History
Established in 2002, the school offers a comprehensive academic program to 425 students in Grades 7 through 12 for the 2011–2012 academic year. The school is housed in a facility built in 2002 that includes 21 classrooms, a gymnasium, indoor climbing wall, art room, music room and drama facility. In addition to its urban campus, Greenwood also uses several outdoor facilities and destinations to deliver its experiential education and Outdoor Leadership Program such as Kilcoo Camp and Outward Bound. Greenwood was first created by John "Chief" Latimer, David "Lub" Latimer (Director and Owner of Kilcoo Camp), Richard Wernham and Julia West.
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