Prior to joining Elmwood, he served as Assistant Head at Seven Kings High School in Redbridge, London, United Kingdom.

[2] The PYP, MYP and DP offers a continuum of high quality education that encourages international-mindedness and a positive attitude to learning.

In all three programs, the education of the whole person is manifested through all domains of knowledge, involving the major traditions of learning in languages, humanities, sciences, mathematics and the arts.

[citation needed] This is significant considering that although women now account for a majority of undergraduate students at Canadian universities, female enrolment in engineering, math and science faculties has never exceeded 20%.

[citation needed] Elmwood's high academic standards, small class sizes and multicultural student base combine to create a unique learning environment.

Elmwood's faculty draws on best practices, specific to all girls' education, as they challenge students to be principled, knowledgeable and reflective lifelong learners.

[citation needed] Elmwood regularly surpasses the Ontario Ministry of Education and International Baccalaureate curriculum guidelines and enhances students' learning through field trips, guest speakers, co-curricular activities, and individual opportunities for leadership.

[citation needed] Students who follow a prescribed sequence of courses and achieve fluency in both English and French are awarded a Bilingual Certificate.

[citation needed] Elmwood — originally the Rockcliffe Preparatory School — was founded in 1915 by Theodora Philpot, consisting of only four students, aged four to seven.

Philpot was capable of hard work and, even as a respectable married woman with children, had plans that went far beyond her own front door.

After founding the school, Theodora Philpot retired to England leaving Elmwood in the hands of Edith Buck.

She donated a Bible Box, inscribed with the words "Pactum Serva" meaning "Keep the Faith" to the school, and it came with a plea to carry on the work she had started.

Modern methods, academic excellence, personal development and strong school spirit are still the ideal cornerstones of the Elmwood experience.

Each year, the student who embodies the spirit and ideals of service, fellowship, freedom and fair play is presented with this award.

[7] The centennial committee worked with the Chief Herald at the Governor General's office to create an Elmwood Coat of Arms.

I'm delighted to take part in the celebrations by unveiling a very important symbol that speaks to the school's rich history, values and traditions," said Her Excellency.

Canada's first female Senator, Cairine Wilson, attended the school and was Head Girl in her final year.

Poet Elizabeth Smart, author of the prose poem 'By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept', attended Elmwood from 1922–1929.

Actor Hume Cronyn, Adrian Harewood (host of Ottawa's afternoon program All In A Day), and entrepreneur Ben Barry are all examples of such 'Old Boys' of Elmwood.

More recently a Mother Daughter weekend has also been added to the social calendar as well as a Junior School Tea for Elmwood's youngest students.

Elmwood students are divided into four Houses, each named after a prominent and inspirational woman in history: Elizabeth Fry, Helen Keller, Florence Nightingale and Cairine Wilson.