Academic Overview
Rooted in Truth. Learning to Lead.
A Classical Christian Education for Grades 6 - 8
In a rapidly changing world, God’s truth remains our foundation.
At Haven, our curriculum is designed to help students discover their God-given gifts, understand the world around them, and grow into leaders who honour God and serve others. Strong academics, thoughtful inquiry, and varied experiences prepare students to take their next steps with knowledge, confidence, and purpose. In a rapidly changing world, students need enduring foundations and the wisdom to respond thoughtfully to change. At Haven, our curriculum is designed to help students discover their God-given gifts, understand the world around them, and grow into leaders who honour God and serve others. Strong academics, thoughtful inquiry, and varied experiences prepare students to take their next steps with knowledge, confidence, and purpose.
1. Rooted in Truth
Classical Christian Education
Through Scripture, literature, history, and the arts, students explore enduring questions about truth, character, and responsibility. They build knowledge, read deeply, reason carefully, and express ideas clearly.
These foundations help students develop the understanding and conviction to make thoughtful decisions in a changing world.
2. Trained to Think
Systems Thinking, Inquiry & News Monitoring
Students ask meaningful questions, investigate evidence, and explore how events and ideas connect. Through guided inquiry and regular news discussions, they examine different perspectives, recognize patterns, and consider the consequences of decisions.
3. Ready for What’s Next
Ontario Curriculum Foundations
Ontario curriculum expectations guide core subject learning and support a confident transition to high school. Students strengthen essential knowledge and skills while learning to organize their work, set goals, and persevere through challenges.
Clear teaching, regular practice, and constructive feedback help them grow in confidence and take increasing responsibility for their learning.
4. Called to Serve
Project-Based Learning, Service & Exploration
Projects, creative activities, practical challenges, and service opportunities give students varied ways to discover their interests and strengths. They collaborate, take initiative, solve problems, and reflect on what they learn.
Through these experiences, students explore how their God-given gifts can meet the needs of others—and practise leadership through responsibility, compassion, and service.
Discover your gifts. Grow in wisdom. Lead through service.