August 9, 2010   Filed under International
We’re celebrating a historic occasion at Branksome Hall: today we signed an agreement with Jeju Free International City Development Center (JDC) to establish an overseas campus on Jeju Island, South Korea. Branksome Hall Asia is slated to open in September 2012.

July 6, 2010   Filed under Athletics
Branksome runner Elizabeth Whelan continued her year of achievement by placing third in the Women’s 1500m at the 2010 Canadian Junior Championships and World Junior Trials.

June 28, 2010   Filed under Senior & Middle School
It’s show time at the third annual Green Carpet Celebration and the air is electric with anticipation and excitement. The platform party, bedecked in Oscar finery, makes a grand entrance to the Majestic March, played by the Concert Band. We welcome our guest speaker, alumna award winner and style editor for the Globe and Mail, Amy VERNER’98.

June 24, 2010   Filed under Advancement
Under the beautifully decorated marquee at Readacres, this year’s Circle Reception was one of the highlights of the spring schedule.

June 20, 2010   Filed under Junior School
The class of 2009–10 is a thoughtful and caring group, Principal Karen Murton remarked during the Junior School Closing Ceremony held on June 16 at St. Paul’s Bloor Street Church.

June 16, 2010   Filed under Alumnae
“Branksome gave me the greatest treasure of my life,” recalled Frances DAFOE Bogin’48, during her acceptance of the Allison Roach Alumna Award.

June 12, 2010   Filed under Community
“Write what you know,” children’s author Heather Hartt-Sussman told Grade 3 students during the Junior School Book Fair. Ms Hartt-Sussman was invited to read from her new book, Nana’s Getting Married. She told the girls that the inspiration for her story came from events in her own life and advised them to also write stories based on their own experiences.

June 8, 2010   Filed under Senior & Middle School
Every Branksome graduation is a special occasion, but the 2010 ceremony featured a double delight. Sisters Maya and Teya were both chosen by their classmates to offer words of inspiration as Valedictorians. The twins urged the graduates to value their Branksome friendships and to seize the opportunities ahead.

June 4, 2010   Filed under Environment
More than 200 nature lovers pitched in to Keep Well the Woodlot during an event in the Branksome ravine.

June 4, 2010   Filed under Arts
Members of the Senior Music ensembles recently returned from a whirlwind tour of Washington, D.C. The 27 students and their three Music teachers — Ms Olfert, Ms Pat and Ms Dubuc — spent three days in the capital of the United States.