From Vision to Reality
1984-2024
We are thrilled to celebrate 40 wonderful years of supporting and inspiring our students. Through innovative education and enriching experiences, we have nurtured their growth not only academically, but also in their passions for the arts, athletics, and service learning. Here's to the incredible journey we've shared, and to the many more achievements and connections we will create together!
Lisa evans, head of school
40 Stories for 40 Years
Collingwood's history is like a kaleidoscope; created by an infinite number of people, moments, and successes that have each played a unique part in shaping the School we know today. Throughout this school year, we will share 40 of these snapshots to symbolize our 40 years. Check this space each week for a new story, or follow along on social media as we celebrate these moments with our community.
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- People
Collingwood School has a robust alumni network of almost 6,000 former students, now living across the four corners of the globe. We’re thrilled that some of our alumni choose to come back...
![4. The Wentworth Campus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727374599/collingwood/mdpmtrktcy4ihfafqxo7/balloonsatWWopening.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727374599/collingwood/mdpmtrktcy4ihfafqxo7/balloonsatWWopening.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1727374599/collingwood/mdpmtrktcy4ihfafqxo7/balloonsatWWopening.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1727374599/collingwood/mdpmtrktcy4ihfafqxo7/balloonsatWWopening.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1727374599/collingwood/mdpmtrktcy4ihfafqxo7/balloonsatWWopening.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1727374599/collingwood/mdpmtrktcy4ihfafqxo7/balloonsatWWopening.jpg","width":2200}])
- Buildings
Once upon a time, Collingwood’s Morven Campus housed all students at the primary and secondary level. While it was wonderful to have the whole school under one roof, space was at a premium and room for growth had run out...
![3. The First Expansion]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1723745524/collingwood/ubkgbufhvzfnx5nozegt/ParentsWingExpansion3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1723745524/collingwood/ubkgbufhvzfnx5nozegt/ParentsWingExpansion3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1723745524/collingwood/ubkgbufhvzfnx5nozegt/ParentsWingExpansion3.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1723745524/collingwood/ubkgbufhvzfnx5nozegt/ParentsWingExpansion3.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1723745524/collingwood/ubkgbufhvzfnx5nozegt/ParentsWingExpansion3.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1723745524/collingwood/ubkgbufhvzfnx5nozegt/ParentsWingExpansion3.jpg","width":2200}])
- Buildings
When Collingwood opened in 1984, it only had space to teach students from Grade 1 through 8. As those Grade 8s advanced, another grade level would be added until the school served all 12 grade levels. There was a major...
![2. September 10, 1984]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1723745525/collingwood/ncla6pzhjf8p31kfxt3g/GrandOpening.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1723745525/collingwood/ncla6pzhjf8p31kfxt3g/GrandOpening.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1723745525/collingwood/ncla6pzhjf8p31kfxt3g/GrandOpening.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1723745525/collingwood/ncla6pzhjf8p31kfxt3g/GrandOpening.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1723745525/collingwood/ncla6pzhjf8p31kfxt3g/GrandOpening.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1723745525/collingwood/ncla6pzhjf8p31kfxt3g/GrandOpening.jpg","width":2200}])
- Historic Moment
Forty years ago, the doors of Collingwood School at 70 Morven Drive, West Vancouver, opened to an enthusiastic group of students, parents, and staff, only one year after it was first proposed by founder Laura Groos...
![1. Laura Groos and the Start of our School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1723745525/collingwood/vnr5afojg2cqbpahku24/LauraGroosandDavidGroos.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1723745525/collingwood/vnr5afojg2cqbpahku24/LauraGroosandDavidGroos.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1723745525/collingwood/vnr5afojg2cqbpahku24/LauraGroosandDavidGroos.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1723745525/collingwood/vnr5afojg2cqbpahku24/LauraGroosandDavidGroos.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1723745525/collingwood/vnr5afojg2cqbpahku24/LauraGroosandDavidGroos.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1723745525/collingwood/vnr5afojg2cqbpahku24/LauraGroosandDavidGroos.jpg","width":2200}])
- Historic Moment
West Vancouver resident Laura Groos hoped for an independent school on the North Shore for her two children to attend and spearheaded its creation. Together with 12 other Board members, she rallied other parents who...
