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A Branksome Homecoming: Welcoming Kathryn Barnes, Deputy Principal

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Kathryn Barnes has officially started her role as Branksome’s new Deputy Principal, marking a meaningful return for an educator whose personal and professional roots run deep within the school’s community.

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Remembering Aija Zommers, History Teacher and Head Debate Coach

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Branksome Hall remembers former educator and debate coach Aija Zommers, celebrating her decades of dedication to public speaking, critical thought, and student mentorship.

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PrincipalED Podcast Wins Silver 2026 CASE Circle of Excellence Award

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Innovation
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2 min read

Branksome Hall has won a Silver 2026 Circle of Excellence Award from The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) the PrincipalED podcast.

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  • A Branksome Homecoming: Welcoming Kathryn Barnes, Deputy Principal

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    News
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    3 min read

    Kathryn Barnes has officially started her role as Branksome’s new Deputy Principal, marking a meaningful return for an educator whose personal and professional roots run deep within the school’s community.

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  • Branksome Hall’s ‘Noodle’ Program Featured in International Research Journal

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    News
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    Clubs
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    2 min read

    A study led by researchers at Branksome’s Chandaria Research Centre (CRC) was recently published in the prestigious International Journal of Gender and Entrepreneurship.

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  • A New Middle School Experience

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    News
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    IB/Academics
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    3 min read

    The Middle School model is distinctly designed for the unique social, cognitive and well-being needs of Grades 7 and 8 students, serving as a bridge as students transition from the Junior School into Grade 7, and preparing them to enter the Senior School with confidence.

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  • Extra! Extra! Grade 5 Launches "The Ribbit Report"

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    News
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    Innovation
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    3 min read

    The Junior School's news landscape changed forever in October 2025 with the premiere of The Ribbit Report, a student-led broadcast produced by the Grade 5 class. The Ribbit Report is shared with Junior School students twice a month and focuses on a variety of local and global initiatives.

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  • From JK to Graduation: A Full-Circle Celebration

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    News
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    6 min read

    On April 15, 2026, Principal Grace McCallum’s home was filled with Branksome Hall’s ReadAcres graduating year students—those who began their journeys in Junior or Senior Kindergarten—sharing breakfast with the teachers who first welcomed them over a decade ago.

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  • New Students Maia and Hayden on PrincipalED

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    News
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    Arts
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    2 min read

    In the latest episode of PrincipalED, Grace sits down with two of our newest Junior School students to discuss their first year on campus.

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  • Scrubbing In: Innovative New Program Empowers Next Generation of Female Medical Leaders

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    News
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    IB/Academics
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    5 min read

    Twenty-two Branksome Hall students recently traded in their kilts for surgical scrubs at St. Michael’s Hospital as they explored a bold new pipeline for future medical leaders, providing them an unprecedented look at the grit, skill and leadership required to thrive in the operating room and beyond.

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  • Grade 6 Golfer Audrey Lu Tees Off at Augusta National

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    Athletics
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    2 min read

    At just 12 years old, Branksome Hall Grade 6 student Audrey Lu has already made her mark on one of golf’s most iconic courses.

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  • Sisterhood Reconnected: Branksome Hall Visits South Africa

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    News
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    Belonging
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    3 min read

    For the first time in six years, Branksome Hall is buzzing with stories from the red dust of the Eastern Cape and the coastal winds of Cape Town.

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  • Undefeated & Unstoppable: Branksome Wins Historic OFSAA Volleyball Gold

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    Athletics
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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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  • WAC 2026: Power in Perspective

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    Clubs
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    4 min read

    On February 25, 2026, students, teachers and staff from secondary schools gathered for the 43rd annual World Affairs Conference (WAC), organized by Branksome Hall and Upper Canada College.

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  • The Heart Behind the Hype: Inside Spirit Week 2026

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    6 min read

    From January 19–23, Branksome Hall was filled with music, colour and contagious energy as students in Grades 7 to 12 took part in the school’s annual Spirit Week competition. But behind every high-energy performance and charitable donation were weeks of lunchtime meetings, late-night choreography sessions, inboxes full of logistics and student leaders rallying their grades.

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