Gradale has always instilled an appreciation for nature – Evergreen Brick Works will provide the opportunity to further this appreciation as well as provide an opportunity to expand locally within walking distance of the established and existing location. The Brick Works site will enable an expansion up to and including Grade 6.

With this opportunity, Gradale will be like no other school, enabling our students a unique outdoor learning experience. Now, more than ever, it is important to foster a sense of environmental stewardship in our children. Gradale will do this while continuing to offer our students an academically enriched program with smaller classes.

Evergreen Brick Works is a year-round destination unique for learning, collaboration, fun and celebration of the themes of nature, culture and community. It is located just off of the Bayview extension at the west side of Rosedale.

With the use of Evergreen space our students are given opportunities to explore, research and be part of the outdoors daily. It is well documented and proven that all children learn better when they are given more communication with the outdoors. Back to the “Grass Roots” is what we like to call it. We encourage in all our students the importance of outdoor education and the importance getting in touch with our community and environment that surrounds us daily.

We also continue to give our students individual attention when needed allowing them to work at their own level. This program is also enhanced by a variety of activities in; music, art, language and indoor physical activity all taught by Specialty Teaching staff.