GLEBE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE
OUR SCHOOL
Glebe Collegiate Institute, Located In The Beautiful Glebe Neighbourhood, Has Developed A Rich Tradition Over Its Ninety-year History. In Accordance With Our Motto, “in Alta Tende”, Our Students “strive For The Heights” And Have Acquired National And International Recognition. The Challenging Academic And Extra-curricular Programs Are Impressive In Both Range And Quality. Our Successful Sports Teams, Outstanding Music Program And The French Immersion Gifted Program Are Hallmarks Of The Glebe Tradition. Glebe Is The Only Immersion Centre Offering The Gifted French Immersion Program In Central Ottawa. It Is A School Where Multicultural Students Find A Safe, Stimulating Environment And Where An Atmosphere Of Mutual Respect For All Cultures Of Canada Is Cultivated. Emphasis Is Placed On Academic Excellence, Personal Integrity, And Respect For All Individuals.
OUR STUDENTS
Our Student Body Of Over 1450 Reflects A Wide Mix Of Ethnic, Cultural, And Religious Backgrounds. 59 Languages Other Than English Are Spoken By Our Students, Many Of Whom Are International Students Coming From Countries Around The World. Internationally, Glebe’s Strong Reputation Makes It Attractive To Many Students Who Choose To Study In Canada. Glebe Provides A Variety Of Curricular And Extra-curricular Experiences To Encourage Social, Emotional, Intellectual, And Physical Growth For Students. Our Active Student Council Focuses On Issues Relevant To The Improvement Of Governance And Student Life In The School And In The Community. There Is An Exceptionally High Level Of Student Involvement And Commitment To Community And Global Outreach Initiatives Including Human Rights, Environmental Stewardship, And International Aid As Well As Local And International Charities.
OUR COMMUNITY
Glebe Draws Students Primarily From The Local Vicinity For Its English Program And From Larger Areas From Larger Areas For The French Immersion, English As A Second Language, And French Immersion Gifted Programs. Parents Play An Important Role In Shaping Glebe’s Vision For Its Students And Support Student And Staff Initiatives. Parents Are Welcome To Volunteer In A Variety Of Ways. Our School Council Is An Advisory Body Representing All Parts Of The Community. Meetings Are Scheduled On The Second Monday Of Most Months At 7:00 P.m. The School Council Also Organizes A Website, Newsletters, Formal And Informal Meetings, Workshops, Discussions And Speakers On Topics Of Concern To Parents Throughout The School Year, And Two Staff Appreciation Events. Glebe Collegiate Institute Is Deeply Embedded Into The Community With Partnerships With Local Businesses, Churches, Senior Citizens Homes, And The Two Local Universities.
