The History Of Glenburnie Private School

Glenburnie Private School, an independent school, was founded in the fall of 1985 in Oakville, Ontario, with the belief that the educational potential of children could be substantially enhanced in a creative, stimulating, and individualized alternative setting.

Curriculum content, educational approach, and school environment have continued to be reflective of recent research on the most effective approaches in enhancing student learning. High emphasis is placed on the development of student skills required by the world in which these students will eventually be living and working.

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 was 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 a historic school bell donated by a Glenburnie family.

Current facilities accommodate over 400 students and staff and include a full size Gymnasium, Science lab, as well as specialty rooms for Art, Drama, Primary Music, and Junior/Intermediate Music. Technology is evident throughout the school: Library-Multimedia Centre, computer labs, portable and fixed computer stations, Smart Boards and Smart Tables and computers in every classroom complete our current programmes and curriculum applications.

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 lifelong 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 a versatility and adaptability in each individual, and an effective skill set to prepare students for a rapidly changing world.