Building character in the service of others is part of our history.
Gordon and Leah Pinsent advocate a strong homegrown arts industry.
Activist, Raging Granny and this year’s Distinguished Old Girl.
Enriching the community one student at a time.
Community is at the heart of BSS- and it’s never been stronger.

The first group of the BSS-Inspired Reggio Junior Schoolers are now in Senior School. Are they prepared?
In the 21st century classroom, anything is possible.
Everyone I know in Toronto has been breathlessly following the unfolding of the Eurozone crisis.
Role models. Why we need them now more than ever.
Dr. Judith ASH ’62 knew since Grade 5 that she wanted to follow in the footsteps of her physician father.
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Never has it been more important for a school to design learning opportunities that allow students to think like an entrepreneur.
Brodie and Taylor Kirsh take class lessons to the marketplace.
What do we want for our daughters? Do we want them to get into the top universities?
Finding the right university in Canada or around the world is a carefully considered process for BSS girls.
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Are middle schools the answer?
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Critical thinking, independence and community building. A day in the life of a Grade 3 student at BSS.
It’s been a busy fall to say the least – busy, but also very exciting.
BSS welcomes Sarah Kavanagh and Blake Goldring as Chairs of the BSS Boards
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Back in the fall, it felt like it would be the longest good-bye on record.
The BSS community would like to wish a fond farewell to Jennifer Armstrong, BSS’s Junior School Principal since 2005.
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.
10 BSS students share their leadership lessons
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The skills of tomorrow’s leaders.
Dr. Carlina Rinaldi, president of Reggio Children in Italy, made a rare visit to observe the BSS, Reggio-inspired Junior School.
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.
Frances MACLEAN Macnaughton ’35, one of BSS’s Oldest Old Girls.
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Why do we honour our Old Girls? The obvious answer is because we cherish our community.
When we think “science” we tend to think beakers and Bunsen burners.
Sometimes, if you are lucky, there are moments in your life when things suddenly become clearer.
It’s not as if BSS girls don’t have a lot on their plates.
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Imagine learning to speak a brand new language.
The early childhood education showcase has taken up residence in Toronto until February 28, 2007.
The battleground for the 21st century will pit fundamentalism against cosmopolitan tolerance.
BSS students reap rewards of helping others.
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Inspiring girls to love math.
BSS design technology teacher Rob Steadman explains a 3-D printer to a technophobe.
Research shows that art in education boosts learning – especially in girls.
Building confidence and learning about the world through dance.
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