The Grove
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Principal’s Welcome
2024/2025 New School
Classrooms That Think
The Principal’s Welcome ...
Welcome back to a brand-new school year! Whether you are a returning family, or one that is just joining our outstanding community, we hope your summer has been filled with fun, laughter, and well earned rest. Whether you were soaking up the sun, exploring new places, or just enjoying time with family; we are thrilled to welcome you all!
The start of another school year always brings with it a mix of emotions- excitement, curiosity, maybe a few butterflies in the stomach- and that is all perfectly normal.
As principal, I am eagerly anticipating walking the halls and seeing the students’ smiling faces, feel their enthusiasm about this new adventure, and to experience the joy of learning together The teachers have been hard at work preparing for this new phase and we can assure you that this year will be filled with meaningful learning, new friendships, and unforgettable memories
Newton’s Grove School welcomes you with open arms, open minds, and open hearts
This Year’s School Theme Is: Finding Daily Gratitude
This year, as a school, we are dedicated to focusing on “gratitude.” Finding gratitude in our daily lives, modelling gratitude for our phenomenal students, and paying our gratitude forward When we as a school community come together to appreciate what we have, where we are, and each other, the result and the return is immeasurable! Please join us in finding gratitude in all that we do
Classrooms That Think
Each year, as a faculty and school, we highlight new and innovative ways to deliver curriculum to our students. Our goal is to strengthen our students by challenging them, offering them engaging ways to receive modules, and allowing them to think critically about the world around them Classrooms that “think” is our overarching educational theme this year
It centers around the theory that students think better, thoroughly understand, and retain information, when given the opportunities to ask questions
Students flourish when they become a part of their learning and when they can collaborate on their research and tasks as a team.
With this learning approach, students are encouraged to evaluate and interpret learning from different angles and perspectives to make education a collective experience
Global Learning Program!
We are excited to unveil our new “Global Learning Program”. This year we will be offering national and international “Global Learning” experiencesforthestudentsatNewton’sGrove
Be sure to click on the link below to read about theexperiencesavailablefromgrades6–12.
Tohighlightafew:
Two new excursions are available for Grades 9-12 are New York City, USA and Machu Picchu,Peru!!!
The Grade 6 students will be heading to AlgonquinParkinthespring!!!
New Faculty
Our learning support team is growing! As our school community grows, so does our Educational Support team Please join me in welcoming Ms Kerry Thompson to the school She will be working alongside Mrs Dekker, our new Coordinator of Learning Support, in the learning commons to ensure that each one of our students receives the educational support they need to be successful. Please read her bio below...
Educational Support
Ms. Kerry Thompson
I have worked in education for over ten years in various realms I hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance, a Bachelor of Education, a Master of Education in Developmental Psychology and Education, and I am pursuing my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Most recently I worked as a teacher-trainer and mentor for the Empower reading group at the Hospital for Sick Children I have experience working with a diverse population of teachers and students
In all that I do, I aim to nurture the academic, psychological, and socio-emotional needs of students of all ages, while celebrating individuality within a community. I use my years as a performing artist, educator, mental health advocate, and parent to meet individuals where they are, and offer a safe and inspirational environment in which they can thrive.
key dates
tue, aug 27th: 11am-3pm
Prefect Leadership Training for ALL prefects
wed, aug 28th: 1pm
New Student Orientation JK – 12 Students and Parents
thu, aug 29th: 1pm
New International Student Orientation Grades 2 – 12 Students, Parents, & Agents
tue, sep 3rd: 8am-9am (at drop off)
“Coffee on the Court” for Parents and Guardians
Eva Diab
We are looking forward to a wonderful and successful school year together. We know you play a crucial role in your child’s success, and we’re grateful for your partnership. We look forward to working with you to create the best experience possible for your students. As always, my door is always open and I look forward to meeting you over the coming months.
