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Earlier in the year, the Junior School took part in an exciting afternoon that revolved around a Cardboard Challenge.

A sportswoman of outstanding ability and success.

This was the first Canadian competition that Riley competed in. 

The goal is to implement these games for all grade levels in the Middle School

Richard “Rico” Roberts attended GNS (Glenlyon Preparatory School) from 1979 to 1983.

Choir students across GNS have been busy with multiple performances. 

The all-star games were held at Spectrum Community School. 

All of the Grade 6s came up with meaningful action projects to support their Global Goals.

A leader of men before boys.

The Middle School production has been hard at work and on May 11 to 13, are excited to present Peter and the Starcatcher!

As one IB MYP Grade 10 Personal Project experience wraps, another is launching!

After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Setagaya Gakuen School (SGS) is planning to once again send students to visit Glenlyon Norfolk School this summer.

On a winter's day in February 2023, we welcomed Amelia Gao back to the Beach Drive Campus to represent her family Johnson, daughter Angela and son Samuel. When Angela graduated in 2018 the family moved back to Beijing. Before they left they honoured the school with a donation to help restore and rebuild the Beach Drive Campus.

The Senior School Pride and Equality Club is proud to present the limited edition 2023 GNS Pride Shirt.

Senior School badminton has wrapped up another successful year at GNS.

This year marks the first time that GNS has participated in Vital Youth.

Truly exemplifying the GNS motto.

April is not only one of the busiest months of the year but it is also Earth Month!

Having the University Guidance Advisors available to help has been beneficial.

Neeve will travel to the Netherlands with the rest of the team in May. 

Doing it Her Way.

Let’s do this together.

Many students were looking forward to Spring Break 2023 for a long time.

Sofia looks to represent her feelings and emotions through her art. 

The Glenlyon years

Students took part in an exciting experience with other Round Square schools. 

Henry used alcohol marker to create his drawings. 

GNS alumni and a current students answer questions about the IB Diploma

Mr. Hospitality

Students learned about artificial and natural light sources.

Dr. Medina will be in the GNS Denford Hall theatre from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 18, 2023

Round Square

When studying a second language, learning about culture is vital. 

Four talented students recently shared their creativity with their peers, families and teachers at the annual Grade 12 IB Art Exhibition. 

Throughout the unit, students explored the importance of cultural knowledge and the ways that this knowledge is passed down.

Each student undergoes a unique journey as they complete their Personal Project.

Following in the footsteps of her great-great-great aunt.

Looking to get inspired to head outside over Spring Break?

The annual Grade 12 IB Art Exhibition officially kicked off on Wednesday, March 8.

On Wednesday, March 1, Grade 9 students presented the first Grade 9 WW1 Museum Exhibition!

Grease was written by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey in 1970.

Students learned new techniques and helped foster a love of soccer. 

Gryphon Engagement in the Community

The production of Grease features both experienced and new members of the Senior School theatre team.

The first “GNS” alumni to return as a teacher.

The Spring Break Surf Camp runs from March 21 to 24. 

The cast and crew of Grease have been extremely busy preparing for the upcoming musical!

On February 15, our Grade 4s created a living museum to showcase their Heritage Inquiry research to their peers, families and school staff.

On February 4 and 5, students living in Gryphon House had an amazing opportunity to go to Mount Washington and learn to ski and snowboard.

This Unit of Inquiry had a special emphasis on budgeting, with discussions about saving versus spending and wants versus needs at the forefront of the activity.

Solomon applied to the history and politics program.

David Raeside Auld had his 80 birthday in January.

Let’s get to know Ms. Nadia Brown, Early Childhood Education, who joined GNS in September 2022.

Grade 5 students were officially introduced to the new space on November 17.

Noah is now preparing for the Winter Divisionals. 

GNS(NHS) boarding opens up to overseas students.

Students were able to see three shows and participate in many workshops.

There was a wide-variety of projects that students presented to their peers, teachers and parents. 

A unique aspect of debate at GNS is that we have students taking part from Grades 6 to 12.

Congratulations to Lily Jeon ’23, who was recently accepted to New York University!

Robert Piers Henwood attended Glenlyon Prepatory and GNS from 1981 to 1991.

Glenlyon Norfolk School offers a superior educational experience, built on the Continuum of the International Baccalaureate Programme, a globally recognized and respected educational model.

In December, for the first time in three years, GNS students took part in an international Service Learning Trip.

For 2023 the first official day of the Lunar New Year is January 22!

On January 22, a group of Grade 10 and 11 students, travelled to Mount Washington to learn how avalanches are formed and how to apply our skills to save people if an avalanche were to occur.

 At GNS, we believe there will be some serious potential upside to accessing AI applications both in the teaching and learning aspects of school life.

Thirty-six years after the amalgamation of Glenlyon and Norfolk House Schools, it actually took a Grade 1 student to ask “Why do we have a Gryphon?"

January 10 signalled the end of Winter Break for GNS students and teachers.