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===Beginnings and growth=== |
===Beginnings and growth=== |
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In the early 2000s, |
In the early 2000s, couple Richard Wernham and Julia West, along with father-son duo John R. Latimer and David "Lub" Latimer, imagined of a [[Mixed-sex education|co-educational]] school in [[Toronto]] that would be an alternative to the foremost [[independent school]]s in [[Toronto]], which were mostly [[Single-sex education|single sex]] and offered the [[International Baccalaureate]]. |
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Founding principal David Thompson left Greenwood in June 2008 become the Headmaster at [[Lakefield College School]]. The former Vice-Principal, Allan Hardy, was appointed his successor. |
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The school was originally supposed to be an [[Single-sex education|all-male]] [[boarding school]] beside the Latimer family's [[Kilcoo Camp]] in Minden, Ontario. But, after further reflection by the Latimer family, it was decided the school would reflect the future of society and be a [[co-educational]] [[Independent school|independent]] [[day school]]. Because of the school's connection with [[Kilcoo Camp]] and the Latimer family, it has a strong emphasis on [[outdoor education]], individual growth, and community service. |
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| ⚫ | 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, new science labs, large [[Learning community|Learning Community]] classrooms and a rooftop terrace outdoor classroom. Greenwood's sports teams use nearby facilities including Leaside Arena, the [[University of Toronto]] Athletic Centre, [[Deer Park Junior and Senior Public School|Deer Park]] Pool and [[Sunnybrook Park]]. |
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In 2008, it was announced that founding Principal David Thompson would leave Greenwood to become the Headmaster at [[Lakefield College School]]. The former Vice-Principal, Allan Hardy, was appointed his successor. In 2018, Sarah Bruce took over as Head of School and Principal of Greenwood from Mr. Hardy. She was formerly the Head of School at [[International School of Aberdeen|International School Aberdeen]] and before that was Head of Upper School at [[Havergal College]]. |
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===Post expansion=== |
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| ⚫ | 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, new science labs, large [[Learning community|Learning Community]] classrooms and a rooftop terrace outdoor classroom. Greenwood's sports teams |
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After completing the renovation and expansion, Greenwood's student body grew to 500.<ref>{{cite web |title=Greenwood College School |url=https://www.ourkids.net/school/greenwood-college-school-toronto/88 |website=Our Kids |access-date=8 July 2020 |ref=Enrollment}}</ref> Founding principal David Thompson left Greenwood in June 2008 to become the Headmaster at [[Lakefield College School]]. The former Vice-Principal, Allan Hardy, was appointed his successor. Upon Allan's retirement in 2018, Sarah Bruce became the Principal. In 2024, former Deputy Head of School, [https://www.greenwoodcollege.org/about/welcome-from-the-principal Heather Thomas], was appointed as her successor. |
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==Notable |
==Notable alumni== |
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[[Emma Kim]] - Senior [[Synchronized skating|Synchronized Skating]] World Medalist and Hall of Fame Inductee |
[[Emma Kim]] - Senior [[Synchronized skating|Synchronized Skating]] World Medalist and Hall of Fame Inductee |
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==Fees== |
==Fees== |
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The tuition fee for the |
The tuition fee for the 204-2025 academic year were $44,920.<ref>{{cite web |title=Financial Information |url=https://www.greenwoodcollege.org/admissions/financial-overview |access-date=Aug 1, 2024 |website=Greenwood College School |ref=Tuition}}</ref> For new students there is a one-time registration fee of $9,000. 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.<ref name="DialogueOnline">{{cite web |url=http://dialogueonline.ca/from-camp-school-back-again/1267/ |title=From Camp to School And Back Again: The story of Greenwood College |publisher=David Thompson |access-date=2009-12-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110814143103/http://dialogueonline.ca/from-camp-school-back-again/1267/ |archive-date=2011-08-14 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Like many independent schools with a [[Bring your own device|Bring Your Own Device]] program, students are required to purchase a laptop with the required programs installed. |
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* Disney Club |
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* Jazz Band |
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* Choir |
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* Kids Literature Club |
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==Outdoor education== |
==Outdoor education== |
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With academics, Greenwood College School's students are immersed in the school's [https://www.greenwoodcollege.com/podium/default.aspx?t=139104 Outdoor Education Program]. The founders intended to create a school with strong academics, as well as a learning environment where children are given the opportunity to learn outdoors and leadership and teamwork are essential.<ref name="TownCrier2010">{{cite web|url=http://issuu.com/doreenatdms/docs/tcedguide_central_jan10 |title=Helping out: Family eases transition to new school, While they may not always get along at home, having a big brother |publisher=Joshua Freeman |date=2010-01-14 |access-date=2011-04-29}}</ref> |
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Greenwood's outdoor education program includes trips in the fall and |
Greenwood's outdoor education program includes trips in the fall and winter, considered to be essential character-building experiences that encourage the development of perseverance and leadership.<ref name="OurKids">{{cite web|url=http://www.ourkids.net/schools-and-environment.php |title=Schools and the Environment |publisher=OurKids.net |date=2011-10-14 |access-date=2011-04-29}}</ref> The fall program begins a few days into the school year. |
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==Service learning== |
==Service learning== |
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Greenwood's Service Learning program gives students the opportunity to participate in a variety of initiatives.<ref name="Reels2Relax">{{cite web |url=http://www.reels-to-relax.com/ |title=Welcome to Reels to Relax: Entertaining Sick Kids One Film at a Time |publisher=Simone Roth |date=2011-05-09 |access-date=2011-05-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110202144432/http://reels-to-relax.com/ |archive-date=2011-02-02 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
Greenwood's Service Learning program gives students the opportunity to participate in a variety of initiatives.<ref name="Reels2Relax">{{cite web |url=http://www.reels-to-relax.com/ |title=Welcome to Reels to Relax: Entertaining Sick Kids One Film at a Time |publisher=Simone Roth |date=2011-05-09 |access-date=2011-05-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110202144432/http://reels-to-relax.com/ |archive-date=2011-02-02 |url-status=dead }}</ref> On Wednesdays, classes start late to give staff the opportunity to participate in professional development sessions as students take part in community service.<ref name="Why boys need extracurricular activities">{{cite web|url=http://m.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/time-to-lead/failing-boys/why-boys-need-extracurricular-activities/article1766748/?service=mobile |title=Why boys need extracurricular activities |author=[[John Lorinc]]|date=2010-10-21 |access-date=2011-05-09}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Greenwood is the only school in Ontario involved in the Hockey H.E.R.O.S. program, where students act as hockey instructors for children aged 8 to 12 years from Toronto's inner city communities.<ref name="Empowering Children on Ice">{{cite web |date=2011-05-05 |title=Mission Statement |url=http://www.heroshockey.com/about.php |access-date=2011-05-09 |publisher=Ignition Media}}</ref> |
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* [[Education in Ontario]] |
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* [[List of secondary schools in Ontario]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* {{Official website|https://www.greenwoodcollege.org/}} |
* {{Official website|https://www.greenwoodcollege.org/}} |
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* Student Site http://groodle.greenwoodcollege.com |
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* [http://www.personalizedlearning.ca School blog] |
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Latest revision as of 00:54, 9 August 2024
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| Greenwood College School | |
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| Coordinates | 43°42′01″N 79°23′11″W / 43.70015°N 79.38643°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Independent year school |
| Established | 2002 |
| Founders | Rich Wernham[1] Julia West John Latimer David Latimer |
| Principal | Heather Thomas |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Enrollment | 498 |
| Language | English |
| Campus type | Urban |
| Colour(s) | Green |
| Mascot | Greenwood Grizzly |
| Public transit access | Subway: Davisville Buses: Route 28, 11 |
| Affiliations | Canadian Accredited Independent Schools, Conference of Independent Schools of Ontario |
| Website | greenwoodcollege |
Greenwood College School is an independent co-educational middle school and high school located on the south-east corner of Mount Pleasant Road and Davisville Avenue in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
History
[edit]Established in 2002[1] by Richard Wernham, Julia West, David J. Latimer and John R. Latimer,[2] the school provides an experiential education to over 500 students in Grades 7 through 12. The school is housed in a facility built in 2002 which was expanded and renovated in 2016. In addition to its urban campus, Greenwood also uses several outdoor facilities.
Beginnings and growth
[edit]In the early 2000s, couple Richard Wernham and Julia West, along with father-son duo John R. Latimer and David "Lub" Latimer, imagined of a co-educational school in Toronto that would be an alternative to the foremost independent schools in Toronto, which were mostly single sex and offered the International Baccalaureate.
Founding principal David Thompson left Greenwood in June 2008 become the Headmaster at Lakefield College School. The former Vice-Principal, Allan Hardy, was appointed 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, new science labs, large Learning Community classrooms and a rooftop terrace outdoor classroom. Greenwood's sports teams use nearby facilities including Leaside Arena, the University of Toronto Athletic Centre, Deer Park Pool and Sunnybrook Park.
Post expansion
[edit]After completing the renovation and expansion, Greenwood's student body grew to 500.[3] Founding principal David Thompson left Greenwood in June 2008 to become the Headmaster at Lakefield College School. The former Vice-Principal, Allan Hardy, was appointed his successor. Upon Allan's retirement in 2018, Sarah Bruce became the Principal. In 2024, former Deputy Head of School, Heather Thomas, was appointed as her successor.
Notable alumni
[edit]Emma Kim - Senior Synchronized Skating World Medalist and Hall of Fame Inductee
Tom Wilson (ice hockey) - Forward for the Washington Capitals
Tom Ramshaw - Olympic Sailor
Fees
[edit]The tuition fee for the 204-2025 academic year were $44,920.[4] For new students there is a one-time registration fee of $9,000. 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.[5] Like many independent schools with a Bring Your Own Device program, students are required to purchase a laptop with the required programs installed.
Outdoor education
[edit]With academics, Greenwood College School's students are immersed in the school's Outdoor Education Program. The founders intended to create a school with strong academics, as well as a learning environment where children are given the opportunity to learn outdoors and leadership and teamwork are essential.[6]
Greenwood's outdoor education program includes trips in the fall and winter, considered to be essential character-building experiences that encourage the development of perseverance and leadership.[7] The fall program begins a few days into the school year.
Service learning
[edit]Greenwood's Service Learning program gives students the opportunity to participate in a variety of initiatives.[8] On Wednesdays, classes start late to give staff the opportunity to participate in professional development sessions as students take part in community service.[9]
Greenwood is the only school in Ontario involved in the Hockey H.E.R.O.S. program, where students act as hockey instructors for children aged 8 to 12 years from Toronto's inner city communities.[10]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Our Story". Greenwood College School. Retrieved 2021-08-11.
- ^ "Greenwood - Our Story".
- ^ "Greenwood College School". Our Kids. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
- ^ "Financial Information". Greenwood College School. Retrieved Aug 1, 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Schools and the Environment". OurKids.net. 2011-10-14. Retrieved 2011-04-29.
- ^ "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.
- ^ John Lorinc (2010-10-21). "Why boys need extracurricular activities". Retrieved 2011-05-09.
- ^ "Mission Statement". Ignition Media. 2011-05-05. Retrieved 2011-05-09.
