Boarding

Welcome to Boarding

As the Director of Boarding, I look forward to collaborating with you as we continue building a strong and supportive community.

I have been at Branksome Hall for 15 years, and during that time I have taught English, Film Studies and Theory of Knowledge. Over the past seven years, I have been the Instructional Leader for the English, ESL, Mandarin and International Languages Departments. I transitioned into the role of Director of Boarding in February 2022, and I love the Boarding community. It is a group of vibrant, unique, kind and inclusive individuals. Together, we create an environment that is both comfortable and dynamic.

Our entire team is committed to fostering a sense of agency and well-being in young people, and we love big ideas, having fun and making things happen!

This Handbook will share key information to help prepare our Boarding community for the year ahead. While the Handbook is an important reference, we recognize that Boarding is a collaborative community and is constantly evolving. We will be updating the Handbook throughout the year, so please check back regularly for updates. We value the suggestions, feedback and ideas of all members of our community.

Get ready to have a fantastic year!

Warm regards,

Jill Strimas
Director, Boarding / Coordinator, Faculty Growth

Meet the Team

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Sheryl Al Khatib

Assistant Director, Boarding
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As the Assistant Director of Boarding, I am proud to welcome our Boarders to Branksome Hall. Our Boarding Program is one where the staff know the students, where the students feel valued, cared for, able to express themselves and are supported in their goals. Our Boarding team takes time to really know students, to make time for them, to value them as individuals and to provide them with valuable life skills.

Having lived internationally for the past 25 years, I look forward to collaborating with the students and the Boarding team to create a diverse and inclusive community for our Boarders. The best part of Boarding is welcoming students from all corners of the world and seeing everyone come together to build new friendships and create new experiences.

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Tor Lock

Senior Advisor, Boarding
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As the Senior Boarding Advisor, I can easily say Boarding is my favourite place on campus, although our fun extends far beyond the Boarding houses themselves. From special dinners, on-campus dance classes and fitness centre challenges, to neighbourhood walks and exciting downtown excursions, we are always finding ways to connect and foster an environment where students are able to learn and grow.

One of my favourite things about working in Boarding is welcoming students from all over the world and seeing everyone come together as a community. Each year brings a new set of students, which leads to new friendships and new experiences. We look forward to another memorable year in Boarding!

What You Need to Know

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Resources

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Community Resources

Uniform Guidelines

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School Leadership

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School Glossary

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Athletics

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Junior School

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Senior & Middle School

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Campus Map

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Our Priorities

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Academics

As Toronto’s leading independent International Baccalaureate (IB) World School for girls, Branksome Hall is uniquely positioned to equip learners from JK to Grade 12 with the skills to unlock their potential and change the world.

Learn more about the IB and our Academic Program.

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Student Support

We have deepened our commitment to well-being by integrating social-emotional learning (SEL) across the school and providing a broad scope of support so that each student is known by caring adults in our community.

Learn more about our Social-Emotional Learning, Health Centre, Health and Safety Practices and Illness Protocol.

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Student Life

Branksome learners are deeply engaged in the community, both inside and outside of the school. Opportunities include clubs, Clans and councils, Athletics, the Arts, Service Learning and International Exchange.

Learn more about Junior School student life, Senior & Middle School student life and Athletics.

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DEI

Branksome Hall’s aim is to be a community that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) so that it permeates our institutional culture, guides our actions and is reflected in our students’ and employees’ lived experiences.

Learn more here.

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Employees

At Branksome Hall, we create opportunities for employees not only to succeed and grow, but also to thrive. Key drivers of this work include our Chandaria Research Centre and The Garage innovation incubator.

Learn about the Chandaria Research Centre and The Garage.

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Innovation

Innovation is a mindset—a way of engaging with the world. Our Noodle accelerator program and Innovation Centre and Studio Theatre (currently under construction) are just some examples of how the culture of innovation at Branksome runs deep.

Learn more about Noodle and iCAST.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT

We wish to acknowledge this land on which Branksome operates. For thousands of years, it has been the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, the Seneca, and most recently, the Mississaugas of the Credit River. Today, this meeting place is still the home to many Indigenous peoples from across Turtle Island and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work and go to school on this land.

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