SSAT Exam Preparation at Pear Tree vs Cram Schools

SSAT exam preparation requires having realistic expectations of a child’s abilities. One question parents often ask is: “Are 4 x classes enough to get a good score on the SSAT?” This question comes with an evident assumption that exam preparation is designed to improve students’ academic performance. However, this is not a realistic expectation…

Paul Romani

COVID-19: Bringing Back Sanity

If you’ve seen the following scene in the movie Borat, you’ll have a idea of how some people are (over)reacting to COVID-19 social distancing Somewhere between hypochondria, lack of critical thinking skills, and virtue signalling, a portion of the Vancouver population is acting as if breathing the air will kill them. Basic social distancing rules…

Paul Romani

Mini School / SSAT Success!

At a crummy time for education with the COVID interruptions, it was wonderful to get a Thank You card from one of our Mini School / SSAT students! She was accepted by 2 x mini schools AND a private high school, so was able to choose her favourite!

Paul Romani

COVID Update 2

Dear Parents, Thank you for your continued support in educating your children about handwashing and general hygiene as we navigate our way through the COVID-19 situation in Vancouver. As a team, we are continuing to do our best to ensure your child’s health and safety. The Ministry of Health and Education is making official announcements…

Paul Romani

COVID-19 update

Pear Tree has been closely monitoring the health advisory updates on these websites: BC Pandemic Provincial Coordination Plan Government of Canada Public Health BC Public Health Of particular relevance to Pear Tree is this website: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/health-professionals/guidance-schools-childcare-programs.html Pear Tree is fortunate to be a very small environment, where we can closely monitor all of the students….

Paul Romani

Mini School Entrance Success!

It’s that time of year when many of our Mini School students receive the exciting news about their acceptance! Each year from September to November, Pear Tree Education helps potential mini school candidates prepare for the VSB mini school test. After receiving news from a number of families about being invited for the interview stage…

Paul Romani

5 x Ways To Choose The Right Summer Camps

With so many types of summer camps in Vancouver, it can be difficult choosing which ones for your child. Here’s a guide to summer camps to help make your life easier and more affordable! Vancouver offers a long list of types of summer camps from the more traditional North American camps to more modern specialist…

Paul Romani

Poetry Analysis (+ Mini School Prep)

Poetry Analysis (+ Mini School Prep) Poetry analysis is one aspect of the VSB’s Mini School exam. It is a key part that most unprepared students are likely to do very poorly on, simply because poetry analysis is notoriously neglected in elementary school education in Vancouver. To remedy this, Pear Tree Education offers poetry analysis…

Paul Romani

The Effect of Over-Protective Parenting on Child Potential

The notions of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ parenting are controversial issues. What each of us considers ‘normal parenting’ is due in large part to our personal experiences; in other words, we learn particular parenting styles when we are children through the process of socialisation. Our approach to parenting is likely to be influenced by that used…

Paul Romani

New Private Elementary School Opens in Kitsilano

Pear Tree Education is excited to announce the launch of its first private K-7 elementary school located in the heart of Kitsilano on West Broadway and Stephens St. The official opening date of Pear Tree Elementary is September 2016. Pear Tree Elementary offers a progressive education for Vancouver children, including maximum class sizes of 15…

Paul Romani