Category: Weekly

Mr. Brian Storosko Food, food, food; that seemed to be the theme of the week in our residence. It started on the February long weekend with some great food being brought in from the Mandarin and the Lone Star restaurants. The boys had endless amounts to eat and even leftovers into the week, and still...

Eva HeOn Saturday, our amazing res teacher, Ms. Kerr, organized a cool spa day activity. Several girls gathered in the kitchen and made their own face masks from scratch. Not only are those face masks colorful and fun, they are also edible! Cucumber, avocado, honey, Greek yogurt… all the good natural stuff that you can...

Ms. Kate Lane A fun-filled weekend was the perfect respite from the daily uncertainty of our current situation. Friday was energized through delicious snacks in the common room while the dream girls of Gillin watched a movie in their namesake (credit to Ms. Kerr). Then, on Saturday, the girls gathered for some soothing self-care practice;...

Mr. Brian StoroskoIt has been a great social week for the boys in Matthews HouseLast Friday night there were plenty of snacks on hand for a special movie night that the students organized. The provincial shutdown prohibited the girls residence from visiting, but the extra food and pop made for a fun event. On Sunday...

By Alexandra Bila and Vera EscobarThis past weekend, the girls in Gillin Residence made bird feeders. We used bacon and bird seeds to create a mixture which we then put into cookie cutters. During this experience, we got the opportunity to spend time together and bond as a family, and it was a great way...

Mr. Brian Storosko We have been fortunate to have temperatures that are not too cold and the boys have been getting outside. For those remaining inside, they are doing very well with mask routines and have had many pleasant social opportunities in our common spaces. Lastly, apologies for having photos that did not match the...

Ms. Kate Lane With the recent news of lessons returning to in-class learning on Monday, many of our boarders are thrilled to soon be back in front of their teachers and alongside their day-student friends. Our recent arrivals, in particular, are keen to connect in person with their classmates with whom they have already formed...

Mr. Brian Storosko Below are some great photos that highlight the many activities that our “locked down” students have been participating in. We have had students on the ice rinks on our campus; they have been great at shoveling snow and skating. Others have been cross country skiing and even playing basketball in the snow!...

By Ms. Kate Lane What a fun week to welcome many of our new boarders out of quarantine, to a fresh bed of snow on our beautiful campus. For most, this was the very first time in Canada and you can’t get more of a quintessential Canadian experience than that! The girls have quickly adapted...