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Branksome Hall Hosts ‘200 Women’ Canadian Premiere

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This fall, Branksome Hall proudly hosts the Canadian premiere of 200 Women: Who Will Change the Way You See the World, celebrating the global portrait exhibition’s 10th anniversary.

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Branksome Hall Opens Canada’s First K–12 Centre for Girls in STEM, Innovation, Entrepreneurship and the Arts

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What if a student could learn physics by working backstage in a theatre, develop a business idea and prototype it down the hall, or move from coding a robot to producing a podcast, all in the same school day?

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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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  • Branksome Hall Hosts ‘200 Women’ Canadian Premiere

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    This fall, Branksome Hall proudly hosts the Canadian premiere of 200 Women: Who Will Change the Way You See the World, celebrating the global portrait exhibition’s 10th anniversary.

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  • From Carol Service to the TSO: An Interview with Erica GOODMAN’67

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    Erica Goodman is one of the preeminent Canadian harpists of her generation, having had an illustrious career dating back even to her years at Branksome Hall.

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  • Branksome Arts Students Cast in Mirvish Production of 13 Going on 30: The Musical

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    Two Branksome Hall students are stepping into the spotlight on a major professional stage. Grade 10 student Shazdeh and Grade 8 student Zoë have both been cast in the upcoming Mirvish production of 13 Going on 30: The Musical, which runs from December 1, 2026 to January 24, 2027.

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  • Branksome Hall Opens Canada’s First K–12 Centre for Girls in STEM, Innovation, Entrepreneurship and the Arts

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    What if a student could learn physics by working backstage in a theatre, develop a business idea and prototype it down the hall, or move from coding a robot to producing a podcast, all in the same school day?

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  • New Students Maia and Hayden on PrincipalED

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    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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  • A Garden Needs a Soul

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

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  • If You Can't Hear the Cellos: Branksome's Arts Team on PrincipalED

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    Host Grace McCallum sits down with Arts Instructional Leader Angela David, Music Coordinator Adam Despinic and Visual Arts Coordinator Janeen Gilbert to discuss why the ‘A’ in STEAM is the essential ingredient for 21st-century innovation.

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  • Belonging, Reciprocity and Choose Your Own Adventure Art: An Alum Conversation about Curation and Community Engagement

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    When we discovered that two alums from different generations were both pursuing careers in museum curation and community engagement, we knew a conversation between them was a must.

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  • Flash Mobs and Friendship: Branksome Hall Asia Visit

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    Each fall, Branksome Hall welcomes Grade 9 students from Branksome Hall Asia (BHA), our sister school on Jeju Island, South Korea, for a week of hands-on interdisciplinary learning.

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    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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  • Four young women sit around a table with fast food and drinks on stage, with black curtains and colorful posters in the background. One woman is holding up an item while the others watch and chat.

    Theatre Students Take the Lead: Student Visions 2024

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    On May 8 and 9, 2024, our students’ creativity and imagination came to life at Student Visions, performances directed by our Grade 11 students and performed by our Grade 10s. The scenes and one-act plays ranged from classics such as Anne of Green Gables, to a play written and directed by Grade 11 student Hao Ming. 

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  • A group of dancers in matching mauve costumes perform on stage, each balancing on one leg with the other leg extended high, arms raised, against a dark background.

    CIS Dance Festival: Celebrating the Art of Dance

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    On February 22, Senior & Middle School dancers had the opportunity to take part in CIS Ontario’s Dance Fest at York University.

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