The following will appear in the February 2017 issue of Winnipeg Parent Magazine.
Choosing the Right School
Choosing the Right School
Choosing the right school for your
children is no easy task, but it could be the most important decision you make
this year! The Manitoba Federation of Independent Schools (MFIS) can help. The mission of MFIS is “To support and encourage high educational standards and the
values unique to our various school communities and to represent the interest
and concerns of independent schools in Manitoba.” MFIS represents a community of schools that share a common
commitment to parental choice, diversity, and excellence
in education. Currently 50 of Manitoba’s funded
independent schools are members of MFIS. Member schools reflect the
diversity of the Manitoba population: Anglican, Baptist, Canadian Reformed,
Catholic, Christian, Islamic, Jewish, Lutheran, Mennonite, Seventh – Day
Adventist, Sikh, non-denominational and non-faith based. Collectively, these
schools currently serve over 14,000 students and their families.
The member schools of MFIS value the pursuit of excellence
for the students we serve. Our schools strive to encourage all aspects of our
students’ intellectual and personal capabilities by providing challenging
learning environments where students strive to reach their full potential as
individuals and as contributing members of society. We know that parents are
looking for schools that foster and provide their children with the kind of critical
thinking, creativity, and persistence required for future success. In today’s
rapidly changing society with its complex challenges it is more important than
ever to also provide our students with a solid ethical and moral footing to
help guide them throughout their lives. Our member schools strive to see our
students well prepared for the very different future that awaits them where
they will help to contribute to the common good.
At MFIS we believe that we can strengthen the
educational system in Manitoba by promoting parental
choice, diversity and excellence. Find the independent schools and explore open houses in your
neighbourhood by visiting the MFIS website at www.mfis.ca.
Bruce Neal
Executive Director
Bruce Neal
Executive Director
