2004 - 2005
Our first home: families help rent facilities on Acland Rd
| Classes | Preschool to Grade 3 |
| Enrollment | 70 |
History
Aberdeen Hall: Past, Present and Future
In 20 years, Aberdeen Hall has grown from a school of 70 students in rented facilities to a school of over 700 on a stunning, purpose-built campus.
Every building on our campus was funded by our community of parents and grandparents. From Aberdeen Hall’s early days when parents painted walls and drove school buses to the construction of the inspiring campus that we have today, our school is truly a school built by us and those who came before us.
This is an extraordinary story of growth and success – accomplished through the passion, determination, and the philanthropy of our families. Together, we are creating a legacy for our children.
2006 - 2007
Land donation of 19 acres. Campus construction begins.
Classes Preschool to Grade 6 Enrollment 106 
2008 - 2009
$4 million financed. Open the 17,000 sq.ft. Junior Hall
Classes Preschool to Grade 8 Enrollment 155 
2011 - 2012
$0.5M donated. $1.1M financed. Early Learning Centre opened 10,000 sq.ft.
Classes Preschool to Grade 10 Enrollment 295 
2013 - 2014
Land donation of 27 acres. First graduation class.
Classes Preschool to Grade 12 Enrollment 414 
2014 - 2015
$5.4M donated. $3M financed. Senior Hall/Great Hall opens 27,000 sq.ft.
Classes Preschool to Grade 12 Enrollment 500 
2018 - 2019
$1.8M Raised. 11,000 sq. ft. expansion including a dedicated Middle School, lecture theatre and gym studio.
Classes Preschool to Grade 12 Enrollment 665 
2020
Holzhey Hall and Hanlon Senior School
In January 2020 Aberdeen Hall pays tribute to two families who have been transformative in the development of our school: the Holzheys and the Hanlons. Introducing Holzhey Hall and the Hanlon Senior School.
March 2020 - Rapid Shift to Online Learning
Aberdeen Hall embarks on its most ambitious project to date: a rapid shift from in-person to online learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the course of 7 days, Aberdeen Hall’s Senior Leadership Team came together to create a new website dedicated to online learning, set up Google Classrooms for the school’s 80 teachers and 650+ students and with our motto 'Teaching Excellence' at the forefront of our efforts continued to deliver our high-quality academic programming to our students.
September 2022 - The Dedication of the Merrifield Junior School
As a registered not-for-profit charity, our resource-rich facilities and enriched academic programming are made possible through the generosity of our families.
Alumni parent, Lane Merrifield, knows this firsthand. In 2012, Aberdeen Hall’s administration and its Board of Directors approached Lane about funding the school’s next phase of development. He found himself in a position where he could give, and so, he quietly gifted the school a donation that made a real and lasting impact. His only request was that he did not want any recognition or stewardship of his gift until after his children had left the school.
On September 21, 2022, Aberdeen Hall was thrilled to publicly recognize Merrifield’s gift with the dedication of the 'Merrifield Junior School'.
At the ceremony, Lane acknowledged the role Aberdeen Hall played in his children's, and so many countless others’ education as well as the group of school founders who came before him. “I’m standing on the shoulders of giants who made all of this happen,” he said of the pivotal families who provided significant resources in the school’s early years. “I’m honoured and humbled to have been here at a moment in time when I could make a difference.”
Thank you, Lane, for your generosity and support of our Aberdeen Hall community.
2023 - Aberdeen Hall Achieves our CAIS Accreditation
Accreditation by Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS) is a rigorous and comprehensive process that involves a detailed evaluation of our school’s programs, practices, and overall educational quality. It is not just a certificate; it is a symbol of our unwavering commitment to providing the best possible education for our students.
April 2024 - The Opening of the Athletics and Wellness Centre and Completion of the Master Campus Plan
After years of planning, dedication, and hard work, Aberdeen Hall Preparatory School, proudly announces the grand opening of it's new Athletics and Wellness Centre (AWC). This exciting addition to the campus serves as a vibrant hub for sports, fitness, student life, and the arts.
This facility completes the school's 20-Year Master Campus Plan and assists the school in reaching it's strategic priorities. It exemplifies our commitment to providing a well-rounded education that prepares students for success in all aspects of life.
October 2024 - Aberdeen Hall Unveils Cutting-Edge Design Studio as Part of Phase 6 Campus Expansion
This new STEM-focused space is part of Aberdeen Hall's multi-million-dollar Phase 6 Capital Project, which also included the recent opening of the Athletics and Wellness Centre, completing the school's master campus plan.
The Design Studio offers students hands-on, experiential learning in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM), and artificial intelligence (AI) and they’ve had the opportunity to explore advanced programming in robotics, coding, 3D printing, laser cutting, and AI technologies.
Thanks to Callie Craven, Steven Dyck and sons Julian and Hudson for the sponsorship of this incredible space.