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.

May 25, 2010   Filed under Environment
In the spirit of Toronto’s Bike month, Branksome is celebrating the students, faculty and staff that ride their bikes to school.

May 10, 2010   Filed under Environment
The Jane Goodall Institute in Uganda has become a key player in environmental education around the world, and this summer it has accepted Branksome Hall’s After-School Supervisor, Courtney Irwin, for a three-week-long teacher-training program as part of its Primary School Environment Education Program.

January 14, 2010   Filed under Environment
As you gaze at the night sky, towards Ursa Major, a new Branksome Hall symbol will shine brightly in your direction. A star was recently named “Keep Well the Universe,” in Branksome’s honour, thanks to the initiative of the school’s Astronomy Club.

June 22, 2009   Filed under Environment
One of the wonderful spring traditions at Branksome Hall is the annual planting night,held behind the Junior School. It is a special time for the community to get together and help restore the beautiful woodlot known as Ribbit’s Path.

May 22, 2009   Filed under Environment
Making sure the pipes don’t freeze in winter and keeping the entire campus livable and workable year round are just two of Director of Facilities Eugene Zenger’s many responsibilities at Branksome Hall. More recently, however, he has begun teaching students about how they can help Branksome’s Facilities Department reduce its carbon footprint.

May 18, 2009   Filed under Environment
Running is one of the most popular spring sports. You can do it anywhere, any time from early morning to dusk with little investment in equipment or instruction.

February 19, 2009   Filed under Environment
While looking for a speaker to address the World Affairs Conference (WAC), innovative Grade 11 student Emily was impressed by Dr. Kirsty Duncan. Although Dr. Duncan, the Liberal MP for Etobicoke North, couldn’t attend WAC, she wished to share her story at a Branksome assembly.

October 12, 2008   Filed under Environment
Our plan takes shape

Branksome’s Environmental Sustainability Action Plan (BESAP) has been completed after months of hard work.

October 2, 2008   Filed under Environment
Laurie Kuchirka, Middle School teacher, is a model example of someone who lives lightly on the planet.