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Honey, I Shrunk the School
In order to learn big concepts, Grade 8 Math students are shrinking things down. By walking around campus with measuring tapes and using 3D modelling software, students are taking the numbers off the page and thinking in 3D.Read More -
Grade 11 French Trip Makes Language Come Alive
When learning a new language, it’s inspiring to see it come alive on stage. Experiential education was definitely the point of an eagerly anticipated excursion when Branksome Hall French teacher Nadia Talaat took her Grade 11 students to the Théâtre Français de Toronto, in collaboration with St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School on December 12.Read More -
Student Advocates for Women in STEM
“It’s not about intelligence, it’s about believing you can,” says Zainab Azim, a Grade 12 student at Branksome Hall. Zainab has become a fierce advocate for the next generation of young women to pursue their passions and get involved in STEM. In reflecting on the lower participation rates of women and girls in the field, she notes, “It’s not because women aren’t smart enough, it’s the cultural norms we have created…”Read More -
Giving Tuesday honours Branksome donors and promotes impact of philanthropy
Branksome students needed no coaxing to write their thank-you notes. Nearly 150 Senior and Middle School students filled out cards of appreciation on Giving Tuesday, December 3, to be distributed to the school’s many supporters. The student thank-a-thon, held at lunch in the AWC Dining Hall, was part of the international day of giving.Read More -
Creating Community with The Wizard of Oz
This year’s Senior Theatre Production of The Wizard of Oz resulted in much more than a great show. Grade 10 student, Allie Vahramian, who played the role of Dorothy and is the Assistant Head of Drama this year, shares her experience here:Read More -
A Future-Focused Gift: Branksome receives $1-million donation for innovation facilities and programs
Fostering excellence in girls’ education is a particular passion for Donald Guloien, Irene Boychuk and their daughter Perry'19. Now, they’ve further cemented that vision, with a $1-million donation earmarked for Branksome Hall’s future Innovation Centre and Studio Theatre facility, and innovation programming.Read More -
Creating Space for Student Voices
Student Forum is a moment when students speak and faculty and staff listen. Held each year, Student Forum gives students an opportunity to share their thoughts and questions about life at Branksome Hall. A panel of faculty and staff are present, representing areas of the school including academics, facilities, guidance, athletics and more.Read More -
Reframing Stress and Success with Dr. Denise Pope
At Branksome Hall, we put well-being first. As a school, we are always looking at ways we can improve the emotional, mental and physical well-being of everyone in our Branksome community, which is why we were excited to welcome Dr. Denise Pope to our campus this November.Read More -
Keeping it Kind
At Branksome Hall, we strive to create a community where the fundamental dignity of each person is respected and everyone feels included.Read More -
A Day of Alum Fun
It’s hard to say who had more fun—the kids on the bouncy castles or the grown-ups who brought them.Read More -
Holocaust Survivor, Vera Schiff, Shares Her Story
Each year, Branksome students participate in Holocaust Education Week as a way to meaningfully learn about the Holocaust.Read More -
Learning History With Our Heads and Our Hearts
To learn history out of a textbook is one thing, but to learn it through stories and shared experiences is another thing entirely.Read More -
A Place for Pride
Pride Week at Branksome Hall was a fun-filled and important week, celebrating the personal expression and diversity that makes our community strong.Read More -
Our Values in Action
It was an evening of values, virtual reality and very genuine thanks. On Thursday, October 3, Branksome Hall hosted our annual Circle Reception, where we recognized those supporters who have generously given leadership contributions to the school over the past year.Read More -
A Refreshing Installation
An important part of leadership is listening to others and knowing when it is time to make a change. This sentiment rings true when it comes to Branksome Hall’s most recent Installation ceremony, a longstanding school tradition celebrating student leadership.Read More -
Summer Sporting Success
While our Athletics programs are kicking off on campus this fall, some students have been hard at work over the summer developing their skills and competing in national and international competitions.Read More -
New Year, New Spaces
Back-to-school at Branksome Hall has never felt more futuristic. Over the summer, a number of exciting upgrades were made across campus, including the development of innovative new spaces that will enable students to bring their creativity to the table in novel ways. These include the new iHUB in the Senior and Middle School and additional ‘classrooms of the future’ in the Junior School.Read More -
Branksome Receives Silver Award for Website
This year, Branksome Hall was the proud recipient of a Silver Circle of Excellence Award from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) in the category of Digital Communications: Websites. With more than 2,800 entries submitted from some of the top educational institutions around the world, the award is especially noteworthy.Read More -
Junior School Changemakers
“I congratulate everyone in the Junior School—students, staff and parents—on your daily contributions to making this year such a remarkable place to learn and grow every day,” said Amanda Kennedy, Head of the Junior School, at the joyful Junior School Closing Ceremony on June 12, 2019.Read More -
Creating a Better World
“What an incredible year it has been!” exclaimed Principal Karen Jurjevich at Branksome’s annual year-end Green Carpet Celebration.Read More
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