Welcome from the Principal

I often hear that from people who visit Greenwood. And Greenwood’s community truly does set us apart. It is the people that make Greenwood what it is: staff, students, parents/guardians, alumni and past families all care about Greenwood and they care about each other. Each person in our community contributes to our welcoming environment where people can be their authentic selves.

This starts with the Adviser Program. Each student at Greenwood has an Adviser who champions their individual growth in all aspects of school life. The Adviser program runs through a timetabled course for each student in Grades 7-11. Greenwood students spend the same amount of time working with their Adviser to develop interpersonal, intrapersonal and social-emotional skills as they do in a math or history class. 

Our personalized approach to learning means that students are seen as both learners and people. Teachers get to know their students and can identify when a student needs a greater challenge, more support, or their interests activated. Students are taught and encouraged to identify their own next steps in learning, leading to a customized academic experience. 

We nurture the whole student; our emphasis on character education sees students foster civic, moral, performance and intellectual character alongside their academic, co-curricular and experiential pursuits. 

Our comprehensive Outdoor Education program builds community and resilience. Through this program, students work together and support each other through challenges. Perseverance, problem solving, and listening to others are just a few of the skills students glean on their Outdoor Education trips and then transfer to their classroom, athletics teams, theatre productions, and as they continue their education after high school.

Our alumni go on to do great things. At Greenwood, they discovered how they learn best and developed the confidence to seek answers. Alumni apply this knowledge to their postsecondary pursuits. Whatever path they choose, from engineering to business to film, healthcare, arts or law, Greenwood graduates have the skills and character it takes to succeed. And our alumni stay connected to Greenwood. They return to coach teams, speak on Careers Day, judge our annual Business Case Competition and just say hello to their past teachers and current students. 

It has been a great privilege to be a part of Greenwood for the past 20 years and to now lead this wonderful school as we venture into the next phase of Greenwood’s journey together. 

We have strong aspirations for the future, guided by our strategic plan. We will remain at the forefront of education in Ontario, providing a student-centred, experiential academic program that engages students to develop future-ready skills.

I look forward to connecting with you and sharing more about this wonderful community. Please feel welcome to explore our website, attend an upcoming event, or reach out to our Admissions Team if you have any questions about Greenwood.

Warmly,