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Inspiring Innovation at the GNS Grade 9 Science Fair

On February 4, the Gudewill Learning Commons and the Thorau Gym were filled with Grade 9 students who had worked … Continued

From Local Wildfires to the Global Stage: The Remarkable Scientific Journey of Anna Iqbal ’28

From a regional science fair to two international symposium presentations and a pending research publication, this is the current reality … 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

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

The GNS Advantage: IB Excellence and Individualized Pathways

At Glenlyon Norfolk School (GNS), we believe that education should be as unique as the young people we serve. Nestled … Continued

Unpacking the IB MYP’s Interdisciplinary Unit

Imagine a learning experience where subjects aren’t siloed.  Instead, they’re presented as part of a landscape of interconnected learning—converging to … Continued

Glenlyon Norfolk School Students Honoured in the NCTR’s Imagine a Canada Program

Two GNS students were selected as one of 15 groups from across Canada this year as part of the National … Continued

GNS Grade 7 Students Reimagine Cities Through AI, 3D Design, and Urban Planning

This spring, Grade 7 students at Glenlyon Norfolk School embarked on a forward-thinking Urban Design project that blended AI, hands-on … Continued

Design Thinking in the IB: How Failure Fuels Innovation

As an International Baccalaureate (IB) school, faculty and staff at Glenlyon Norfolk School focus as much on helping students “learn … Continued

Understanding the Importance of a Good Education

Every year, our Grade 6 students complete a Global Goals Action Project through their IB MYP Individuals and Societies classes. … Continued

Breaking the Silence—GNS Student Leah Wang ’27 Finds Her Voice

Many of us are familiar with TED Talks, and the local equivalent TEDx, inspiring conferences that embody the spirit of … Continued

A Time For Celebration—The IB MYP Ceremony

This week, the GNS community gathered to celebrate the Grade 10 class as they completed the International Baccalaureate Middle Years … Continued

Understanding the IB—Breaking down all of the acronyms

The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a complex, complicated and confusing system at times, filled with lots of acronyms. People regularly … Continued

A Retrospective on Student Leadership

In another few months, the academic year of 2024/2025 will be over. Many wonderful memories have already been made during … Continued