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Branksome Hall Opens Canada’s First K–12 Centre for Girls in STEM, Innovation, Entrepreneurship and the Arts
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- 5 min read
What if a student could learn physics by working backstage in a theatre, develop a business idea and prototype it down the hall, or move from coding a robot to producing a podcast, all in the same school day?
A Branksome Homecoming: Welcoming Kathryn Barnes, Deputy Principal
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Kathryn Barnes has officially started her role as Branksome’s new Deputy Principal, marking a meaningful return for an educator whose personal and professional roots run deep within the school’s community.
Remembering Aija Zommers, History Teacher and Head Debate Coach
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Branksome Hall remembers former educator and debate coach Aija Zommers, celebrating her decades of dedication to public speaking, critical thought, and student mentorship.
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2026 Installation Speech
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- 6 min read
Today, we do something important. We formally recognize those who have chosen to step forward and lead. And this year, I want to begin by remembering someone who understood deeply what it means to use your voice, to challenge what needs challenging, and to create space for others to lead.
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From Carol Service to the TSO: An Interview with Erica GOODMAN’67
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- Arts
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- 6 min read
Erica Goodman is one of the preeminent Canadian harpists of her generation, having had an illustrious career dating back even to her years at Branksome Hall.
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Branksome Arts Students Cast in Mirvish Production of 13 Going on 30: The Musical
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Two Branksome Hall students are stepping into the spotlight on a major professional stage. Grade 10 student Shazdeh and Grade 8 student Zoë have both been cast in the upcoming Mirvish production of 13 Going on 30: The Musical, which runs from December 1, 2026 to January 24, 2027.
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Branksome Hall Opens Canada’s First K–12 Centre for Girls in STEM, Innovation, Entrepreneurship and the Arts
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- News
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- Arts
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- 5 min read
What if a student could learn physics by working backstage in a theatre, develop a business idea and prototype it down the hall, or move from coding a robot to producing a podcast, all in the same school day?
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A Branksome Homecoming: Welcoming Kathryn Barnes, Deputy Principal
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- News
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- 3 min read
Kathryn Barnes has officially started her role as Branksome’s new Deputy Principal, marking a meaningful return for an educator whose personal and professional roots run deep within the school’s community.
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Remembering Aija Zommers, History Teacher and Head Debate Coach
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- 2 min read
Branksome Hall remembers former educator and debate coach Aija Zommers, celebrating her decades of dedication to public speaking, critical thought, and student mentorship.
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PrincipalED Podcast Wins Silver 2026 CASE Circle of Excellence Award
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- Awards
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- Innovation
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- 2 min read
Branksome Hall has won a Silver 2026 Circle of Excellence Award from The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) the PrincipalED podcast.
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Kristin McKINNON’05 is Shaping Toronto’s World Cup
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Kristin McKINNON’05 is part of the communications team behind the City of Toronto’s FIFA World Cup events.
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Margaret ASCAN'26 Awarded Prestigious McEuen Scholarship to the University of St Andrews
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- 3 min read
Branksome Hall celebrates recent graduate Margaret ASCAN’26, who has been awarded the prestigious McEuen Scholarship to attend the University of St Andrews this fall.
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Branksome Hall Honoured Nationally for Award-Winning Podcast and Website Redesign
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Branksome Hall has won two prestigious CCAE (Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education) Prix d’Excellence awards, in the company of some of Canada’s leading universities.
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Branksome Hall’s ‘Noodle’ Program Featured in International Research Journal
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A study led by researchers at Branksome’s Chandaria Research Centre (CRC) was recently published in the prestigious International Journal of Gender and Entrepreneurship.
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Math Educator Edith Louie Goes Full Circle on PrincipalED
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- Belonging
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In the unforgettable Season 2 finale of PrincipalED, host Grace McCallum sits down with veteran math educator Edith Louie for a deeply personal, full-circle conversation.
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