School Profile

Our Namesake

Dr. Ivor Dent was a teacher and assistant principal in Edmonton before entering civic politics. He was an alderman for five years, then served as mayor of Edmonton from 1968 to 1974. He is best known for bringing both the LRT and Commonwealth Games to Edmonton.

Ivor Dent was both a learner and a leader, obtaining not only a B. Ed. but M. Ed. and Ed. D. as well. He retired from the field of education as principal of Rundle School in 1980. He was made a member of the Order of Canada in 1984.   To learn more about Dr. Dent, click the following LINK.

 School Profile

Ivor Dent School serves the families formerly served by Lawton, R.J. Scott, and Rundle Schools. Located next to the Rundle School building, Ivor Dent is a new school in an existing mature and diverse neighborhood. The learning communities of all three schools, along with the broader community, were very supportive of this replacement school from the outset. Our neighbors are at various stages in their lives; our students come from a variety of backgrounds and have had diverse experiences in their young lives.  The All in for Youth support provided by E4C, The Family Centre and BGCBIGS, as well as the support provided through other partners, has been instrumental in improving the learning opportunities and outcomes for our students.