It’s lunchtime, and a group of Grade 7 students is gathered near the reception area. They’ve pulled several couches and soft chairs into a circle and they’re chatting happily as they eat. When asked what they like about this spot, they’ve got lots to say. “It’s a bit quieter than it is right near the cafeteria,” one student says. “We find it easier to talk as a big group here.” “We love all the natural light,” chimes in another. “And the chairs are so comfortable!” Our Lodge has long been the social hub of the school, and it’s still as popular as ever. But when it comes to social spaces, students want - and need - options. Some days the buzz of the Lodge is just what they need, while on other days a bench near the window is what they’re looking for. Our new facilities give students the freedom to find a social space that fits their disposition and allows them to build friendships with their peers.
We acknowledge with gratitude the Ancestral lands upon which our main campus is situated. These lands are the Ancestral territories of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Anishinabek and the Wendake. The shared responsibility of this land is honoured in the Dish with One Spoon Treaty and we strive to care for the land, the waters, and all creatures in the spirit of peace. We are responsible for respecting and supporting the enduring presence of all First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples. When away from this campus we vow to be respectful to the land by protecting and honouring it. We will create relationships with the people and the land we may visit by understanding the territories we enter and the nations who inhabit them.