Bayview Glen School
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Bayview Glen School is an independent school
in Toronto
, Canada
established in 1962. Bayview Glen describes itself as "a co-educational, multicultural, non-denominational, university preparatory day school." The school is located in North York on Duncan Mill Road near the intersection of Don Mills Road and York Mills Road
.
Bayview Glen is a school from age 2 to Grade 12. The lower school, is for students from Senior Kindergarten to Grade 5. The Prep School, for Grades 6, 7 and 8, is located on the third floor in the lower school building. There is a preschool campus for students between the ages of 2 and Junior Kindergarten. The Upper School is for students in Grades 9 to 12. It is located in a separate campus on Moatfield Drive across the street from the lower school. Bayview Glen is also a member of Round Square
and CISAA.
's Glendon College
Campus on Bayview Avenue
at Lawrence Avenue East near Crescent School. It was also where Crestwood Preparatory College
is currently located. Its mandate was to provide "a nurturing environment in which each and every child is precious".
By 1964, Bayview Glen had expanded to include students from age two to Grade 1, and an adjoining property was acquired. By 1969, new buildings had been added and the school grew to include students through to Grade 6.
The 70s were a decade of steady expansion and ongoing renovation for the school. However, in 1980, Mrs. Hopkins died, and the L. Doreen Hopkins Foundation took control in overseeing the furtherance of the founder's dream. The barn was closed, so a new, permanent facility was built in its place. There was still no room for an Upper School, which had become the wish of many parents.
As a result, space was leased from an engineering firm at 275 Duncan Mill Road. In 1985, four teachers, and a grade 7 and 8 class made the initial move into the renovated office space, tiptoeing around the design space who still occupied the bulk of the building. Throughout the rest of the decade, one grade per year was added. In 1989, the valley property was sold and the Lower School moved to the Duncan Mill Campus.
In 1991, The Doreen Hopkins Foundation was taken over by the Macmarmon Foundation and Terry Guest was appointed Headmaster to preside over the future development of the school. Also in 1991, Bayview Glen had its first graduating class. The decade of the 90s was one of progress and growth, and the student population grew from 243 to approximately 950, ranging from preschool to university entrance. In 1998, Bayview Glen acquired the Upper School Campus.
In September 2000, the Upper School was officially opened by HRH The Duke of York
. The site was complete with a double gymnasium and theatre complex. In 2001, Terry Guest left Bayview Glen and took up the position of Executive Director of Round Square, of which the school is a member. He was succeeded by Stuart Grainger, who was Headmaster until 2003. He is currently the Headmaster of Trinity College School
in Port Hope
.
Today, the goals and mission of Bayview Glen are championed by Eileen Daunt, who was appointed Head of School in 2003. In 2007, Bayview Glen celebrated its 45th birthday. Throughout the school's history, Bayview Glen has offered a co-educational, multicultural, community-focussed environment. They remain true to their mandate of providing "a nurturing environment in which each and every child is precious".
Bayview Glen will be celebrating its 50th anniversary during the 2011-12 academic year.
Some had opined that major changes are necessary to allow Bayview Glen's facilities to be more competitive with those of other Private Schools across Ontario. The plans of expansion include:
Other discussed additions include, expanded sports facilities sporting a new gymnasium, squash courts and even a strip of pavement as a play area on the roof. Other additions include expanded science labs, music centres, and a redesigned library. Whatever additions made to the school will only work to improve the school overall prestige, general atmosphere and will attempt provide a much more enjoyable experience for the students attending for years to come.
Independent school
An independent school is a school that is independent in its finances and governance; it is not dependent upon national or local government for financing its operations, nor reliant on taxpayer contributions, and is instead funded by a combination of tuition charges, gifts, and in some cases the...
in Toronto
Toronto
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, Canada
Canada
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established in 1962. Bayview Glen describes itself as "a co-educational, multicultural, non-denominational, university preparatory day school." The school is located in North York on Duncan Mill Road near the intersection of Don Mills Road and York Mills Road
York Mills Road
York Mills Road is an east-west route in Toronto, Ontario, Canada named for the community of York Mills or Hoggs Hollow. "York" refers to York Township and "Mills" refers to the gristmill and sawmills in the Don River valley during 1804–1926. It is the former 10th concession road.York Mills runs...
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Bayview Glen is a school from age 2 to Grade 12. The lower school, is for students from Senior Kindergarten to Grade 5. The Prep School, for Grades 6, 7 and 8, is located on the third floor in the lower school building. There is a preschool campus for students between the ages of 2 and Junior Kindergarten. The Upper School is for students in Grades 9 to 12. It is located in a separate campus on Moatfield Drive across the street from the lower school. Bayview Glen is also a member of Round Square
Round Square
The Round Square Conference of Schools is a worldwide association of more than 80 schools that allows students to travel between schools,tour foreign countries, involve themselves in community service and discover cultures along the way.-History:...
and CISAA.
History
Bayview Glen was founded in 1962 by L. Doreen (née Barwick) Hopkins as a nursery school and day camp housed in a barn in the Don River Valley located north of York UniversityYork University
York University is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is Canada's third-largest university, Ontario's second-largest graduate school, and Canada's leading interdisciplinary university....
's Glendon College
Glendon College
Glendon College is one of the two campuses of York University, Canada's third-largest university, in Toronto, Ontario. A bilingual liberal arts college with 84 full-time faculty members and a student population of about 2400, Glendon is located in midtown Toronto's Lawrence Park neighbourhood...
Campus on Bayview Avenue
Bayview Avenue
Bayview Avenue is a major north-south route in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario. North of Toronto, in York Region, Bayview is also designated as York Regional Road 34.-History:...
at Lawrence Avenue East near Crescent School. It was also where Crestwood Preparatory College
Crestwood Preparatory College
Crestwood Preparatory College is a co-ed, non-semestered, middle and high school in Toronto, Ontario.-History:Crestwood Preparatory College was founded in 2001 by Dalia Eisen. Vince Pagano is the principal...
is currently located. Its mandate was to provide "a nurturing environment in which each and every child is precious".
By 1964, Bayview Glen had expanded to include students from age two to Grade 1, and an adjoining property was acquired. By 1969, new buildings had been added and the school grew to include students through to Grade 6.
The 70s were a decade of steady expansion and ongoing renovation for the school. However, in 1980, Mrs. Hopkins died, and the L. Doreen Hopkins Foundation took control in overseeing the furtherance of the founder's dream. The barn was closed, so a new, permanent facility was built in its place. There was still no room for an Upper School, which had become the wish of many parents.
As a result, space was leased from an engineering firm at 275 Duncan Mill Road. In 1985, four teachers, and a grade 7 and 8 class made the initial move into the renovated office space, tiptoeing around the design space who still occupied the bulk of the building. Throughout the rest of the decade, one grade per year was added. In 1989, the valley property was sold and the Lower School moved to the Duncan Mill Campus.
In 1991, The Doreen Hopkins Foundation was taken over by the Macmarmon Foundation and Terry Guest was appointed Headmaster to preside over the future development of the school. Also in 1991, Bayview Glen had its first graduating class. The decade of the 90s was one of progress and growth, and the student population grew from 243 to approximately 950, ranging from preschool to university entrance. In 1998, Bayview Glen acquired the Upper School Campus.
In September 2000, the Upper School was officially opened by HRH The Duke of York
Prince Andrew, Duke of York
Prince Andrew, Duke of York KG GCVO , is the second son, and third child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh...
. The site was complete with a double gymnasium and theatre complex. In 2001, Terry Guest left Bayview Glen and took up the position of Executive Director of Round Square, of which the school is a member. He was succeeded by Stuart Grainger, who was Headmaster until 2003. He is currently the Headmaster of Trinity College School
Trinity College School
Trinity College School is a coeducational, independent boarding/day school located in Port Hope, Ontario, Canada. TCS was founded on May 1, 1865, more than 2 years prior to Canadian Confederation. It includes a Senior School for grades 9 to 12 and a Junior School for grades 5 to 8.Among its...
in Port Hope
Port Hope
Port Hope mar refer to:*Port Hope, Michigan, U.S.*Port Hope, Ontario, Canada**Port Hope Aerodrome**Port Hope Conference**Port Hope Panthers**Port Hope railway station**Port Hope Transit...
.
Today, the goals and mission of Bayview Glen are championed by Eileen Daunt, who was appointed Head of School in 2003. In 2007, Bayview Glen celebrated its 45th birthday. Throughout the school's history, Bayview Glen has offered a co-educational, multicultural, community-focussed environment. They remain true to their mandate of providing "a nurturing environment in which each and every child is precious".
Bayview Glen will be celebrating its 50th anniversary during the 2011-12 academic year.
Capital Campaign
In 2005/2006 Bayview Glen launched the Footprints and Blueprints Capital Campaign to raise funds for an expansion of the school. To date $2.5 million (Canadian) have been pledged as donations to the endeavour with a goal of reaching a total of $8 Million. Construction is anticipated to proceed when half the amount has been reached, although this has been spoken of for over 5 years now.Some had opined that major changes are necessary to allow Bayview Glen's facilities to be more competitive with those of other Private Schools across Ontario. The plans of expansion include:
- The design expands the school premises northwards along the face of the existing auditorium. A new main entrance for the school located at this new intersection will improve circulation within the existing buildings and ease the connection with the new space. (From Capital Campaign Newsletter page 2)
Other discussed additions include, expanded sports facilities sporting a new gymnasium, squash courts and even a strip of pavement as a play area on the roof. Other additions include expanded science labs, music centres, and a redesigned library. Whatever additions made to the school will only work to improve the school overall prestige, general atmosphere and will attempt provide a much more enjoyable experience for the students attending for years to come.
Athletics
Bayview Glen is often home to sports events attended by multiple CISAA schools across Ontario. It offers a wide array of facilities that meet the students needs. Students at Upper school have access to a workout facility, and a gymnasium complemented by a rock climbing wall. Also available for students use is a field located in front of the Upper school building and an artificial turf field at the back of the school. These facilities have proven themselves capable at housing and training the schools' sports teams, many of which have gone on to win various CISAA championships.House system
Bayview Glen has 4 houses that are named after Canadian Prime Ministers. Every student is placed in one of these houses. They are:- MacDonald (Green)
- Laurier (Red)
- Trudeau (Purple)
- Mackenzie (Blue)
Notable Alumni
- Len VäljasLen VäljasLennard "Len" Väljas is a Canadian cross-country skier of Estonian descent.Väljas competed at the sprint event at the World Ski Championships 2011 in Oslo where he placed 15th.-Achievements:-External links:...
2006 Cross-country Skier - Garen Boyajian 2005 Actor
- Binod Singh Jr. 2008 Musician, member of Art Decade
External links
- Official web site
- Profile at the Education Quality and Accountability OfficeEducation Quality and Accountability OfficeThe Education Quality and Accountability Office is an arm’s-length Crown agency of the Government of Ontario, Canada, legislated into creation in 1996 in response to recommendations made by the Royal Commission on Learning in February 1995....
(EQAO) web site