We are proud to report that Simon made the Honor Roll at Clayton Heights Secondary for first term. He feels quite proud of himself for accomplishing that, and fully acknowledges that his two years in Grade 8/9 at Roots and Wings has given him the tools he needs to be successful in a very academic environment.
From a student who came to Roots & Wings in dire straits, failing most subjects and angry and uncooperative
I will certainly start off by saying that Al’s two years (age 13-14) in Reed & Rebecca’s class at Roots and Wings were spectacular. There is no question that they provided a huge background for Al in love of learning (especially math, but also in general), in self-directed learning, in relating to people (especially his teachers and other adults), in self-awareness, and in generally knowing what’s important in life. The results since he’s been attending Grade 10 at A.R. MacNeill Secondary in Richmond have been more than satisfactory, from everyone’s perspective. Al manages his own homework — we have NOT ONCE had to remind him or nag him to do anything. He does this the way he manages all of his goals in life.. without needing any reminders from us
Paul Miniato
From former students:
I credit Roots and Wings for giving me the tools to hold strong morals, and live by my own ethics. Something about being brought up in the Roots and Wings program made me strong, not a potential victim to peer pressure, especially once entering high school.I remember best the trips! Alberta, Québec, Mexico, Camp Bow-Isle, Ross Lake.
Micaela Paton
From a student now in film school in Vancouver: I loved the plays, especially "Gold Fever" and "Connecting Canada" That was where my passion for performing and the visual arts first developed. I consider my time there, "The Good Old Days"!
Trevor Marples
From a graduate of UVic: At Roots and Wings I was consistently challenged, whether it was a solo trip into the woods, traveling to the Caribbean, writing a novel, running a business, leading the class, playing the saxophone or starring in a play. The teachers were support and guidance as to the directors of my learning. I was given the space to blossom into myself and nurture my innate love of learning – on a daily basis...I loved having my teachers continually remind me of my beauty, strength and ability. Roots and Wings laid the groundwork for my love of learning – my desire to become an intellectual – and the values I live my life by.
Nathanael Baker
