The “pioneering” parent of the first Glenburnie student in September 1985 was herself a teacher and to this day, a substantial number of Glenburnie parents are professional educators. From that first student, Glenburnie School has grown to a full service educational facility serving children from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 8.The original building on the Oakville site had been constructed as a family home by a gentleman from Sweden who immigrated to Canada in search of an improved educational system for his son. The architecture of the present school reflects this heritage, providing a scale and warmth conducive to the Glenburnie educational program. The clock tower incorporates an historic school bell donated by a Glenburnie family.
Current facilities accommodate over 400 students and staff and include a full size Gymnasium, Library-Multimedia Centre, Science lab and computers in every classroom, as well as specialty rooms for Art, Drama, Primary Music, and Junior/Intermediate Music. Among the outdoor amenities are primary and junior creative playgrounds, and soccer and baseball fields.
It has been said that a school consists of four walls with the future inside. Glenburnie’s growth has involved much more than buildings; it has involved setting the foundation for life long learning, self-reliance and leadership among our students, and a highly satisfying process for our educational team and parents. At Glenburnie, we have directed our primary focus to educational programming which develops in each individual, a versatility and adaptiveness to a rapidly changing world.
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