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Students have had a busy first month of school with academics and co-curriculars. 

Alexander recently took part in the 100 year Commemoration of the Chinese Student Strike. 

In October 2019, GNS held a spectacular celebration of community that was the inaugural Weekend of Wonder.

Michael James Audain attended GNS (Glenlyon Preparatory) from 1946 to 1951.

Round Square is kicking off again, with three campaign groups running at once!

It has been an exciting start up in the Beach Drive Learning Commons! 

Kindergarten Teacher Aleesha Bird recently came home from the World Team Disc Golf Championships with a bronze medal!

As the Grade 10 students arrived at school on September 8, everyone was excited to go to Camp Bernard with their classmates.

The transition from Grade 8 into Senior School was both nerve-wracking and exciting.

Benjamin Butterfield attended Glenlyon Norfolk School (Glenlyon Preparatory School) from 1973 to 1976 and is currently Head of Voice studies in the School of Music at the University of Victoria.

Last year, GNS implemented a new Advancement of Education Grant for teachers to support professional development.

GNS students haven't been able to go on this specific retreat for the last two years, and the group appreciated having the opportunity to participate.

On their second day of school, the entire Grade 11 class took part in an Outdoor Orientation Day at Sidney Spit, a Gulf Islands National Park located just off Sidney.

And just like that, the first week of school for 2022/2023 is done!

Capt. G. Barry was born in 1889 and taught at GNS (Glenlyon Preparatory School) from 1942 to 1955.

Curious to know how our faculty and staff spent their summer vacations? So were we! Some travelled across Canada, while others travelled farther away. Many had some encounters with wildlife, and some welcomed a new addition to their family. 

The Bridgman Cup Tournament was played for the first time during a cold November weekend in 1937.

Gerald Yung attended GNS from 1977 to 1980, and his brother Darryl attended GNS from 1986 to 1990. Both students were young proteges in tennis and badminton respectively.

Joan Frances Willsher was born in 1925 and attended Glenlyon Norfolk School (Norfolk House School) from 1933 to 1942.

Craig Doell attended Glenlyon Norfolk School from 1985 to 1989.

Robin A. Baird was at Glenlyon Norfolk School (Glenlyon Preparatory) from 1973 to 1979.

Atom Egoyan attended Genlyon Preparatory from 1968 to 1976. 

First student to register at Glenlyon Preparatory School. 

Iva was born in Prague, Czechoslovakia in 1927, to a former Czech representative of the League of Nations.

Lukas Baxter ’26 recently had a special opportunity to go behind-the-scenes at the IMAX theatre and get a lesson on how to run the projections.

The Grade 8s ended their school year with a chase around the city.

Samuel Andrew Malin was registered at Glenlyon Norfolk School (Glenlyon Preparatory) on January 3, 1972 as a Grade 3 student.

Three Junior School students recently participated in the BC Heritage Fair.

The GNS community was officially introduced to the second verse in May.

Eya will be attending McGill University in the fall. 

Rosemary James was born on April 26, 1924

As the Grade 7s wrapped up their last week of classes, they had the chance to enjoy some warm weather as they took on a fun math project outdoors!

Students had the opportunity to showcase their work to the Greater Victoria community.

From June 9 and onwards, Grade 10s enjoyed series of experiential learning field trips to celebrate the end of the school year.

Students took part in the annual Grade 6 MUN Day! 

Geoff Bowes attended Glenlyon Norfolk School (Glenlyon Prepatory) from 1964 to 1966.

 Matt Pettinger attended GNS from 1989 to 1991.

This year, the Middle School Round Square completed many initiatives in support of issues affecting the world such as hunger and climate change. 

On June 1, the Middle School celebrated the students who were awarded the Gryphon Award of Excellence for this term.

Throughout the discussion students talked about various topics including appropriation, historical events and more. 

Congratulations to the four students who recently participated in the 2022 Canada-Wide Science Fair.

Judy Nicholson, born October 16, 1938.

It has been a busy year for Senior School Round Square filled with everything from organizing fundraisers and markets to arranging battery and bottle drives.

Derek Porter attended Glenlyon Norfolk School (Glenlyon Preparatory) from 1976 to 1983.

On May 16 and 17, Alexis Kuo ’24 hosted a phenakistoscope workshop with the help and support of Ms. Parks and SCWIST, the Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology. 

Ms. Nielson has been part of the GNS community since 2009. Known sometimes as “The Lady of the Library,” Ms. Nielson has always been there to help students out, whether it be answering questions around Extended Essays or running the ever-busy Gryphon Government.

What do Shaun Tan’s surrealism and William Gibson’s sci-fi, Coleridge’s Rime of the Ancient Mariner and Atwood’s Handmaid’s Tale all have in common? Ask the Grade 11s! 

Strongest organist in the world? 

It will be a busy summer for Shunkichi as he practices for the tournament. 

Mr. Hillman finished his 103-lap fundraiser on May 13, he raised more than $80,000. 

A childbirth advisor to royalty and celebrities. 

On May 11 and 12, Grade 5 students had a chance to share their hard work with their families and the GNS community as they presented their IB PYP Exhibition projects.

The Middle School just completed their very successful run of PUFFS, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic directed by Ms. Kate Pagett.

We managed to convince Tara Golonka ’21 to take a little time out of her busy day to answer a few questions.

Many people think that Art and Science are two unrelated subjects. However, one GNS student managed to find a way to bring these two subjects together.

A group of GNS students from the Middle and Senior Schools recently took part in the Vancouver Model United Nations (VMUN) Conference, which after being held virtually for the last couple of years, was finally back in person.

Grade 2 students released 99 salmon fry into Bowker Creek.

Jenny John taught at Glenlyon Norfolk School (Norfolk House) from 1970 to 1974, having just arrived from England.

Students showcased their research in the ToK Exhibition. 

Publishing company Diogenes graciously donated German written books. 

Students took part in a hot writing activity and were able to ask questions. 

Ms. Sask competed in the 126th Boston Marathon. 

Students had to answer the question "Is space exploration worth the cost?"

Dalton attended Glenlyon Norfolk School from 1991 to 1994.

The first Round Square Candy Sale was so successful!

It's a busy time of year for students. 

The Grade 3s had a special presentation from some Grade 11 students. 

Matt Frewer was born in 1958. 

Spring has been an extremely busy time for Senior School Round Square.

There are 44 Grade 5 students working hard at their exhibition projects.

Universities and Colleges across Canada all have a similar Centre of Accessibility.

Students in Middle and Senior School had a variety of Outdoor Education fun.

This year's Junior School theme is making waves of kindness. 

Gina Wilkinson was born in 1960. 

Grade 8 students are getting ready to perform monologues for their classmates.

As part of the the Annual Appeal you can give to any aspect of the school. 

Earth Month is a month chock-full of activities and challenges all with the goal of increasing GNS’ green habits.

Students spent four days in Tofino learning how to surf.

Grade 6 students enjoyed the warm weather when they undertook a Planet Walk this week!

Congratulations to Ayden, Sabina and Alexander! 

Welcome back! We are looking forward to welcoming our students back to campus for what is sure to be a busy and exciting Spring Term.

Students with all levels of skiing experience took part.

Middle School student donated the graphic novel Maus to the David Graham Learning Commons.

Students explored different light sources. 

Grade 5s used a variety of recycled materials to create their city. 

Spring Break brings lots of things to do!

Students tell us what they like about Ms. Easton!

Students from across the Junior School viewed the Grade 3 culture boxes.

With a week to go before Spring Break, Round Square is still going strong.

Students made stickers to show their support.

Kindergarten students celebrated 100 days! 

Each piece of art is large, heavy, and completely original. The art needed to be of a certain size to have the desired impact, and the recycled materials are glued onto a plywood backdrop.

Student creations can be seen throughout the school! 

Personal Project Exhibition was a huge success! 

Students took part in various activities with Middle School assemblies.

The IB Art Exhibit will run from March 9 - 17 in the Denford Hall Foyer.

Their activities were inspired by resources from the UVic Mapping Collaboratory, a community-campus initiative and office dedicated to collaborative place-based learning and mapping.

The Science Fair is a way to celebrate all the hard work these students have done as they designed, carried and analyzed a scientific investigation independently.

Walking through the research process from beginning to end is a crucial component to this unit, which culminates in an annual school Heritage Fair where students shared their knowledge with the community.

On March 10, 2022, Glenlyon Norfolk School will meet with Victoria City Council to seek approval for our application to update our Development Variance permit that allowed us to install the tent gym and portable during the 2020/2021 school year.

As a final wrap up to the three part series featuring Mamma Mia!

This is the last part in a three part series that Grade 6 student Averi Kuo has written for her global goals project.

Grade 8s are gearing up for Gallery of Fame!

The IB Art Exhibition will run from March 9 to 16. 

Congratulations to the three winners! 

This is part two in a three part series that Grade 6 student Averi Kuo has written for her global goals project.

Ready. Set. Drop! 

As we look forward to the GNS performance of Mamma Mia, we continue to learn more about the cast.

GNS educators feel deeply about diversity as an ongoing goal.

It has been a busy time in our Learning Commons!

The Grade 12 IB Art Exhibition will run from March 9 to 16. 

Students used the Design Cycle to help create their summative. 

The Culture Club took a chance to lead the Senior School Lunar New Year Assembly. 

After the success of Radium Girls, the theatre crew is getting set to launch their next production: Mamma Mia!

Collaboration between Grade 6 and Grade 12 to create amazing Superhero stories. 

This is part one in a three part series that Grade 6 student Averi Kuo has written for her global goals project. 

Students came up with models on how to slow erosion.

Round Square gears up for Day of Giving.

Indigenous educator, Mr. James Taylor has joined in a variety of classes at GNS.

Grade 6 to 10 students had special guests to learn about healthy relationships.

The week was filled with dressing up, games and a lot of fun! 

Solomon joined the 93rd session on BCYP 

Members of the council will advocate for various topics and issues that resonate to them. 

Grade 3s have been learning all about erosion. 

Hopper said the program she will be studying was a big reason she chose Cornell.

They played a game of “Enemy,” to show just how easily people can be divided under unusual circumstances.

Students have chose a variety of passions for their Personal Project. 

Students spent nearly 25 hours working on their animations. 

Students across all Junior School grades have been making their own waves of kindness.

The Middle School Round Square has dug a bee garden on campus!

Grade 10 students have been busying finishing up their IB MYP Personal Projects.

The award is for the student graduating with the highest academic average, and Stefanie Chen was the recipient for the Class of 2021.

As we navigate the new realities of COVID-19, I know our community will continue to work together to ensure we can deliver an exceptional experience at GNS and for that, I will be forever grateful.