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It was a busy week for Greenwood Athletics. Check out the scores from games played between December 7-20, 2017.

Students once again blew us away by showing off their artistic passions at Greenwood Mic.

On December 12, Grade 8 instrumental, vocal, and drama students performed for each other, demonstrating the work they have been doing this term. 

Greenwood Alumnus Steph Elder returned to provide students with engineering workshops.

The Junior Play 13 was a smash hit!

On December 19, the Grade 9 Science classes headed to the Ontario Science Centre for a full day of hands on learning.

Grade 11 student Rachel Fisman-Guarascio takes a thoughtful look at the Week of Reconciliatory Action. 

The Grade 10 Civics class took a trip down to Queen’s Park on November 27 to see democracy in action!

On November 28, the grade 10 English classes saw a live performance of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Grade 10 student Leah Aspden gives her impression of the performance.

The Roundtable’s annual holiday party was a big success, thanks to the hard work of the organizers and volunteers.

The Grizzlies have had a strong start to the winter season!

The Debate Club enjoyed a lively competition at the recent Fulford League tournament.

Students went to Sunnybrook hospital to learn about the consequences of dangerous behaviours like drinking and driving, and how to prevent them.

Teammate Henry Zacher gives a firsthand account of the U-20 Boys’ Basketball championship win at the CAIS Invitational Tournament.

We recognized the Week of Reconciliatory Action November 27 to December 1, learning about Indigenous history, current issues, and reconciliation efforts.

December 6th is White Ribbon Day, raising awareness to stop violence against women and girls.

by Sam Clark: Director, Athletics

Greenwood enjoyed an excellent Fall Season with a number of stand-out performances from our athletes and teams.

We launched our Eco TO-Go Program at Greenwood College School. We have officially eliminated disposable take-out containers!

by Johanna Liburd: Teacher

An impressive show of talent was on full display last Friday, November 3rd at the first Greenwood Mic of the year. The show featured a variety of acts including singers, dancers, musicians and one standup comic.

by Erin Porter: Coordinator, Student Leadership & House Program

Last week's Halloween celebration at Greenwood was further evidence of the collaborative nature of our community coupled with our amazing school spirit this year.

by Eugene Henry, Teacher

As part of Holocaust Education Week, we were honoured to host Ms. Hedy Bohm, a Holocaust survivor, to speak to students during Monday's assembly.

by Jennifer Lillie: Director, Student Success

On Thursday, November 2nd, Tony Costa, Michelle Lieberman, Wendy Herod and Jennifer Lillie travelled to Queen’s University to reunite with former Greenwood students. These visits are always very special as we get to hear how students are doing during postsecondary.

by Colleen Petch: Teacher

Sometimes artists are challenged to utilize creative skills in interesting ways. Recently, Greenwood received a request from Integracare, which provides short and long-term residential health care, to help with their moose.

Pride Week 2017 was a fun display of diversity and love for Greenwood students. 

by Jamie Lougheed, Executive Director, Advancement

by Katie Nation, Communications Officer

Students try new forms of creative expression at Arts Day.
 

by Sam Senko ('18)

This past July, four Greenwood students attended SHAD, the annual student enrichment program that brings together young Canadians at university campuses for STEM-based learning. Sam Senko (‘18) attended the program at Waterloo University and wrote about his experience in a university application letter, an abridged version of which he shares here.

by Katie Nation, Communications Officer

Liam Seagram ('20) wins first prize for his photo taken in Temagami.
 

by Catherine Menard, U20 Girls' Soccer Coach

Greenwood's U20 Girls' Soccer Team experienced real character development at the CAIS Soccer Tournament in Saint John, NB this past weekend.
 

The Grade 11 Green Industries class explores the use of design for sustainability at EDIT. 

The first major house event of the year was an exciting day and a great way to bring students from different grades together. 

by Katie Nation, Communications Officer

by Katie Nation, Communications Officer

The Grizzlies have been playing with their teams for little more than a week, and already we are seeing great teamwork leading to amazing results.
 

The Duke of Edinburgh Gold Awards are presented to Greenwood alumni by a member of the Royal family. 

by Billy Farbstein, Teacher

At this year's service learning trip to India, students spent time in local classrooms, made significant donations and worked to support surrounding communities.

By Richard Wernham, Chair, Greenwood Board of Directors

I am delighted to announce that the next Principal of Greenwood College School will be Ms. Sarah Bruce. 

By Katie Nation, Communications Officer

By Katie Nation, Communications Officer

By Katie Nation, Communications Officer

By Katie Nation, Communications Officer

Grade 11 students spend a day planning for the leadership challenges and opportunities available in Grade 12.

By Katie Nation, Communications Officer

Students in Grades 7 and 8 attended Community Service Day on June 13 as the culminating activity in the Buddies program with Nelson Mandela Park Public School and Lord Dufferin Junior and Senior Public School.

By Katie Nation, Communications Officer

Former Greenwood students return to school for the annual Alumni Reunion.

By Kate Raven, Communications Manager

Math has lots of applications, but you may not have known that drawing pictures was one of them.

By Katie Nation, Communications Officer

Students organize fundraiser games with the support of the Grier Nadal Fund.

By Katie Nation, Communications Officer

By Kate Raven, Communications Officer

We hosted preschool students from a local daycare on May 26 for a fun-filled performance in our theatre.

By Kate Raven, Communications Officer

Our senior visual arts students recently displayed the fruits of this year's labours in the school.

By Guinevere Pura, Communications Intern

This banquet was a little different from the years before, as it took place in Greenwood's new gym.

By Guinevere Pura, Communications Intern

This year's annual Awards Assembly, held on May 29, featured several awards honouring students who have demonstrated outstanding achievements over the past year.

By Guinevere Pura, Communications Intern

Greenwood teams capped off a great spring season with two spring championships.

By Conor Alexander ('18)

What better way to put your marketing skills to the test than by designing and pitching your own product? This week, marketing student Conor explores what students learned from this experience.

By Kate Raven, Communications Officer

Our new rooftop terrace reflects Greenwood’s commitment to the outdoors while creating an urban oasis for our community.

By Kate Raven, Communications Officer

All the result from the last two weeks of Grizzlies athletics action.

By Guinevere Pura, Communications Intern
A group of Grade 11s will travel to Tamil Nadu, India to volunteer at Global Pathways School this summer.

By Kate Raven, Communications Officer

Greenwood film students brought the Groscars home to our new performance theatre on Tuesday, May 16.

Everyone has mental health - and everyone needs to take care of it. Greenwood’s Jack Chapter reinforced this important message throughout Mental Health Week from May 1-5.

By Kate Raven, Communications Officer

The value of our new study spaces is more apparent than ever as final evaluations approach.

By Conor Alexander ('18)

It’s Friday morning at 7:55 a.m. Though Greenwood’s hallways are virtually vacant, pairs of junior and senior students congregate in the school’s new Student Success Centre.

By Kate Raven, Communications Officer

Adolescence can be a very challenging time for both teens and their parents. Keeping up with the latest research is one way parents can navigate the thorny issues that arise during this time; sharing their stories with other parents is another.

By Kate Raven, Communications Officer

All the results from the last two weeks of Grizzlies athletics action.

By Guinevere Pura, Communications Intern

150 grandparents and special senior friends joined us at Greenwood for our annual Grandfriends Day Celebration.

By Kate Raven, Communications Officer

It’s the year 2040, and you’re part of an intrepid group of colonists bound for Mars’ Jezero Crater to establish a landing site for future colonists. But there’s a problem: the damage to your Cryo sleep has affected your memory, and you’ve forgotten everything you know about structures.

By Kate Raven, Communications Officer

27 Greenwood delegates headed to the University of Toronto from April 19-21 to represent the school at SOMA (Southern Ontario Model United Nations Assembly).

By Kate Raven, Communications Officer

Congratulations to Liam Wilson ('18) and Olivia Kalles ('18), our Head Boy and Girl for the coming school year!

By Guinevere Pura, Communications Intern

The Grizzlies’ U20 Girls and Boys 7s Rugby teams competed with teams across Canada in the CAIS Rugby tournament in Ottawa during the weekend of April 20.

By Conor Alexander ('18)

As the world celebrated Earth Day this last Saturday, Greenwood’s newly revamped Environmental Club prepared for the school’s week of earth-themed activities, taking place from April 24-28.

By Kate Raven, Communications Officer

Our new performance theatre isn't just for large-scale productions - it provides an authentic environment for classes and workshops, too.

By Guinevere Pura, Communications Intern

By Guinevere Pura, Communications Intern

Pride Week, organized by the Diversity Committee, featured presentations by Jessie Brar of the Jack Talks program at jack.org and by Callie Bowman (’09) and her pal Chris, speakers from the Get REAL movement. 

By Kate Raven, Communications Officer

By Guinevere Pura, Communications Intern

Callie is a proud greenwood graduate and a supporter of the Get REAL movement. 

By Guinevere Pura, Communications Intern

By Guinevere Pura, Communications Intern

It’s not a pretty picture.  Reality bites, especially for youth on the street.

By Kate Raven, Communications Officer

No matter what kind of social space our students are looking for - loud or quiet, in the thick of the action or slightly secluded - our expanded building has it.

By Kate Raven, Communications Officer

Our Grade 10 drama class recently got a taste of life as a working actor from seasoned industry insiders.

By Hannah Goodman ('18)

Greenwood's service learning trip to Tamil Nadu, India, is only a few months away! Hannah provides an update on the team's planning for their journey.

By Drew Halfnight, Teacher, and Kate Raven, Communications Officer

A.J. Burk (‘17), Turner Tobin (‘17) and Callum Stirton (‘18) put their debating skills to the test at the 2017 Confederation Cup qualifier at UTS on March 31 and April 1.

By Kate Raven, Communications Officer

Your town has just been devastated by a massive earthquake. The phone lines are dead, there’s no running water and supplies are running out fast. All you have is a few household objects and your ingenuity. How do you make it out alive?

By Kate Raven, Communications Officer

Our U20 Boys’ Basketball team capped off their championship season by taking centre court at the Air Canada Centre.

By Kate Raven, Communications Officer

Since Greenwood’s founding, the Lodge has been one of the school’s busiest spots - a place for students to eat, socialize and study. In the expanded building, the Lodge has become a central hub that gives students ready access to many essential services.

By Kate Raven, Communications Officer

Greenwood athletes had a tremendous winter season. Here's a summary of their accomplishments.

Phoebe Knight (‘17) won the Grade 11-12 division of the Speaker’s Award for Youth Writers.

By Kate Raven, Communications Officer

Our Senior Play cast and crew put on two wonderful performances of Norm Foster's Office Hours on March 2 and 3.

By Kate Raven, Communications Officer

Two more groups of enthusiastic Greenwood parents joined us on February 27 to discuss strategies and skills for communicating with teens.

By Kate Raven, Communications Officer

Their win at home on March 3 was the culmination of a long season of hard work.

By Kate Raven, Communications Officer

Greenwood’s Food and Culture course combines academic content with hands-on cooking experience - and needs a space that supports both. Our versatile rooftop classroom supports everything from classwork to culinary creations.

By Kate Raven, Communications Officer

Greenwood swimmers had several podium finishes and two OFSAA qualifications at the CISAA championships on February 22.

By Kate Raven, Communications Officer

Greenwood’s fitness room encourages students and staff to make their physical well-being a priority.

By Kate Raven, Communications Officer

All the latest Grizzlies athletics news, plus overviews of the playoff picture for Greenwood teams.

By Kate Raven, Communications Officer

Greenwood’s recent production of The Lion King Jr. was our most ambitious ever. Our new fabrication room played an important role in bringing the Serengeti to life.

By Conor Alexander ('18)

On Thursday, February 16 Greenwood’s new Food & Culture class had the honour of meeting esteemed author and restaurateur Chef Sang Kim.

By Kate Raven, Communications Officer

Nora ('21) has also moved on to the next round of the Polar Expressions National Student Short Story Contest.

By Kate Raven, Communications Officer

The annual meeting was facilitated by Mike Downie, documentarian, filmmaker and brother of Gord Downie.

By Kate Raven, Communications Officer

Greenwood’s Snowboarding team capped off a strong season with several medals and three OFSAA qualifications at the CISAA Snowboarding Championships.

By Kate Raven, Communications Officer

How does Greenwood stay on the leading edge of customized learning? Ongoing professional development is a big piece of the puzzle. Expert teachers Tony Costa and Amanda Lester work with experienced Greenwood teachers to ensure their continued growth.

By Christine Joannou, Teacher

On Tuesday, February 7, 10 Grade 7 students attended the 8th annual TechnoCup at Bayview Glen. 

By Kate Raven, Communications Officer

All the results from the last two weeks of Grizzlies athletics action.

By Kate Raven, Communications Officer

Choosing a career can be daunting - especially when you’re still in high school. Greenwood’s Careers Morning highlights some of the many paths it’s possible to take to find your dream job.

By Reid Macfarlane ('17) and Meg Farrell ('17), Diversity Committee Executives

The focus of the Wellness Week is to promote both mental and physical wellness, ranging from mental health and stress relief to eating nutritious food.

By Kate Raven, Communications Officer

When we say our new volleyball/basketball specialist course is intensive, we mean it.

By Kate Raven, Communications Officer

Our new music rooms offer our students everything they need to take their playing to the next level.

By Kate Raven, Communications Officer

Students showcased their outstanding work in music, fashion and dance in our performance theatre on January 24.

By Kate Raven, Communications Officer

By Harrison Faulkner ('17) and Sasha Palmert ('17)

Harrison and Sasha reflect on their experiences making a difference in the Toronto community during the week of January 9-13.

By Kate Raven, Communications Officer

All the results from the last two weeks of Grizzlies athletics action.

By Kate Raven, Communications Officer

In honour of Wellness Week, Kate Farrell (‘14) opened up to Grade 11 and 12 students about her experience with mental illness on January 24.

By Kate Raven, Communications Officer

Customized learning is at the heart of Greenwood, and it’s one of the main focuses of our Apprentice Teacher program.

By Kate Raven, Communications Officer

See photos from our students' Outdoor Education adventures during the week of January 9.

By Kate Raven, Communications Officer

How have water issues impacted human settlement in Toronto? Our Grade 8 students tackled this question during a week-long integration project in December.

By Kate Raven, Communications Officer

When it comes to creating an amazing digital media lab, technology is only part of the puzzle. The thoughtful design of our new media arts space plays just as big a role in fostering students’ creativity.