Newton’s Grove School

Building a culture of excellence is the role of the school’s Director, Gabrielle Bush. For almost thirty years, Mrs. Bush has been dedicated to the growth and development of Newton’s Grove. As a veteran teacher, guidance counselor, department head and principal, she has invested her career in helping students achieve success. Now, as Director, Mrs. Bush guides a team of exceptional school leaders. The team shares Mrs. Bush’s belief that for students to thrive, they must be fully engaged. That is why Mrs. Bush ensures that students at all levels are challenged to grow in a nurturing environment, one which encourages creativity and independent thinking while instilling the skills necessary for success.

Founded in 1977, we were the first private school in Mississauga, known then as Mississauga Private School. In the years since, we have established a reputation for exceptional teaching, outstanding university placement, and a progressive inquiry-based approach to learning that produces the highest results across academics, athletics, and the arts.

Our new home at 6850 Goreway is a shining new chapter in our rich history. It has been designed to support our deep-rooted commitment to STEAM. It features fully-equipped science and computer labs, visual and dramatic arts rooms, a Learning Commons, and a music room and studio. Our legacy and commitment to developing the whole child grows on.

We continually adapt and enrich our programs with cutting-edge software, the latest technology, and relevant skills and subject matter that will give our students an advantage. What hasn't changed is our dedication to fostering the values of Reason, Respect, and Responsibility at every stage of a child's development. Here's why.

Our inquiry-based curriculum encourages students to think independently, to ask questions, and to become problem solvers. By setting high standards and maintaining small classes, we can individualize our approach and provide the enrichment and support students need. By melding traditional expectations of regular homework and disciplined studies with the latest research, we offer dynamic and engaging lessons that prepare our students for future success. Our emphasis on all these aspects of learning allow our programs to meet and exceed the Ministry of Education standards.

The Primary Division at Newton’s Grove builds students' self-esteem and stokes his or her inherent curiosity through inquiry-based learning. Focus at this stage is on nurturing students to develop skills at his or her own pace within a stimulating program.

Led by faculty who are personally committed to the development of each student, our Primary Program exceeds the expectations of the Ontario Curriculum at each grade level. All strands of the Ontario Curriculum for each subject are covered and enriched with a wide variety of supplementary resources.

The program follows a skills-based approach to learning that emphasizes the fundamentals as well as critical thinking and problem-solving skills. As students progress, focus broadens to include the development of independent study and work habits, with extra-curricular activities to complement our increasingly rigorous academics.

The Junior Division at Newton’s Grove continues to foster each student's inherent curiosity, while increasing daily responsibilities and homework at a closely-monitored rate. Focus at this stage is on critical thinking, problem-solving, and practicing the independent work habits essential for success in later grades.

Our Junior Program features a well-developed curriculum that incorporates all strands of the Ontario Curriculum for each subject—Language, Mathematics, Science and Technology, Social Science, Computer Studies, French, Visual Arts, Drama, Music, Physical Health and Education—as well as a wide variety of supplementary resources to enrich all subject areas.

By the end of Grade 6, students are independent thinkers, with the knowledge, skills and work ethic they'll need to thrive through their Intermediate years, and beyond. Intermediate students at Newton's Grove can expect to develop the self-reliance and conceptual thinking skills they need to manage school work that increasingly challenges them to make connections across fields of knowledge.

Building on students' growing independent thinking skills, our Intermediate Program offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for success in high school. Many subjects are taught by specialists at this level, and students must wrestle conceptually at a deeper level than ever before. Starting in Grade 7—versus the usual Grade 9—our students transition from unit tests to summative exams, covering more material and ensuring they are well-prepared for exams to come.

By the time they complete Grade 8, our Intermediate students can formulate a thesis and support it effectively in an essay. They've mastered the mathematical foundation essential to Academic-level high school courses. They can interpret and apply relevant historical issues to the present day, and they have an appreciation of how physical geography shapes current cultural and political events. They've studied robotics. They can evaluate and properly cite online research resources for school projects. They've developed fundamental athletic skills by participating in a variety of team and individual sports. They can play a brass or woodwind instrument, and have developed confidence and poise through the study of drama.

The Senior Program at Newton's Grove encourages and empowers all students to master the skills, concepts and habits they will need to achieve their goals and excel in the post-secondary program of their choice.

Students in Grades 9 through 12 can expect a rigorous academic program with an emphasis on applying higher-order thinking skills, such as analysis, synthesis, and extrapolation, in original and creative ways. Challenging academics are balanced with athletics, visual arts, music, drama, technology, and extra-curricular activities, to cultivate the skills each student will need on his or her unique path to personal excellence.

Increased involvement in the school community and the community at large is encouraged at this level, as senior students strive to embody Newton's Grove key values of reason, respect, and responsibility. And while students give back, they are supported by a strong and inclusive community of committed teachers, faculty, and an ongoing partnership with parents, ensuring all students reaches their full potential and are positioned for success.