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Branksome Hall Unveils New Website in Major Digital Refresh

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3 min read

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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Community Engagement
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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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  • A large group of students in uniform pose for a photo beneath a blue banner reading "They know who they are. Soon, the world will too." Branksome Hall logo and message congratulating the graduating class are displayed.

    Celebrating the Class of 2025

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    3 min read

    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.

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  • A girls' rugby team poses outdoors on a grassy field with their coach. The team members wear black uniforms and smile at the camera, while the coach wears a green jacket and blue cap. A rugby ball is held in front.

    Rugby Returns to Branksome Hall

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    After 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.

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  • Three people in red and white stand behind a table covered with a Canadian flag, displaying food and items. They are indoors at an event with other tables and attendees in the background.

    Celebrating Traditions and Diversity at Branksome’s Inaugural Culture Day

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    On April 4, 2025, the Senior & Middle School community came together for Branksome Hall’s first-ever Culture Day.

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  • Three people stand smiling in front of a large screen displaying "World Champion Helen Ziomecki Canada" at an indoor event. The center person holds a certificate, with an older man and woman on either side.

    Back-to-Back Greatness: Branksome’s Helen Ziomecki Crowned World Champion at 38th Worlds

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    Awards
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    7 min read

    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).

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    Supporting Branksome Athletes in the Elite Athletes Program

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    5 min read

    Branksome’s Elite Athletes and Artists Program supports students who aim to achieve excellence beyond their school work.

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    WAC 2025: Empowering Youth for a Brighter Future

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    On 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.

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  • Two young women stand and smile at each other in an indoor arena. One holds a microphone, wearing a black top and white pants. The other wears a green hoodie and maroon shorts. Rows of blue and yellow seats are visible behind them.

    PrincipalED Podcast Drops Second Episode: Hockey Day with the Branksome Highlanders

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    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.

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  • A family of four stands smiling next to a "Leadership Launchpad" banner, which features a green rocket illustration and promotes empowering young minds to lead the future. Two children wear school lanyards and sweatshirts.

    Branksome Hall Hosts Inaugural Leadership Launchpad Conference

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    On 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.

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  • Three students in plaid skirts and green sweaters stand in a library, each holding colorful magazines or books. One student wears glasses and a face mask. Bookshelves filled with books are visible behind them.

    Perennial Blooms: Celebrating 30 Years of Literature and Arts at Branksome Hall

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    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.

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  • A group of children and adults in bright pink, blue, and red traditional Chinese opera costumes pose together on a staircase, smiling for the camera. The costumes feature ornate headpieces and colorful patterns.

    Celebrating the Year of the Wood Snake

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    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.

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  • Five people pose smiling next to a colorful Chinese lion dance costume holding a bright red and gold banner with Chinese characters and “Happy New Year.” The group appears to be celebrating Lunar New Year indoors.

    Flavour and Friendship: Branksome Hall Boarding Dinners

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    5 min read

    Branksome 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.

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  • Three people sit on a wooden gym bench: two adults in casual sportswear, smiling, and a young child in a school uniform. Backpacks and a tote bag rest beside them on the floor. A white brick wall is in the background.

    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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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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