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  • Two women stand and smile for the camera. The woman on the left wears a red "Canada" shirt, and the woman on the right, in a blazer, holds a gold medal with a colorful ribbon. They are indoors with chairs and lamps in the background.

    One Gear, No Breaks: Olympic Gold Medalist Lori-Ann Muenzer on the PrincipalED Podcast

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    For episode four of the PrincipalED podcast, Principal Grace McCallum is joined by the inspirational Lori-Ann Muenzer, two-time Olympian.

  • 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.

  • A skier in full gear, including a helmet and goggles, races downhill around a slalom gate on a snowy slope, kicking up powder under clear blue skies.

    Supporting Branksome Athletes in the Elite Athletes Program

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

  • 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.

  • A group of children wearing swim caps and goggles are gathered in a swimming pool next to the edge, listening attentively to an instructor sitting poolside. Orange ropes are coiled on the pool deck.

    Branksome Lifesaving Club Hosts Seasonal TeleGames

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    Branksome Hall Lifesaving Club (BHLC) held its in-house TeleGames on Sunday, November 17, offering a fun, low-pressure swim meet for participants to showcase their lifesaving skills and introduce them to friendly competition.

  • Two young women smile and point to their college sweatshirts and hats—one wearing "DUKE" with a matching cap, the other in a "BROWN" sweatshirt and skirt with a "DUKE" cap—standing before a Branksome Hall backdrop with balloons.

    Branksome Hall Athletes Sign with Top U.S. Universities for Rowing

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    Two athletes from Branksome Hall have officially committed to continue their rowing careers at two of the United States' most prestigious universities.

  • Four young people stand on a sandy beach under a partly cloudy sky, each holding a frisbee and smiling toward the camera. The shoreline and trees are visible in the background.

    Exciting New Teams Take to the Field

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    With the fall Athletics season underway, Branksome has introduced two exciting sports for students: Grade 4 Soccer and Senior & Middle School Disc Golf. Both offer engaging and fun ways to learn and play together, and students are loving these additions.

  • A group of seven people in red shirts stand on a white sailboat with the number 523 and a large red reindeer graphic on the sail, sailing on open water under a partly cloudy sky.

    Branksome’s Heather McCann Represents Canada at Women’s Sailing Championships

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    This summer was an eventful one for Branksome Hall Senior & Middle School teacher Heather McCann. Heather was invited to represent Canada in the U.S. J105 Women's Sailing Championships in Annapolis, Maryland on September 1, 2024.

  • A rowing team paddles on a calm river at sunset, with the city skyline and the CN Tower in the background. Sunlight reflects on the water, and trees line the riverside.

    Branksome Rowers to Represent Canada at the World Rowing Championships and CanAmMex Regatta

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    On July 24, 2024, Rowing Canada announced the selection of the Canadian team for the CanAmMex Regatta in Mexico as well as several new crews to the roster for the 2024 World Rowing Championships in St. Catharines, Ontario.

  • A girls’ sports team poses outdoors on grass, wearing matching navy shirts with neon yellow logos. One adult in a red jacket stands to the side. Trees and buildings are visible in the background.

    Sara ETTEHADIEH'20 Gives Branksome Athletes the Ultimate Experience

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    Sara ETTEHADIEH'20 returned from university and volunteered her time to help coach our ultimate teams this spring.

  • A group of people play soccer on a grassy field, with some wearing blue vests. Leafless trees are visible in the background, and a metal goalpost stands behind the players. The weather appears sunny and cold.

    Touchdown! Branksome Hosts Flag Football Skills and Drills Workshop

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    On April 6, 2024, more than 60 students gathered at Branksome Hall for the school’s very first Flag Football Skills and Drills Workshop. This hands-on weekend workshop brought students from across the city together to develop techniques and skills that would give them an edge in their upcoming games.

  • A group of thirteen young women in black sports uniforms stand and kneel indoors, smiling and wearing silver medals around their necks, posing for a team photo against a beige wall.

    Branksome Hall Hosts Junior Volleyball and Senior Badminton CISAA Championships

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    It was an action-packed day for Branksome Hall’s Junior D1 Volleyball and Senior Badminton teams on Wednesday, February 28, as they wrapped up an exciting winter season at their championship tournaments.