Thank You To The Greenwood Community

5/30/2018

Allan Hardy, Principal

Last evening’s tribute to my 15 years at Greenwood was a memorable event. I am deeply grateful to those parents, both past and present, and alumni who were able to attend the event, as well as those who were unable to attend the event, but have passed along a congratulatory note or email.

Joan and I were touched by the thoughtful gift of the beautiful tribute book which contains many fond memories of my time at the school. We also were moved by the replica of the roots and wings art wall in the stairwell, which will, as the years pass, stand as a wonderful reminder of our time as members of the Greenwood community.

It was also gratifying to have many Greenwood staff members, past and present, join me at last night’s tribute. One of the great pleasures of my time at Greenwood has been working with teachers, many of whom began their career here, on re-thinking education so that it meets the needs of all students. Without a doubt, the deep commitment of teachers and staff to Greenwood’s mission has been fundamental to my leadership and the school’s overall success.

I also want to thank the many Board members who attended the event, as their guidance and support throughout my past 10 years as Principal has been immensely helpful and deeply appreciated.

As I said to the students in my remarks at our closing assembly on Tuesday, finding meaning and purpose in the work that you do is a gift. I thank all of you for the gift of Greenwood.

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Greenwood College School

443 Mount Pleasant Road
Toronto, ON M4S 2L8
Tel: 416 482 9811

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 as settlers, 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.