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Unlocking a World of Learning: The Role of Specialist Teachers in the IB PYP

As a parent exploring an IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) school, you may wonder how subjects like Music, Physical Education, … Continued

Gryphon Gallery—Paul Scherzer ’83

By sheer chance, I watched an excellent Peabody Award winning documentary over the holiday period called Batata. It is about … Continued

GNS Students Bring the Pacific Temperate Rainforest to Royal BC Museum

On Friday, February 13, 2026, the Victoria at Dusk festival will light up the city’s downtown core, inviting both residents … Continued

A Life in Focus: How Jessica Earnshaw ’02 Captures the Human Experience

Growing up in Victoria, Jessica Earnshaw was drawn to capturing the quiet moments around her: a passion sparked when her … Continued

GNS Middle Schoolers, Elliot and Finley Warder, Dominate in High-Level Cross-Country Skiing

Elliot ’30 and Finley Warder ’32 are both high-level cross-country skiers in the GNS Middle School who recently participated in … Continued

Let’s Talk About Homework!

Written By:Carolyn Green, Senior School Principal Russell Marston, Middle School PrincipalCrystal Shea, Junior School Principal Questions about homework are often … Continued

From Hypothesis to Impact: The Real-World Reach of the Grade 9 Science Fair

On February 4, the hallways of Glenlyon Norfolk School will buzz with a unique energy as our Grade 9 students … Continued

Marking Lunar New Year 2026 at Glenlyon Norfolk School

Preparations are in full swing for the 4th annual Lunar New Year celebrations at GNS. On Wednesday, February 18, from … Continued

GNS Grade 4 Students Become Critical Thinkers in a Digital World

In a world where information is shared instantly, AI generates content in seconds, and advertisements are woven into the fabric … Continued

Grade 6 Urban Design: Reimagining Pemberton Park

This term, our Grade 6 students stepped into the role of urban designers through an engaging, real-world project focused on … Continued

The Pura Vida of Costa Rica

Over the course of 11 days in December, a group of 17 Grade 11 and 12 students travelled to Costa … Continued

More Than a Likeness: The Power of Identity in Situated in Space

Never underestimate the power of art. Take in the Senior School’s latest exhibit, Situated in Space, and you’ll likely wrestle … Continued

Meet the Team: Mr. Paul Brown

Mr. Paul Brown joined the GNS team in August 2024. He teaches IB MYP Design and has a Grade 6 … Continued

Demystifying the MYP: A Parent’s Guide to Assessment

As parents, we want to know how our children are doing in school. Are they keeping up? Are they excelling? … Continued

Beyond the Classroom: The Developmental Power of Connection, Mentorship, and Risky Play in Nature School

The Heart of Nature School: Why Connection Matters Most Traditional classrooms are great, but there is something uniquely steadying about … Continued