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From JK to Graduation: A Full-Circle Celebration
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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.
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.
Global Sustainability and Entrepreneur Alum is On a Roll with PlantPaper
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Branksome Hall alum Deeva GREEN'07 shares about her passion for sustainability and how her path after Branksome Hall led to developing an ecologically friendly toilet paper brand PlantPaper.
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Grade 6 Golfer Audrey Lu Tees Off at Augusta National
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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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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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Undefeated & Unstoppable: Branksome Wins Historic OFSAA Volleyball Gold
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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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Get to Know Two of Branksome’s Incredible Coaches
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Meet the coaches behind Branksome's U12 Badminton and Junior Badminton Teams: Mr. Lester and Ms. Raj. Find out how long they’ve been coaching, their favourite part about coaching and what they hope BH students take away from participating in athletics.
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Slalom to the Spotlight: Grade 12 Student Lisa Brunga Heads to the Olympics
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Branksome Hall Grade 12 student Lisa Brunga is in Italy for the opportunity of a lifetime as she gets set to compete in the Olympic Games, representing Albania in Alpine Skiing.
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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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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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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.