The community of Brooklands School has deep Indigenous roots. These lands and waters are the traditional territories of the Anishinaabeg, the Ininewak, and the Dakota Oyate peoples. It is the birthplace and national homeland of the Red River Métis. It is also home to members of the Denesuline, the Anisininewuk, and Inuit nations. We are all tied together through the treaties that were signed across these lands. These treaties come with a responsibility- to the land, the waters, the animals, and each other. We are committed to honour and learn about the true history of this place, and to do our part to move our community forward in a true spirit of justice and reconciliation.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Welcome to Brooklands School

It is my pleasure to welcome you to Brooklands School. As the new Principal of Brooklands School, I am excited to join this vibrant community and look forward to getting to know our students, families, staff, and community partners. I hope that your time here will be a memorable, successful, and rewarding experience for you and your child.

Brooklands School is supported by an outstanding team of teachers, support staff, students, parents, and families who are committed to creating a safe, caring, and engaging learning environment. We strive to provide rich educational experiences that spark imagination, curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning. Through learning through play, outdoor education, music, movement, literacy, numeracy, and exploration, we help students discover their strengths and develop the confidence and skills they need to succeed.

At Brooklands, we believe that education is most successful when schools and families work together. We recognize parents and caregivers as children's first teachers and value the important role they play in every child's learning journey. Through open communication, mutual respect, and strong partnerships, we can build on students' experiences and knowledge while helping them develop resilience, responsibility, good decision-making skills, and a passion for lifelong learning.

Brooklands School is a proud community school within the St. James-Assiniboia School Division, serving families bounded by Notre Dame Avenue to the south, Route 90 to the west, Logan Avenue to the north, and Keewatin Street to the east. The current Brooklands School building opened in 1959 and is the third school to occupy this site, following Cressy School (1901) and Krawchyk School (1911). We are proud of our rich history and the strong community connections that continue to shape our school today.

With approximately 180 students from Kindergarten to Grade 5, Brooklands may be small in size, but we are certainly big in spirit. Our community reflects a rich diversity of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every student and family feels welcomed, valued, respected, and encouraged to belong.

We encourage you to stay connected with school events, celebrations, and learning by following us on Instagram @Brooklandselementary. Our doors are always open, and we welcome questions, ideas, concerns, or feedback that can help us continue growing together as a learning community.

Whether your family has been part of the Brooklands community for generations or you are joining us for the first time, we are delighted to welcome you. Together, we will create meaningful learning experiences, celebrate successes, and build a strong sense of belonging for every child.

I look forward to partnering with you throughout the school year and to all that we will accomplish together.

Warm regards,

Janice Matthewman
Principal, Brooklands School