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"We pride ourselves that every girl is known
here," she continues. "Even I, as Communi-
cations Coordinator, know most girls by
name. That's one of the unique aspects of
having such a small, tight-knit community.
And girls really benefit from that, it plays
into what we know about how girls learn
best. They do thrive in these social and sup-
portive environments."
That tight-knit community truly starts with
their staff, and maintaining the personalized
attention which makes St. Margaret's School
a premier environment for girls of all ages to
learn.
"We have over 100 staff," van Hardenburg
says. "So we maintain an 8 to 1 ratio of stu-
dents to teaching staff. Our staff, who have
received training, are constantly focused on
the needs of girls as learners."
The centerpiece of St. Margaret's program is
focused on developing leadership and instill-
ing confidence in each girl. The supportive
environment of the school provides a place