Our Students
Our student body represents a mix of cultures, ability levels, and economic realities. The students demonstrate a strong commitment to the school and a respect for each other. Sports teams, student council, and special club members serve as proud ambassadors for our school. We have close to 400 students who together speak over 30 different languages. The richness in backgrounds provides us with the wonderful opportunity to learn and be more accepting of all. Our English students come from Cambridge, Centennial, Elgin, Lady Evelynand Mutchmor Schools. Early French Immersion students come from First Avenue and Elgin. Middle French Immersion students come mainly from Centennial. When our students graduate from Grade 8 most attend Glebe or Lisgar High School.
Our Staff
Our dedicated, caring staff provides a positive, high quality, child- centered inclusive environment for grade 7 and 8 students. The staff at Glashan is deeply committed in providing the best educational experience for our students. The office staff, custodians, support personnel, and teachers work as a team supporting the young adolescents in our school. Our students are further supported through a strong partnership between home and school. We provide authentic learning experiences that engage our students through robust tasks and carefully designed assessment.
Our Community
Glashan is located in the heart of the city of Ottawa. Glashan students live in The Glebe and Centretown. Many students in our specialized programs live in different neighborhoodsacross the city. We are proud of our vibrant and diverse community. Both school gyms and yards are widely used by community groups each evening. The school uses Chamberlain Park, owned by the City of Ottawa, for outdoor physical education instruction and Central Park for special events such as the annual class relays. Glashan School greatly appreciates the dedication of the parents and volunteers that support our school and classroom programs. The school’s Centretown location also affords easy access to resources in downtown Ottawa such as the Parliament Buildings, museums, libraries, and historical sites that enhance aspects of the school curriculum.
Mission Statement
Glashan's mission is to engage each student in a challenging learning environment that recognizes the diverse intellectual, social, emotional, physical and cultural needs of the young adolescent, and nourishes individual potential in the pursuit of excellence. The students are empowered to take responsibility for their destiny.
Facilities and Resources
Glashan students enjoy the use of:
- Two large gyms
- Computer lab
- Interactive SMART Boards
- Access to iPads and Chromebooks
- Library resource centre
- Science lab
- Wheelchair accessible
- Breakfast and Lunch Program available to all students