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Guest wrote: ↑Tue Jan 14, 2025 4:53 pm Are these schools even necessary if your kid has actually talent?

Guest wrote: ↑Tue Jan 28, 2025 10:41 am

Guest wrote: ↑Tue Jan 28, 2025 10:33 am UCC is the perfect blend of strong academics, strong athletics and social connections that set boys up for a lifetime.
No brainer if you can afford it and get in.

My neighbours kid tried to get in 3x’s and couldn’t, had to go to Bylth instead.

Guest wrote: ↑Tue Jan 28, 2025 2:03 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Tue Jan 28, 2025 10:41 am

Guest wrote: ↑Tue Jan 28, 2025 10:33 am UCC is the perfect blend of strong academics, strong athletics and social connections that set boys up for a lifetime.
No brainer if you can afford it and get in.

My neighbours kid tried to get in 3x’s and couldn’t, had to go to Bylth instead.

My kid is at SAC. The catch here is they need to board during the week in Grade 12. Really, the cost is not that bad. Get this though, there is a rink right at the school. Kids play mornings, afternoons and some evenings. No shortage of ice time but also get the social connections and academics. Glass sizes are mostly 16 kids. I think UCC is a similar set up BUT don't have to board for Grade 12. Both not that expensive.

Guest wrote: ↑Tue Jan 28, 2025 2:03 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Tue Jan 28, 2025 10:41 am

Guest wrote: ↑Tue Jan 28, 2025 10:33 am UCC is the perfect blend of strong academics, strong athletics and social connections that set boys up for a lifetime.
No brainer if you can afford it and get in.

My neighbours kid tried to get in 3x’s and couldn’t, had to go to Bylth instead.

My kid is at SAC. The catch here is they need to board during the week in Grade 12. Really, the cost is not that bad. Get this though, there is a rink right at the school. Kids play mornings, afternoons and some evenings. No shortage of ice time but also get the social connections and academics. Glass sizes are mostly 16 kids. I think UCC is a similar set up BUT don't have to board for Grade 12. Both not that expensive.

Guest wrote: ↑Wed Jan 29, 2025 8:51 am

Guest wrote: ↑Tue Jan 28, 2025 2:03 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Tue Jan 28, 2025 10:41 am

Guest wrote: ↑Tue Jan 28, 2025 10:33 am UCC is the perfect blend of strong academics, strong athletics and social connections that set boys up for a lifetime.
No brainer if you can afford it and get in.

My neighbours kid tried to get in 3x’s and couldn’t, had to go to Bylth instead.

My kid is at SAC. The catch here is they need to board during the week in Grade 12. Really, the cost is not that bad. Get this though, there is a rink right at the school. Kids play mornings, afternoons and some evenings. No shortage of ice time but also get the social connections and academics. Glass sizes are mostly 16 kids. I think UCC is a similar set up BUT don't have to board for Grade 12. Both not that expensive.

Honestly this is such a stupid, privileged opinion. They aren't that expensive, huh? Great to know and glad that's the case for you and your family. Some of us have a different financial situation than you and find most of our extra funds going to our kid's hockey team and league fees. If you wanted to talk about the benefits of the school you're lucky enough to afford without being so flippant about affordability that would be a much more useful and relatable post for folks to read, since that's the point of this thread.

Guest wrote: ↑Wed Jan 29, 2025 9:15 am

Guest wrote: ↑Wed Jan 29, 2025 8:51 am

Guest wrote: ↑Tue Jan 28, 2025 2:03 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Tue Jan 28, 2025 10:41 am

Guest wrote: ↑Tue Jan 28, 2025 10:33 am UCC is the perfect blend of strong academics, strong athletics and social connections that set boys up for a lifetime.
No brainer if you can afford it and get in.

My neighbours kid tried to get in 3x’s and couldn’t, had to go to Bylth instead.

My kid is at SAC. The catch here is they need to board during the week in Grade 12. Really, the cost is not that bad. Get this though, there is a rink right at the school. Kids play mornings, afternoons and some evenings. No shortage of ice time but also get the social connections and academics. Glass sizes are mostly 16 kids. I think UCC is a similar set up BUT don't have to board for Grade 12. Both not that expensive.

Honestly this is such a stupid, privileged opinion. They aren't that expensive, huh? Great to know and glad that's the case for you and your family. Some of us have a different financial situation than you and find most of our extra funds going to our kid's hockey team and league fees. If you wanted to talk about the benefits of the school you're lucky enough to afford without being so flippant about affordability that would be a much more useful and relatable post for folks to read, since that's the point of this thread.

NO ONE cares, make more money! its not hard, put down the wine, stop the social media scrolling and provide for your family.

Guest wrote: ↑Wed Jan 29, 2025 2:31 pm Wow, the OP was right about the toxicity of this site. Some parent asks others in the youth hockey community about their experiences with private schools and the responses are "no one cares about your kid", "make more money" and "your kid isn't talented"?? Are you all braindead? Do you actually speak to people this way? Think this way? Despicable. No wonder bullying and toxic team culture is so prevalent in this sport. You folks are the problem. Be better. You're raising future citizens.

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Jan 27, 2025 2:51 pm Look into Everest, cheapest school, they have lower fees because the entire school is just in a hockey arena, not like an actual established school like St. No names’s, UCC or St. Andrew’s. Your kid won’t get the highest quality education but they will push him through, small classes, good alternative if your kid is a slower learner and wants to play hockey.