• Profile
• Accessibility
• Before and After School Care
• Our Trustee
• Severe Weather
• Volunteering

Bell Times

8:40 AM - 3:00 PM

EQAO

EQAO Results

Principal

Joanne Hall - 905-385-5337 | Email

Vice-Principal(s)

Julia Hayes | Email

Superintendent

Trustee

School 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