Classrooms
All of our classrooms feature large windows which provide ample natural light and views of our beautiful surrounding areas. Classrooms are spacious and furnished with flexible seating solutions and are wired for smartboards and other technology tools. Student work and learning tools are on display. Within the classroom, our students have access to their own technological learning tools (iPad, Chromebook or laptop) within the classroom - no need to travel to a separate technology lab. John Grant learning spaces have all the key components necessary to maximize learning and engagement.
Gymnasium
Our beautiful second-floor double gym offers students a great open space for their Phys-Ed classes, as well as opportunities for extra-curricular and intramural sports year-round. A partition wall allows for the simultaneous organization of different activities or tournaments, and a built-in bleacher system provides for an opportunity for students to cheer on their peers during inter-mural competitions.
Our refinished parquet flooring provides for a safe and exciting opportunities for many group and solo sports, including:
- Basketball
- Floor hockey
- Volleyball
- Badminton
- Indoor soccer
- Yoga
- Gymnastics
- Dance
In addition to the gymnasium, John Grant has a large outdoor space with multiple soccer fields, a baseball diamond, tennis courts and green space for physical education activities. This area is used year-round for activities.
In partnership with the city of Côte Saint-Luc , classes have access to the Aquatic and Community Centre (ACC) which is home to two swimming pools, a gym, and dance studios.
Music Room
Our music space is a welcoming environment and the ideal area for students to explore their passion for music. Students have the opportunity to try a variety of instruments and learn about music appreciation, theory and performance. Its multi-level layout and sound panels allow for students to work in small groups or as a collaborative unit to practice and play with improved acoustics. The adjoining rehearsal space allows students to practice alone or in pairs or to retreat to a more quiet space while still participating in class activities.
John Grant has a dedicated resource room where students can come to work in a quiet environment with support. Tutors and a resource teacher will be available to help students with literacy and numeracy, classwork or to work on social skills. The room will also have specialized educational materials for staff and students to help facilitate learning.
Our school library boasts a collection of thousands of books - from reference materials to novels, graphic novels, leveled readers and popular series for adolescents and young adults. Our students can take advantage of the flexible seating, and reading nook to relax with a favourite book, or can work independently or collaboratively at the computer research and group collaboration stations set up throughout the space.
Each month, our school librarian curates a collection of books complementary to our school theme. Some of these books remain on display for library visits, some can be borrowed locally, others are available online and still others are selected by teachers and our librarian to be read in class.
There are always new books to discover at the John Grant Library!
More information please visit our Library Page
Our sensory space is a safe and tranquil area for our students to work, relax, recalibrate or take some time away from the classroom time when necessary.
Located on the third floor, the Chill and Chat lounge is the perfect place to hang out with friends.
With comfy seating and a foosball table, this sunny space next to our greenhouse makes a great spot for our senior students to relax during lunch or recess.
During class time this space can be used for small group work or one-to-one tutoring.
John Grant has a fitness center with weight training equipment, stationary bicycles, treadmills and a boxing area.
The area is open to all students during lunchtime or before school as part of our extracurricular activites.
Our brand new, state of the art auditorium is the perfect venue for assemblies, productions, social events and school governance events is undergoing a complete renovation.
Work will be completed this summer and we look forward to holding many events starting in September.
What have you eaten today? Chances are at least part of what was on your plate exists thanks to bees – and we’re not just talking honey. Pollinators are responsible for about a third of all the food humans consume.
Urban beekeeping encourages people to think about planting pollinator-friendly plants and flowers and expand their view of the environment, taking into account all the tiny creatures with whom we share our world. The docile Italian bees that we use at Alvéole are excellent ambassadors.
Located on the roof of our building, our hive is managed and cared for by the team at Alvéole.
Students benefit from hands-on workshops with our beekeepers and our school sells our unique brand of honey.
Learn more by visiting the link to our hive:
Classes can practice their life skills in our home economic area. There are 4 fully equipped test kitchens as well as laundry area.