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We create a culture where learning is a joyful adventure, and our students are challenged and supported to take the risks, try new things and explore their passions.
Home
Lifted and Unstoppable
Elmwood is one of the most innovative girls’ schools in North America and ranked as one of the top 25 private schools in Canada. We are one of only nineteen schools in Canada to receive the Apple Distinguished School designation and the only school in the region offering all three levels of the International Baccalaureate Programme.
We are committed to creating an educational environment where students not only excel but feel lifted and unstoppable in their dreams for themselves and their future. This is our promise to our families.
- Remarkable teachers, 100% committed to supporting every learner’s journey academically, emotionally, and socially.
- An unparalleled environment, strategically designed for optimal learning.
- An exceptional partnership, where together we nurture authentic, confident, and world-ready global citizens who lead from the heart.
- Peace of mind and possibility, for your child and her future.
All In
We’re more than just a school because she’s more than just a student. To them, we’re a support system, a studio, a playground, a blank canvas. Here, they can explore beyond the curriculum, developing passions and skills that help them achieve whatever they can imagine. We’re all in so she can stand out.
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We believe being open-minded and curious are fundamental to learning and critical to achieving the highest of aspirations.
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We understand that kindness, collaboration and respect hold the power to inspire positive change. We know that feeling seen and heard is a gentle revolution that transforms hearts and ignites souls.
Happening Now
![TINY TEACHER, BIG IMPACT - ROOTS OF EMPATHY IN ACTION AT ELMWOOD]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744901038/elmwoodonca/trkzeb5zkrfltparo3ef/rootsofempathy.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744901038/elmwoodonca/trkzeb5zkrfltparo3ef/rootsofempathy.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744901038/elmwoodonca/trkzeb5zkrfltparo3ef/rootsofempathy.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744901038/elmwoodonca/trkzeb5zkrfltparo3ef/rootsofempathy.png","width":1080}])
Ms. Galbraith’s Grade 2 class has been participating in the Roots of Empathy program, led by Ms. Hawley and Baby Tao, to help students develop emotional awareness through observing a baby’s growth and emotional cues. This globally recognized program fosters empathy, reduces aggression, and promotes inclusion and well-being, aiming to build a more compassionate world—child by child.
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Elmwood students achieved outstanding success at the Ottawa Regional Science Fair, earning top awards across all divisions, including Best in Show for Kathy Han and multiple first-place finishes for Tamsen Taylor and Safal Bhullar. Kathy, Tamsen, and Safal have been selected to represent Elmwood at the Canada-Wide Science Fair, showcasing the strength of our science program and student innovation.
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Mr. Nick Gummeson, Elmwood’s Director of Music, has redefined our music program with his infectious passion, empowering students to take creative risks and build meaningful connections through the arts. His student-centered approach fosters confidence, collaboration, and lifelong skills that extend far beyond the classroom.
Elmwood by the numbers
Developing confident, engaged and healthy girls requires balance. Life outside of the classroom at Elmwood complements and enhances the academic program and reflects the needs and interests of today’s girls. Clubs, sports teams, student government and the House system offer numerous opportunities to explore passions and connect with those who share them.