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Glen Dhu PS is located in Whitby, Ontario and serves students in Kindergarten through Grade 8.

Mission statement

“THE KEY IS WE”

Every student attending Glen Dhu Public School will be fully engaged in building skills and understanding in academics, problem solving, creative thinking and citizenship. The Glen Dhu staff, students and community continuously work together to foster an environment that is safe, supportive, inclusive and stimulating. This environment challenges both staff and students by providing learning opportunities within the board, school, home and community.

Principal’s message

Welcome to Glen Dhu PS!

The staff of Glen Dhu P.S. welcome all our students and their families to the Glen Dhu community.  We are extremely fortunate to have a very professional and dedicated staff and we will collectively work to make our school community a place that welcomes all learners, igniting learning in our students’ minds and hearts. As the school motto states: “The Key is We”.

Glen Dhu PS is a wonderful place to learn. We encourage our students to be global citizens and to demonstrate responsibility for the earth and our community.  We teach to our students and model the concept of “C.A.R.E” (Cooperation, Attitude, Respect and Excellence)

COOPERATION - BE A C.A.R.E. GIVER
  • Be friendly to others
  • Play fairly and safely in the proper areas
  • Solve problems peacefully
ATTITUDE - BE POSITIVE ABOUT YOURSELF, OTHERS AND YOUR SCHOOL
  • Be responsible, be YOUR BEST in all that you do!
  • Have a growth mindset- “All things are difficult before they are easy” -T. Fuller
  • Never give up 
  • Encourage and help others
RESPECT

RESPECT YOURSELF

  • Dress appropriately
  • Be reliable- on time and prepared for class
  • Produce quality work

RESPECT OTHERS

  • Be courteous
  • Care for school and personal property
  • Chose respectful language

RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT

  • Keep our yard clean
  • Keep the class clean
  • Conserve class supplies
  • Practice the 3R’s
EXCELLENCE - GRASP THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXCEL!!

ACADEMICS

  • Emphasis on reading, writing, math, science and technology

ATHLETICS

  • Join intramural games, leadership and extracurricular activities

ARTS

  • Drama
  • Dance
  • Choir
  • Band

SERVICE

  • Be a school or class leader, office, library, lunch helper, student mentor, teacher support, be a global citizen

 

The focus for our School Improvement Plan aligns with the Board Improvement Plan and targets Literacy and Numeracy. We invite parents to support student learning at home by reading daily and asking questions that help to foster curiosity and critical thinking skills. Our math focus is to build strategies using Math language to justify thinking in problem solving, which can be integrated into many daily activities at home.

Our School Community Council is a valued partner in our school.  Consider joining the SCC in order to make your voice heard in matters of program and to support our fundraising efforts.

Myself and our Vice Principal Shareen Row, are here to support your children’s learning and to keep them safe and well at school.  Please contact us with any concerns or questions.

Keith Wainwright,

Principal