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{{Infobox school
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| name = Meadowridge School
| name = Meadowridge School
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| motto = Learning to live well, with others and for others, in a just community.
| motto = Labore et Virtute
| city = 12224 240th St, [[Maple Ridge, British Columbia|Maple Ridge]]
| motto_translation = Work and Virtue
| city = 12224 240th St, [[Maple Ridge, British Columbia|Maple Ridge]]
| province = [[British Columbia]]
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| postcode = [[Postal codes in Canada|V4R 1N1]]
| province = [[British Columbia]]
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| country = Canada
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| postcode = [[Postal codes in Canada|V4R 1N1]]
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| coordinates = {{coord|49.2242|-122.5542|region:CA-BC|display=inline,title}}
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| country = Canada
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| schooltype = Independent
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| coordinates = {{coord|49.224233|-122.554422|display=inline,title}}
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| established = 1985
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| schooltype = Independent
| principal = Scott Banack
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| established = 1985
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| grades = Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12
| founded = 1985
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| enrollment = 672
| principal = Hugh Burke
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| campus_size = 27 Acres
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| grades = Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12
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| area = British Columbia, Canada
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| enrollment = 670
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| colours = Navy Blue & Maroon
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| campus_size = 27 Acres
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| mascot = Gryph the Gryphon
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| area = British Columbia, Canada
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| team_name = Gryphons
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| colours = Navy Blue & Maroon
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| affiliations = Independent Schools Association of BC, Council of International Schools, International Baccalaureate Organization, Canadian Accreditation Independent Schools
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| mascot = Gryph the Gryphon
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| url = {{URL|http://www.meadowridge.bc.ca}}
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| team_name = Gryphons
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| principal_label = Headmaster
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| affiliations = Independent Schools Association of BC, Council of International Schools, International Baccalaureate Organization, Canadian Accreditation Independent Schools
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| grades_label = [[Education in Canada#Levels in education|Grades]]
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| url = {{URL|http://www.meadowridge.bc.ca}}
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| enrollment_as_of = September, 2021
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| principal_label = Headmaster
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| language = [[Canadian English|English]]
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| grades_label = [[Education in Canada#Levels in education|Grades]]
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| enrollment_as_of = September, 2019
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| language = [[Canadian English|English]]
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'''Meadowridge School''' (also known as MDR), located in [[Maple Ridge, British Columbia]], is a [[Mixed-sex education|coeducational]], [[independent school]] teaching Junior Kindergarten through to Grade 12.<ref>{{cite web |title=Meadowridge About Page |url=https://www.meadowridge.bc.ca/about |website=Meadowridge School}}</ref>
'''Meadowridge School''' (also known as MDR), located in [[Maple Ridge, British Columbia]], Canada, is a [[Mixed-sex education|coeducational]], [[independent school]] teaching Junior Kindergarten through to Grade 12.<ref>{{cite web |title=Meadowridge About Page |url=https://www.meadowridge.bc.ca/about |website=Meadowridge School}}</ref>


Meadowridge is one of only two schools in to be accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS).<ref>{{cite web |title=Meadowridge News Post COIS |url= https://www.meadowridge.bc.ca/news/news-posts/~post/meadowridge-earns-council-of-international-schools-accreditation-20170111}}</ref> Meadowridge School's mission is “learning to live well, with others and for others, in a just community”. Although consistently placing within the top three schools according to the Fraser Report, Meadowridge School Headmaster has publicly denounced the Fraser Report rankings.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ranking the rankings |url=http://www.ourkids.net/school/ranking-the-rankings}}</ref> Meadowridge School received the 2014 Maple Ridge Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Award.<ref>{{cite web |title=Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows Businesses Celebrated |url=https://www.mapleridgenews.com/business/maple-ridge-pitt-meadows-businesses-celebrated/}}</ref>
Although consistently placing within the top three schools according to the Fraser Report, Meadowridge School Headmaster has publicly denounced the Fraser Report rankings.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ourkids.net/school/ranking-the-rankings|title=Private schools recoil against rankings|website=www.ourkids.net}}</ref> Meadowridge School received the 2014 Maple Ridge Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Award.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mapleridgenews.com/business/maple-ridge-pitt-meadows-businesses-celebrated/|title=Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows businesses celebrated|date=February 26, 2015|website=Maple Ridge News}}</ref>


==Campus==
==Campus==
Meadowridge School is on 27 acres of land in east Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada, approximately 45 minutes from [[Vancouver|Vancouver, BC]]. The Meadowridge Campus consists of 125,000 square feet of indoor learning space as well as a variety of outdoor learning spaces.<ref>{{cite web |title=Explore Our 27 Acres|url=https://www.meadowridge.bc.ca/about/campus}}</ref>
Meadowridge School is on 27 acres of land in east Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada, approximately 45 minutes from [[Vancouver|Vancouver, BC]]. The Meadowridge Campus consists of 125,000 square feet of indoor learning space as well as a variety of outdoor learning spaces.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.meadowridge.bc.ca/about/campus|title=Campus Tour – Meadowridge School|website=www.meadowridge.bc.ca}}</ref>


Indoor and outdoor learning spaces include:
Indoor and outdoor learning spaces include:
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* Purposely built Early Learning Centre for Kindergarten and Junior Kindergarten
* Purposely built Early Learning Centre for Kindergarten and Junior Kindergarten


The creek on Meadowridge land is [[:sv:Latimer Creek|Latimer Creek]], which the school has worked at restoring to its natural space and encouraging growth of indigenous plants and animals. With help from local agencies the [https://www.alouetteriver.org/ Alouette River Management Society], [http://www.keeps.org/ Kanaka Education and Environmental Partnership], and the South Coast Conservation Program students and staff removed invasive plants, created a special frog pond habitat to support the endangered red-legged-frogs found in the area, and planted indigenous plants like Douglas Fir, big leaf maple, and red elderberry.<ref>[https://www.mapleridgenews.com/news/maple-ridge-academics-and-the-natural-world/ ]</ref>
The creek on Meadowridge land is {{ill|Latimer Creek|sv}}, which the school has worked at restoring to its natural space and encouraging growth of indigenous plants and animals. With help from local agencies the Alouette River Management Society, Kanaka Education and Environmental Partnership, and the South Coast Conservation Program students and staff removed invasive plants, created a special frog pond habitat to support the endangered red-legged-frogs found in the area, and planted indigenous plants like Douglas Fir, big leaf maple, and red elderberry.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mapleridgenews.com/news/maple-ridge-academics-and-the-natural-world/|title=Maple Ridge academics and the natural world|date=June 29, 2016|website=Maple Ridge News}}</ref>


==Academics==
==Academics==
Meadowridge School abides by the British Columbia Ministry of Education curriculum while offering the International Baccalaureate program at all grade levels.
Meadowridge School abides by the British Columbia Ministry of Education curriculum while offering the International Baccalaureate program at all grade levels.
The International Baccalaureate focuses “on teaching students to think critically and independently, and how to inquire with care and logic”<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ibo.org/about-the-ib/|title=About the IB|publisher=}}</ref>
The International Baccalaureate focuses "on teaching students to think critically and independently, and how to inquire with care and logic"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibo.org/about-the-ib/|title=About the IB|website=International Baccalaureate®}}</ref>


Meadowridge was first authorized for the Primary Years Programme (Junior Kindergarten to Grade 5) on February 19, 2007. The Middle Years Programme (Grade 6 to Grade 10) authorization happened shortly after on March 6, 2007. The Diploma Program (Grade 11 and 12) was authorized on March 1, 2012.
Meadowridge was first authorized for the Primary Years Programme (Junior Kindergarten to Grade 5) on February 19, 2007. The Middle Years Programme (Grade 6 to Grade 10) authorization happened shortly after on March 6, 2007. The Diploma Program (Grade 11 and 12) was authorized on March 1, 2012.


As of August 2019 the Diploma Course offerings for students are:<ref>[https://www.meadowridge.bc.ca/uploaded/MeadowridgeSchoolProfile-2017.pdf ]</ref>
As of August 2019 the Diploma Course offerings for students are:<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.meadowridge.bc.ca/uploaded/MeadowridgeSchoolProfile-2017.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2018-04-30 |archive-date=2018-05-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180501094547/https://www.meadowridge.bc.ca/uploaded/MeadowridgeSchoolProfile-2017.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* Biology: SL & HL
* Biology: SL & HL
* Chemistry: SL & HL
* Chemistry: SL & HL
* Physics: SL & HL
* Physics: SL & HL
* English: Language & Literature SL & HL
* Language & Literature: SL & HL
* French: SL & HL
* French: SL & HL
* Spanish: SL, HL, & Ab-Initio
* Spanish: SL, HL, & Ab-Initio
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* Human Geography: SL & HL
* Human Geography: SL & HL
* Math Analysis and Approaches: SL & HL
* Math Analysis and Approaches: SL & HL
* Math Applications and Interpretations: SL & HL
* Theatre Arts: SL & HL
* Visual Arts: SL & HL
* Visual Arts: SL & HL
* Music: SL & HL
* Music: SL & HL
* Theory of Knowledge


The first IB Diploma Program Cohort graduated in 2014.
The first IB Diploma Program Cohort graduated in 2014.


==University Acceptances==
==University acceptances==
Meadowridge School frequently places its graduates in post-secondary institutions in Canada, the United States, and United Kingdom. The Class of 2017 had 4.5 acceptance offers per student with 100% of applicants receiving offers from a post-secondary institution.<ref>[https://issuu.com/meadowridge/docs/headreport-final-pr/40 ]</ref>
Meadowridge School frequently places its graduates in post-secondary institutions in Canada, the United States, and United Kingdom. The Class of 2017 had 4.5 acceptance offers per student with 100% of applicants receiving offers from a post-secondary institution.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://issuu.com/meadowridge/docs/headreport-final-pr/40|title=2016/17 Headmaster's Report|website=Issuu}}</ref>

==Uniforms==
Students at all levels are required to wear a [[school uniform]]. The school believes that uniforms provide a sense of inclusion, equality, and school pride and that students must identify and distinguish themselves through their behaviour rather than their appearance. There is a formal uniform, referred to as the #1, for Mondays, Fridays and special occasions. There is also an informal uniform, referred to as the #2 uniform, for general wear on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays.

There is a Physical Education uniform for Physical and Health Education classes as well as athletics and clubs. On Wednesdays, all of the Primary Years students wear their PE for uniform the entire day to provide a full day of activity without taking time to change uniforms. Each athletic team wears a uniform and jersey appropriate for the sport being played.
In 2017 a hooded sweatshirt was added to the #2 uniform option.

Students have options within the uniform so that they can select a combination that meets their comfort and personal style.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.meadowridge.bc.ca/parent/uniform-guidelines|title=Uniform Guidelines - Meadowridge School - IB World School - BC, Canada|website=www.meadowridge.bc.ca}}</ref>


==Athletics==
==Athletics==
Meadowridge offers a variety of athletic teams and clubs. Athletics clubs are offered for students in Kindergarten to Grade 12 and athletic teams are offered for students in Grade 4 to Grade 12. Meadowridge offers one of the largest fencing clubs in British Columbia and hosts an annual tournament that draws players from all over British Columbia and the northwest United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mapleridgenews.com/sports/en-garde-classic-sport-new-to-ridge/|title=En garde: Classic sport new to Ridge - Maple Ridge News|date=18 April 2014|publisher=}}</ref>
Meadowridge offers a variety of athletic teams and clubs. Athletics clubs are offered for students in Kindergarten to Grade 12 and athletic teams are offered for students in Grade 4 to Grade 12. Meadowridge offers one of the largest fencing clubs in British Columbia and hosts an annual tournament that draws players from all over British Columbia and the northwest United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mapleridgenews.com/sports/en-garde-classic-sport-new-to-ridge/|title=En garde: Classic sport new to Ridge – Maple Ridge News|date=18 April 2014}}</ref>


Meadowridge has earned provincial titles in Soccer,<ref>[https://www.meadowridge.bc.ca/news/news-posts/~post/senior-boys-soccer-team-brings-home-bronze-in-provincials-20171106 ]</ref> Water-Polo,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mapleridgenews.com/sports/meadowridge-takes-provincial-water-polo-title/|title=Meadowridge takes provincial water-polo title - Maple Ridge News|date=19 April 2011|publisher=}}</ref> Basketball,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gvisaa.com/leagues/custom_page.cfm?leagueID=25465&clientID=5965&pageID=17056|title=GVISAA.com - Greater Vancouver Independent Schools Athletic Association|website=www.gvisaa.com}}</ref> Volleyball,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gvisaa.com/leagues/custom_page.cfm?leagueID=25479&clientID=5965&pageID=17068|title=GVISAA.com - Greater Vancouver Independent Schools Athletic Association|website=www.gvisaa.com}}</ref> and Track & Field.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gvisaa.com/leagues/custom_page.cfm?leagueID=25737&clientID=5965&pageID=17086|title=GVISAA.com - Greater Vancouver Independent Schools Athletic Association|website=www.gvisaa.com}}</ref>
Meadowridge has earned provincial titles in Soccer,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.meadowridge.bc.ca/news/news-posts/~post/senior-boys-soccer-team-brings-home-bronze-in-provincials-20171106|title=Meet the newest member of the Advancement team|website=www.meadowridge.bc.ca}}</ref> Water-Polo,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mapleridgenews.com/sports/meadowridge-takes-provincial-water-polo-title/|title=Meadowridge takes provincial water-polo title – Maple Ridge News|date=19 April 2011}}</ref> Basketball,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gvisaa.com/leagues/custom_page.cfm?leagueID=25465&clientID=5965&pageID=17056|title=GVISAA.com – Greater Vancouver Independent Schools Athletic Association|website=www.gvisaa.com}}</ref> Volleyball,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gvisaa.com/leagues/custom_page.cfm?leagueID=25479&clientID=5965&pageID=17068|title=GVISAA.com – Greater Vancouver Independent Schools Athletic Association|website=www.gvisaa.com}}</ref> and Track & Field.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gvisaa.com/leagues/custom_page.cfm?leagueID=25737&clientID=5965&pageID=17086|title=GVISAA.com – Greater Vancouver Independent Schools Athletic Association|website=www.gvisaa.com}}</ref>


'''Athletic Teams & Clubs Offered:'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.meadowridge.bc.ca/fs/admin/site/pages/71|title=Redirecting|website=www.meadowridge.bc.ca}}</ref>
'''Athletic Teams & Clubs Offered:'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.meadowridge.bc.ca/fs/admin/site/pages/71|title=Redirecting|website=www.meadowridge.bc.ca}}</ref>
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* British Columbia School Sports (BCSS)
* British Columbia School Sports (BCSS)


==Student life==
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==Student Life<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.meadowridge.bc.ca/student-life|title=Student Life - Meadowridge School - IB World School - BC, Canada|website=www.meadowridge.bc.ca}}</ref>==
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All students at Meadowridge are supported in the attainment of the [[The Duke of Edinburgh's Award|Duke of Edinburgh Award]]. Students in Grade 9 and 10 participate in the adventurous journey component of the award through the Outdoor Education Program. They optionally complete the other three components: service, skill development, and community service. Every student at Meadowridge is required to earn their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.meadowridge.bc.ca/student-life|title=Student Life – Meadowridge School – IB World School – BC, Canada|website=www.meadowridge.bc.ca}}</ref>
Meadowridge offers a wide range of co-curricular activities to meet the interests of every student believing that inclusion of the arts and athletics plays an important role in a liberal education.


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In athletics, Meadowridge offers a wide range of opportunities for students to get involved, not only as team members, but also as officials, support staff, and community coaches. All students at Meadowridge are supported in the attainment of the [[The Duke of Edinburgh's Award|Duke of Edinburgh Award]]. Students in Grade 9 and 10 participate in the adventurous journey component of the award through the Outdoor Education Program. They optionally complete the other three components: service, skill development, and community service. Every student at Meadowridge is required to earn their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award.

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==House System==
Meadowridge School is made up of four houses: Alouette (Blue), Kanaka (Red), Fraser (Green), and Whonnock (Orange). Each student, parent, and staff member belongs to one house. Competitions are held throughout the year for house points with two major Spirit Days happening at the beginning and end of the year. During Spirit Day, the four teams will compete against one another in various physical activities where house points are awarded for both success within the activities, as well as sportsmanship and house spirit. The day begins with the groups performing "house cheers", which are typically parodies of popular songs with added actions.
Meadowridge School is made up of four houses: Alouette (Blue), Kanaka (Red), Fraser (Green), and Whonnock (Orange). Each student, parent, and staff member belongs to one house. Competitions are held throughout the year for house points with two major Spirit Days happening at the beginning and end of the year. During Spirit Day, the four teams will compete against one another in various physical activities where house points are awarded for both success within the activities, as well as sportsmanship and house spirit. The day begins with the groups performing "house cheers", which are typically parodies of popular songs with added actions.


Previously, each house had a mascot character: Alouette an Alligator, Kanaka a Kodiak, Fraser a Falcon, and Whonnock a dragon. However, these were phased out for a variety of reasons. The first was a general concern that these random mascot characters were distracting from the actual school mascot: The Gryphon. The second being that the Kanaka mascot was actually a costume of a popular 4chan-originating Internet meme, with inappropriate implications. The mascot later had a small goatee added to it to try and avoid this, but it was still too recognizable to be used appropriately for a K-12 school.
Previously, each house had a mascot character: Alouette an Alligator, Kanaka a Kodiak, Fraser a Falcon, and Whonnock a dragon. However, these were phased out for a variety of reasons.

When the mascots were being phased out, there was a discussion about replacing the animal names with Classical Elements: Earth (Kanaka), Wind (Fraser), Water (Allouette), and Fire (Whonnock), though this idea was never implemented.


The House with the most spirit points wins the House Cup at the end of the year.
The House with the most spirit points wins the House Cup at the end of the year.


==Community Service==
==Community service==
Community service and outreach is an integral part of being a student at Meadowridge School.<ref>[https://www.meadowridge.bc.ca/student-life/leadership-service ]</ref> Service is encouraged at every grade and supports a number of local and international organizations including Cops for Cancer, Covenant House Vancouver, Matthew's House, Florida Wild Horse Rescue, ME to WE, BC Children's Hospital, and the Terry Fox Foundation.<ref name="issuu.com">{{cite web|url=https://issuu.com/meadowridge/docs/headreport-final-pr/38|title=2016/17 Headmaster's Report|publisher=}}</ref>
Community service and outreach supports a number of local and international organizations including Cops for Cancer, Covenant House Vancouver, Matthew's House, Florida Wild Horse Rescue, ME to WE, BC Children's Hospital, Friends in Need Food Bank and the Terry Fox Foundation.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-30|title=Meadowridge students build 'huge' wall against hunger|url=https://www.mapleridgenews.com/community/meadowridge-students-build-hugw-wall-against-hunger/|access-date=2020-11-11|website=Maple Ridge News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="issuu.com">{{Cite web|url=https://issuu.com/meadowridge/docs/headreport-final-pr/38|title=2016/17 Headmaster's Report|website=Issuu}}</ref>


Students organize and manage a number of events, volunteer projects, and fundraisers throughout the year including a benefit concert, food hamper sorting, movie night, and awareness campaigns.<ref name="issuu.com"/>
Students organize and manage a number of events, volunteer projects, and fundraisers throughout the year including a benefit concert, food hamper sorting, movie night, and awareness campaigns.<ref name="issuu.com"/>


Meadowridge School students have written cards and letters of thanks that are "then delivered to local retirement communities and veterans"<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|date=November 10, 2020|title=Kids send veterans postcards for Remembrance Day|work=CBC Kids News|url=https://www.cbc.ca/kidsnews/post/kids-send-veterans-postcards-for-remembrance-day|access-date=November 11, 2020}}</ref> as part of a school-wide week of remembrance in November. In 2020 over 350 students sent out postcards, drawings, and letters.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-04|title=More Meadowridge kids writing postcards to veterans|url=https://www.mapleridgenews.com/community/more-meadowridge-kids-writing-postcards-to-veterans/|access-date=2020-11-11|website=Maple Ridge News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":0" />
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==Clubs and Activities==

Meadowridge offers a wide variety of extra-curricular clubs:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.meadowridge.bc.ca/student-life/co-curriculars-clubs|title=Co-Curriculars & Clubs - Meadowridge School|website=www.meadowridge.bc.ca}}</ref>
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==Clubs and activities==
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Meadowridge offers a wide variety of extra-curricular clubs:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.meadowridge.bc.ca/student-life/co-curriculars-clubs|title=Co-Curriculars & Clubs – Meadowridge School|website=www.meadowridge.bc.ca}}</ref>
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* Art
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* Camping Skills
* Chess
* Chess
* DELE (Spanish) Bootcamp
* Colouring & Meditation
* Colouring & Meditation
* Genius Hour
* Governance & Civic Mirror
* Governance & Civic Mirror
* Knitting
* Knitting
* Math Challengers
* Model United Nations
* Model United Nations
* Reverse Engineering
* Silver-Smithing
* Silver-Smithing
* Teaching Drawing Skills
* Teaching Drawing Skills
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* Global Citizenship Club
* Global Citizenship Club
* Greenhouse Service
* Greenhouse Service
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* FIRST LEGO League Robotics
* Robot Minions
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* Lego League Robotics
* Student-Initiated Service
* Student-Initiated Service
* Yearbook
* Yearbook
* Barre
* Basketball Skills
* Basketball Skills
* Field Games
* Field Games
* Fitness Club
* Fitness Club
* Girls Basketball 8-10
* Girls Basketball 8–10
* Girls Volleyball
* Girls Volleyball
* Junior Boys Basketball
* Junior Boys Basketball
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* Track & Field
* Track & Field
* Ultimate Frisbee
* Ultimate Frisbee
* Yoga
* Reading Link
* Reading Link
* Ready to Lead
* Ready to Lead
* Musical
* Musical
* Young Moviemakers
* Marimba
* Marimba
* Bricks for Kids
* Math Edge
* Tennis
* Tennis
* Toastminors
* Soccer Skills
* Soccer Skills
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* Sewing
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==Notable People==
==Notable people==


[[Jan Elsted]] and [[Crispin Elsted]], Founders of Barbarian Press
[[Jan Elsted]] and [[Crispin Elsted]], Founders of Barbarian Press
Former teachers at Meadowridge School. Jan Elsted and '[[Crispin Elsted]] founded [[Barbarian Press]], a nationally awarded printing press company.<ref>[http://alcuinsociety.com/jan-and-crispin-elsted-recipients-of-the-7th-robert-r-reid-award/ ]</ref> They both retired from teaching at Meadowridge School to focus on Barbarian Press.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geist.com/photography/the-gutenberg-effect/|title=The Gutenberg Effect: Living a Handmade Life|first=Michael|last=Hayward|date=19 August 2016|publisher=}}</ref>
Former teachers at Meadowridge School. Jan Elsted and '[[Crispin Elsted]] founded [[Barbarian Press]], a nationally awarded printing press company.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://alcuinsociety.com/jan-and-crispin-elsted-recipients-of-the-7th-robert-r-reid-award/|title=Jan and Crispin Elsted recipients of the 7th Robert R. Reid Award|website=alcuinsociety.com}}</ref> They both retired from teaching at Meadowridge School to focus on Barbarian Press.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geist.com/photography/the-gutenberg-effect/|title=The Gutenberg Effect: Living a Handmade Life|first=Michael|last=Hayward|date=19 August 2016}}</ref>


[[Greg Moore (racing driver)|Greg Moore]], Race Car Driver
[[Greg Moore (racing driver)|Greg Moore]], Race Car Driver
Alumni of Meadowridge School 1985 to 1991. Greg Moore and his family were one of the founding families of Meadowridge School. He attended Meadowridge until Grade 10, which was the highest grade available at the time. The Greg Moore Foundation funds a scholarship at Meadowridge School, awarded to a graduating student each year.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://chimp.net/charities/greg-moore-foundation|title=Greg Moore Foundation|website=CHIMP}}</ref>
Alumni of Meadowridge School 1985 to 1991. Greg Moore and his family were one of the founding families of Meadowridge School. He attended Meadowridge until Grade 10, which was the highest grade available at the time. The Greg Moore Foundation funds a scholarship at Meadowridge School, awarded to a graduating student each year.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://chimp.net/charities/greg-moore-foundation|title=Greg Moore Foundation|website=CHIMP}}</ref>


A banner hangs in the school gymnasium in Moore's honour.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://canadianautoracing.blogspot.com/2017/02/remembering-greg-moore.html|title=This Day in Canadian Motorsport: "Remembering" Greg Moore|first=Dave|last=Wheeler|date=30 July 2017|publisher=}}</ref>
A banner hangs in the school gymnasium in Moore's honour.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://canadianautoracing.blogspot.com/2017/02/remembering-greg-moore.html|title=This Day in Canadian Motorsport: "Remembering" Greg Moore|first=Dave|last=Wheeler|date=30 July 2017}}</ref>

The actress and ballet dancer [[Sophia Reid-Gantzert]] studied at Meadowridge.<ref name="Warren">{{cite web |last1=Warren |first1=Janis |title=Port Coquitlam Ballerina Dazzles Vienna |url=https://www.tricitynews.com/local-arts/port-coquitlam-ballerina-dazzles-vienna-3030128 |website=[[Tri-City News]] |access-date=July 4, 2022 |language=en |date=April 5, 2016 |archive-date=October 8, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211008043029/https://www.tricitynews.com/local-arts/port-coquitlam-ballerina-dazzles-vienna-3030128 |url-status=live }}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.meadowridge.bc.ca/ Meadowridge School website]
*[http://www.cais.ca/ Canadian Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)]
*[http://www.cais.ca/ Canadian Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)]
*[https://fisabc.ca/placemarks/meadowridge-school/ Federation of Independent Schools Association of British Columbia]
*[https://fisabc.ca/placemarks/meadowridge-school/ Federation of Independent Schools Association of British Columbia]
*[https://www.ourkids.net/school/meadowridge-school-maple-ridge/138 Our Kids: Meadowridge School Profile]


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Meadowridge School
Location
Map
12224 240th St, Maple Ridge
,
British Columbia
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V4R 1N1

Canada
Coordinates49°13′27″N 122°33′15″W / 49.2242°N 122.5542°W / 49.2242; -122.5542
Information
School typeIndependent
MottoLearning to live well, with others and for others, in a just community.
Established1985
HeadmasterScott Banack
GradesJunior Kindergarten to Grade 12
Enrollment672 (September, 2021)
LanguageEnglish
Campus size27 Acres
AreaBritish Columbia, Canada
Colour(s)Navy Blue & Maroon
MascotGryph the Gryphon
Team nameGryphons
AffiliationsIndependent Schools Association of BC, Council of International Schools, International Baccalaureate Organization, Canadian Accreditation Independent Schools
Websitewww.meadowridge.bc.ca

Meadowridge School (also known as MDR), located in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada, is a coeducational, independent school teaching Junior Kindergarten through to Grade 12.[1]

Although consistently placing within the top three schools according to the Fraser Report, Meadowridge School Headmaster has publicly denounced the Fraser Report rankings.[2] Meadowridge School received the 2014 Maple Ridge Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Award.[3]

Campus

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Meadowridge School is on 27 acres of land in east Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada, approximately 45 minutes from Vancouver, BC. The Meadowridge Campus consists of 125,000 square feet of indoor learning space as well as a variety of outdoor learning spaces.[4]

Indoor and outdoor learning spaces include:

  • Exploration forest with a creek, trails, and bridges
  • Garden area with plots for students and staff to use for a variety of subjects
  • Primary Years Greenhouse
  • Senior Greenhouse outfitted with variable lighting, watering system, and temperature control
  • Beehives
  • Two main playgrounds and one fenced playground
  • Two playing fields, including a lighted Olympic sized soccer pitch
  • Rubberized starting track
  • Shot-Put pit
  • Long-jump pit
  • Library with over 40,000 resources
  • Double gymnasium
  • Indoor bouldering wall
  • Two music rooms
  • Two art rooms, one with a kiln
  • Fitness facility
  • More than Five science laboratories
  • Design Lab with a 3D printer, laser engraver, multiple carpentry tools, and robotics kits
  • Purposely built Early Learning Centre for Kindergarten and Junior Kindergarten

The creek on Meadowridge land is Latimer Creek [sv], which the school has worked at restoring to its natural space and encouraging growth of indigenous plants and animals. With help from local agencies the Alouette River Management Society, Kanaka Education and Environmental Partnership, and the South Coast Conservation Program students and staff removed invasive plants, created a special frog pond habitat to support the endangered red-legged-frogs found in the area, and planted indigenous plants like Douglas Fir, big leaf maple, and red elderberry.[5]

Academics

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Meadowridge School abides by the British Columbia Ministry of Education curriculum while offering the International Baccalaureate program at all grade levels. The International Baccalaureate focuses "on teaching students to think critically and independently, and how to inquire with care and logic"[6]

Meadowridge was first authorized for the Primary Years Programme (Junior Kindergarten to Grade 5) on February 19, 2007. The Middle Years Programme (Grade 6 to Grade 10) authorization happened shortly after on March 6, 2007. The Diploma Program (Grade 11 and 12) was authorized on March 1, 2012.

As of August 2019 the Diploma Course offerings for students are:[7]

  • Biology: SL & HL
  • Chemistry: SL & HL
  • Physics: SL & HL
  • Language & Literature: SL & HL
  • French: SL & HL
  • Spanish: SL, HL, & Ab-Initio
  • Business Management: SL & HL
  • History: SL & HL
  • Human Geography: SL & HL
  • Math Analysis and Approaches: SL & HL
  • Visual Arts: SL & HL
  • Music: SL & HL

The first IB Diploma Program Cohort graduated in 2014.

University acceptances

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Meadowridge School frequently places its graduates in post-secondary institutions in Canada, the United States, and United Kingdom. The Class of 2017 had 4.5 acceptance offers per student with 100% of applicants receiving offers from a post-secondary institution.[8]

Athletics

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Meadowridge offers a variety of athletic teams and clubs. Athletics clubs are offered for students in Kindergarten to Grade 12 and athletic teams are offered for students in Grade 4 to Grade 12. Meadowridge offers one of the largest fencing clubs in British Columbia and hosts an annual tournament that draws players from all over British Columbia and the northwest United States.[9]

Meadowridge has earned provincial titles in Soccer,[10] Water-Polo,[11] Basketball,[12] Volleyball,[13] and Track & Field.[14]

Athletic Teams & Clubs Offered:[15]

  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Cross Country
  • Swimming
  • Track & Field
  • Badminton
  • Golf
  • Fencing
  • Fitness Club
  • Running Club

Athletic Leagues:

  • Independent Schools Association (ISA)
  • Independent Schools Elementary Association (ISEA)
  • Greater Vancouver Independent Schools Athletics Association (GVISAA)
  • Fraser Valley Secondary Schools Athletics Association (FVSSAA)
  • Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Secondary Schools Athletics Association (MRPMSSAA)
  • British Columbia School Sports (BCSS)

Student life

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All students at Meadowridge are supported in the attainment of the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Students in Grade 9 and 10 participate in the adventurous journey component of the award through the Outdoor Education Program. They optionally complete the other three components: service, skill development, and community service. Every student at Meadowridge is required to earn their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award.[16]

House system

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Meadowridge School is made up of four houses: Alouette (Blue), Kanaka (Red), Fraser (Green), and Whonnock (Orange). Each student, parent, and staff member belongs to one house. Competitions are held throughout the year for house points with two major Spirit Days happening at the beginning and end of the year. During Spirit Day, the four teams will compete against one another in various physical activities where house points are awarded for both success within the activities, as well as sportsmanship and house spirit. The day begins with the groups performing "house cheers", which are typically parodies of popular songs with added actions.

Previously, each house had a mascot character: Alouette an Alligator, Kanaka a Kodiak, Fraser a Falcon, and Whonnock a dragon. However, these were phased out for a variety of reasons.

The House with the most spirit points wins the House Cup at the end of the year.

Community service

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Community service and outreach supports a number of local and international organizations including Cops for Cancer, Covenant House Vancouver, Matthew's House, Florida Wild Horse Rescue, ME to WE, BC Children's Hospital, Friends in Need Food Bank and the Terry Fox Foundation.[17][18]

Students organize and manage a number of events, volunteer projects, and fundraisers throughout the year including a benefit concert, food hamper sorting, movie night, and awareness campaigns.[18]

Meadowridge School students have written cards and letters of thanks that are "then delivered to local retirement communities and veterans"[19] as part of a school-wide week of remembrance in November. In 2020 over 350 students sent out postcards, drawings, and letters.[20][19]

Clubs and activities

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Meadowridge offers a wide variety of extra-curricular clubs:[21]

  • Art
  • Business Club
  • Camping Skills
  • Chess
  • Colouring & Meditation
  • Governance & Civic Mirror
  • Knitting
  • Model United Nations
  • Silver-Smithing
  • Teaching Drawing Skills
  • Appreciation & Gratitude Writing
  • Festival Choir
  • Garden Club
  • Global Citizenship Club
  • Greenhouse Service
  • FIRST LEGO League Robotics
  • Student-Initiated Service
  • Yearbook
  • Basketball Skills
  • Field Games
  • Fitness Club
  • Girls Basketball 8–10
  • Girls Volleyball
  • Junior Boys Basketball
  • Martial Arts
  • Running
  • Table Tennis
  • Track & Field
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Reading Link
  • Ready to Lead
  • Musical
  • Marimba
  • Tennis
  • Soccer Skills
  • Sewing
  • Storytelling Spelling
  • PYP Buddies

Notable people

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Jan Elsted and Crispin Elsted, Founders of Barbarian Press Former teachers at Meadowridge School. Jan Elsted and 'Crispin Elsted founded Barbarian Press, a nationally awarded printing press company.[22] They both retired from teaching at Meadowridge School to focus on Barbarian Press.[23]

Greg Moore, Race Car Driver Alumni of Meadowridge School 1985 to 1991. Greg Moore and his family were one of the founding families of Meadowridge School. He attended Meadowridge until Grade 10, which was the highest grade available at the time. The Greg Moore Foundation funds a scholarship at Meadowridge School, awarded to a graduating student each year.[24]

A banner hangs in the school gymnasium in Moore's honour.[25]

The actress and ballet dancer Sophia Reid-Gantzert studied at Meadowridge.[26]

References

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  1. ^ "Meadowridge About Page". Meadowridge School.
  2. ^ "Private schools recoil against rankings". www.ourkids.net.
  3. ^ "Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows businesses celebrated". Maple Ridge News. February 26, 2015.
  4. ^ "Campus Tour – Meadowridge School". www.meadowridge.bc.ca.
  5. ^ "Maple Ridge academics and the natural world". Maple Ridge News. June 29, 2016.
  6. ^ "About the IB". International Baccalaureate®.
  7. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-05-01. Retrieved 2018-04-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  8. ^ "2016/17 Headmaster's Report". Issuu.
  9. ^ "En garde: Classic sport new to Ridge – Maple Ridge News". 18 April 2014.
  10. ^ "Meet the newest member of the Advancement team". www.meadowridge.bc.ca.
  11. ^ "Meadowridge takes provincial water-polo title – Maple Ridge News". 19 April 2011.
  12. ^ "GVISAA.com – Greater Vancouver Independent Schools Athletic Association". www.gvisaa.com.
  13. ^ "GVISAA.com – Greater Vancouver Independent Schools Athletic Association". www.gvisaa.com.
  14. ^ "GVISAA.com – Greater Vancouver Independent Schools Athletic Association". www.gvisaa.com.
  15. ^ "Redirecting". www.meadowridge.bc.ca.
  16. ^ "Student Life – Meadowridge School – IB World School – BC, Canada". www.meadowridge.bc.ca.
  17. ^ "Meadowridge students build 'huge' wall against hunger". Maple Ridge News. 2020-10-30. Retrieved 2020-11-11.
  18. ^ a b "2016/17 Headmaster's Report". Issuu.
  19. ^ a b "Kids send veterans postcards for Remembrance Day". CBC Kids News. November 10, 2020. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
  20. ^ "More Meadowridge kids writing postcards to veterans". Maple Ridge News. 2020-11-04. Retrieved 2020-11-11.
  21. ^ "Co-Curriculars & Clubs – Meadowridge School". www.meadowridge.bc.ca.
  22. ^ "Jan and Crispin Elsted recipients of the 7th Robert R. Reid Award". alcuinsociety.com.
  23. ^ Hayward, Michael (19 August 2016). "The Gutenberg Effect: Living a Handmade Life".
  24. ^ "Greg Moore Foundation". CHIMP.
  25. ^ Wheeler, Dave (30 July 2017). "This Day in Canadian Motorsport: "Remembering" Greg Moore".
  26. ^ Warren, Janis (April 5, 2016). "Port Coquitlam Ballerina Dazzles Vienna". Tri-City News. Archived from the original on October 8, 2021. Retrieved July 4, 2022.
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