Ms. Amy HuangThis month in Gillin we got to celebrate three birthdays! Yolanda was our very first birthday this year and she enjoyed some delicious cookies baked by Ms. Moyle during our Gillin House Workshops. Maria’s birthday was up next–the big 18–which we celebrated with cute unicorn cupcakes, a beautiful card signed by her friends,...
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How-To: Make Your Own Mask Workshop!
Aisha LawalMask making was fun but also a very calming activity that we had in our Heather Gillin Common Room, Ms. Fitz and Ms. Huang helped us throughout the process. As for me, it has been a very long time since I have sewed anything, so I was very doubtful that my mask was going...
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This Week in Matthews House
Brian StoroskoThe boys finished three days in residence this week followed by another two in classes. Most of them have had TAG lunches this week which means they have met with their Teacher Advisors and some of their peers. Out of safety concerns, the boys are still limited with curfews and weekend visiting, but we...
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This Week in Matthews
Mr. Brian StoroskoWe have hit the ground running. Parents, we know how teenage boys operate and communicate. Question: What did you do this week? Student: Not much/nothing/boring… This weekly will keep you informed on the activities that we have been up to and hopefully it will give you an idea of what to ask your...
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Boarders’ Weekend with the Gillin Girls
Maria SafonovaThis year’s Boarders’ Weekend was particularly special when compared to previous years. With the COVID-19 pandemic, the Boarding Teachers and Boarding Council had to be extra creative but it worked out great! We did many ice-breaker activities like rotational circles where we talked to each person for a minute and who likes what games....