Branksome Receives Historic $5-Million Gift: iCAST Building to Be Named for Karen Jurjevich
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iCAST: Waiting in the Wings
You can be in school–and also on the beach!
That’s what SK student Chloe loves about her experience with green-screen technology in the Junior School iHub. A natural performer who loves ballet lessons, Chloe can’t wait to take centre-stage in iCAST’s new Studio Theatre. But her family, who recently made a gift to Make Way to support iCAST, has other reasons to be excited about this unprecedented space.
“Kindness and philanthropy are core values for us,” says Phiona Leung. “And that is where our support of iCAST started.” But it doesn't end there.
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With family members well-situated within the technology sector, Phiona knows the skills iCAST will teach—adaptability and a problem-solving mindset—are key traits for future success, regardless of academic pursuit or career.
“iCAST will provide a unique combination of arts and technology learning,” says Phiona, “and this is our chance to invest in girls.” She is also excited about the inimitable way hands-on opportunities can ignite specific interests. “There’s a huge difference between watching a video or listening to information, and doing, and iCAST is set to pave the way.”
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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.
Setting the new standard for girls' education everywhere takes collective action. From all of us.
