Mr. Brian Storosko Sanitize your hands and use the tongs! These instructions accompanied some freshly-baked treats for the boys in residence this week. Our Matthews’ residents have been fortunate to have each other for social conversations, wishing each other happy birthday, and for seeking extra help on homework during this most recent lockdown. Sadly, with...
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This Week in Matthews
Mr. Brian Storosko During the celebration of Ramadan we have a number of boys who have been fasting and a few of their friends have joined in as peer support as well. As part of this process, Jafaar and Samer provided others with some education about the prayer rituals that are observed. We were fortunate...
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This Week in Gillin
Ms. Kate LaneGillinites reveled in their four-day break last weekend, baking egg soufflés, pancakes and special Cadbury egg cookies to share with their housemates. And there was no shortage of chocolate bunnies to go around—thank you, Mr. Godkin!—with special surprises outside everyone’s doors on Sunday morning and an Easter egg hunt in the afternoon. Students...
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This Week in Matthews
Mr. Brian StoroskoLast weekend the boys were lucky to wake up to some chocolate Easter bunnies on Sunday morning, and later in the day they had a special Easter brunch followed by a more formal Easter dinner. The nice weather this week had the outdoor basketball courts full, students on the lawns, in the courtyard...
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Interview with Junior School Debaters
Why did you choose Debating Club as one of your extra-curricular activities? Diya: I chose the Debate Club as I have always wanted to join but I didn’t have time until the pandemic, I also joined to get better at public speaking and to get over some of my stage fright. Simone: I chose debate...
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Cooking class
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This Week in Gillin
Ms. Kate LaneOn the verge of our Easter long weekend, we are looking forward to celebrating together as a very full residence, including Eflin and Gabby who completed their quarantine this week and upcoming weekend. We are thrilled to have everyone “out” at last! While the current status of Ottawa has resulted in much less...
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This Week in Matthews
Mr. Brian StoroskoAnother weekend and another cooking activity in Matthews. This time Jafaar has a group with him to learn to make falafels. Thanks to Ms. F for the oversight and incentive to keep on cooking! In some of the photos we have some students from the Heather Gillin Residence and the Matthews Residence who...
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This Week in Gillin
Ms. Kate LaneThe beautiful weather this past week has encouraged many of our girls to get outside whether it be for studying at our picnic table, exploring the walking paths in the neighbourhood, or shooting some hoops on our court next to residence. The girls have also kept busy in the evenings, playing board games,...
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This Week in Matthews
Mr. Brian StoroskoOur long weekend activities were cut last Friday, but the boys took advantage of their day to walk in the neighbourhood, play Pokemon Go, and socialize in the common room. It was nice to see some great integration and relationships building between the new arrivals and the “old boys”. A few of the...