As the
Principal of Newtonbrook Secondary School, I would like to
welcome you to our website which serves as the central hub
of communication for our community and those “visitors” who
would like to learn more about what makes Newtonbrook
special.
Change has a way of forcing us
to look at old things in a new way. It doesn’t mean that we
have to throw out everything we know and start all over
again, only that we can look at things with fresh lenses.
This is how I approach any new situation I am faced with
whether personal or professional. Not to be afraid of change
but to use it to make informed decisions about what is truly
worth preserving and what can be made even better.
I look forward to upholding the
spirit embodied in our school vision which highlights
excellent standards and long standing traditions that have
made Newtonbrook a great school. Adding my own vision for a
safe, dynamic, progressive, and well rounded learning
environment will serve to enhance the strengths that already
exist in the community. I look forward to leading a school
that equally values academic excellence, sportsmanship,
responsible citizenship, artistic expression in all its
forms, and kindness to others.
We are extremely fortunate to
have a staff dedicated to your child’s education growth and
personal development. In the months ahead, they will be busy
teaching, coaching, and mentoring your son/daughter to
develop the skills and positive attitude required for
success in today’s demanding society. With all the support
of the Vice Principals, Ms. Armstrong, and Mr. Kolin, our
outstanding guidance, office, and support staff, I know I
have an incredible team working together.
Your role as the parent is to
assist in the communication process between home and school
ensuring that a constant flow of information is exchanged.
Take advantage of the avenues open to do this whether it is
attending school council meetings held throughout the year,
joining us for special events and activities, reading
newsletters and memos sent out, or by keeping up regularly
with the web-site. We value your input. Make your ideas,
suggestions, and comments heard by sharing them with us. We
appreciate your support. Education is a partnership between
the home, school, and student.
Thank you for the warm welcome I
have already received and I look forward to getting to know
you better in the future. Together we will ensure that
Newtonbrook students have the opportunity to achieve the
highest level of success they can and have the widest
selection of activities to choose from. Change can be
positive and I would invite you to believe like I do that if
you can dream it, you can make it happen.
Mrs.
Lynne Koffman
