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Beyond the Boards: Hockey Legend Eric Lindros on PrincipalED

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2 min read

What does it take to stay three moves ahead when the world is watching? In the state-of-the-art setting of Branksome Hall’s Athletics and Wellness Centre, Grace sits down with NHL Hall of Famer—and Branksome parent—Eric Lindros.

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Undefeated & Unstoppable: Branksome Wins Historic OFSAA Volleyball Gold

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The Senior D1 Volleyball team at Branksome Hall has capped off an extraordinary season, finishing undefeated and claiming the provincial title at the OFSAA Girls AA Volleyball Championship on March 11. 

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A Garden Needs a Soul

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Arts
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6 min read

Branksome Hall alum Lindsey TAYLOR'86 shares memories of her time at Branksome Hall and her approach to landscape design.

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  • Undefeated & Unstoppable: Branksome Wins Historic OFSAA Volleyball Gold

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    News
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    Athletics
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    3 min read

    The Senior D1 Volleyball team at Branksome Hall has capped off an extraordinary season, finishing undefeated and claiming the provincial title at the OFSAA Girls AA Volleyball Championship on March 11. 

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  • Branksome Hall Embarks on Future-Focused Strategic Planning Journey

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    News
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    Innovation
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    3 min read

    Branksome Hall has launched its new Strategic Planning Process—a year-long journey dedicated to honouring the school’s unique heritage while boldly imagining the next chapter of its story.

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  • Slalom to the Spotlight: Grade 12 Student Lisa Brunga Heads to the Olympics

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    News
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    Athletics
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    Branksome Hall Grade 12 student Lisa Brunga is in Italy for the opportunity of a lifetime as she gets set to compete in the Olympic Games, representing Albania in Alpine Skiing.

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  • First Friday Night Lights Sparks Highlanders Spirit

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    It was an exciting night full of school spirit on September 26, when the Branksome Hall Highlanders Senior Soccer team took on the Havergal Gators for Friday Night Lights.

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  • Branksome Hall’s Leap Towards Innovation with Kimberly BROOKER Carter’96

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    3 min read

    As alum Kimberly BROOKER Carter’96, the school’s new Interim Deputy Principal, says, “We are focusing on creating opportunities for critical thinking, active learning and resiliency.”

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  • Cristina Coraggio Honoured Among Top Women Leaders of 2025

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    Awards
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    Cristina Coraggio, Branksome Hall's Chief Advancement and Engagement Officer, has been named one of The Top Women Leaders of 2025 by Women We Admire, a prestigious recognition celebrating visionary and empathetic leadership.

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  • Debate Coach Grace Nolan Wins Willis S. McLeese Award

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    Awards
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    Clubs
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    3 min read

    Branksome Hall is proud to announce that Debate Coach and faculty member Grace Nolan has won the prestigious Willis S. McLeese Award.

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    Grace McCallum on the LearnIt Podcast

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    2 min read

    In a recent episode of the LearnIt Podcast, Branksome Hall Principal Grace McCallum shared the story behind her leadership journey.

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

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    News
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    Community Engagement
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    2 min read

    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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    PrincipalED Podcast: Science Teacher Mujib Ahmadiy’s Journey from Kabul to the Classroom

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    News
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    DEI
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    2 min read

    In the latest episode of PrincipalED, Grace McCallum sits down with Senior & Middle School Science teacher Mujib Ahmadiy.

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    Deputy Principal Amanda Kennedy Appointed Head of Holy Trinity School

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    News
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    2 min read

    Congratulations to Amanda Kennedy, Deputy Principal, who is leaving Branksome Hall after 14 years of warm-hearted, impactful leadership to join Holy Trinity School.

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