Branksome Girls Mean Business
February 1, 2012
Are entrepreneurs “born or made”? “It’s a combination,” speculated businesswoman Julia Grieve at a Branksome assembly January 23.A former model and fashion editor, Ms Grieve turned her interest in...
Educator Takes a Bow
January 27, 2012
Heather Friesen is well known as a school administrator and former Science teacher. But when the school bell rings, this educator — Branksome Hall’s Head, Academics — often heads straight for centre...
Rowers with heart
January 26, 2012
Empathy with other teens was top of mind for Branksome rowers at the erg-a-thon in support of the Jack Project this past week. While some of our rowers participated because they knew Jack Windeler...
Privacy, Facebook-style
December 21, 2011
“You are only as private as your least private friend.” That was one of the salutary lessons we learned from Chris Vollum, a recognized authority on Facebook, when he visited Branksome on December 15....
Opening the Window into Each Student’s Day
December 15, 2011
Snowflakes danced outside the Junior School windows as Arianne played “Snow” on her recorder and her mother listened intently to the tune. In the art studio, Athena displayed her colourful drawings...
A Wondrous Afternoon with Lesley Livingston
December 14, 2011
What is it like to be a writer? Young adult author and actress Lesley Livingston talked about her experiences as a writer at a special lunch-time presentation to Grade 7 and 8 students on Wednesday,...
In the Spirit of Our Shared Humanity
December 12, 2011
At this time of year, we frequently think about giving to others and, as an IB School, we ask how we can be useful in the wider world, and how we can we share our skills and resources.“One way in...
Social Justice Club 'Writes for Rights'
December 9, 2011
Would you write a letter to save a life? Branksome students definitely would. In honour of International Human Rights Day, on Tuesday, December 6, the entire Senior and Middle School wrote letters as...
Second City Tackles Bullying
December 9, 2011
While bullying is clearly no laughing matter, the comedic acting talents of Second City performers are helping to spread understanding of the serious issue. The Second City visited Branksome Hall...
Winning at ESU Public Speaking Tournament
November 30, 2011
Branksome Hall played host to the Canada-wide English Speaking Union (ESU) Tournament on November 25, with over 30 competitors from across the country taking part in this public speaking competition....