皮克林學院的標誌性特質之一是晨會。這是一個以友誼和共同目標為基礎，作為學校和社區聚集在一起的時刻。現在是分享我們的成就並了解即將舉辦的活動的時候了。這也是公開和解決重要問題的時候——無論是全球性問題，還是對學生和教職員工來說重要的問題。而且，在這個過程中，我們始終需要反思我們作為一所學校的身份以及實踐我們的價值觀意味著什麼。每天都是在尊重、傾聽、信任、正直和同情的氛圍中建立我們社區的時刻，就像我們的貴格會創始人一樣。皮克林學院每年舉辦四場傳統的敬拜聚會：開幕式、陣亡將士紀念日、聖誕節和閉幕典禮。
皮克林學院的四根支柱位於學校正門，其設計和美感讓人聯想到力量、傳統、耐力和簡約的形象。它們已經成為我們學校所有重要事物的表達，並被恰當地命名為「信仰」、「自由」、「友誼」和「樂趣」。它們是我們進入學校和畢業生走向世界時經過的大門。它們讓我們想起每一位前人的精神。
信仰－對我們的學生和朋友、學校和人文精神的信仰。
自由－說出我們的想法，追求正確的道路並承擔風險。
友誼 – 是建立我們心愛的社區的核心。
樂趣－我們每天都鼓勵和尋求樂趣。
我們學校的校訓是“Bene provisa principia ponantur”，直譯過來的意思是“精心規劃基礎”。
在皮克林學院，我們為所有學生提供一個培育、支持和豐富的學習環境。我們著重學業成績、課外活動、品格和領導力的發展，並為學生提供個人化的學習方法，從而教育和培養孩子的全面發展。我們了解我們的學生，並確保他們得到支持和鼓勵，以滿足他們的個人需求並實現他們的夢想。
教育和發展學生的全面發展是教職員工、教師、家長和校友的共同責任。我們的老師幫助每個學生發展他們的智力、創造力、精神和運動潛力。我們的學生是全面發展的人，他們平衡各種機會，感受到與學校社區的聯繫，並在生活中體驗個人成就感。
我們的專案建立在我們社區的特殊優勢之上：我們為學生提供個人和個人的關注；安全和支持性的環境；我們社區內的多元文化和經驗，以及我們寄宿計畫的獨特之處。
教師顧問計畫、早會、家庭式午餐和家庭寄宿計畫培養了社區精神，創造了一個關懷、友善的環境，讓我們的學生茁壯成長。在皮克林學院，我們始終忠於我們的建國原則、價值、使命、歷史和傳統。學生、家長、教職員工和校友對學校感到自豪，並感到受到重視、參與和聯繫。我們是一個富有同情心的社區，擁有傑出的學生，他們每天都取得了非凡的成就。
皮克林學院的教育為我們的學生提供了卓越的學習環境，為他們未來的成功做好準備。我們培養並向學生灌輸在高等教育及其他領域取得成功的品質、價值觀、知識、自信和勇氣。我們的學生不僅培養強大的學術技能，而且培養社會意識和領導技能，以便以有意義的方式為世界做出貢獻。
體驗式學習機會加深理解並從全球視野培養領導能力。透過將代表不同文化和觀點的學生聚集在一起在我們學校學習和生活，我們的學習社群變得更加豐富。我們的學生致力於發展成為有道德、負責任和積極的公民，能夠為當地和全球社區做出貢獻。
我們提供較小的學校環境，學生可以很好地了解他們的老師和同學。我們鼓勵和支持學生盡力而為。他們有充足的機會嘗試新事物——無論是創作電影、學習新語言、主持自己的廣播節目還是冒險去度過一個週末的冬季露營。學生與來自安大略省和全球 30 多個國家的積極主動的同學一起學習。
在加拿大，教育由省級強制執行，CAIS 學校必須滿足教育部的要求。
然而，CAIS 學校提供更多。我們的國家標準和程序與 NAIS 國際認證委員會採用的國際公認標準和模型核心標準一致，並根據當前研究和特殊實踐每年更新。 CAIS 董事會標準委員會審查並批准對認可指南的所有變更。
One of the defining qualities of Pickering College is Morning Meeting. It is a time to gather collectively – as a school and as a community – in a sense of friendship and shared purpose. It is a time to share our accomplishments and hear about upcoming events. It is also a time to open and tackle important issues – whether they are global issues, or issues of importance to students and staff. And, in doing so, it will always be a time to reflect on who we are as a school and what it means to live our values. It is a time each day to build our community, as with our Quaker founders, in an atmosphere of respect, of listening, of trust, of integrity and of compassion. There are four traditional Meetings for Worship held at Pickering College each year: Opening, Remembrance Day, Christmas and Closing.
Pickering College’s four pillars, at the main entrance to the school, evoke images of strength, tradition, endurance and simplicity in their design and beauty. They have become an expression of all that is important to our school and are so aptly named Faith, Freedom, Friendship and Fun. They are the gates we pass through when we enter the school and as our graduates set off into the world. They remind us of the spirit of each of those who has gone before.
Faith -In our students and our friends, in the school and the human spirit.
Freedom – To speak our minds, to pursue the right path and to take risks.
Friendship – At the heart of establishing our beloved community.
Fun – Which we encourage and seek out every day.
Our school’s motto, “Bene provisa principia ponantur,” translated freely means, “Let foundations be well planned.”
At Pickering College, we provide a nurturing, supportive and enriching learning environment for all students. We educate and develop the whole child through a focus on academic excellence, co-curricular distinction, character and leadership development, and by providing an individualized approach to student learning. We know our students and ensure that they are supported and encouraged to meet their individual needs and accomplish their dreams.
Educating and developing the whole student is a shared responsibility between staff, faculty, parents and alumni. Our teachers enable each student to develop their intellectual, creative, spiritual and athletic potential. Our students are well-rounded individuals who balance a variety of opportunities, feel connected to the school community, and experience personal fulfillment in their lives.
Our programs build on the special strengths of our community: the personal and individual attention we provide our students; the safe and supportive environment; the diverse cultures and experiences within our community, and the unique aspects of our boarding program.
The teacher advisor program, Morning Meeting, family-style lunches and family-based boarding program foster a spirit of community and a caring, friendly environment in which our students thrive. At Pickering College, we remain true to our founding principles, values, mission, history and traditions. Students, parents, faculty, staff and alumni have pride in the school, and feel valued, engaged and connected. We are a compassionate community with extraordinary students who achieve remarkable outcomes every day.
A Pickering College education provides our students with an exceptional learning environment that prepares them for future success. We develop and instill in our students the attributes, values, knowledge, self-confidence and courage to be successful in post-secondary studies and beyond. Our students not only develop strong academic skills, but they develop social consciousness and leadership skills in order to contribute to the world in a meaningful way.
Experiential learning opportunities deepen understanding and develop leadership capacity from a global perspective. Our learning community is enriched by bringing together students who represent a diversity of cultures and perspectives to study and live at our school. Our students work to develop into ethical, responsible and active citizens who can make a difference in the local and global community.
We offer a smaller school environment where students know their teachers and classmates well. Students are encouraged and supported to do their best. They have ample opportunity to try new things – be it creating a film, learning a new language, hosting their own radio show or venturing off for a weekend of winter camping. Students learn with highly-motivated classmates from Ontario and from more than 30 countries around the world.
In Canada, education is provincially mandated and CAIS Schools are required to meet Ministry requirements.
However, CAIS schools provide more. Our National Standards and Procedures are congruent with the internationally accepted criteria and model core standards adopted by the NAIS International Commission on Accreditation and updated annually based on current research and exceptional practices. The Standards Council of the CAIS Board reviews and approves all changes to the Accreditation Guidelines.