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.

May 21, 2010   Filed under Community
On April 26, Principal Karen Murton hosted a special reception in her home to recognize and celebrate an important group of Branksome leaders. Affectionately known as the Branksome Keepers, this group is made up of former Board of Governors and is an important part of the Branksome community.

April 30, 2010   Filed under Community
Branksome Address Encourages Social Activism

“Canada needs more strong, capable female political leaders,” says Senator Nancy RUTH’60, the 2010 Rachel Phillips Belash Speaker.

April 13, 2010   Filed under Community
Although Black History Month and International Women’s Day have come and gone, it’s never too late to celebrate both.

February 19, 2010   Filed under Community
We are thrilled to report the wonderful news that 100% of the Grade 12 class at QGAP, our Triangle of Hope partner school in Queenstown, South Africa, was successful in passing their national matriculation exams this past December.

February 12, 2010   Filed under Community
“Let’s try to imagine what peace is like,” Professor Grace Feuerverger challenged an audience of current and prospective Branksome parents at a workshop in the Middle School Wing on January 21.

February 8, 2010   Filed under Community
In the wake of Branksome girls raising $9,000 for Pennies for Peace, we were honoured to host Greg Mortenson at an assembly in the Senior and Middle School.

January 21, 2010   Filed under Community
This year’s Holiday Bazaar had Grade 7 and 12 advisor groups selling everything from Christmas tree decorations to photo shoots with Robert Pattinson from Twilight.

December 16, 2009   Filed under Community
In launching this year’s Admissions Speaker Series on November 18, renowned therapist Jennifer Kolari offered multiple tips for enhancing communication between children and parents. The author of Connected Parenting: Transform your challenging child and build loving bonds for life, she is also the founder of Connected Parenting, an approach to family therapy and parenting.

December 13, 2009   Filed under Community
“What on earth is an all-school read?” asks the puzzled parent.

Last month, we introduced a community participation literacy project called Branksome Reads….