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Phone: (403)
777-6930
Fax: (403)
777-6933
School Hours: AM:
8:56
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PM:
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3:30
School Location
180 Falshire Drive N.E.
Calgary
,
AB
T3J 3A5
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Grant MacEwan is located in the northeast community of Falconridge. The majority of our students live in the community. We also have some students from Martindale who cannot be accommodated at their community school, Crossing Park. We strive to create a learning environment where students are ready to learn and where there is an emphasis on respect, responsibility and cooperation. Our students present a wide spectrum of talents, heritage, values, interests, gifts and needs. There are 620 students in Kindergarten to grade 6; two thirds of our students are in division one. Sixty percent of our students have English as their second language. We love the diversity of our school community and the richness it brings to teaching and learning.
About the School
Grant MacEwan School was built in 1988 and is situated on 7.90 acres. The school has 12 relocatables attached to a bright, sunny core school. The core school has 3 kindergarten classrooms, 23 regular classrooms, a music room (stage), a junior high-sized double gym, and a large Learning Resource Centre. There are many multimedia workstations organized into pods within the classrooms and in the Learning Resource Centre. Our large playfield
has two creative playgrounds and fitness stations that surround the perimeter. There is
a fenced-in courtyard accessible to kindergarten classrooms. We are very proud of our painted mural featuring our school's namesake, Dr. Grant MacEwan. This colorful mural is located in the school's front hall next to the gym honoring Dr. Grant MacEwan's legacy. A strong sense of community spirit and a focus on caring for one another and the environment help make our school an amazing place to learn.
About School Name
Grant MacEwan School is named after a remarkable man, Dr. John Walter Grant MacEwan. Grant MacEwan was born August 12, 1902 in Brandon, Manitoba, to pioneer parents. He is known as an academic, historian, philanthropist, conservationist, politician, author, lecturer, teacher, farmer, statesman, a special grandfather, and a great Canadian who lives by his creed. Grant MacEwan holds a special place in the hearts of students, staff, and parents. He was a regular visitor to our school. Dr. Grant MacEwan passed away on June 15, 2000 at the age of 97. We feel fortunate that Grant MacEwan's family continues to visit our school and take part in our celebrations. In 2005, students created a second mural as part of the Alberta Centennial Celebration.
School Mission
Academic Success: Each student will possess the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for academic success and be effectively prepared for life, work and continued learning.
Citizenship: Each student will be a responsible citizen by being an informed and involved member in his or her local, national and global communities.
Personal Development: Each student will acquire the skills, attitudes and knowledge to achieve personal highest potential.
Character: Each student will possess the character to do what is right, act morally with wisdom, and balance individual concerns with the rights and needs of others.
School Motto
At Grant MacEwan We Share a Dream
Unique Points
The staff at Grant MacEwan makes professional development, inquiry based learning and collaboration a priority.
Extracurricular programs include: Fine arts performances, intramurals, student leadership (ex. patrols, school store, environmental club) and YMCA Strong Kids after school programs.
Our academic programs and student readiness to learn are enhanced by: Adventures in Entrepreneurship, CAPES’ ArtsSmarts Program, It’s a Crime Not to Read, Read it Over, Calgary Reads and Fuel for School Initiatives (snack and breakfast programs).
Daily Physical Education program. Swimming lessons for all students.
Authentic learning experiences for all students, including field trips supported in part by School Council.
Information Communication Technologies embedded in teaching and learning.
Community Partnerships that enhance learning opportunities for children.
School Priorities for 2006-2007 are to improve student acheivement in reading, to enhance classroom assessment practices, and to implement programs and services that enhance student resiliency.
Student Enrolment
(September
2009
) Total Enrolment:
496
