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Branksome Hall Unveils New Website in Major Digital Refresh

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Branksome Hall has launched its newly redesigned website, marking a major milestone in the school’s digital evolution.

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A Life of Purpose with Hayley AvRUSKIN’87 on the PrincipalED Podcast

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In the final episode of Season 1 of PrincipalED, Grace McCallum welcomes Hayley AvRUSKIN’87— Branksome Hall alum, long-serving school counsellor, dedicated coach and co-founder of Let’s Grow Learning and Living Hub for adults with complex disabilities.

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Interim Leadership Appointments for 2025-26 School Year

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Branksome Hall is pleased to announce the following interim leadership appointments for the 2025-26 school year.

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    From Outdoor Enthusiast to Lunar Geologist

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    This year is the Class of 2020's first Reunion, so we're catching up with what they've been up to. This week, we’re talking with Katie KOSCHE’20 all about their academic and outdoor adventures!

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    Catching up with the Ettehadieh Sisters

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    This year is the Class of 2020's first Reunion, so we're catching up with what they've been up to. Next up are twin sisters Arianne ETTEHADIEH'20 and Sara ETTEHADIEH'20.

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    Meet Our Class of 2020 Reunion Representatives

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    We’d like to introduce you to our amazing Reunion Representatives for this graduation year: Elaine LEE'20, Laeticia NIU'20 and Siena IANNI-PALARCHIO'20.

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    Three Roads, One Branksome Bond

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    Meet the AvRuskin Sisters — Hayley (Class of '87), Vanessa (Class of '90) and Gillian (Class of '92).

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    Shaking the Stigma of Epilepsy

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    Thanks to brain surgery, Cassandra POTICHNYJ’07 is two years free of epileptic seizures. But she recalls every detail.

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    Introducing Roots x Branksome Hall

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    Branksome Hall has partnered with Roots Canada to offer an exclusive collection of co-branded apparel, now available at The Shop. The collection merges Branksome Hall’s spirit and tradition with Roots’ iconic Canadian style, allowing the Branksome community to showcase their school pride with a uniquely Canadian touch.

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    Branksome Goes to Bay Street: Spotlighting Innovation and Education

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    Branksome Hall’s third annual Branksome on Bay event, held on November 19, 2024, welcomed a record crowd, bringing together professionals, alums and students to explore emerging trends in technology, entrepreneurship and the future of education.

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    Branksome Hall Hosts Informative Evening on Menopause

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    Branksome Hall welcomed alums, employees, parents and guests to campus on October 22 for No Pausing on Menopause, an enlightening evening focused on women’s health.

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    A Vibrant Welcome Back Carnival and Start to the Year

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    The Branksome Hall campus was alive with colour, music and excitement as students, parents, employees and alums gathered for a spectacular Brazilian Carnival-themed Welcome Back event on September 13, 2024.

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    Movement for Mental Health: The Resilience Run and Rally

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    As a member of UCLA’s rowing team, Lauren O’DONOHUE’15 realized it’s not just physical fitness that athletes need to maintain. Their mental well-being is just as vital.

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    Sara ETTEHADIEH'20 Gives Branksome Athletes the Ultimate Experience

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    Sara ETTEHADIEH'20 returned from university and volunteered her time to help coach our ultimate teams this spring.

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    BPD Braveheart

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    Of the 2.2% of Canadians with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), one in 10 dies each year by suicide. Grim enough statistics, yet as with so much about BPD, under-reported, says Melanie GOLDMAN’05. A leader in mental health advocacy, Melanie is seeking to raise awareness about this devastating but little-understood condition.

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10 Elm Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada
M4W 1N4

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admissions@branksome.on.ca

Land Acknowledgement
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.

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