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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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    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.

  • Two women stand smiling in front of bookshelves in a library. Both wear green outfits. Words like “confidence” and “cooperation” are visible on the wall behind them, along with shelves filled with books and colorful book spines.

    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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    Celebrating the Class of 2025

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    As we get ready to celebrate Graduation today, we want to congratulate our Class of 2025. GYs, while your time at Branksome is almost at its end, you have made such an incredible impact on our school and community.

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    Deputy Principal Amanda Kennedy Appointed Head of Holy Trinity School

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    Congratulations to Amanda Kennedy, Deputy Principal, who is leaving Branksome Hall after 14 years of warm-hearted, impactful leadership to join Holy Trinity School.

  • Branksome Hall has appointed Dr. Yasmin Razack as its new Head, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, effective August 5.

    Dr. Yasmin Razack Appointed Head, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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    Branksome Hall is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Yasmin Razack as the school’s new Head, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), following a comprehensive search process.

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    From Outdoor Enthusiast to Lunar Geologist

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    This year is the Class of 2020's first Reunion, so we're catching up with what they've been up to. This week, we’re talking with Katie KOSCHE’20 all about their academic and outdoor adventures!

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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.

  • 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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    Celebrating Traditions and Diversity at Branksome’s Inaugural Culture Day

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    On April 4, 2025, the Senior & Middle School community came together for Branksome Hall’s first-ever Culture Day.

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    Catching up with the Ettehadieh Sisters

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    This year is the Class of 2020's first Reunion, so we're catching up with what they've been up to. Next up are twin sisters Arianne ETTEHADIEH'20 and Sara ETTEHADIEH'20.