It is with great pride and pleasure that I welcome you to Balwin School. We believe Language learning is the backbone of 21st century skills. We assure that every student receives a strong background in the English Language and instruction in one other language French as a Second Language or Ukrainian Bilingual. Students who speak, read and write in more than one language have been shown to do better in our increasingly global society and show significantly greater achievement in school. Students are also encouraged to continue to use their home language.

We are equipped with state of the art technology featuring a Smart Board in every classroom and students have ample access to laptop computers connected through our wireless network. Our building now features excellent spaces for complementary courses, academic learning and athletics.

Balwin School is a learning community, which is committed to the success of each student. Our dedicated teachers and other staff work closely with our students in bringing a quality educational experience to every student in order to meet the needs of our diverse student population. We strive to be a centre for excellence around language and literacy learning which challenges students to cultivate their academic potential while demonstrating distinction in citizenship, commitment to life-long learning, problem solving, respect and responsibility. We set high standards and expectations within a caring environment for all of our students.

Parents are valued partners in our educational team and are encouraged to visit the school, consult with the staff and participate in school functions. We encourage each member of our educational team to work together to provide the highest quality educational program possible. I am proud to say Balwin School is a positive place where everyone learns and succeeds.

Wolf Kolb