Greenwood College School

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Greenwood College School
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Address
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443 Mount Pleasant Road

Toronto
,
Ontario
,
M4S 2L8

Canada
Coordinates43°42′01″N 79°23′11″W / 43.70015°N 79.38643°W / 43.70015; -79.38643Coordinates: 43°42′01″N 79°23′11″W / 43.70015°N 79.38643°W / 43.70015; -79.38643
Information
School typeIndependent day school
Established2002 (2002)
FoundersRichard Wernham[1]
Julia West
John Latimer
David Latimer
PrincipalSarah Bruce
Grades7–12
GenderCo-educational
Enrollment498
LanguageEnglish
Campus typeUrban
Colour(s)Green
MascotGreenwood Grizzly
Public transit accessSubway: Davisville
Buses: Route 28, 11
AffiliationsCanadian Accredited Independent Schools, Conference of Independent Schools of Ontario
Websitegreenwoodcollege.org

Greenwood College School is an independent co-educational middle school and high school that is located on the south-east corner of Mount Pleasant Road and Davisville Avenue in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

History[]

Established in 2002,[1] the school offers a comprehensive academic program to over 450 students in Grades 7 through 12. The school is housed in a facility built in 2002 and expanded and renovated in 2016. In addition to its urban campus, Greenwood also uses several outdoor facilities and destinations to deliver its experiential education and Outdoor Leadership Program. Greenwood was founded by Richard Wernham, Julia West, David Latimer and John Latimer.[2]

Beginnings and growth[]

In early 2008 it was announced that founding principal, David Thompson, would be leaving Greenwood in June of that year to become the Headmaster at Lakefield College School. The former Vice-Principal, Allan Hardy, was appointed as his successor.

Greenwood completed a renovation and expansion of its main facility in 2016. The expansion increased the school's square footage by 120% and added several new facilities, including a second gym, a performance theatre, state-of-the-art science labs, large Learning Community classrooms and a rooftop terrace/outdoor classroom. Greenwood's sports teams also use nearby facilities including Leaside Arena, the University of Toronto Athletic Centre, Deer Park Pool and Sunnybrook Park.

Post expansion[]

After completing the renovation and expansion, Greenwood's student body grew to 500.[3] In 2018, Sarah Bruce joined Greenwood as Principal, replacing Hardy.[4]

Alumni[]

Greenwood has had 14 graduating classes, the Class of 2020 being the most recent. Graduates of the school have gone on to attend Canadian universities such as University of Waterloo, McGill University, University of Guelph, University of Toronto, Dalhousie University, Lakehead University, McMaster University, Wilfrid Laurier University, Trent University, OCAD University, Western University, St. Francis Xavier University, Acadia University, Queen's and Richard Ivey School of Business, as well as schools such as Harvard, Brown, University of South Africa, Stanford University, and St. Andrews in Scotland.

Some Notable Alumni Include:

Emma Kim - Senior Synchronized Skating World Medalist and Hall of Fame Inductee

Tom Wilson (ice hockey) - Forward for the Washington Capitals

Tom Ramshaw - Rio 2016 Olympian

Fees[]

The tuition fee for the 2019–2020 academic year was $37,700.[5] For new students there is a one time registration fee of $8,000. Tuition covers student participation in all school programs, including the Outdoor Leadership Program for Grades 7 to 11, which includes trips to locations across Canada.[6] Like many independent schools with a Bring Your Own Device program, students are required to purchase a laptop with the required programs installed.

Clubs[]

  • Chinese Club
  • Robotics Club
  • CAD Club
  • Debate Club
  • Disney Club
  • Chess Club
  • Jazz Band
  • Choir
  • Kids Lit Club
  • Science Club

Outdoor education[]

While balancing academics, Greenwood College School's students are immersed in the school's Outdoor Education Program and extensive Service Learning Program. The founders wanted to create a school with strong academics, while also creating a learning environment in which children are given the opportunity to learn outdoors and a school in which leadership and teamwork is essential.[7]

Greenwood's outdoor education program includes trips in the fall and the winter. These excursions are key character-building experiences, encouraging the development of perseverance and leadership.[8] The fall program begins a few days into the school year. Destinations by grade include:

  • Grade 7: Kilcoo Camp
  • Grade 8:
  • Grade 9: Algonquin Provincial Park (canoe trip)/Kilcoo Camp
  • Grade 10: Temagami, Ontario (canoe trip)
  • Grade 11: Vancouver Island, British Columbia (Students have the option of sea kayaking or hiking)
  • Grade 12: Madawaska Kanu Centre/Kilcoo Camp/Camp Tamakwa (Students have the option of completing a white water canoeing certification at MKC or acting as leaders for younger students at Kilcoo)

Service learning[]

Greenwood's Service Learning program is very well respected[9][10] and gives students the opportunity to participate in a variety of initiatives.[11] Every Wednesday, classes start late; this provides staff with the opportunity to participate in professional development sessions, while students take part in community service.[12] Programs include:

  • Reading Buddies (Grade 7/8 students pair up with younger students at schools in the Regent Park area)
  • Camp Oochigeas Crafts
  • Youth Without Shelter (students pack brown-bag lunches for residents at the shelter)
  • Claremont Retirement Residence (students visit with residents at the facility across the street from the school)

Greenwood is also the only school in Ontario involved in the Hockey H.E.R.O.S. program, a nationally renowned[13] program in which Greenwood students act as hockey instructors to children aged 8 to 12 years from Toronto's inner city communities.

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "Our Story". Greenwood College School. Retrieved 2021-08-11.
  2. ^ "Greenwood - Our Story".
  3. ^ "Greenwood College School". Our Kids. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
  4. ^ "Faculty Bios". Greenwood College School. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
  5. ^ "FAQ". Greenwood College School. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
  6. ^ "From Camp to School And Back Again: The story of Greenwood College". David Thompson. Archived from the original on 2011-08-14. Retrieved 2009-12-17.
  7. ^ "Helping out: Family eases transition to new school, While they may not always get along at home, having a big brother". Joshua Freeman. 2010-01-14. Retrieved 2011-04-29.
  8. ^ "Schools and the Environment". OurKids.net. 2011-10-14. Retrieved 2011-04-29.
  9. ^ "Volunteer Recognition". Daily Bread Food Bank. 2010-12-31. Retrieved 2011-05-09.
  10. ^ "An EXTREME MAKEOVER compliments of Greenwood College School..." Webmaster. 2011-01-13. Retrieved 2011-05-09.
  11. ^ "Welcome to Reels to Relax: Entertaining Sick Kids One Film at a Time". Simone Roth. 2011-05-09. Archived from the original on 2011-02-02. Retrieved 2011-05-09.
  12. ^ "Why boys need extracurricular activities". John Lorinc. 2010-10-21. Retrieved 2011-05-09.
  13. ^ "Mission Statement". Ignition Media. 2011-05-05. Retrieved 2011-05-09.

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