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Sisterhood Reconnected: Branksome Hall Visits South Africa

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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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Kathryn Barnes Appointed Branksome Hall’s Deputy Principal

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Branksome is delighted to announce the appointment of Kathryn Barnes as the school’s Deputy Principal, effective August 10, 2026.

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Beyond the Boards: Hockey Legend Eric Lindros on PrincipalED

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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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  • A Garden Needs a Soul

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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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  • 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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    14 min read

    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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Five people on stage perform with colorful dragon head puppets. One person holds a shield, facing the puppet heads, as others operate the dragons. The background features vertical pink-purple stage lights.

    Joy, Trauma and Fantasy: Branksome Hall Presents "She Kills Monsters"

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    Adolescents go through a wide range of experiences in their young lives. From navigating friendships and dating, to finding new hobbies and dealing with emotions, life can get tough for young adventurers. Students explored these themes on November 29 and 30, 2023, when Branksome’s talented Senior School thespians and artists brought performances of She Kills Monsters to the community.

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  • Seven women stand together and smile for a group photo in a busy, brightly lit urban area with colorful billboards, likely Times Square. They wear casual outfits, with one in a bright pink blazer and white pants.

    Bright Lights, Big City! Branksome Hall DP Arts Take on New York

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    There is never a dull moment in the Arts Department at Branksome Hall! From fantastic school plays to performances in Assemblies, our Theatre, Dance, Visual Arts, Film and Music students are always putting on a show, screening or exhibition. In October, our talented Diploma Programme 2 (Grade 12) Performing Arts students travelled to New York for a weekend of immersive, hands-on learning.

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  • Three women in black leotards practice ballet at a barre, raising one arm and focusing on their movements in a bright, spacious studio.

    2023–24 Branksome Senior & Middle School Arts Season Announcement

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    After a successful return to in person performances during the 2022–23 school year, the Branksome Hall Senior & Middle School Integrated Arts Team is pleased to announce its latest season of student arts performances.

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