Our school motto is "Giving Life to Learning". 

Within the motto, we believe that:

• each student is unique and can learn albeit at different rates and in different ways
• learning is a ongoing process which involves the intellectual, emotional, creative, and social development of students
• the curriculum should accommodate the developmental needs of the student 
• students need to experience challenge and success
• parents, in partnership with the school, are an integral part of their child's education

Special Characteristics of Grace Martin

• Academics and Language Development
• Special Needs
• Student Citizenship and Leadership
• Community and Family Partnerships
• Immigration and Settlement Support
• Sakinah Circle Alternative Program

 Things to Take Note of:

• 2012/13 Registration and welcome packages for all programs will be a available on Wednesday Feb 1, 2012
• For parents wishing to enroll their child into Kindergarten, your child must be 4 years and 6 months by September 1st, 2012
• Parent Council and Fundraising Society meetings take place on the last Monday of each month. If you are a parent/guardian of a child registered at our school, your attendace is always welcome.

Important dates to take note of:

• May 7: First Day of Book Fair (all week)
• May 8: Earth Day
• May 11: Last Day of Book Fair
• May 15: Grade 3 Language Arts Provincial Achievement Test (PAT): Part A (Writing)
• May 16: Grade 6 Language Arts PAT: Part A (Writing)
• May 18: Day in Lieu (No School)
• May 21: Victoria Day (No School)
• June 12: Grade 3 Language Arts PAT: Part B (Reading)
• June 14: Grade 3 Math PAT
• June 14: Grade 6 Social PAT
• June 15: Grade 6 Language Arts PAT: Part B (Reading)
• June 18: Grade 6 Math PAT
• June 19: Grade 6 Science PAT
• June 21: Aboriginal Day
• June 26: Grace Martin Awards Ceremony
• June 27: Final Progress Report Sent Home
• June 27: Last Day of Instruction

It is truly a privilege to be the principal of Grace Martin School. Our school’s highly skilled and caring staff continually work to ensure Grace Martin is a school of excellence ensuring high levels of engagement and learning are possible for all of our students. Our staff is committed to this goal by focusing on student learning, on collaboration, and on results. We do this through developing a sense of family and community second to none in the District.

The Grace Martin family handbook provides some important information and guidance for students and their families around our school’s policies and routines. All have been developed to ensure that a school climate is created that allows all students and staff to experience success. Please read this handbook carefully with your child as it is important that all students understand the policies and available supports contained within. If you have any questions regarding these policies, please feel free to contact me.

Glen Wilcox

Principal