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Branksome Hall Unveils New Website in Major Digital Refresh

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Branksome Hall has launched its newly redesigned website, marking a major milestone in the school’s digital evolution.

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A Life of Purpose with Hayley AvRUSKIN’87 on the PrincipalED Podcast

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In the final episode of Season 1 of PrincipalED, Grace McCallum welcomes Hayley AvRUSKIN’87— Branksome Hall alum, long-serving school counsellor, dedicated coach and co-founder of Let’s Grow Learning and Living Hub for adults with complex disabilities.

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Interim Leadership Appointments for 2025-26 School Year

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Branksome Hall is pleased to announce the following interim leadership appointments for the 2025-26 school year.

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    Grace McCallum on the LearnIt Podcast

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    In a recent episode of the LearnIt Podcast, Branksome Hall Principal Grace McCallum shared the story behind her leadership journey.

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  • Two women sit at a round table with microphones and glasses of water in a bright library setting. Bookshelves and large windows are visible in the background. Both women are smiling.

    A Life of Purpose with Hayley AvRUSKIN’87 on the PrincipalED Podcast

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    In the final episode of Season 1 of PrincipalED, Grace McCallum welcomes Hayley AvRUSKIN’87— Branksome Hall alum, long-serving school counsellor, dedicated coach and co-founder of Let’s Grow Learning and Living Hub for adults with complex disabilities.

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    PrincipalED Podcast: Science Teacher Mujib Ahmadiy’s Journey from Kabul to the Classroom

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    In the latest episode of PrincipalED, Grace McCallum sits down with Senior & Middle School Science teacher Mujib Ahmadiy.

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    Fertility Education with Dr. Kaajal Abrol on the PrincipalED Podcast

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    The PrincipalED podcast has just released its fifth episode, "Fertility Education and Empowerment with Dr. Kaajal Abrol."

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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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    PrincipalED Podcast Episode 3: Owen Williams on Life, Learning and the Power of Story

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    In this latest episode, Principal McCallum is joined by Branksome’s very own Owen Williams, English Instructional Leader and teacher and debate coach.

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    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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    Branksome Launches New PrincipalED Podcast

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    A new Branksome Hall podcast, PrincipalED: Conversations with Grace McCallum, launched today—an exciting first for the school and its host, Branksome’s Principal Grace McCallum.

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    Grace McCallum Installed as Branksome’s 8th Principal

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    This year’s event carried special significance, as it was not only the school’s 96th Installation, but it also marked the installation of Branksome’s 8th Principal, Grace McCallum.

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    Branksome Hall Appoints Grace McCallum as 8th Principal

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    Mona Malone, Chair of the Branksome Hall Board of Governors, has announced the appointment of Grace McCallum as the school’s 8th Principal

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Land Acknowledgement
We wish to acknowledge this land on which Branksome operates. For thousands of years, it has been the traditional land of the Wendat, the Seneca and most recently, the Mississaugas of the Credit River. Today, this meeting place is still the home to many Indigenous peoples from across Turtle Island and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work and go to school on this land.*


*The Land Acknowledgement may evolve as we honour our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation in partnership with Indigenous communities.

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