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Fertility Education with Dr. Kaajal Abrol on the PrincipalED Podcast
Read MoreThe PrincipalED podcast has just released its fifth episode, "Fertility Education and Empowerment with Dr. Kaajal Abrol," featuring an enlightening and deeply personal conversation between host Grace McCallum and one of Canada’s leading voices in reproductive medicine. -
Celebrating the Class of 2025
As we get ready to celebrate Graduation today, we want to congratulate our Class of 2025. GYs, while your time at Branksome is almost at its end, you have made such an incredible impact on our school and community. You have distinguished yourselves in the classroom, through your co-curricular activities, community engagement and in your university placements. You are well-positioned for your next exciting chapter and we could not be happier for each one of you.Read More -
Deputy Principal Amanda Kennedy Appointed Head of Holy Trinity School
Congratulations to Amanda Kennedy, Deputy Principal, who is leaving Branksome Hall after 14 years of warm-hearted, impactful leadership to join Holy Trinity School, an independent, co-educational, university preparatory institution located in Richmond Hill, as their new Head of School. Amanda’s last day at Branksome will be June 30.Read More -
Dr. Yasmin Razack Appointed Head, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Read MoreBranksome Hall is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Yasmin Razack as the school’s new Head, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), following a comprehensive search process. -
One Gear, No Breaks: Olympic Gold Medalist Lori-Ann Muenzer on the PrincipalED Podcast
For episode four of the PrincipalED podcast, Principal Grace McCallum is joined by the inspirational Lori-Ann Muenzer, a two-time Olympian, Canada’s first Olympic gold medalist in cycling and a proud inductee into three Halls of Fame.Read More -
Rugby Returns to Branksome Hall
Read MoreAfter more than a decade off the pitch, Branksome Hall is bringing back rugby—and this time, it’s the fast-paced, electrifying version of the sport: rugby sevens. -
Celebrating Traditions and Diversity at Branksome’s Inaugural Culture Day
Read MoreOn April 4, 2025, the Senior & Middle School community came together for Branksome Hall’s first-ever Culture Day—a vibrant, around-the-world celebration of culture, food, tradition and storytelling. Students and employees set up booths representing various countries and cultures, offering the community a chance to explore and learn in a dynamic and engaging way. -
Back-to-Back Greatness: Branksome’s Helen Ziomecki Crowned World Champion at 38th Worlds
On Saturday, April 5, 2025, Branksome Hall’s very own Grade 12 student Helen Ziomecki was crowned overall winner of the 2025 World Individual Debating and Public Speaking Championships (WIDPSC), held this year in Kuala Lumpur. It was a moment of déjà vu in the best way as Helen’s win comes only one year after Branksome’s Anna GAGE’24 brought home the trophy at the 2024 WIDPSC competition in Australia. This back-to-back win is not only a testament to the dedication and calibre of Branksome’s debate students and coaches, but it is also an historic achievement for the school. Only three other schools in the history of the competition have had consecutive Worlds champions—and all of them have been Canadian—which is truly a testament to the deep commitment to and belief in the value of debate and public speaking in this country’s schools.Read More -
PrincipalED Podcast Episode 3: Owen Williams on Life, Learning and the Power of Story
Read MoreEpisode three of Branksome’s podcast series with Principal Grace McCallum, PrincipalED, landed today! In this latest episode, Principal McCallum is joined by Branksome’s very own Owen Williams, English Instructional Leader and teacher and debate coach, for a moving conversation on storytelling, identity and connection. -
Supporting Branksome Athletes in the Elite Athletes Program
Read MoreBranksome is full of talented individuals, many of whom are athletes. Branksome’s courts, pools and field are open to all students wishing to represent the Highlanders in their favourite sports. Among these students are those who are highly skilled at their sport—who train tirelessly to perfect their craft. These are Branksome’s elite athletes, who are poised to become Athletics legends, both on and off campus! -
Karrie Weinstock Honoured with Giraffe Award at the Get Ahead Project School
Read MoreFor more than two decades, Branksome Hall has had a longstanding relationship with the Get Ahead Project (GAP) School in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. This partnership was initiated by philanthropist Peter Oliver and through his vision, together with Karrie Weinstock’s educational expertise, Branksome Hall's strong connection with the GAP School evolved to include annual Branksome Hall school visits to GAP, faculty mentorship and educational projects. On March 12, Karrie Weinstock, Branksome’s Head, Centre for Strategic Leadership, attended a special Assembly at the GAP School in South Africa where she was honoured with the Giraffe Award, recognition for an individual whose kindness, generosity and support has made a meaningful impact on the GAP community. -
WAC 2025: Empowering Youth for a Brighter Future
Read MoreOn March 5, 2025, students, teachers and staff from secondary schools across the Greater Toronto Area gathered for the 42nd annual World Affairs Conference (WAC), organized by Branksome Hall and Upper Canada College. This year’s theme, WAC to the Future, encouraged participants to think critically about the path ahead and sparked conversations about how to work together to shape a better future. -
PrincipalED Podcast Drops Second Episode: Hockey Day with the Branksome Highlanders
The PrincipalED podcast has officially dropped its second episode, “Hockey Day with the Branksome Highlanders,” featuring a candid conversation with Branksome Hall’s very own hockey stars.Read More -
Branksome Hall Hosts Inaugural Leadership Launchpad Conference
Read MoreOn February 21, 2025, 200 energetic and eager Grade 5 students from around the city gathered at Branksome Hall’s Athletics and Wellness Centre for the inaugural Leadership Launchpad Conference. The conference brought the students together for a day of inspirational guest panels, whole- and small-group workshops and engaging activities focused on building leadership and problem-solving skills to prepare them to be role models in Grade 6. -
Perennial Blooms: Celebrating 30 Years of Literature and Arts at Branksome Hall
Behind the glossy and now digital pages of Branksome Hall’s literary and arts magazine, Perennial, lies a dedicated team of student leaders, each playing a vital role in showcasing the school's creative talent. This year, Senior Communications Editor Emma, Senior Arts Editor Sylvia and Senior Writing Editor Naomi, along with their three junior editors, are offering a glimpse into the inner workings of this beloved publication, which is celebrating its 30th year!Read More -
Branksome Launches New PrincipalED Podcast
A new Branksome Hall podcast, PrincipalED: Conversations with Grace McCallum, launched today—an exciting first for the school and its host, Branksome’s Principal Grace McCallum. Released just seven months into McCallum’s first year, the podcast spotlights the future of girls’ education and the people who are invested in advancing it, taking listeners inside the halls of the school for candid conversations with educators, students, friends of Branksome and experts in their fields.Read More -
Celebrating the Year of the Wood Snake
Branksome’s halls were filled with good luck and fortune on January 29, 2025 when the school hosted its Lunar New Year celebrations in the Athletics and Wellness Centre. It was a day to remember, with crafts and activities for families, mesmerizing performances by students and a delicious dinner of traditional foods to ring in the year of the Wood Snake.Read More -
Vital Conversations on Teen Well-Being with Dr. Lisa Damour
Read MoreOn Wednesday, January 22, Branksome Hall hosted renowned psychologist and author Dr. Lisa Damour for a day full of insightful conversations on the complexities of adolescent mental health and well-being. Dr. Damour, known for her work in guiding parents and teens through the challenges of growing up, spent the day at Branksome, speaking with Grades 6 to 12 students, with faculty and staff in the afternoon, and concluding her visit with a talk and Q&A for parents. -
Dwayne Matthews Inspires Branksome Employees with Keynote on the Future of Tech-Augmented Education
Read MoreOn Monday, January 6, 2025, renowned education strategist and innovation evangelist Dwayne Matthews joined Branksome Hall to give the keynote address at the school’s first all-employee meeting of the new year. The personal, historical and industry-specific storytelling employed in his remarks painted a picture of the opportunity afforded to girls and to Branksome within today’s technological revolution: namely, that education can be human-led, purpose-driven and tech-augmented. -
Flavour and Friendship: Branksome Hall Boarding Dinners
Read MoreBranksome Hall’s campus is diverse, with employees and students from all backgrounds working and going to school. This spirit of diversity shines especially brightly in Branksome’s Boarding program, where students from across the globe come together to live, learn and grow. In celebration of this, the Boarding community hosts special cultural dinners throughout the year, inviting students, parents and employees to mark significant occasions. But these gatherings aren’t just about food—they’re about building connections, sharing traditions and creating memories.
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Latin Champions
From ancient jewelry making and fashion design, skits, swimming and discus throw – our Classics Club members can do it all. “It’s so impressive what these students do,” said Theresa Fuller, Latin teacher and Classics Club supervisor.Read More -
Finding the Courage in Yourself
During Branksome’s Holocaust Education Week, we welcomed Hedy Bohm, a Holocaust survivor, to the school who shared her story with Senior and Middle School students.Read More -
Building Character by Climbing Mountains
“It was the most profound and enlightening experience of my life!” exclaimed Liz, a Grade 12 student.Read More -
Advocacy Through Film
Described as bold, brave and determined, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, an Academy Award-winning filmmaker and activist, shared her powerful stories with our Grade 6-12 students during a recent assembly.Read More -
Alum Rows for Canada
In Grade 9, Isabel RUBY-HILL’15 began rowing at Branksome Hall and quickly fell for the sport.Read More -
A Proud Moment for Branksome Hall
“This country is a social innovation,” The Right Honourable David Johnston told an audience of 700 members of the Branksome Community. “The idea that diversity can work for you, and not against you, is a great lesson for Canada and the world.”Read More -
Nora McRae Continues to Inspire Public Speakers
The Nora McRae Public Speaking Tournament is a sure sign of spring at Branksome Hall. Students from Branksome Hall, BSS, UTS, Lakefield, Country Day School and Thomas Aquinas displayed their courage and eloquence at the all-day tournament.Read More -
Students Impressed with Deloitte Tour
Ten Grade 10 accounting students had the opportunity to hear presentations from a forensic accountant and experts in cyber risk services at the newly opened Deloitte offices in downtown Toronto.Read More -
A Future in Politics
“I can see myself in politics in the future,” exclaimed Jasmine, Grade 11 student, after returning from a week in Ottawa, participating in the Forum for Young Canadians.Read More -
Students Shine at French Festival
Earlier this month at the annual Concours et festival d’art oratoire, Grade 11 student Jacqueline placed third at the competitive event and Grade 8 student Bella performed a persuasive speech on the benefits of vegetarianism in the non-competitive morning festival.Read More -
Rewriting the Rule Book
Inspired by Gloria Steinem’s talks at Branksome’s Women Strong events last October, our Gender Studies Club hosted, “What Is the Hidden Rule Book: A Gender Conversation.”Read More -
Launching the Chandaria Research Centre
We were very proud to celebrate the official launch of the Chandaria Research Centre (CRC) on April 9.Read More -
Speaking Up at OMUN
Fifteen delegates from Branksome Hall were great representatives of our school at the recent Ontario Model United Nations (OMUN). The two-day conference, held at Upper Canada College, was a wonderful debating experience for all participants.Read More -
Everyone’s Talking About the Secret Garden
With trellises, foliage and flowers, our Performing Arts Centre (PAC) was transformed into a picturesque English country garden, when talented Middle School students performed Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Secret Garden.Read More -
The Power of Student Voice
It has been a month since the deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, and, during this time, Branksome students have reflected on the tragedy that took 17 lives.Read More -
Honouring Bill Glied
On February 17, 2018, Bill Glied, a Holocaust survivor well known to our community, unexpectedly passed away. Eighty-seven-year-old Mr. Glied spent the last two decades of his life educating young people, including Branksome students, about the Holocaust.Read More -
Branksome takes part in French Public Speaking Contest
“Branksome students had a great day, with impressive results!’’ said French teacher Nicole Hallett, reacting to our students’ performance at the recent Concours d’art oratoire. The annual French public-speaking competition is for students from Grades 4 through 12 studying French as a second language in Ontario schools.Read More -
Branksome Students Win by Highlighting Entrepreneurial Thinking
Branksome Business Club’s may be small, but it is mighty. As a chapter of DECA— an international association of high school and college students and teachers of marketing, management and entrepreneurship in business — students are invited to compete in the DECA Provincial Competition.Read More -
Writing with Anne Michaels
“My motive for writing is to do something good in the world,” renowned author Anne Michaels told a packed auditorium of Grade 11 and 12 students.Read More -
Junior School Action
Over $18,000—that’s how much Junior School students have raised this school year for charities and causes around the world.Read More -
Time’s Up
Principal, Karen Jurjevich welcomed students to the second term of school at our Modern and Classical Languages-themed assembly this week. She spoke to Senior and Middle School students about the importance of language and being strong. We share with you below Ms Jurjevich’s inspiring speech:Read More
LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
We wish to acknowledge this land on which Branksome operates. For thousands of years, it has been the traditional land of the 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.*
*The Land Acknowledgement may evolve as we honour our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation in partnership with Indigenous communities.
*The Land Acknowledgement may evolve as we honour our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation in partnership with Indigenous communities.
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