100 schools according to the University of Waterloo mathematics
competition results.

Passport to Success

Se Eun O (Fieldstone ‘16) was a National Gold Medal Winner and the Ontario Metro Regional Champion
in the 2015 Fermat Contest.

Science for the 21st Century
Fieldstone’s science programme teaches students the hands-on practical skills they need to develop a deep
appreciation and understanding of scientific concepts.

Laboratory Examinations
Skills in the laboratory are central to our science programme. Students learn laboratory skills as early as
Cambridge Primary and continue to develop these as they progress through our programme.

Science Olympics
Fieldstone students compete in Science Olympics at universities all over Ontario. Misha Dubrovsky placed
second in the University of Toronto’s Science Olympics and won $1,600 in science equipment for the school.

Passport to SuccessFieldstone graduates have been accepted to top engineering schools including:
the University of Waterloo, University of Toronto,
McGill University, McMaster University andQueen’s University

ESL for English Proficiency
Developing a functional understanding of the English language is critical for student success. Our ESL
courses follow the Cambridge ESL framework and are focused on improving English reading, writing, listeningand speaking. Fieldstone blends the University of Cambridge’s English programme with the Ontario English
curriculum requirements. Using a skills-based approach to the study of English, students are prepared for theprestigious Cambridge English Language and Literature examinations. Rosetta Stone software is an integral
component of our ESL programme.

Thriving Drama, Music and Visual Arts Programmes
We see the arts as a fundamental way to help our students to be more creative, expressive and self-aware
individuals. Throughout the year, students welcome guest artists and travel to world-class arts institutions inorder to learn from a variety of experts and experiences. Our Arts Showcase enable our budding artists to share
their talents with the broader community.

Drama
Drama classes not only provide students with an appreciation and familiarity with theatre history, texts andconventions, but also engage students with opportunities to understand and experiment with applied drama
and to see the way in which drama can enable them to become more empathetic global citizens.

Music
A comprehensive education in music significantly enhances the overall creative and academic development ofour students. Students can choose from several different instruments within our fully-equipped music room.
They learn skills and individual discipline through intensive practice, rehearsal and critical reflection in small andmedium-sized ensembles. They also receive weekly private or semi-private instruction during tutorials todevelop superior skills on their given instruments.

Visual Arts
Fieldstone Visual Arts courses are designed to encourage students to collaborate and experiment with a varietyof media. This helps them to understand how to apply techniques in creative and effective ways. Our facilities
include a wide range of materials an tools for use in acrylic and watercolour painting, screen-printing, sculpture,
digital media and much more.
Creative students may also be interested in our Communications Technology programme, which instructs
students in graphic design, photography, stop-motion animation, film and website design.

Fieldstone’s Life Beyond the Classroom
FKCS Horizons Week
Fieldstone offers students an annual work of experiential learning. During that time, the school organizes group
trips that combine community service with adventure, physical activity and team-building to promote character
development and community bonding.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
This international award for young people operates in 140 countries. Through Fieldstone’s engaging and exciting
co-curricular programmes, students work on the four components of the award: community service, skill-building,fitness and adventure. They are supported by the faculty every step of the way.

Student Clubs
Fieldstone invites students to join a wide variety of clubs, enabling them to develop new skills, bond with theirpeers and gain experience that can help them to build impressive university applications. Popular clubs in thepast included Eco Club, Programming, Guitar and Prefects (student government).

Field Trips
Our students enjoy many opportunities to take their learning “on the road” - participating in exciting educational
travel both within Toronto and further afield. Whether visiting Toronto’s City Hall or building a school inCosta Rica, our students value these exceptional opportunities for growth and exploration.

Indoor and Outdoor Sports
Fieldstone has over six acres of outdoor fields and indoor gymnasium. Between physical education classes, teampractice and after school open gym, students have countless opportunities to enjoy physical activity at
Fieldstone.

University Preparation
All Fieldstone students are given the support to achieve their potential and have the opportunity to build acompetitive university application. Graduates from Fieldstone are highly valued and are accepted every year toprestigious universities in Canada, the US and beyond.
Each student begins planning for university as soon as he/she enters Fieldstone by creating and updating an IPP(Individual Pathway Plan) and building this each year until graduation. In Grade Eleven and Twelve, students areinvited to participate in university application workshops and attend the Ontario Universities Fair, an event where
they can chat with representatives from Ontario’s twenty-one universities and attend engaging and inspiring
presentation.

Career Planning
Fieldstone uses Career Cruising (an internet-based planning tool) to help students identify their strengths andinterests. Through building personal portfolios, students are able to make educated decisions about which
careers best suit them and what courses they should take to prepare for these vocations.

Guidance Support
Our Guidance team provides individualized support to ensure each student explores all post-secondary options
and can secure admission to his or her top choice. With hundreds of Fieldstone alumni studying in Canada, theUS and abroad, we have experience to ensure our graduates have a competitive edge in being admitted to thebest universities.

Self-Management Mentorship
Through our Mentorship Programme, each student is assigned to a mentor group. These groups work on thefollowing self-management skills:° Goal-setting° Time management° Organization° Career preparation° Post-secondary planning

It is important to us that Fieldstone students learn the skills they need not only for success here on campus,
but also for their post-secondary pursuits.

Daily Teacher-Led Tutorial
Students receive extra support before and after school through teacher-led tutorials. Under a teacher’sguidance, students catch up on missed work, study for tests and prepare for Cambridge exams.

Quarterly Student Reports
Fieldstone provides parents with progress reports in addition to midterm and final reports. Parents also receive
weekly updates (Friday Files) from Fieldstone, ensuring that they remain aware of the busy and exciting life of
the school and that concerns are addressed as soon as possible.

Passport to SuccessFieldstone graduates are attending or have attended to following post-secondary institutions (2003 - 2017):
ONTARIO UNIVERSITIESCANADIAN COLLEGEBrock University
Carleton University
Guelph University
Lakehead University
McMaster University
Nipissing University
Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD)
Queen’s University
Ryerson University
Trent University
University of Toronto
University of Ontario Institute of Technology
University of Ottawa
University of Waterloo
University of Windsor
Western University
Wilfrid Laurier University
York University

Vancouver Film School

CANADIAN UNIVERSITIES
Bishop’s University
Concordia University
Dalhousie University
McGill University
Simon Fraser University
University of British Columbia
University of Cape Breton
University of King’s CollegeUniversity of Manitoba
ONTARIO COLLEGES
Algonquin College
Centennial CollegeFanshawe CollegeGeorge Brown College
Humber College
Seneca College

AMERICAN UNIVERSITIESAcademy of Art University
College of William & Mary
Dartmouth College
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Fashion Institute of Technology
Grinnel College
Harvard University
Parsons School of Design
Purdue University
Rhode Island School of Design
University of San Diego
Seattle University
UNIVERSITIES OVERSEAS
Anahuac University (Mexico)
Government Medical College, Amristar (India)
ITAM (Mexico)
Keio University (Japan)
Lancaster University (U.K.)
Les Roches School of Hotel Management (Switzerland)
Myongji University (South Korea)
Panamerican University (Mexico)
University of the Arts London (U.K.)
University College in Dublin (Ireland)
University of Hong Kong (China)
University of Oldenburg (Germany)
University of Melbourne (Australia)
University of Southampton (U.K.)
University of Warwick (U.K.)
Victoria University of Wellington (New Zealand)
Yonsei University (South Korea)

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