Welcoming our Grandfriends to Greenwood!

The overcast skies and spring-time drizzle could not put a damper on Greenwood’s annual Grandfriends Day! On Tuesday, April 28, students and their grandpals gathered in the Lodge to celebrate this time-honoured tradition, beginning with a light breakfast and greetings from Student Leadership and Principal Heather Thomas. From there, students and their grandfriends were free to explore the school, where teachers and students hosted various activities and opportunities for the grandfriends to familiarize themselves with Greenwood.

Arts and science classrooms were abuzz with students proudly showing grandfriends their work, while other groups gathered in the gym for games of mini-putt, shuffleboard and ping-pong. In the theatre, the school band entertained guests with soft jazz and classical music, while groups that remained in the Lodge were treated to solo performances from various students throughout the morning. Guests seemed intrigued by the school’s use of AI and application in classrooms, with many in attendance for the AI demonstration sessions hosted by Ms. Cooper and Mr. Tompkins. 

Thank you to all the students and staff that helped put together yet another successful Grandfriends Day, and to the students in the theatre and Lodge for their excellent performances.

And thank you to all of our grandfriends for joining us this year. It is always a pleasure to invite such cherished members of our community into the school, and we hope you had a memorable and exciting day!