Our mission
Eastgate Academy seeks to create an environment that inspires, nurtures, challenges and supports young people in their development so that they are empowered to pursue their dreams with a lifelong network of support at their service. Through a world-class academic program, Eastgate Academy aims to develop thoughtful, broad-minded and caring young people with a sense of purpose and confidence. We aspire to be an International Baccalaureate World School.
Our vision
We provide a respectful learning community focused on academic excellence, healthy living, environmental stewardship, creative expression, and social responsibility in order to develop compassionate and confident individuals.
A letter from the Principal
Welcome to Eastgate Academy
We are first and foremost a community of students, educators and families committed to nurturing young people as they find their purpose and grow into their potential.
Our goal is to create a stimulating and supportive environment in which our learners can grow through an iterative process of inquiry, action and reflection. A culture of courage and curiosity encourages our learners to push the boundaries of their social, intellectual and physical comfort zones, while a culture of collaboration and community create a system of support from which our learners draw the confidence to learn from successes and set-backs.
It is an honour and privilege to join Eastgate Academy as the first principal and teacher, and I look forward to welcoming the first cohort of students in September 2021. Together, we will create the conditions in which each child can thrive.
Sarah Phillips
Principal
Sarah Phillips comes to Eastgate Academy from the IB global centre in the Hague, where she served as the Senior Curriculum Manager for the Middle Years Programme. Originally from British Columbia, Sarah has been working with young people for over 20 years as a coach, tutor, camp counsellor and teacher. Most of this work has been teaching in the IB middle years programme, where Sarah developed a passion for student-centred, inquiry-based teaching and learning. Sarah holds degrees in Science and Education from the University of British Columbia, and a Master of Arts in Education Leadership and Management from Royal Roads University.