Aberdeen Hall Senior School Society

Aberdeen Hall Senior School Society is a Canadian nonprofit organization that governs Aberdeen Hall, an independent, non-denominational, co-educational university-preparatory school located in Kelowna, British Columbia. The Society operates under the business registration number 807120274RR0001.

Overview

Aberdeen Hall Senior School Society oversees the administration and educational mission of Aberdeen Hall, which offers a British Columbia Ministry of Education-accredited curriculum from Preschool to Grade 12. Founded in 2004, the Society supports the school’s goal of providing a rigorous academic environment combined with strong character development and extracurricular opportunities. The Society emphasizes fostering academic excellence, resilience, personal integrity, and community engagement among its students.

Educational Programs

Aberdeen Hall’s Senior School, managed by the Society, provides education for Grades 9 through 12, designed to prepare students for post-secondary education. The curriculum focuses on core academic subjects with rigorous courses aimed at developing transferable skills. Each senior student is paired with a mentor teacher through an advisory program focused on academic strategies and character building to support their future success.

Throughout all grades, Aberdeen Hall offers a global curriculum, including instruction in French, music, and physical education starting in Kindergarten. The Society ensures that the school delivers a balanced education emphasizing reading, writing, arithmetic, arts, health, and character education.

Facilities and Campus

The Aberdeen Hall Senior School Society manages the campus located near the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus. The campus includes an Early Learning Centre (Preschool to Kindergarten), a Junior Hall (Grades 1–5), and a Senior Hall (Grades 6–12), which features a Great Hall common area. The Society relies on private fundraising efforts to expand campus facilities; as of 2020, a campaign was underway to build a new gym and wellness centre to enhance student experiences.

Student Life

The Society supports a range of extracurricular activities and clubs for senior students, including soccer, badminton, cheerleading, golf, robotics, fly fishing, mountain biking, theatre, and peer mentoring. These clubs are designed to foster leadership, teamwork, and community involvement outside the classroom.

Governance and Leadership

Aberdeen Hall Senior School Society is responsible for the governance and strategic direction of the school. Leadership includes the Head of School and Directors for Junior and Senior Schools, who oversee academic programs and student welfare.

This nonprofit organization plays a key role in supporting Aberdeen Hall’s mission to deliver a high-quality, comprehensive education that equips students for lifelong success.