In Grade 8 at the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board, students continue their secondary education with a curriculum that emphasizes deeper subject specialization, critical thinking, and preparation for higher level studies. In languages, learners refine advanced reading comprehension and literary analysis, while writing longer essays, reports, and creative texts. Oral communication is strengthened through debates, presentations, and collaborative projects, and second language learning (French or English, depending on the school) expands to include more complex grammar, vocabulary, and cultural awareness. Mathematics progresses into algebra, geometry, probability, and data management, encouraging logical reasoning and multi step problem solving. Science and technology introduce more formal study in biology, chemistry, and physics, with lab work and inquiry based projects. Social studies broaden into Canadian and global history, geography, and civic responsibility, while arts education continues to nurture creativity through visual arts, music, drama, and dance. Our schools; John F. Kennedy Elementary School, Laurentia Elementary School, McCaig Elementary School, Our Lady of Peace Elementary School, Mountainview Elementary School, Twin Oaks Elementary School, Sainte Agathe Academy Elementary.
We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board below;
1. Grade 6 and Grade 7 Academic Report Card
2. Passport
3. Medical Report (if required)
4. Recommendation Letter from the current School
