Gillin Residence Kate Lane What a week in Gillin! We saw 18 of our quarantined students released from their rooms throughout the week, with many being vaccinated right away in hopes of us returning to as normal of living as possible in the coming months. Much appreciation to our wonderful school nurses, Ms. Noonan and...
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This Week in Matthews
Brian Storosko It has been a great week in Matthews House with many students coming out of quarantine for the first time in 14 days. A buddy system has been set up so that those who are new to Ashbury can reach out for additional support when needed. Of course patience is required as it...
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This Week in Matthews
Brian Storosko It has been great to be back in classes. Attached you will find many photos of the boys in academic action – either at their residence desk or in their academic classes. After school co-curriculars take place between 3:30 -5:00 pm and Clubs are on Wednesday between 2:00 – 4:00 pm. All grades...
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Welcome back Gillinites!
Emily Hickson Gillin has been busy as a beehive over the last two weeks! Our Residence Faculty has worked hard to welcome thirty in person students and nineteen quarantining students to the Gillin Residence. In our opening weekend, we explored the ByWard Market, went mini-putting in Ottawa and had outdoor picnics on campus. Along with all the other...
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This Week in Matthews
Brian StoroskoGreetings Parents and Guardians – we have welcomed your boys into Matthews’ House and now we welcome you all! This weekly report is used to update you on some of the events that we have had during the week and it sometimes lets you know what lies ahead. We also encourage you to join...
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This week in Gillin
Ms. Kate Lane As our numbers dwindle, the final group of seven are making the most of their last days in residence. This past week saw more (friendly) water-fights, a much-loved “slip ‘n slide”, frozen treats, morning workouts with Mr. Lockett-Smith, bike rides to Parliament and even a river walk with shoreline clean up. While...
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Slipping & Sliding into Summer
David OkpoThe slip and slide honestly was one of the best improvised activities I’ve had at boarding this year, especially for someone who is boxed up in his room 24/7. It took a couple of students and teachers to set it up with a bunch of random objects but we really did make it work....
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Tie-Dye Madness!
Fryderyk JanowskiOn Sunday, the boarders participated in a tie-dye activity where they were able to create cool designs on things like scrunchies and T-shirts. I had a great time participating in the activity, and It was great to finally learn how to tie-dye. I managed to make two awesome rainbow spiral designs that really weren’t...
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This Week in Matthews
Mr. Brian StoroskoDespite classes ending and having the feeling of summer upon us, some of our boys have been able to remain very busy. This past week, in the warm weather, we have had water gun fights, water hose squirting, and an amazing slip’n slide on the small hill beside the Gillin residence. Although many...
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This week in Gillin
Ms. Kate LaneWith the final day of classes upon us, the 15 boarders we have left in Gillin celebrate their accomplishments this year, while reflecting on the many unique circumstances and challenges of attending school halfway across the world for many. They all seem quite proud of their accomplishments, and I continue to be impressed...
