
Bell Times
8:40 AM - 3:00 PM
EQAO
Principal
Joanne Hall - 905-385-5337 | Email
Vice-Principal(s)
Julia Hayes | Email
Superintendent
Simon Goodacre - 905.527.5092 x 2304 | E-mail Simon GoodacreTrustee
Dawn Danko - 289.775.0269 | E-mail Dawn DankoSchool Council Chair
- Jolene Andrews: joleneandrews84@gmail.com
Administrative Office Staff
- Kimberley Newton
- Lisa Speziale
Our School
- G. L. Armstrong Public School is located in the community of Hamilton.
- The school building is situated on the central mountain on Concession Street and surrounded by residential homes and small businesses.
- The school is so well established that there are children of past GLA graduates
- The school serves just over 400 children with a high majority of students having English as their first language
- G. L. Armstrong offers alternative learning environments including a Middle School Comprehensive class and a primary Foundations class
Programs & Services
Student Success Supports
- Adult volunteers: reading program – Neighbour to Neighbour
- Certified teachers who frequently volunteer
- Parent volunteers
- Book Fair(s)
- Remedial Program: Math and Literacy after school program
Program Highlights
- Integrated Information Technology Program
- Remedial Math Programs
- Leveled Book/Literacy Book Room
Clubs
- Computer
- Peer Leadership
- Cursive Writing
- Band
- Intramural Sports
Before/After School Program or Activities
- Peer Leadership
- Band
- Intramural Sports
- Scholars Program
Our School Plan
- Math focused
Environment Focus
Please highlight school initiatives here (i.e. Safe Schools)
- Bullying
- Administration and Staff Visibility (supervision, communication tools and visible vests)
- Safe Schools (locked doors, ID Badges etc.)
- Enhanced student voice through leadership
Parent & Community Involvement
Community
- SIP Plan Involvement
- Community Experts in our Classrooms
- Library Volunteers
- Literacy Volunteers
- Nutrition/Snack programs
Parent
- Parent Reading Volunteers
- Graduation Committee
- Active parent group
- Parents & Educators Together
Updated on Friday, January 14, 2022.