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Welcome to Glenlyon Norfolk School!
At GNS, we recognize that finding the school that is the best 'fit' for your child (and your family) will be an interesting, exciting, and, sometimes, overwhelming experience. You may have discovered that there is much that independent schools have in common—academic challenge enhanced athletics and fine arts opportunities, small class sizes, and nurturing environments. Yet all schools are different and it is the uncovering of what is distinct about each school that can be the challenge.
Founded in 1913, Glenlyon Norfolk School is a co-ed independent university prep day school for students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. We are the only school in Victoria and on Vancouver Island that is both an International Baccalaureate World Continuum School and a member school of the Round Square. The former means that GNS teachers and staff have embraced an internationally recognized 'gold' standard of education. Our membership in the Round Square is an articulation of ideals that include internationalism, democracy, environmental stewardship, outdoor activity, leadership and service.
Founded in 1913, Glenlyon Norfolk School is a co-ed independent university prep day school for students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. We are the only school in Victoria and on Vancouver Island that is both an International Baccalaureate World Continuum School and a member school of the Round Square. The former means that GNS teachers and staff have embraced an internationally recognized 'gold' standard of education. Our membership in the Round Square is an articulation of ideals that include internationalism, democracy, environmental stewardship, outdoor activity, leadership and service.
The information on this page is designed to provide you some basic facts about our school. But we encourage you to dig deeper to truly discover what makes our small school great.
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Two Campuses
Our ocean-front Junior School campus has undergone a complete transformation over the last few years. This began with the creation of new Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten buildings, as well as a comprehensive updating of the original Rattenbury Boathouse. The brand new 28,000 square foot Main Building and Gym opened in September 2020 and the revitalization of the Coach House was completed in the spring of 2021.
Our urban Middle and Senior School campus features an artificial turf field, a 340-seat performing arts hall, a new fitness centre, and refurbished dining hall and music rooms. Located on the same campus, students in Grades 6 to 12 enjoy the benefits of sharing sophisticated facilities and green space with each other while still being part of their own close-knit, nurturing communities.
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University Acceptances
The 51 members of the Class of 2022 are graduating with lots of choices as they have earned 162 offers of acceptance to post-secondary institutions around the globe, an average of 3.2 per student. They plan to pursue studies in everything from business, engineering and sciences to the arts, theatre and kinesiology. Some of them are planning a GAP year to explore other passions.A partial list of universities recent grads are attending:- Canadian: U of British Columbia, U of Victoria, Carleton, Concordia, Dalhousie, Ryerson, U of Waterloo, U of Western Ontario, Queen's, U of Toronto, McGill
- USA: University of California (Berkeley), Santa Clara University, Georgia Tech
- International: Queen Mary University, University College of London
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Post Secondary Scholarship Offers
Congratulations to the Class of 2022! This remarkable group of individuals has achieved a lot during their time at GNS. These 51 Gryphons have lots of choices in their futures as they have been offered over $1.8 million in scholarships. -
Accreditations
- An International Baccalaureate World Continuum School
- A Member School of the Round Square
- CAIS (Canadian Accredited Independent Schools)
- ISABC (Independent Schools Association of BC)
- NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools)
- FISA BC (Federation of Independent Schools Associations BC)
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Community and Service
Over their four years in our Senior School, the 51 members of the Class of 2022 have definitely demonstrated their caring natures. Collectively, they have performed many hours of community service during this time with 1,800 hours occurring during their Grade 12 year alone. This includes working with numerous organizations like the Out of the Rain Youth Shelter, Island Health Step Up Youth Program and Habitat for Humanity. Others have volunteered to coach, tutor, help neighbours, or clean beaches. And some offered support within our school community helping with clubs, with athletics, in the theatre, or as part of the Round Square.
Glenlyon Norfolk School
Junior School (JK to Grade 5)
Middle (Grade 6 to 8) and Senior (Grade 9 to 12) Schools
We wish to acknowledge and respect the Straits Salish Peoples on whose traditional territory we gather. Specifically, we recognize the Lekwungen Peoples known today as the Songhees Nation and the Esquimalt Nation, whose historical relationships with the land where we live, work, play and learn continue to this day.
