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Vol.2 • 2012/2013
IN THE COMMUNITY

Building character in the service of others is part of our history.

HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS

Gordon and Leah Pinsent advocate a strong homegrown arts industry.

PHYLLIS MANNING CREIGHTON ’47

Activist, Raging Granny and this year’s Distinguished Old Girl.

OPENING DOORS

Enriching the community one student at a time.

STRATEGIC PRIORITY

Community is at the heart of BSS- and it’s never been stronger.

Vol.1 • 2012/2013
The Proof is in the Transition

The first group of the BSS-Inspired Reggio Junior Schoolers are now in Senior School. Are they prepared?

Smarter, Better, Faster, Stronger

In the 21st century classroom, anything is possible.

The World Is Our Teacher

Everyone I know in Toronto has been breathlessly following the unfolding of the Eurozone crisis.

Vol.1 • 2011/2012
Ignited By BSS – Four Old Girls blaze life-changing trails

Role models. Why we need them now more than ever.

Dr. Judith ASH ’62

Dr. Judith ASH ’62 knew since Grade 5 that she wanted to follow in the footsteps of her physician father.

 

Vol.2 • 2010/2011
Entrepreneurial Spirit Takes Flight at BSS

Never has it been more important for a school to design learning opportunities that allow students to think like an entrepreneur.

Sweet Success

Brodie and Taylor Kirsh take class lessons to the marketplace.

Vol.1 • 2010/2011
Redefining Rigour

What do we want for our daughters? Do we want them to get into the top universities?

The World Is Their Oyster

Finding the right university in Canada or around the world is a carefully considered process for BSS girls.

 

Middle School Diaries
The ‘Tween Years

Are middle schools the answer?

Grade Expectations

We wanted to see what Middle School is like—from the students’ perspectives—so we caught up with three girls to help paint a picture of life in the middle of BSS—and what comes next.

Vol.3 • 2009/2010
The Mentoring Spirit

One of the distinct advantages of attending BSS is its network of incredible parents, present and past, staff and faculty, and, of course, Old Girls.

Service Learning in Action at BSS

The concept of Service Learning was born around the same time as a man who would prove to be one of history’s greatest proponents of self-sacrifice, non-violence and service to others.

 

Vol.2 • 2009/2010
Emma’s Gift

If I had to name one thing that has struck me most profoundly during my first year as Head of BSS, this is it – the indefatigable spirit of our community.

Enter Grade 3

Critical thinking, independence and community building. A day in the life of a Grade 3 student at BSS.

Vol.1 • 2009/2010
Renaissance Schools

It’s been a busy fall to say the least – busy, but also very exciting.

Transitions

BSS welcomes Sarah Kavanagh and Blake Goldring as Chairs of the BSS Boards

 

Vol.3 • 2008/2009
A Fond Farewell

Back in the fall, it felt like it would be the longest good-bye on record.

BSS Says Farewell To Jennifer Armstrong

The BSS community would like to wish a fond farewell to Jennifer Armstrong, BSS’s Junior School Principal since 2005.

Vol.2 • 2008/2009
A Report to Shareholders

While we don’t exactly have shareholders in the technical sense, we do have a community that financially supports our activities through tuition, donations, and volunteering time and expertise to help us be the best we can be.

Lessons

10 BSS students share their leadership lessons

 

Vol.2 • 2008
Opposable Minds and T-Shaped People

The skills of tomorrow’s leaders.

In Conversation with Carlina Rinaldi

Dr. Carlina Rinaldi, president of Reggio Children in Italy, made a rare visit to observe the BSS, Reggio-inspired Junior School.

Vol.1 • 2007
Looking Back, Looking Ahead

The temptation when preparing for a big anniversary like the 140th at BSS is to spend all our time looking back and reflecting on our heritage.

Ninety-one Years Young

Frances MACLEAN Macnaughton ’35, one of BSS’s Oldest Old Girls.

 

Spring • 2007
Celebrating Old Girls

Why do we honour our Old Girls? The obvious answer is because we cherish our community.

The Beauty of Science

When we think “science” we tend to think beakers and Bunsen burners.

Winter • 2007
Alpha School

Sometimes, if you are lucky, there are moments in your life when things suddenly become clearer.

Advanced Placement, The Academic Gold Standard

It’s not as if BSS girls don’t have a lot on their plates.

 

Fall • 2006
These Vessels Are Overflowing

Imagine learning to speak a brand new language.

The Hundred Languages of Children Exhibition Comes to Toronto

The early childhood education showcase has taken up residence in Toronto until February 28, 2007.

Summer • 2006
What the World Needs Now is Educated Children

The battleground for the 21st century will pit fundamentalism against cosmopolitan tolerance.

But we came here to help them!

BSS students reap rewards of helping others.

 

Spring • 2006
STEMs, Pipelines, Glass Ceilings and BSS

Inspiring girls to love math.

Okay, so I put the thing in here and this thing comes out?

BSS design technology teacher Rob Steadman explains a 3-D printer to a technophobe.

Fall • 2005
Art Will Make You Smarter

Research shows that art in education boosts learning – especially in girls.

Dancing Up A Storm

Building confidence and learning about the world through dance.

 

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