December 2023

STAY CONNECTED

From all of us at Branksome Hall,

we wish you and your family love, peace and joy this holiday season.

UPCOMING EVENTS

MARCH 3, 2024

BHAA: Rainbow Songs


Music is a great way to watch your child grow and have fun! You and your young ones are invited to join us for a Rainbow Songs sing-along on Sunday, February 25 at 10:00 a.m.


Led by artist, performer and educator Joanna Kellam, this event is perfect for kids ages 1-2. Limited space is available, registration details will be sent in the January issue of The ROAD.

MAY 31, 2024

Decades Lunch


Branksome Hall invites alums who graduated more than 40 years ago to join us for a special luncheon on May 31, 2024.


You can expect to take a walk down memory lane with your classmates and to join in the celebration as we announce the winner of the 2024 Allison Roach Alumna Award.


More details to come in early 2024.

JUNE 1, 2024

Reunion


Honouring the classes (ending in 4 or 9) celebrating a milestone year, we welcome back our alums for a fun and exciting evening dedicated to you!


A special surprise is in store for the class of 1974, celebrating their 50th Reunion and the class of 1999, celebrating their 25th Reunion.


More details to come in early 2024.

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

Holiday Gift Guide 2023


Have you seen the third annual Branksome Hall Alumnae Association Holiday Gift Guide?


Designed to help you find gifts that will spread joy, this guide highlights products created by our alums who are founding and growing industry-leading companies. 


Shop and share your Branksome pride! 🛍️


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CAROL SERVICE

The Branksome Hall community came together on Sunday, December 10 to enjoy the merry music-making of our students at Rosedale United Church.


It was a joyous afternoon as the musicians and singers performed a program of holiday songs and held sing-alongs with the audience.



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ALUM SHOP

The Uniform Shop is feeling festive!


The iHub nailed it with the student 2023 Holiday Ornaments with three styles featuring the school tartan, Keep Well the Road slogan and of course - Ribbit! They are designed and laser cut by the students themselves!


Treats have also dropped in The Shop, including Pluck Teas in "Holiday Apple Spice" and "Gingerbread Spice", as well as Sprucewood Handmade Shortbread in "Traditional" and "Chocolate Mint" flavour.


These are perfect gifts for friends, family, colleagues or yourself!


Shop online or in person!

THE READ Magazine is here!

The READ Magazine’s Innovation Issue is here!


This issue highlights alums who are leading in professions related to STEAM (science, technology, engineering, the arts and math), along with exciting initiatives being explored by current students and employees. Most lists of leading innovators are dominated by men—here at Branksome, and in these pages of The READ, we know the future also belongs to girls and women.


Featuring:


Shelby AUSTIN Cooper’99

Carmen BUSQUETS’84

Gillian CHRISTIE’08

Giselle CLARKE-Trenaman’93

Carol COWAN’64

Katharine O’FLAHERTY’23

Stephanie FAUQUIER’07

Rei TASAKA’97

Candice WONG’00


#BHalum #FiercelyIndependent

KEEP UP WITH BRANKSOME

Grade 4 Student Ashley Represents Canada at 2023 World Cadet Chess Championship


This past October, new Branksome Grade 4 student Ashley travelled to Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt to participate in the 2023 World Cadet Chess Championship held by the International Chess Federation. 


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Branksome Hall Designated an Apple Distinguished School


Branksome Hall is pleased to announce it has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for the 2023–2026 program term. 



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MAKE WAY

Naming Opportunity in iCAST


Support iCAST and step into your Branksome legacy with our beautiful Stepping Stones donor wall! These will be a prominent architectural feature in iCAST’s main lobby, where iCAST donors may choose the colour, location and inscription on the stone. 


More than 50 per cent are already reserved, so learn more, act now and receive a charitable tax receipt for your gift.

Give a Gift Our Students Won't Forget


Consider the gift of an exceptional education by making a donation to our Make Way Campaign this holiday season. Support your alma mater in this historic fundraising effort. Your gift is EXTRA special this year because every donation to the Principal Karen Jurjevich Tribute Fund will honour her incredible 26-year legacy of impact at Branksome. 


Plus, give back before December 31 to ensure you receive a 2023 tax receipt.


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