Testimonials
Parents often give the school feedback and let us know what a positive difference the Purpose Secondary School has made in the lives of their children.
"This is for parents who might have a child who is a square peg in a round hole or a round peg in a square hole... or whatever the mismatch might be. I have one of those. Throughout his years in school, it became quite obvious that despite the amazing school and great teachers he attended, he just didn't fit in socially and was suffering deeply for it. We tried everything we could think of. The teachers tried everything they could think of. Nothing seemed to work for our kid. And then the secretary of his school suggested that we might give Purpose a try. She had heard of other kids like ours who struggled fitting in, then went to Purpose and turned things completely around. So we (skeptically) decided to give it a go.
It's now the end of his first school year and I am amazed to say that school is no longer is a bad word in our house. He loves going... looks forward to going in fact. He loves to participate in his unique way and to be valued for that uniqueness. It's a tribute to the school that he will finish his high school years and look back with positive memories instead of just negative ones. We highly recommend Purpose to any other parent who might be facing similar struggles with their child."
Being at Purpose has completely transformed me into the person I am today. I am so proud of who I am now and where my future is going to take me. Thank you so much for everything. I ‘m really going to miss the amazing community at the school.
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She has gone from being unable to attend school to craving new challenges. The patience you have showed her in the early days through to the opportunities you offered her as she recovered has helped her thrive. She will remember and build on these formative experiences through her life. You always saw her potential and strengths and helped her to grow. I had been feeling desperate and now confident she will be ok.
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Thank you so much for what you and your team has done for our son. You have managed to get him past a big life marker. There is no doubt in our minds that the year with Purpose has built his confidence in himself. Purpose is a special school and is so greatly needed for all the square pegs in a round hole world. We know that providing the right level of support does not just happen automatically. We appreciate everything you have done this year and wish nothing but the best for the school moving forward.
My daughter started life at a Purpose Society daycare. Ten years later, when she needed more support than the public system could provide, Purpose Independent Secondary School was there. They met her where she was, accepted her plan to restart school slowly with one
elective course, and gave her a Leadership course that went to her strengths. Her teacher was so encouraging that my daughter started to blossom. After that term, she was off and running with full-time course work which, thanks to the support of Purpose Staff, continued through grade 11, persevering through barriers and setbacks.
Staff continued to recognize my daughter's strengths and gave her opportunities to explore them, including making a film in Drama Club and having it entered in a film festival, doing a Work Experience at Science World, and attending the Rotary Club's Leadership Camp. My daughter became confident in her abilities and started to connect with her career goals. Purpose launched her so well that this year for grade 12, she transitioned to a more academically-focused school. She is currently doing well in challenging courses and is on track to become a teacher herself. We are forever grateful for Purpose Secondary, and my daughter will take the teachers from Purpose with her as role models for her career.
"At Purpose I experienced an amazing community, and with that community I was given the courage to work towards my goals, and so I did."
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My child started at Purpose secondary in Sept. 2017 (grade 8). A change was need for success to happen. Unsure if the move was right, but had to try. An observation my daughter made on the first day sealed the deal, meaning: you are allowed to be yourself and fell safe and supported. I no longer worry about how her school day is going, she is in good hands. This school fosters an environment of trust and encouragement. Myself and my daughter are proud to say she goes to Purpose Secondary School.
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