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WAC 2026: Power in Perspective

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On February 25, 2026, students, teachers and staff from secondary schools gathered for the 43rd annual World Affairs Conference (WAC), organized by Branksome Hall and Upper Canada College.

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The Heart Behind the Hype: Inside Spirit Week 2026

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From January 19–23, Branksome Hall was filled with music, colour and contagious energy as students in Grades 7 to 12 took part in the school’s annual Spirit Week competition. But behind every high-energy performance and charitable donation were weeks of lunchtime meetings, late-night choreography sessions, inboxes full of logistics and student leaders rallying their grades.

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Branksome Hall Embarks on Future-Focused Strategic Planning Journey

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Branksome Hall has launched its new Strategic Planning Process—a year-long journey dedicated to honouring the school’s unique heritage while boldly imagining the next chapter of its story.

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  • WAC 2026: Power in Perspective

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    News
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    Clubs
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    4 min read

    On February 25, 2026, students, teachers and staff from secondary schools gathered for the 43rd annual World Affairs Conference (WAC), organized by Branksome Hall and Upper Canada College.

    Read More

  • The Heart Behind the Hype: Inside Spirit Week 2026

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    News
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    Clubs
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    6 min read

    From January 19–23, Branksome Hall was filled with music, colour and contagious energy as students in Grades 7 to 12 took part in the school’s annual Spirit Week competition. But behind every high-energy performance and charitable donation were weeks of lunchtime meetings, late-night choreography sessions, inboxes full of logistics and student leaders rallying their grades.

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  • Debate Coach Grace Nolan Wins Willis S. McLeese Award

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    Branksome Hall is proud to announce that Debate Coach and faculty member Grace Nolan has won the prestigious Willis S. McLeese Award.

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  • Three people stand smiling in front of a large screen displaying "World Champion Helen Ziomecki Canada" at an indoor event. The center person holds a certificate, with an older man and woman on either side.

    Back-to-Back Greatness: Branksome’s Helen Ziomecki Crowned World Champion at 38th Worlds

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    On Saturday, April 5, 2025, Branksome Hall’s very own Grade 12 student Helen Ziomecki was crowned overall winner of the 2025 World Individual Debating and Public Speaking Championships (WIDPSC).

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  • Two men in suits sit on a stage having a discussion. One gestures with his hands while the other listens. Behind them is a large screen displaying an image of the earth from space.

    WAC 2025: Empowering Youth for a Brighter Future

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    On March 5, 2025, students, teachers and staff from secondary schools across the Greater Toronto Area gathered for the 42nd annual World Affairs Conference (WAC), organized by Branksome Hall and Upper Canada College.

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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 stand in front of a blue backdrop with "IISPSC 2024" written on it. Three wear school uniforms with blazers and plaid skirts; one wears a white blazer, black top, and pants. All are smiling and posing together.

    Branksome Named Top Canadian Debate School at IISPSC

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    Branksome Hall’s debating and public speaking trophy shelf just got a new addition! On October 20, 2024, students Helen (Grade 12), Grace (Grade 12) and Sienne (Grade 11) were presented with the Canadian Student Debating Federation’s (CSDF) top Canadian School Team Trophy at the International Independent Schools’ Public Speaking Competition (IISPSC).

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  • Six students in school uniforms stand together smiling on steps in front of a white building with tall columns and a wooden door. Four students wear green blazers and plaid skirts, one wears a white top, and one wears a coat and mask.

    Go Pi-Landers! Branksome Mathematics Club Wins Canadian Team Math Contest

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    This spring, six club members competed in the Canadian Team Mathematics Contest (CTMC) at Pickering College, where they proudly came in first.

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    Branksome Hall’s Anna Gage Crowned World Champion at 37th Worlds

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    On April 19, after four days of intense competition and based on her results across all four categories, Anna was named this year’s overall World champion, the first time a Branksome student has won since 2010, when Zeenia FRAMROZE’11 took the top spot. 

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  • Two young women in winter jackets smile at the camera in an auditorium. Behind them is a stage with a "Happy Hacking!" sign displayed and rows of empty chairs.

    Breaking Barriers at the Blues Hackathon

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    Students Nora and Jade showed off their creativity, problem-solving skills and innovation at the University of Toronto Schools’ Blues Hackathon, which took place from January 19–21, 2024.

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  • A young child wearing glasses and a white t-shirt sits at a chess table, smiling at the camera. The chessboard is set up for a game, and a player badge hangs from their neck.

    Grade 4 Student Ashley Represents Canada at 2023 World Cadet Chess Championship

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    This past October, new Branksome Grade 4 student Ashley travelled to Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt to participate in the 2023 World Cadet Chess Championship held by the International Chess Federation. Having finished first in her age group in July’s 2023 Canadian Youth Chess Championship, Ashley was thrilled to have this opportunity to compete in the Girls U10 category after just four years of playing chess.

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  • A group of students in school uniforms stand together on steps outside a building, smiling at the camera. Most wear green blazers and plaid skirts, while a few wear different tops. The setting appears formal and collegiate.

    A Fantastic Year for the Debating and Public Speaking Society

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    In the first full year back to having in-person competitions since 2019, the Branksome Hall Debate and Public Speaking Society continues to prove their excellence, having had one of the most successful seasons in the program's history.

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