Jafaar HussienWe are living in unprecedented times and it has been a rough adjustment for everyone. From the older seniors to the younger grades that are new to Ashbury, there is a lot of stress in the air. To relieve some stress and have some fun, Ms. Fitzpatrick and Ms. Huang organized a fun virtual...
Author: Ashbury College (Carine Lalonde)
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This Week in Gillin
Ms. Kate LaneFrom snowfall to spring-like temperatures, our international boarders are certainly getting to experience what a true Canadian fall feels like! While experiencing our culture, we are avidly encouraging our students to present about their own. With many boarders still residing at home, this presents a unique opportunity to showcase local cuisine, homes, environments...
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The Week in Matthews
Mr. Brian StoroskoThe boys are feeling the pressures of increased academic workload with many assignments and tests occurring. In terms of support, we have a math tutor available online for the residential students Wednesday nights from 7:30–8:30 p.m. If you were not aware, the boys have homework time on Wednesdays from 1–3 p.m. and open...
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Pumpkin Decorating in Gillin
Yolanda LuOn the night of October 28, Gillin Residence got together to make artwork on pumpkins! Emma, Sopia, Eva H, Eva S and I made a beautiful painting on our pumpkin: I drew a cat, Emma drew Jack Skellington from Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas, Sophia carved out a scary eye on it, Eva H...
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This Week in Matthews
Mr. Brian StoroskoThis has been an action-packed week in Matthews. The boys were in residence and online with their classes from Monday to Thursday. In the evenings we had a few Halloween events such as scary story contests, pumpkin carving and haunted house building. The finished jack-o-lanterns looked amazing when lighted and placed outside in...
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This Week in Gillin
Ms. Kate LaneWith the exceptional organization of our boarding captain and crew, Gillin began Halloween celebrations this past week. After crafting some leaves, pumpkins and ghosts around the house over the weekend, the girls decorated (and consumed) cookies and “haunted houses” on Wednesday night. This week also marked our first wing meetings as we focused...
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This Week in Matthews
Mr. Brian StoroskoAfter one day in the house, our boys were back to campus for the remainder of this week. Many were involved in various after school activities such as tennis, football, and soccer to name a few. Others are involved in virtual co-curricular activities on Wednesday afternoons. This week we have started some Halloween...
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Networking November: Marketing and Communications Panel, November 17; Medicine Panel, November 25
Through the month of November, Ashbury will host a series of alumni guest speaker and panel sessions featuring industry experts to share experience and answer industry-related questions. Each session will take place online and is open to all alumni. Marketing and Communications Panelists: Sean McDonald ’99: Managing Partner, Head of Strategy at Rethink James Kenny...
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Gillin over the Thanksgiving Long Weekend
Hyebin Jung & Alice LiaoWhile we were taking a break for the Thanksgiving weekend, we went to Saunders Farm. The farm was super big and there were lots of different stops to stop by, like the Haunted Hayride, Mile Maze, and Jumping Pillows. I loved all of the activities and had an amazing time hanging...
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Decorating Gillin for Autumn!
Emma TamLast night, a few of us made some fall decorations. We went out to collect leaves from trees on campus, then brought them back to residence to wax them. Once we finished that, we hung them all up on string to be able to put them up on the wall. It was super fun!...
