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Daniel Moore Appointed Branksome Hall's Incoming Chair, Board of Governors

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Branksome Hall is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Moore as the new Chair of the Board of Governors, effective January 1, 2026.

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Inside Branksome’s K-12 Innovation Vision and Spaces on the PrincipalED Podcast

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In our latest episode of PrincipalED, join Grace as she sits down with the school’s dynamic Innovation team—Megan, Isabella, Coulter and Tibor—to discuss the future of learning at Branksome Hall.

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2025–26 Athletics Council: Fall Season Highlights

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Meet the 2025–26 Athletics Council! This dedicated group of students shares their most cherished memories from the recent fall sports season.

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  • A True Kiwi-Canadian Experience

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    Grade 12 athlete Sarah C. had the opportunity of a lifetime last summer when she was invited to play ice hockey in New Zealand with the women’s pro team, the Dunedin Thunder.

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  • 2025–26 Athletics Council: Fall Season Highlights

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    Meet the 2025–26 Athletics Council! This dedicated group of students shares their most cherished memories from the recent fall sports season.

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  • Helping Athletes Find Their Voice

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    Katarina BITOVE’06 was curious. She’d noticed that, in his action-packed Instagram photos and videos, Canadian bobsledder Kenny M’Pindou never spoke.

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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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  • First Friday Night Lights Sparks Highlanders Spirit

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    It was an exciting night full of school spirit on September 26, when the Branksome Hall Highlanders Senior Soccer team took on the Havergal Gators for Friday Night Lights.

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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.

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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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  • 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.

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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 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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