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OFFICIAL NEWS @BAYVIEWGLEN message from the What’s Inside... BOARD MESSAGE 4 Head of EVENTS LISTINGS 5 School BETTER BEGINNINGS 6 SKI DAYS 7 SKATING PROGRAMME 7 ROBOTICS 8 HOLIDAY GIFT GIVING IDEAS PARENTS DIRECTORY 10 CAMP NEWS 11 ON PROMOTION ALL OF DECEMBER RECIPE 11 The holiday season is CAREER BREAKFAST 11 FOR ALL OF OUR HOLIDAY GIFT HOLIDAY CONCERTS 12 IDEAS COME BY THE SHOPS: upon us and the sounds ATHLETICS 14 Preschool/Lower School Shop Monday, Wednesday and Thursday TECHNOCUP 20 8:30am to 10:30am of choirs fill the halls. OUTDOOR ADVENTURE 21 Prep/Upper School Shop he students are busy This programme has been enormously STAFF PROFILES 22 Monday to Thursday preparing to perform in our successful and this year, we will once 8:15am to 10:30am annual Holiday Concerts. again be helping 75 individual families A SCHOOL THAT LEARNS 23 These performances bring in the Toronto area start the New Year OR VISIT US ONLINE: us together as a community feeling the support and generosity of INKTOBER 24 to enjoy the music and voices of our our community. It is also a tangible way https://pgtextbooks.myshopify.com T YOUNG ROUND SQUARE 24 young student musicians. We leave to involve all the students, both young with the joy of the music in our hearts. and old, in a meaningful way. As for us ROUND SQUARE 25 – the parents, students, staff and faculty This is also a time of year to reach out who participate – we receive the most and share with others who – through DECA 26 rewarding gift of all: making a positive no fault of their own – are in need of contribution to the lives of others and TAKE YOUR KIDS TO WORK 27 assistance and support. Volunteering learning the joy of giving back. and giving back to those in need is UPPER SCHOOL SECONDARY 27 indeed part of the spirit of the season. On behalf of the faculty and staff of Bayview Glen, I wish you a peaceful PEER TUTORING 28 We have a long and established and happy holiday season spent with partnership with the Better Beginnings those you love. ADVANCEMENT 29 Adventure Place. Through this project, each class, mentor group and ALUMNI NEWS 30 administration department is assigned PARENT ASSOCIATION 32 a family and given a list of their specific needs. We all collect the various On the cover: Bahar and students at the 2017 items and then they are packaged and Parent Association Holiday Gift Sale. delivered to the families just before we Eileen Daunt break for the holidays. Head of School Lower School students wear their capes of kindness at the Adventure Place Better Beginnings launch.
3 Whole School message from the December Events 2-10 Hanukkah 8-21 Round Square Big Build, Sri Lanka
17 Shops Holiday Sale Ends Board of Directors Social & Shopping 8:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. 18 & 3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. 19-Jan 6 Shops Closed for Holidays
Creating an Environment Which 20 School Half Day Develops Skills Critical For The Future 20-Jan 6 Holiday Break 24 Christmas Eve n its 2018 Insight Report, the Geneva- think about how an entrepreneurial mindset machines, but rather about the experience of based World Economic Forum (“WEF”) might help their careers. people working together toward a shared goal. 25 Christmas stated that global labour markets are Documenting, communicating and preserving 26 Boxing Day undergoing major transformations the team’s experience becomes an important Idriven by emerging technologies. It component of the over-all experience. 31 New Year’s Eve predicts that disruptive changes to business Lower School, Prep School and Grade Lower School models will have a profound impact on the 9/10 students can participate in FIRST employment landscape over the coming LEGO League (“FLL”). In addition to the 7 LS Hanukkah Assembly years. The WEF attributes the changes to the technical know-how associated with 14 BG2-Grade 1 Holiday Party Fourth Industrial Revolution, which includes robotics, FLL showcases the real-world, developments in fields such as artificial innovative solutions that teams create 14 LS Assembly intelligence and machine-learning, robotics, as a result of their research project. It nanotechnology, 3-D printing, and trains students to think like innovators 19 LS Holiday Concert 7:00 P.M. genetics and biotechnology. With these in developing solutions to real-world 20 LS Christmas Assembly developments, significant change is problems that demonstrate originality predicted for skill sets needed to thrive and have the potential to add significant 20 LS Report Cards mailed in the new landscape. value to the world. Prep School The WEF described complex problem Both of the FIRST programmes provide solving skills (in real-world settings), excellent opportunities for students 4 PS & US Career Breakfast - 7:30 A.M. social skills (including coordinating to brainstorm in generating ideas in an 7 PS Hanukkah Assembly with others, actively looking to help and unstructured environment as they come up teach others), process skills (including with innovative, yet feasible, solutions in both 12 PS Holiday Concert 7:00 P.M. critical thinking), system skills (including designing their robots and creating a new judgment and decision making), cognitive product. Team members must collaborate 14 PS Christmas Assembly abilities (such as mathematical reasoning with one another, as well as with other teams, 20 PS Report Cards mailed and creativity), and resource management in advancing their ideas. All this is done skills (such as management of financial and under both financial and time constraints, 20 PS Spirit & Civvies Day Outside the classroom, Upper School material resources and time management) which parallel those faced in the real world. students may participate in FIRST Robotics as the top six career capabilities which will be Ultimately, students effectively communicate Upper School Competition (“FRC”) by joining Team 7558, needed in year 2020. their season experiences, the challenges they 3 US Assembly ALT + F4, and contributing in a variety of roles, faced, and how they solved them to panels of Bayview Glen welcomes idea generation, including engineering, programming, business, judges during the competition. 4 PS & US Career Breakfast - 7:30 A.M. encourages risk-taking and allows for sponsorship, marketing and outreach. In failure in a safe environment where FRC, students are able to hone robot design Competencies required for the workforce 5 US Holiday Concert 7:00 P.M. students can learn from mistakes to and programming skills. They also develop of the future are evolving at an accelerating 6 US Assembly develop the aforementioned skills while non-STEM capabilities like creating mission rate. With a variety of experiences and programmes offered by Bayview Glen, promoting a mindset of innovation and statements and organizational structure, 10 US Assembly entrepreneurship. In the classroom, for conducting risk analysis and formulating students are well prepared for the challenges example, Grade 5, 8 and 10 students, as appropriate mitigants, executing on a and opportunities of the 21st century. 11 US Math League Contest part of their Problem-Based Learning marketing plan, understanding the team’s 13 US Assembly course, have been given the opportunity to sources and uses of funds, and preparing reflect upon an efficient housing science team financial statements. All this is concisely 14 US Civvies Day inquiry, identify a problem statement, documented in the team’s business plan Eric Borromeo, US Assembly understand key components of a business which students discuss with judges at FIRST BVG Board 17 model to support their solution, and to district competitions. FRC is not about [email protected] 20 US Christmas Assembly 20 US Report Cards mailed •Visit us online: bayviewglen.ca •Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/bayviewglen Connect •Follow us on Twitter: @bayviewglen •Follow us on Instagram: @bayviewglen_toronto
4 December 2018 bayviewglen.ca 5 Celebrating 17 years of partnership with Better Beginnings GUESS WHO is Bayview Glen began its partnership with budget, or accessing community services. impact the donations made to their lives. coming to town! Adventure Place Better Beginnings as it Each homeroom and mentor group at Our community benefits from working was just launching its Holiday Hamper Bayview Glen fills a hamper for a selected together and giving back to others in our Ski Days Programme in 2001. The charitable family. The students are given details about neighbourhood over the holiday season. ’Tis the season for organization works with young, vulnerable their designated family, including the ages Grades 6, 7 & 8 Grades 2, 3 & 4 families to ensure healthy development of the children and their interests. For more information on Adventure Place Students will be participating Students will be participating in a four-week our BG2 to Grade 1 of children up to six years of age. These Better Beginnings, contact Ms. Leah Kanary in Winterfest on February 8, 2019. learn-to-ski programme at Skyloft Resort. families may be new to the country and Kick off assemblies were held at both by email at [email protected] Students will have the opportunity to Students will have full day lessons, and will Holiday Party! having difficulty learning a new language, campuses, and the Lower School had a past choose from different options, including be closely supervised by the instructors and finding work, coping with a restricted recipient family speak warmly about the skiing, skating, and rock climbing. Bayview Glen teachers during these four On Friday, December 14, Bayview Glen exclusively Bayview Glen days at the resort. The will host our annual holiday parties with Grade 5 Grades 2-4 ski days will take place on Mondays, a very special guest. Guess who - ho ho Lower School students show their heroic side at Students will participate in our Grade 5 ski January 21, 28, February 4 and 11, 2019. ho? Children from JK - Grade 1 will have Better Beginnings Fast Facts the Adventure Place Better Beginnings launch. day at Skyloft Resort on February 8, 2019. their party at 9:40 and the children in Students will have the opportunity to ski or For more information: The number of years Families supported BG2 and BG3 will have their party at 17 • 75 • snowboard on this day. Paul Ganley, Physical Education, LS and PS Bayview Glen has partnered each year 10:00. A fun time will be had by all! [email protected] with Adventure Place – Better Beginnings $158,000.00 • Approximate amount of gift cards donated 1,600 • To date the number of over 17 years hampers packed for families
JK, SK and Grade 1 Skating Programme Viewpoint Magazine is out! It’s time to sharpen your skates! The third annual school-wide without struggle and hard work. In fact, As part of our Physical Education curriculum to March 6th, 2019. The sessions are 45 publication hit mailboxes and the examples of grit and tenacity are found Magazine at Bayview Glen, the Junior Kindergarten, minutes in length which includes warm- digital sphere this month with throughout the magazine. Senior Kindergarten and Grade 1 students up, a 30-minute lesson with professional enormous fanfare as the front cover fast fact Current students are prominently will take part in an instructional programme instructors and concludes with a free skate. features our very own Olympian. The name featured as well as a past parent who that will teach them how to ice skate. The The children will be placed in appropriate Lenny Valjas ’06, a proud Gryphon, Viewpoint has written passionately about her Letskate® programme is provided by Tammy groups based on their individual skill level. represented Canada as a cross country was chosen own journey. As always, breathtaking Keogh, owner and operator of Performance Upon conclusion of the programme, they skier at the 2018 Pyeongchang games. in a 2016 photography is a part of what makes Skating School. This year, the location of the will receive an assessment report with Upper School teacher Jamie Chapman community- Viewpoint truly special. We know you programme will be Fenside Arena, 30 Slidell a badge representing their highest level wrote the riveting cover story. This will enjoy every page as you read wide naming contest. It of completion. Parents are encouraged Cr, North York, ON M3A 2C4 (Just North/ year’s theme of Viewpoint is whole child. about our exceptional Bayview Glen was Upper School Arts Head to come along and help with lacing and East of York Mills Rd. and DVP) You’ll find stories about our remarkable community. Copies are available Norm Reynolds who came unlacing the skates. Parents are welcome alumni who have gone on to achieve at reception and read it online at up with the winning The programme begins on January 9th, to join us on the ice for the Family Skate on outstanding personal success but not bayviewglen.ca/publications. suggestion. and continues every Wednesday through March 6th, 2019.
6 December 2018 bayviewglen.ca 7 Robotics News MSnow Day Procedures In the event of a heavy snow storm, the school BVG Robotics Goes Into Orbit! may need to close. Please ensure that the This space-themed robotics season has been engaged, that almost all the questions that day of Bayview Glen’s First Lego League robotics school can reach you by updating all contact filled with fun, learning, and firsts for Bayview were directed at Dr. Dave Williams came from ever. Through the day, all 9 of the school’s information with the Admissions Office at Glen. The fall teams’ trip to see astronaut Dr. the Bayview Glen section. Graciously, Dr. Dave teams, which included over 70 participants, 416.386.6658. You may find information about Dave Williams speak at the Science Centre Williams listened to our students’ ideas and worked towards developing excellence in school closures in the following ways: was a very fun experience. A first, was the questions about being an astronaut. This was programming, innovation, and team building. reflected in his insights and thoughts about how Winter First Lego League (FLL) Kickoff on The foundation of all these events and Go to the Bayview th our teams might improve their project ideas. November 18 in which 5 teams started experiences is Problem Based Learning (PBL). ALT+F4 - Girls in STEM Olympics 1 Glen Website (bayviewglen.ca) – If a new season. Before this year we have These highlights from the Dr. Williams’ talk were Like in previous years, this robotics programme never had a winter FLL season. Both events reiterated at the Winter FLL season Kickoff the school is closed, a has provided engaging and challenging problems diversity of experience and a learning message will be posted were intellectually stimulating and brought on Sunday November 18th. At the Kickoff, 30 for our students to solve. It has been wonderful on the homepage. If students together to share, laugh and learn. students came together from Grade 5 to 8 to to see our schools teams work with our high mindset, key to future success. the school is open, no partake in a day of learning, strategizing and 54 members of the Bayview Glen robotics school mentors and coaching community to On Sunday, October 28th, Jacqueline, Emiko, To get exact measurements of the heights, message will appear. community spent a Thursday evening listening team building. Learning from our Upper School find really interesting solutions. As the fall season Updates will also be mentors and coaches, the team members Brianna, Aliya, and Kiara, five members of the widths, lengths and, inner and outer diameters of to Dr. Dave Williams share stories, videos, and ends and the winter season begins, what has FRC team, ALT+F4, attended the annual Girls all the different parts of the pen, we were taught posted on Edsby. pictures of his two trips to the International developed fundamental programming skills been made evident again, is that if you give while creating team names and cheers. in STEM Olympics at the Scotiabank Digital how to use a caliper. It was quite challenging Space Station (ISS) as a Canadian Astronaut. students good problems, our students will rise to Factory. They were given the opportunity to as we were new to CAD. We learned new th At the end of the night, our students were so In fact, November 18 was the most eventful the occasion and find innovative solutions. meet and network with many other experienced techniques, tricks, and different approaches while Phone our FRC team members, mentors, and coaches. All we recreated the pen. We are looking forward to 2switchboard five girls left the Olympics with a new sense of bringing back our enhanced CAD skills to build (416.443.1030) Ctrl-Z Team Members appreciation for robotics, a different approach to and design parts for this year’s ALT+F4’s robot. and listen to a tackling problems, and inspirational stories from In the Programming Workshop, we were recorded message Provide Training the brilliant women they had met. During pre- given two and a half hours to complete eight telling you if there season it is important for our team members to in depth programing question in any coding is a closure. be open to a diversity of experiences, and have a language we felt comfortable with. As ninth and Officiate Robot learning mindset. Graders, we had no previous experience Emiko, Brianna, and Kiara met other FRC in coding, other than block programming “School Closed” Matches in Advance girls when they participated in the different and simple java, so we walked into the lab 3 signs will be posted team challenges. Throughout the day, all feeling unconfident in our skills. Although the at the entrance of of Regional Qualifiers eight teams were challenged to create a challenges were difficult we collaborated with both campuses. Rube Goldberg machine, build a tower out other teams and worked together to solve On November 3, 2018, Ctrl-Z, Team 5831, assisted at The of popsicle sticks and wood glue that must complicated problems, even if we were using Welcome Noeen Kashif, Robot Training Camp, hosted by Sterling Hall School, withstand a shake table that simulated two different languages. A hundred exhausting in preparation for the upcoming FLL regional qualifying earthquakes, and apply pseudocode to basic lines of code later we walked out feeling ready tournaments which occur in late November/early December. human functions. to take on the FRC season and learn more! Upper School FRC Specialist At the event, Ctrl-Z’s seven team members and youth coach, Listen to the Our favourite challenge was to create a Rube In addition to all of these amazing workshops, following I am very excited as concepts on paper but also implement Alex Alexiev, officiated robot matches (including refereeing, 4 Goldberg machine. Our scenario was set in the we listened to a panel of science and technology radio stations Bayview Glen will it physically by getting their hands a field setup and score keeping) and held interactive future, a time where we have exhausted all of our experts that gave us advice on how to get for closure start its very first FRC little dirty! I have always wanted to be workshops on the subjects of base robot and attachment non-renewable resources and our only sources involved in STEM careers and how to work information: Robotics team this year, a teacher, hopefully teaching robotics, design and intermediate and advanced programming. of fuel being those which are renewable. Our through problems in the workplace that we may and they have asked me and here I am! I do admit I am a bit Approximately 50 attended the event from nine FLL job was to create a prototype of the ball’s route run into. We saw special presentations by local to take part in it! My name is of a geek, as I am constantly taking teams (TCDSB and independent schools) along with using unorthodox materials and a marble, while universities with female STEM support groups Noeen Kashif and I am the newest apart toys and electronics at home, representatives of IBM Canada. maximizing the energy by increasing the marble’s that may interest us for our future education. addition to Bayview Glen’s Upper School just curious to see how they work on Special thanks to Mr. Tim Nahachewsky, of Sterling Hall, time in motion. The winning team would have After going to this conference, we feel more CHFI FM 98.1 chfi.com staff. I studied Mechanical Engineering the inside. Being quite close to the for the opportunity to share our passion for STEM and the longest roll time and most free-falls. Each connected to the FRC community and learned CFRB AM 1010 newstalk1010.com and have been competing in the FIRST students’ age (not taking shots at any robotics with our fellow FLL teams. team designed their routes very differently, but a lot from the workshops and six influential Robotics programme for the last 10 other teachers!), I understand some of CHUM FM 104.5 chumfm.com By Coach Eric Borromeo this challenge encouraged us to think outside the women in STEM fields. Hearing first-hand years. Being one the of youngest staff the struggles that they deal with in high CBC Cable 6 cbc.ca box and look at tasks with a real world mindset. accounts from women in various STEM based members here is something I was a school, and through robotics, as it is a Jacqueline and Aliya participated in the skill jobs was truly inspiring. During this term, we 680 NEWS AM 680news.com little worried about when first coming very competitive programme. I love the here, but everyone has been nothing challenges and workshops where they learned have also been attending workshops twice programme and I love what it teaches to (Some stations only list school closings on short of amazing to me during my first how to CAD (computer-aided design) and also a week to prepare us for the upcoming FRC the kids, and I hope I can continue this their websites.) few weeks. FRC is all about teaching participated in programming challenges. season. We are looking forward to attending tradition at Bayview Glen in the coming kids the fundamentals of science, In the CAD Workshop, we were challenged to the FIRST Robotics Competition Kick-off Day If the weather turns stormy during the day, years! I look forward to this season and th technology, engineering, and math, recreate and rebuild each part of a pen using on January 5 and beginning our season. students may be picked up early and the all the exciting things it has to bring. short for STEM. Not only do I make a CAD software by dismantling the pen and By: Emiko Wijeysundera, Brianna Gonzales, Kiara After School Programme may be cancelled. sure the kids understand the core Thank you BVG for the warm welcome! figuring out the exact dimension of all the parts. Chong, Aliya Hirji and Jacqueline Fung Parents will be contacted in this event.
8 December 2018 bayviewglen.ca 9 Business Minded?
LOWER SCHOOL Contact our Alexandra Hyland [email protected] BG2A Don’t miss out! Our wide-ranging Tasia Thalassinos [email protected] and well-balanced programs Class Parents Maryam Hooshyer [email protected] BG2B give campers plenty of choices Khati Nathoo [email protected] and opportunities to learn, Michelle Zhao [email protected] BG3A Newsha Tafreshi [email protected] grow and express themselves. Whether you’re 4 or 14, whatever Alessia Di Cecco [email protected] Bayview Glen BG2 BG3B Gurpreet Mand [email protected] your skill level or needs, you’ll BG3C Azadeh Hekmatjoo [email protected] find a wide range of amazing Stefanie Hagopian [email protected] activities to captivate you. to Grade 12 Class JK1 Naaz Ghomeshi [email protected] We have been busy planning new Justin Chung [email protected] JK2 and exciting activities for body and Parents Directory Fereshte Samji [email protected] mind for our 2019 season Maryam Hooshyar [email protected] JK3 Alya Rahim [email protected] New for 2019: Join us Tuesday, December 4th for Zahra Janmohamed [email protected] • Paddle Boarding SK1 Wendy Hsi [email protected] • Beach Volleyball Christine Yeun [email protected] • Foundations of Golf Career SK2 2018-2019 Jennifer Tang [email protected] • Robotics Amy Chow [email protected] SK3 Please call the camp office at 416-449-7746 Breakfast Farah Pira [email protected] UPPER SCHOOL to learn more about our enriched Explore a day in the life of Gurpreet Mand [email protected] L1A Monica Verma [email protected] Grade 9 award winning programming! Business with two of our BVG Caroline Butchey [email protected] L1B Sophia Gao [email protected] alum. Nicole Peirce, class of Surjit Marwaha [email protected] Jennyfer (Jenny) bayviewglencamp.ca 2008, graduated from the Grade 10 L1C [email protected] Lianne Bastien [email protected] Carbajal University of New Mexico Hilary Wile [email protected] Ingredients: until softened. You can test it with while competing at the NCAA Grade 11 L2A Andrea Cohen [email protected] Pumpkin Spice Soup Cristina Dolenz [email protected] 4 lbs. or 8 cups of pumpkin a toothpick or a fork. It should Natalia Reis [email protected] Makes 5-6 servings. This recipe Division 1 level in swimming, L2B pierce easily. Remove and discard James Leung [email protected] Tara Amiri [email protected] for pumpkin spice soup is an 1 litre of vegetable stock and is currently the Director of the outer skin. Grade 12 Surjit Marwaha [email protected] estimation based on our large 1 tablespoon of olive oil Partnerships at Carrot Rewards, Alessia Di Cecco [email protected] 3. In a sauté pan, drizzle Liliana Vilcan [email protected] L2C quantity cooking. Adjust ingredients 1 clove of minced garlic a prominent Health Tech startup Nikki Puri [email protected] approximately 1 tablespoon of and spices according to your taste. ½ cup of chopped white onion here in Toronto. Rafi Saeed, class L3A Christine Yuen [email protected] olive oil on medium high heat. RECIPE COMPLIMENTS OF: 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon of 2009, graduated from the PREP SCHOOL Add the garlic, onion and stir for L3B Vanita Gopal [email protected] ¼ teaspoon of ground nutmeg Commerce programme at Queen’s Christina Dolenz [email protected] Fashion Chavez-Rabe [email protected] ½ teaspoon of ground ginger about 3 minutes or until softened. L3C University and is currently a Senior Maria Muraca [email protected] Angie Wong [email protected] ¼ teaspoon of ground cloves 4. Pour the sauté mixture into a Indy Butany-DeSouza [email protected] stock pot with the pumpkin Associate in Deloitte’s Mergers & Maria Muraca [email protected] Salt & Pepper to taste Greg Fiddian-Green [email protected] L4A and vegetable stock. Bring the Acquisitions Advisory practice. Join Grade 6 Saurabh Rastogi [email protected] Sour Cream for Garnish Monica Balla [email protected] ingredients to boil. Now add all us to hear all about their journey! Carolyn Dushenski [email protected] Christine Taam [email protected] L4B Preparation: the cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg The breakfast will begin at 7:25 a.m. Adna Shookuhy [email protected] Ramona Ursu [email protected] 1. Wash and slice the pumpkin in and cloves. in the Learning Commons with Uday Shankar [email protected] Dr. Prati Sharma [email protected] L4C half, then into quarters, removing 5. Turn the heat down and simmer some light refreshments and Min Hu [email protected] Dini Hui [email protected] the seeds. Consider roasting the for 10 minutes. Use a blender to pastries. Students from both the Grade 7 Saurabh Rastogi [email protected] seeds for another delectable treat. L5A Mae Lovshin [email protected] blitz the soup mixture until it is Prep and Upper Schools and their Anna Khalil [email protected] Place the pumpkin flesh-side creamy smooth. You can tweak L5B Anna Liovas [email protected] parents are welcome to attend. Joti Singh [email protected] down on baking sheet on a flat the flavour with salt and pepper Sherry Bhide [email protected] Vicki Jones [email protected] L5C pan lined with parchment paper. to your liking at this point. If you have any questions, please Grade 8 Gurpreet Mand- [email protected] Renu Bourne [email protected] 2. Preheat oven to 375˚F and bake 6. Garnished with sour cream feel free to contact Bonnie Tam at Debra Butt [email protected] L5D Ellen Nan Liu [email protected] the pumpkin for 30 minutes or before serving. [email protected]
10 December 2018 bayviewglen.ca 11 Bayview Glen families are cordially invited to attend our annual 2018 Holiday Prep
Schoolth Wednesday, December 12 at 7:00 p.m. All Grade 7 and 8 students, Concert Band, ConcertsThese spectacular concerts are great opportunities for our Jazz Band, and the Intermediate Choir will students to perform on stage and showcase their musical be performing E Grade 6 musicians talent. Tickets are free! will perform at their own special Important Notes for Attendees evening in February E All concerts take place in the J.T.M. Guest Theatre, Moatfield Campus, 85 Moatfield Drive
E Due to limited space, a maximum of two tickets per family of Lower and Prep School performers and four tickets for family of Upper School performers will be allotted upon request
E Once attendance has been confirmed, extra tickets may be available Upper E Additional family members are more than welcome Lower to watch the Live Streaming at school in the Learning Commons or in the comfort of their own homes. Please note that viewers in the Learning Commons younger than Schoolth Grade 6 are to be accompanied by an adult Wednesday, December 5 at 7:00 p.m. Schoolth E Wednesday, December 19 at 7:00 p.m. Students in Grades 9 to 12 will be performing. This Live streaming will also be available. Check our web site for the link on the day of the event All Choir Students in Grades 2 to 5 programme will include a variety of musical will be performing + Special guest ensembles E We ask each person to bring a E Tickets will be sent home prior to the concert performances from the Prep pair of new good quality winter gloves E Pick-up/Drop-off information will be provided closer to School Jazz Band and and a winter hat as a donation the concert Intermediate Choir to the Feed the Hungry programme
12 December 2018 bayviewglen.ca 13 Congratulations to all BVG teams! Our coaches summarize a phenomenal Fall 2018 season for the green and white. Be sure to read about your child’s squad.
SENIOR CROSS COUNTRY SENIOR GIRLS FIELD HOCKEY SENIOR BOYS SOCCER Coaches: Kristin Carpenter & Jamie Chapman Coaches: April Wiles & Bernard Devereaux Coach: Anthony Chuter The BVG Cross-Country team benefitted This year’s team was made up of some The Senior Boys Soccer team completed from a youth movement this year with remarkable young women, who showed their season compiling a solid record with eight grade 9s joining the team. All team great collegiality, coachability and talent for six wins, two losses and one tie. Although, members registered seasonal best times at the game of Field Hockey. While we didn’t our loss in the quarterfinals finish was below the CISAA Championships with noteworthy have a successful year on the score board, our expectations, we completed in all games performances by Sunil Wijeysundera we most certainly had an amazing year of with each athlete giving their best. Thanks (22nd- Midget Boys), Alex Robertson (22nd development and growth. Congratulations for a fun and memorable season boys! Junior Boys) and Ethan Wachtel (26th ladies on your skill development and hard Senior Boys). work this season.
JUNIOR GIRLS BASKETBALL U14 GIRLS BASKETBALL U13 GIRLS BASKETBALL Coaches: Steven Baumgartner & Rad Golbourne Coaches: Kevin Neville & Kareem Devonish Coaches: Celine Dufresne & Kareem Devonish While riding the bus back from the It was a very successful year for the U14 The U13 Girls Basketball team worked very Championship weekend Coach Rad and I Girls Basketball team. While they only hard this season and was able to improve looked toward the back and we couldn’t help finished the regular season with a record on their basketball skills in all areas. The noticing the camaraderie that the Junior Girls of two wins and three losses, two of the team played hard in every game and held Basketball team have. It was more satisfying losses were by a combined 3 points. Still, their own against challenging teams within to us that they enjoyed one another’s they made the playoffs. Unfortunately, the division. We are all very proud of the company and genuinely cared for one without their primary ball handler who hard work and dedication shown by the another than whether we won or lost those was out with the flu, the girls lost to the team this season. games. We are proud to have been part of eventual finalist, Greenwood College. With your team. a further commitment to their basketball development in the off-season, they should SENIOR GIRLS SOCCER JUNIOR BOYS SOCCER U14 BOYS SOCCER be even more competitive next year. Coaches: Heather Woodard & Geoff Strauch Coach: Murray Dewar Coach: Alfredo Vertel The Senior Girls Soccer team had an The Junior Boys DII Soccer Team had a We had a very positive season this year, not amazing season! They finished 3rd in competitive season finishing with a 2-3 only because we won two important games the regular season, which placed them record. This was a youthful squad that (which was wonderful as it was the first time in the semi-final game against our rivals, focussed on development and shows this group of players enjoyed victory in a long St. Mildred’s. On a cold, rainy, Halloween great promise for next season. It was a time), but also because there was a permanent day, we beat St. Mildred’s 2 – 1, to go on pleasure to coach this group of players as joyful atmosphere in both practices and the final game vs. HTS. We had a very they exhibited true sportsmanship and games. In the first of those two memorable intense and competitive game with HTS, held their heads while battling strong games, we played against Royal Saint George’s and came away with the silver medals. competition. College and won 5-4. In the second game, we Congratulations girls! played against Saint Andrew’s College and won 2-1, scoring the winning goal almost at the end of the match. Thanks for an amazing season!
U12 GIRLS BASKETBALL U10 GIRLS BASKETBALL U9 GIRLS BASKETBALL Coaches: Bobbbi Neville & Brian Breedy Coaches: Robin Elliott & Joanne Bach Coaches: Melanie Deeks, Brian Breedy & Rad The U12 Girls Basketball team was very The under 10 basketball team was energetic, Golbourne successful, winning convincingly every and worked hard to practice dribbling with The U9 Girls Basketball had a fantastic regular season and play-offs games. The their right and left hands. They even worked fall. They practiced hard so their weekly girls played hard and fought to the end at on their dribbling with a ball in each hand! The intersquad games were competitive the finals. Unfortunately, we lost by 1pt. to players learned to be more aggressive in their and fun. The highlight of the season was TFS. Despite this painful loss the team has offensive game and use their guard hand to Championship Day versus Montcrest School. bonded, developed, enjoyed, and learned protect the ball. They diligently practiced lay- The results from this tournament proved that SENIOR CROSS COUNTRY valuable lessons this season. ups from both sides of the key. Thank you for the mighty U9 Gryphons are fit, fast and agile. an excellent season. Congratulations girls on being amazing!
14 December 2018 bayviewglen.ca 15 U9 SOCCER U10 BOYS SOCCER GREEN U10 BOYS SOCCER WHITE U9 SOCCER Coaches: Scott Milligan & Nic Hurtado Coaches: Marie Bertuzzi & Marquel Anderson Coaches: Jim McCarter & Tracy Deslauriers, The U10 Boys Soccer Green Team had a very John Wooden once said “Success is peace of Madison Miller successful season and were a lot of fun to mind, which is a direct result of self-satisfaction This year the U9 Coed Team had a very coach. The boys had a very strong season, in knowing you did your best to become the best successful season. We had a great turnout, finishing with four wins, one loss, and two that you are capable of becoming.” It is often and the players eagerly came to practice ties in their regular season league games. measured by 7:15 practices and students who every day, ready to learn and play. They The playoffs were at TFS and it was a very show up in hats, mitts and cleats ready to play made noticeable progress in terms of exciting day of soccer. We won our first a game they love. Capped off with a shoot-out both skills and teamwork, and the season game against UCC 3-2 and then in another showdown with our season nemesis, Country finished off with a successful showing at the close game against TFS (the eventual Day School, the athletes rose to all challenges finals, held at Crescent. champions), we lost 2-1 in double overtime. and improved with every kick. Although they did I couldn’t be prouder of the way the boys not walk away with a trophy, we believe they are played this season. -Coach Milligan true champions. U14 GIRLS SOCCER U13 BOYS SOCCER U12 BOYS SOCCER GREEN Coaches: Andrea Blinick & Geoff Strauch Coaches: Andrew Vivian & Dustin Chung Coach: Paul Ganley The U14 Girls Soccer team began strong The U13 Boys Soccer team had a year that The team had a challenging season. Our and won against Holy Name of Mary. will not be judged kindly by statisticians, or opponents included all of the top teams We didn’t have the same outcome in by those enamoured of higher analytics. in the league. We consistently competed the following games, however we held However, by those who judge a team by its with vim and vigour. Under Coach Marco’s off goals with clear skill and endurance. heart and its spirit, these young men had an guidance the athletes improved their Congratulations to all the girls for a season amazing year. Practices were fun and full of individual skills and became a more of positive spirit and growth. laughter, and strong competition. Games had cohesive unit on the soccer field. All of demonstrations of exceptional effort and the athletes represented the Gryphons impressive sportsmanship. I am pleased that with pride and are to be commended. Go we finished the year with our strongest game, Gryphons Go! holding the eventual league champions to a JUNIOR BOYS VOLLEYBALL U14 BOYS VOLLEYBALL U12 BOYS VOLLEYBALL 1-1 draw through the first half. Coaches: Mike Rattenbury, Keith Wasylik & Coach: Ed Hitchcock Coaches: Stephen Cwirenko & Keith Waslyik Defne Eriskon For most of the season, the U14 Boys All season the boys worked hard and The Junior Boys Volleyball Team had a Volleyball Team was an unstoppable showed great improvements. I was great season. The players worked very hard juggernaut, losing only one game in particularly impressed by the fact that at improving their skills, and learning the regular season play. In the finals we were their success was truly the result of a team new offensive and defensive positions. unfortunately outplayed by much larger effort. Whether it was a scrambling pass We finished the term a close second in our teams, and we were unable to bring home or a point-winning spike, everyone made division, but unfortunately were unable to the plaque. I am exceptionally proud of clutch plays at various points along the way. qualify for the finals. Coaches Keith, Defne how these boys played against superior Congratulations boys! and myself commend the team – they can be firepower, and I look forward to seeing what proud of all their accomplishments. they will do next year.
U12 BOYS SOCCER WHITE U12 GIRLS SOCCER U11 BOYS SOCCER Coach: Marika Hanou Coach: Kathy Denison Coach: Brittany Camilleri This season was full of learning and growing as The U12 girls had an amazing season and it Congratulations to the U11 Boys Soccer team soccer players, teammates and as individuals was a pleasure to coach them! Early morning on their outstanding season, and third place with individual strengths. We practiced new practices, sunny and nice, cold or rainy, these finish in the league! These boys persevered skills, we developed our understanding of the girls were always ready to play with a positive through some difficult losses, team injuries, game and cold weather and a little bit of rain attitude. We were also very good and ended and unusually cold weather. Never giving up, didn’t stop us! We had a good season, with up winning a lot. In fact, the season ended they worked diligently to improve their passing, some ties, some losses and many lessons on a winning note, as they played in the final shooting, and defending skills. Their team learned. In the end, Bayview Glens U12 White consolation game, taking home the Bronze work and respect during games and practices team played the best they ever have in our medal. A special thank you to all the girls on the was unwavering. These players should be final tournament and came away feeling team for all their hard work and dedication and extremely proud of their hard work and success accomplished and proud of a great season. to an incredible season! this season! Good work Gryphons! SENIOR BOYS VOLLEYBALL
16 December 2018 bayviewglen.ca 17 CONGRATS TO ALL OF OUR CHAMPION TEAMS WHO SHOWED EXCELLENT team : play
Coach Geoff (right) with Heather and BVG grads. Coaching Profile: Geoff Strauch Coach Geoff has been working with BVG soccer teams for the last 7 years. During this time, he has coached all age groups from U10 up to U20, both male and female pupils. Holding two UEFA licenses and several National Association licenses, U14 CROSS COUNTRY Geoff has worked for professional clubs in Britain, helping develop Coaches: Lisa Keyworth, Fiona Fenili & Carrie Powers their academy players and mentoring other coaches. This year, the U14 Coed Cross Country through forests, up ski hills and over flat just 1 point shy of first place! The entire He has continued both aspects here in Canada for many years, Team had a phenomenal season. The terrain at various courses in the GTA. team earned the overall championship for with different soccer organizations and looks forward to quite a athletes trained in the heat, the rain, the At the Finals at Centennial Park on Wed, the second time in three years. We are so few more years as a professional coach. Geoff is happy to accept wind and the cold in September and Oct 24th, the U12 Girls Team had 4 top-ten proud of the accomplishments of this team each season’s invitation from BVG as he enjoys working with both October, and saw improvements to their finishes and were the overall winners. Our and the support and encouragement they the staff/coaches at the school and the players. results with each passing meet. They raced Junior Girls Team placed second overall, offered each other throughout the season.
U11 CROSS COUNTRY Coaches: Lori Hillis, Karen Weissman, Danny Neville, Rosa Braga- Mele & Carrie Powers Congratulations to the U10 and U11 Cross Country teams for a fantastic season! Each athlete worked hard to develop their running technique and to improve their stamina. Our runners competed in 5 preliminary races and embraced running along forest trails filled with roots and rocks, grassy knolls, steep hills and lots of competition from Elite Athletes at the other schools. All teams ran very well at the CISAA finals that took place at Centennial Park. The U10 Boys’ team ran exceptionally well and placed 1st overall with the first three runners finishing in the top Bayview Glen 10. The U10 Girls’ team also ran extremely well and placed 5th overall. The U11 Boys’ team fought hard and placed 6th while the U11 Girls’ team won the championship title as they finished 1st overall. A special congratulations to all of the U10 and U11 runners for a wonderful he Bayview Glen Elite and course load and, in the season and to each for playing an important part in BVG winning the Athlete Programme is Upper School, the opportunity designed to accommodate to earn credits in Health and overall Junior Cross Country Championship Title. T those students who participate Physical Education through the U11 GIRLS BASKETBALL SENIOR BOYS VOLLEYBALL in organized competitive sports Prior Learning Assessment and Coaches: Kristen Warlow & Brian Breedy Coaches: Jim Cardone & Keith Wasilyk sponsored by a recognized body Recognition (PLAR) process. The U11 Girls Basketball Team was composed of 13 very talented and at the provincial, national, or This small but dedicated and hard-working group of young men had an Parents and students interested in international levels and who delightful athletes. They were a dedicated group who practiced hard while amazing season. After losing the first game of the regular season, the this programme are encouraged devote significant time each week, having a ton of fun. The team held on to their undefeated status most boys worked diligently, slowly improved and went on a 4 game winning to meet with their Assistant Head either during or outside the school of the season, losing just one game by 2 points! Every girl arrived at the streak. As a result, they finished the regular season in 1st place overall in the spring to develop a plan for day, to practice and competition. final tournament determined to win the championship and ready to play and earned the right to host the playoffs. Inside a packed and boisterous the beginning of the academic their best. These girls created a positive energy that filled the every court gymnasium, they came back from being down 2 sets to 0 to beat a very Applicants to the programme year in September. Once enrolled we entered! They encouraged and supported each other all the time. At tough Greenwood College team in the semi-finals. In the finals, they and/or their parents will meet in the programme, follow up with their respective Assistant meetings will be held each year the final tournament, the girls faced the team that stole their undefeated went up against a strong and undefeated team from The York School. Heads of School to develop an to review and, if necessary, make status with confidence. The game was exciting!!! These Gryphons cheered They emerged victorious after yet another grueling, back and forth 5 Elite Athlete Plan to support amendments to the plan to ensure their team mates on from the bench, supported injured players, put coach set match. Mr. Cardone and Coach Keith Wasilyk would like to thank the both athletics and academics. that the student’s academic and Breedy’s tips into action and won the championship! Congratulation U11 players for their hard work and dedication this year. Typical accommodations include athletic programmes continue to Girls Basketball, you truly earned this first place position! changes to the student’s schedule be properly supported.
18 December 2018 bayviewglen.ca 19 Wednesday, February 19, 2019: Outdoor Adventure BVG defends their title at the Inner Connection As a result of our In a mostly merciless world of social experiences at Muskoka media, judgement, and internet flame Woods, we discovered wars, we often forget how important that through compassion, compassion is. In a time when people &courage, tenacity and care more about themselves than teamwork, we can disconnect having empathy, and when double- TECHNO CUP taps are valued more than humanity st from electric power lines and It is truly a 21 century learning experience, requiring connect closer to the Earth and to and individuality, it can be easy to students to apply collaborative skills, communication each other. forget how much of a difference skills, critical thinking, and creativity in an a small act of kindness can make. Courage is the ability to do something authentic environment. Throughout the three days, classmates, that potentially frightens you. It is people among the grade, teachers and also the ability to reach out of your TEAMS OF 10 STUDENTS, COMPETING IN PAIRS, camp staff, were extremely helpful, Mark your comfort zone and become better than WILL BE SELECTED. PRACTICE CHALLENGES kind and understanding towards me you were this morning. Courage is not calendars WILL BE SENT OUT AS OF JANUARY. and each other. It is all too often in about ignoring fear but embracing group activities that you see us being it, and letting it drive you to being a overly competitive, but on this trip, we higher expression of yourself. Many were amiable and constructive towards of us showed great courage as we each other. There is so much more tried things like the Giant Swing for that can be said, but one thing we can the first time, and it was as a result of be sure of is that this is the kind of trip teamwork that we could embrace our that will stick with us for a lifetime and fears and let them finally go. shape us into more compassionate And speaking of collaboration, beings … beings who can remind the the ‘teamwork made the dream world what it’s like to be united. work’ throughout the days at camp. From a nature hike to a Giant Swing, Starting from archery to the hike, we can all agree that this trip was we were very inclusive and when exhilarating, full of laughing way our classmates were having trouble, too hard, talking way too much, and peers did not hesitate to help. Our unexpected friendships that bloomed. excellent collaborative skills were And on behalf of everyone, we’d like only enhanced by our amazing to thank our teachers who reminded communication skills. During team us to be kids, allowed us to squeal with building activities, we had to genuinely our friends if we wanted to, and smiled understand each other so clear with us through it all. communication was vital. Expression of encouragement was also Hayden Kan, Emilia Rabe, Arietta Vayenas, communicated clearly and genuinely Ashley Yeung, Alyssa Zhang throughout these days, and this made our challenges easier to overcome. What is tenacity? Tenacity can be defined as many things. It can be persistence, determination, and perseverance. Most people who get knocked down, ask themselves “Why get back up?”. This was not the case at Muskoka Woods. Everybody was determined to do something great on this trip -- determined to burst out of our bubbles. Cold weather and challenge couldn’t get us down because we were tenacious and spirited throughout these TECHNOCUP 2019 three days. There was nothing we couldn’t conquer, and this is a great way to live each day!
20 December 2018 bayviewglen.ca 21 A School Staff Profiles that Learns Our excellent faculty members and staff – through their talents, In our view, a learning school is not so much a distinct and discrete place (for it may not stay dedication and experience – are key to fostering the sense of community, in one building or facility) as a living system for learning—one dedicated to the idea that all those involved with it, individually and together, will be continually enhancing and expanding independence, self-esteem and respect we value so much at Bayview Glen. their awareness and capabilities.1 By Christopher Federico, By definition, a school is a place where exploring infant mental health and its Assistant Head, Academics learning is meant to happen. Typically, we ongoing impacts; see that as a one-way process: teachers • Lower School teachers venturing into the (who have learned in the past how and valley on Take Me Outside day (pictured, Vlad Ionescu what to teach) convey what they know to bottom left), so that they and their Brandilynn Grade 5 and 7 Visual Greg Winson students. But if Bayview Glen is going to students (I was lucky enough to join one Parrent Arts Teacher Mathematics and continue to provide our students with the particularly excited group of Grade 1s) Preschool Supervisor Lower and Prep Accounting Teacher skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary could experience the opportunity to learn Lower School School Upper School for them to succeed in a changing world, in and from our natural environment; Growing up my parents would regularly My name is Vlad Ionescu and this is my I am so proud to be a member of the then the school needs to adapt to that • Another group of Lower School teachers in tell me that I should become a teacher. second year working at Bayview Glen, and Bayview Glen team, I have been welcomed changing world. In other words, for us exploring the use of the Pro-Pro Chart (one of So I, of course, completely wrote off the my first year teaching my own classes with open arms by an amazing group of to succeed, and to lead by example, the the tools of Integrative Thinking) in classroom notion. I went to university, began a career of Grade 5 and 7 Visual Art. Although teachers, staff, and students. After earning school needs to learn. problem-solving (pictured, top left); in another field and was fairly discontent. I’ve worked in various industries totally a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Some of that learning happens when I sought opportunities outside of work unrelated to education, such as real estate Physics, and attending teacher’s college, teachers undertake what we would • A discussion with Lower and Prep School to compensate and became a Big Sister and recruitment, I always kept art as a both at Queen’s University, I immediately recognize as more traditional professional music teachers on possible new approaches Mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters. It passion which I pursued professionally began my journey as a teacher. I started development in the form of workshops to introducing students to ensemble music playing and their potential impacts began as something fun to do, an excuse and taught in my free time. I soon by travelling overseas to Nacka, Sweden, and courses, but increasingly, the learning on student engagement and ongoing to see children’s movies, go bowling, ride realized that seeing students finally grasp a small town just outside of Stockholm. comes from thoughtful inquiry and participation in the music programme; bikes, and have picnics. Eventually, it a difficult concept or complete a piece I taught Grades 6 to 8 Mathematics to research undertaken by the teachers became involvement with my Little Sister’s they’ve been working on for weeks is Swedish students in the English language. themselves, either as individuals or in • A Prep School meeting where the school, sports teams and family events. I one of the most satisfying and rewarding I gained a lot of valuable skills, such as how small groups. The new ideas that come teachers were investigating and debating began to hear and see the positive impact experiences. When I finally decided to to be a collaborative teacher, and the value from that learning then make their way options to expand the use of Problem- the mentorship had on her grades at take on teaching as a profession, I ran of communication, and returned to Toronto back into the classrooms as new activities Based Learning in our English classes; school, success in extracurricular activities ahead full speed and never looked back. with a fresh outlook on teaching. Back and opportunities for our students. In my • A meeting of Upper School Curriculum and confidence level. It was about then Throughout my teaching career I have home in Canada, I’ve gained experience at a role as Assistant Head, Academics I have Leads to discuss how we might introduce that I realized my parents were right all taught internationally, in the public school number of private schools, spanning 6 years, the great privilege of leading, observing, multidisciplinary projects to all of our along, though I would never admit it. system, in the International Baccalaureate teaching a variety of mathematics, science and participating in an incredible range of Grade 12 students (more to come about In 2010 I returned to the University of programme, and at an alternative school, and computer courses, before finally arriving faculty inquiry and learning, all of which this!); and Alberta to obtain my degree in Elementary here at Bayview Glen. Even though I’ve has an equally incredible positive impact all of which have given me different • Two professional reading groups, including Education. I moved to Toronto shortly only been teaching here a short while, I’ve on the learning of our students. In the past perspectives and challenges. While my The Head’s Academic Committee and the after completing my degree, which forced already found this to be a place where I feel month alone, I have joined: experience, for the most part, has been Curriculum Leads in the Prep and Upper an end to the regular visits with my Little teaching Art, Philosophy, ESL, and French, comfortable and supported. • Preschool teachers in participating in the Schools, to explore Schools that Learn Sister. We continue to keep in touch and teaching in the Prep (and virtually every Outside of teaching, I try to keep as active as first of four full-day sessions planned for (from which my epigraph is drawn) by MIT she is set to graduate from high school in subject therein) has proven to be a lot of possible. Whether it be playing volleyball or this year on the Reggio Emilia approach Management expert Peter Senge, and its June; she will be the first of her immediate fun. I try to be constantly improving myself softball to keep agile, or playing board games to teaching and learning, focussing on the implications for innovation across the school. family to pursue post-secondary education. role of student voice and conversations in and learning new things, and I promote and doing puzzles to exercise my brain, I We keep coming back to the idea that in the preschool classroom. At the end of the This is my first year at Bayview Glen and that love of knowledge and learning to tend to be always doing something. If anyone many ways we are preparing our students session, teachers committed to introduce it is wonderful to be part of a school that my students. When I am not teaching ever feels like learning to solve a Rubik’s for a world that has not yet been built. innovations in their classrooms and return fosters the development of the whole at Bayview Glen, I am teaching adult life Cube or playing a game of 3D tic-tac-toe, If so, we, as much as they, have both a to the next session with evidence of its child by promoting intellectual, physical drawing and painting classes, riding my I’m always up for a good conversation. I also responsibility and an opportunity never to impact on student learning; and emotional growth. I look forward to motorcycle through the backwoods of have two adorable children: my 9 year old son stop learning. the continuation of a great year with the Canada, rock climbing, attempting to do Theodore and my 7 year old daughter, Lucy, • A conversation with one of our Preschool 1.Peter Senge, Schools that Learn (New York: Crown amazing staff, students and families of BVG. yoga and reading. who both keep me laughing daily. teachers who is undertaking a project Business, 2012), 7.
22 December 2018 bayviewglen.ca 23 Several years ago, an American Last year the Prep School began illustrator, Jake Parker, wanted taking part in Inktober by hosting to improve his inking skills. a group on Edsby, with “beginner” Searching for a creative way to guidelines of posting a new add more technical practice into drawing at least once a week. What’s new at his routine, he came up with a Many students easily matched this personal challenge of creating and aimed to stay closer to the by Ms. Blinick & Ms. Hulan an ink drawing everyday for an original intent of an inked drawing entire month. To help keep himself Artwork by Anisha Kapoor, everyday. It was such a great motivated, he developed a new Olivia Lauterbach, success that this year the Upper prompt every day to inspire and Leslie Gao School joined the fun. ideas, then posted them on social media. At first, he received It was so interesting to see all encouragement, then other the different takes on the daily people started following him, prompts and all the varying styles then eventually joining him in his of our students and staff alike. Prep School students Jennifer Freeman challenge called “Inktober.” Ms. Blinick and I would like to thank and congratulate all of the and Sydney Oszoli conducting their Now every October, tens of participants this year. There is water audit for Blue Schools. thousands of artists all over the clearly an interest in creating and world take part in Inktober by Each exchange period would be for of Adventure can be seen in the Lower School sharing within our Bayview Glen Blue Schools Update from the doing one ink drawing a day approximately four weeks (flexible). each Friday at assembly when students Community. Special recognition the entire month, following Prep School Round Square present in front of their peers, teachers goes to everyone who successfully Buenos Aires, Argentina for Grades 10 and a different prompt each day. and parents or daily in class when students completing the challenge and Committee and Green Team 11 Female Students: Belgrano Day School Not only does this help keep challenge themselves to stretch and grow in sticking to the guidelines! Following the official launch of the Blue Schools in Buenos Aires, Argentina would like to people drawing, but it is a subject. Recently, our entire Lower School Water Conservation Project, our Prep School send three Grade 11 students to Bayview also a creative challenge to We look forward to seeing all of celebrated Take Me Outside Day in the Spirit Round Square Committee and Green Team got Glen in January on a reciprocal exchange. develop a new idea based on a your creative pieces during next of Environmentalism. Each class committed to to work. They conducted home water audits Interested Bayview Glen students in Grades prompt every day. year’s Inktober! participating in an extended outdoor activity to understand their personal water use and 10 or 11 would be hosted by Belgrano Day School any time between June and on that day, taking advantage of our beautiful become familiar with the water audit process. natural surroundings here at Bayview Glen. After collecting the data, students met to September (flexible). Each exchange period would be for approximately four weeks. We often tend to think of Round Square as a Living the IDEALS at the Prep analyze the results. In addition to understanding Prep or Upper School activity, but when we how much water they use at home, our students Interested students should contact Ms. consider the IDEALS from this perspective, Hello! We are Rohaan all of the trips we have taken in the Lower well as many other opportunities to explore learned to apply their math skills in a real world Yarndley by visiting the Round Square office. we realize that the spirit of Round Square is Vasa and Caitlin and Prep Schools, such as our most recent the great outdoors. context. Their next task involves auditing water happening every day across the whole school. Leung, Co-Heads of the Muskoka Woods trip, have made us more Leadership: As the oldest students in the Prep use here at Bayview Glen to collect baseline The Lower School’s Round Young Round Square independent and self-reliant, thus preparing School, we take responsibility for our Grade data and establish our water use benchmark. Committee for the 2018- us for potential international involvement Square Spirit Save the Date: Round Square 2019 school year. as Upper School students. 6 and 7 students. We see an obligation to act as role models and set good examples. There Exchange Opportunities In recent years, Round Square adapted their International Conference, Young Round Square is rooted in Democracy is alive and well at the Prep. are many opportunities to do this through original IDEALS into the Spirit of the IDEALS Adelaide, Australia for Grade 10 Male and October 2019 the philosophy of its founder, Kurt Hahn. As In fact, it is how many positions on our student-led initiatives like House Leagues to recognize that Round Square’s philosophy Female Students: Westminster School would It’s time to save the date for the you might know, he was a very influential Student Council are filled. We also work and assemblies, and we are glad to take on is practiced every day in schools in a variety RSIC2019, which will be hosted by man and who also founded the Duke of very hard to make sure everyone gets a this responsibility. like to send a Grade 10 male and female of ways. The Spirit of Adventure, for example, Edinburgh’s Award, Outward Bound, and say when decisions are made within clubs The Emerald Heights International student to Bayview Glen in January on a is characterized by students “who push the United World Colleges. He genuinely and committees. As student leaders, we Service is one of the most important IDEALS. reciprocal exchange. Interested Bayview Glen School in Indore, India with the It makes up the majority of the work we do themselves beyond their perceived limits, believed that if adults give young people the encourage all students in the Prep School to students would be hosted by Westminster theme of “Sarvodaya-The world we wish to see.” here in the Prep and is the IDEAL that really cross boundaries and discover that they are right tools and resources, they can change take part in all these committees, because School during the winter or spring (flexible). the world. These tools are the I.D.E.A.L.S. “It’s more about the goal and less about resonates with us. This year Young Round capable of more than they thought.” This Spirit More information to follow as it becomes available. Each IDEAL represents a different thing. the role”. Our trip to Muskoka Woods also Square and the Community Outreach team Each exchange period would be for approximately four weeks (flexible). Being a Young Round Square school, we let us take democratic steps forward in are going to work together closely to inform The Spirit of the IDEALS strongly believe in this philosophy and try our homerooms, as many of the activities the Prep about how important service is. By Bunbury, Australia for a Grade 9 or 10 Female very hard to have the IDEALS guide our required collaborative decision making. providing service to our community, we fulfill Student: Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School everyday lives. This year, as leaders of Young our duty as young Canadians. Some of the Environment encompasses the state of the would like to send a Grade 9 female student to Spirit of Spirit of Spirit of Round Square, we hope to take the Prep world around us which is changing rapidly opportunities we have at the Prep include Internationalism Democracy Environmentalism IDEALS to the next level. Thankfully, we hot chocolate and lemonade sales to raise Bayview Glen in October 2019 on a reciprocal day by day. We learn a lot about this in Science is found in those who seek encompasses a sense of centres on the have great Assistant Heads, Santhiya Kuhan exchange. The interested Bayview Glen to discover and embrace equality, fairness, social significance of and Geography classes, but our work does not money for the Prince Alexander Fund, Better and Rayya Somani, and an enthusiastic student would be hosted by Bunbury Cathedral the similarities and justice, a sense of understanding mankind’s end there. This year, Young Round Square Beginnings, an upcoming clothing drive, differences between responsibility to actively place in the universe, the committee to help make this happen. Nicola’s Triathlon, etc. We hope that by taking Grammar School in February or March of 2019. nationalities and cultures participate, and a desire forces that shape our and the Green Team are partnering with the and in ways that promote to do what is right (for the surroundings and the part in these activities, we are positively meaningful and lasting greater good). impact we have on those Here is a look at how the IDEALS come to Toronto Zoo to become a Blue School. We Cobham, England for a Grade 9 Female surroundings. contributing to our immediate community understanding, tolerance life in the Prep School are currently investigating our water usage Student: Cobham Hall School would and respect. to earn this certification. Let’s see what our and to the state of the world around us. Internationalism: Although most like to send a Grade 9 female student Spirit of Spirit of Spirit of numbers tell us as environmentalists! international trips take place in the Upper As Kurt Hahn once said, “There is more to us to Bayview Glen during the winter on Adventure Leadership Service School, there are still many opportunities to Adventure: Our trip to Muskoka Woods than we know. If we can be made to see it, is characterised by those recognises that successful celebrates personal a reciprocal exchange. The interested who push themselves leaders are driven by a perhaps for the rest of our lives we will be development through grow as globally-informed citizens. We can fulfilled all aspects of the Adventure pillar. Bayview Glen student would be hosted beyond their perceived desire to be of service to practical experience that also help other people in different parts of We had many adventurous experiences such unwilling to settle for less.” We hope that we limits, cross boundaries others and to nurture, brings sustainable by Cobham Hall School in boarding and discover that they are guide, develop and help support and benefit to the world by donating to various causes and as the NASCAR pit crew challenge, archery, can continue to take Kurt Hahn’s philosophy capable of more than they them to improve and others. thought. succeed charities throughout the world. In addition, the Giant Swing, and mountain biking, as and make it relevant in our day-to-day lives. during the winter or spring (flexible).
24 December 2018 bayviewglen.ca 25 Upper School Student Leaders Being elected to the Student Executive Council (SEC) is an honour as well as a responsibility. We are proud to have such amazing students representing the Upper School. Creative Co-Head: Take Your Kids to Work Day Ryan Hui Take your kids to work was a day I was the programme and be able to learn and I am so excited to be a Creative looking forward to as I was offered the appreciate my dad’s work. Co-Head for the 2018/19 school opportunity to learn in-depth of my -Tiffany Faust year. After fourteen years at dad’s job, risk management. On October Bayview Glen, it is hard to believe 14th, 2018, I got up bright and early to On November 14th, 2018 I went to GE’s that it’s my final year. Through my travel downtown for the planned day. Grid IQ Innovation Center in Markham time in the Upper School, it has been In the morning, all children of parents with about 12 other children whose amazing watching the involvement that the SEC has in the working in Scotiabank were gathered parents are employees there as well. Bayview Glen community, and being on the SEC in my graduating year is truly an honour. Being involved in annual in a banquet hall at the Sheraton hotel. To start off our programme, a few drama productions, art shows and bands, I have been able I was amazed to see so many Grade employees talked to us about their jobs to develop a sense of community by interacting with other nine’s that it barely held the 300 of us. and what the steps they took to become Bayview Glen students with similar interests. Through First, the manager of the programme what they are today. Next, we travelled started us off with a speech, followed the SEC, I hope to provide new students with the same th Vahid Zaki • Top Individual Luca D’Alessandro down to the Customer Experience On November 4 , 2018, 71 Upper School students travelled by a specialist who talked about how opportunities I have had. As Creative Heads, our job is to Aaron Davis Center where the Marketing Director DECAto Sinclair Secondary School in Whitby, Ontario to compete Oral Presentation in Personal to manage money smartly and tips for promote creativity throughout the Upper School, whether Zachary Diaz (coincidently a BVG alumni) showed in the DECA Regional Competition against students from Financial Literacy the future. To add some fun, there was by hosting coffee houses, encouraging students to engage Isabella DiMenna the group some of GE’s past inventions other private schools across Ontario. Students prepared and Kaitlin Au-Yeung & Francine He • a quiz at the end of the presentation in improv games, or creating posters for clubs and events. Defne Eriskon starting with Thomas Edison inventing delivered case study role play presentations in front of judges Top Team Oral Presentation in and whoever could answer correctly One initiative that Anisha and I would like to introduce this in a variety of industry topics. Students are scored in three Jacqueline Fung the light bulb to all of their future year is an annual Arts Week where students can engage in Buying and Merchandising Team Ethan Gabor won $100 worth of cash. After it ideas such as Ecomagination. Next, we different areas - written test, individual oral presentation and Decision Making ended, we were then moved into four different creative activities such as art workshops, t-shirt team oral presentation - based on their selected industry topic. George Gialelis journeyed down to the manufacturing tie-dying, and a mentor fashion show! I can’t wait to see Gideon Beck & Amman Nurani • Brianna Gonzalez others rooms where they talked about plant where some of their electrical relay sub-categories such as the digital what this year has in store for us! Our top winners this year include: Rais Najarali • Top Individual Top Team Oral Presentation in David Hammond products are made. It was interesting to factory at Scotiabank, diversity and Oral Presentation in Hotel and Entrepreneurship Team Decision Francine He see how they make these products. After inclusion in the workplace. They had Creative Co-Head: Ava Basti • Top Individual Oral Lodging Management Making Pranav Khatri eating lunch, we had the opportunity to also incorporated jeopardy and other Presentation in Principles of Jay Khosla use virtual reality to find out some of the Anisha Kapoor Justin Narayan • Top Written Zacharia Burrafato & Pranav activities into presentations which were Hospitality and Tourism Shayaan Lalani problems facing the electrical utilities and I am super-excited to be a Test Score in Business Services Khatri • Top Team Oral an enjoyable touch. Soon it was time Sydney Leung how GE is finding solutions to them. To Creative Co-Head this year! Emily Belesiotis • Top Individual Marketing Presentation AND Top Overall for my dad to pick me up and he gave Armaan Marwaha conclude our busy day, a graphic designer After fifteen years at Bayview Oral Presentation in Business in Financial Services Team Chantalle Matousek me a tour of his workplace. Danyal Rehman • Top showed us how GE uses 3D printing and Glen, I am finally embarking on Services Marketing Decision Making Amy Nam Individual Oral Presentation in The office space was different from how even showed us the software and 3D the journey of Grade 12. Through Luca D’Alessandro • Top Written Matthew Nam Principles of Finance Matthew Nam & William I pictured it to be. It was spacious and my time here I have been involved Justin Narayan printer that they use. Test Score, Top Individual Oral Stanfield • Top Team Oral had a relaxed atmosphere instead of in countless art shows, bands, choirs, and plays, so I Alicia Sanchez-Gonzalez • Top Kazi Nooren From this great experience I learned Presentation AND Top Overall in Presentation AND Top Overall tiny cubicles. It was also interesting to am truly thrilled to be involved in planning the events Individual Oral Presentation Amman Nurani that there is a vast amount of different Personal Financial Literacy in Marketing Management Team see how you don’t have an assigned seat surrounding the arts this year. This is my opportunity AND Top Overall in Apparel Nikita Pasricha jobs in technology/manufacturing Isabella DiMenna • Top Individual Decision Making so you could move wherever you want. to spread creativity throughout the school and I could and Accessories Marketing Konstantin Putilkin companies such as Finance, Marketing, Oral Presentation in Sports and I also had the opportunity to attend a not be more ready to get started. As one of the Creative Danyal Rehman Engineering, Designers and Technical Entertainment Marketing Evelyn Tom • Top Individual Based on the Regionals meeting and see how it worked. This Heads it is my job to help organize coffee houses, which Alicia Sanchez-Gonzalez Support. This day started to get me Oral Presentation AND Competition, the following experience has taught me many things are similar to talent shows. Students with a variety of Jacqueline Fung • Top Written Test William Stanfield thinking about the world of work and Top Overall in Principles of students have qualified for about what we need to know about the interests are encouraged to participate with whatever Score in Principles of Marketing Manjari Thavarasalingam what I want to go when I grow up. A Marketing Provincial Competitions to use of money and why it’s important act they want. Acts like singing, dancing, poetry, improv, Armaan Marwaha • Top Written Diana Tian large part of GE’s new products come take place in February 2019. Evelyn Tom to track your spendings. I realized the and acting are just some of the many possibilities. Test Score AND Top Overall in Nicolas Tong • Top Individual from their innovation and technology Kaitlin Au-Yeung Nicolas Tong things I pay for as a teen is not a lot as my Another arts initiative for the year will be Arts Week. We Business Services Marketing Oral Presentation AND Top department and after seeing some of Ava Basti Kiera Traianou parents pay most of the time. However, will dedicate every lunch period for a week to different Overall in Entrepreneurship their products I would consider a career Chantalle Matousek • Top Gideon Beck Kirill Tregubov in the future, there will be much more arts-related events that get students involved in drama, in this field as it is a relatively new field Individual Oral Presentation Zacharia Velshi • Top Emily Belesiotis Zacharia Velshi things I have to take into consideration music, media, or visual art. I am eagerly looking forward AND Top Overall in Human Individual Oral Presentation in Zacharia Burrafato Vahid Zaki to spend my savings smartly. I’m grateful with good future job prospects. to the 2018-2019 year, which will be an amazing and Resources Management Automotive Services Marketing Erica Chow Christina Zhang-Denkovski to have had the opportunity to attend -Jay Persaud creative year for everyone!
26 December 2018 bayviewglen.ca 27 Everyone News from Wins with Advancement ‘Tis the Season – Stronger Together BVG is proud to host leading industry experts to discuss topics As the weather chills to raise $15,000 by year end. If we PEER and the snow swirls, I am work together and achieve this, one that are timely and relevant to our community. reminded of the beauty at this of our families will match it with an TUTORING time of year. When ice crystals stick additional $15,000. We’ll be stronger The Peer Tutoring programme th together, they form a snowflake. On its by coming together! SAVE THE DATE: January 29 , 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm own each one melts quickly and can will continue to run throughout Your support will strengthen our soon be forgotten. When they come the balance of the school year. community now and create a legacy for together, each one unique, leaves It is an excellent opportunity for years to come. our senior students to assist their behind something special. Best Wishes for a happy and healthy peers with homework support The same is true with each member of holiday and a bright year ahead. and skill-building. It is also a our community: students, volunteers, great way to hone leadership parents, faculty and staff. When we skills, make connections with come together, our impact is greater other students, earn community than any one of us alone. service hours and get involved Paul Davis Carol Anne Ruscica with our school community. We As we reflect and celebrate during Senior Director of Advancement are still accepting applications for this season, please consider making 416.443.1030 ext. 626 or tutoring opportunities. Social Networking a gift to Bayview Glen. Our goal is [email protected]. If you are interested, Join Cyber Security and Internet Safety expert Paul Davis as he delivers advice on how to Donate online https://www.bayviewglen.ca/support-bvg/donate please contact Ms. Farah legally, safely, and conscientiously navigate the internet and the ever-expanding (and often Bayview Glen is a registered charity (#131097453RR0001) and will provide a Daya, Learning Strategist, bewildering) field of social media. Upper School at tax receipt for your donation. [email protected]
From the BVG Archives: Visit our new Online Archive on the School website! Our founder, Doreen Hopkins often Egyptians covered their homes with green celebrated the holiday season with the use palm rushes, symbolising the triumph of of many symbols, including Christmas life over death. trees, throughout the 60s and 70s. In ancient Rome, the Romans marked Did you know: the solstice with a feast in honour of the god of agriculture, Saturn, by decorating Germany is credited with starting the their homes and temples with evergreen Christmas tree tradition in the 1500s branches. when devout Christians brought decorated trees into their homes, but The Vikings in Scandinavia thought that plants and trees that remained green evergreens were related to the sun god, all year had symbolic meaning for Balder!1 people during the winter months. If you are interested in contributing Just as people today decorate their Bayview Glen memorabilia or keepsakes homes with pine, spruce, and to the Archive or seeing more of our fir trees, ancient peoples hung collections, please contact Mark Fellin by evergreen branches from their email at [email protected] homes. In many countries it was believed that evergreens would Happy Holidays!! protect you from illness and keep away evil spirits. 1. History.com Editors. (2018). History of Christmas Trees. Retrieved from https://www.history.com/ In Northern Europe, Druids, priests of topics/christmas/history-of-christmas-trees the ancient Celts, decorated their temples with evergreen branches as a symbol of 2. Photographs from Christmas 1968 – 35mm everlasting life. Slides, Junior School Christmas 1973 – In ancient Egypt, when the god Ra began 35mm Slides, Class Christmas 1974 – 35mm to recover from illness at the solstice, the Slides, and Christmas 1975 – 35mm Slides
28 December 2018 bayviewglen.ca 29 News from Alumni Relations
Alumni Education Event Series • Coffee Tasting Social 2018 •
Toni Lui ‘04, Tiffany McKenzie ‘04 and Parul Bansal ‘04 at Outward Bound Trip in Spring 2003.
Thank you to the alumni and guests for joining the Message from the Bayview Glen Alumni Coffee Tasting Social 2018 at Boxcar Social Summerhill on the morning of Saturday, October 20. Alumni Association Board All participants had a great time learning and tasting different kinds of coffee from various origins. With the change met with relief and a chance to spend time truly feel the need to come home and see of the season – the with my friends over the holidays. everyone as the year comes to a close. It’s Please stay tuned for the next event in the Alumni Education a time for reflection, and a time to gear up Event Series. More event photos are available in the Photo last of the fall leaves Truly, this time of year has changed for the new year. Gallery of the Bayview Glen school website. falling, and the colder dramatically for me. I now relish the We look forward to seeing you again at future alumni events. air swiftly following – my mind for many years traditions and am likely the most guilty of The Bayview Glen Alumni Association has focussed on the pending exams. This was decorating the house too soon, or playing had a very busy year, and is gearing up -Mandy Lau, Director of Alumni Relations not a time of year to pause and reflect, but festive music long before anyone else. for the new year ahead. We encourage to hustle and focus on the many exams and Once I was in university, this was a great all alumni to get involved, and to contact papers due. I didn’t enjoy the clocks falling time to connect with my friends from high Mandy Lau for more information. We have backwards and the festive lights coming on; I school, and continue traditions we had introduced new events this year, and hope groaned that it was dark and meant I did not started many years ago. This is a time for to continue to add more in the coming year. have many hours left in the day to cram in all families and friends to come together, Tiffany McKenzie ’04 that I needed to cram. The festive season was celebrate and reflect. It’s a time when we Bayview Glen Alumni Association Board
Alumni Spotlight: Moez Kassam ’99 Upcoming Alumni Events Recognized for his remarkable achievements as a Without Borders, Kids Cook to Care BVG L!NK Alumni Networking young business leader, Moez Kassam ’99 has been and Ryerson University’s Lifeline Syria. He’s a member of the Young Speaker Series: Entrepreneurship named to Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 for 2018. and Innovation President’s Organization (YPO), January/February 2019 (TBC) and moonlights as an executive Founded in 1995 by Caldwell Partners, Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 is an awards programme that identifies young achievers in Canadian business, producer for production house Alumni Reunion 2019 Weekend Friday, May 3, 2019 and visionaries and innovators who are changing the way things are done. Moringa Media, where he provides the critical link between business Saturday, May 4, 2019 With over a decade of experience as a successful entrepreneur, and art. All Bayview Glen alumni are welcome hedge fund manager, business partner, philanthropist, and board to attend. Please check out the Alumni member, Moez brings a wealth of experience and creative energy Moez graduated from Bayview Glen Events webpage at bayviewglen.ca/ to all he does. As co-founder of Anson Funds, he manages a $750 in 1999, served as the first President of alumni-events for more details. million fund, ranked by Bloomberg Magazine as a top 10 global the Bayview Glen Alumni Association, and performer, and was named a top manager ‘bucking the trend’ by was selected as the Bayview Glen Distinguished Alumnus Award Barron’s for successful performance over five years. Alongside this Recipient in 2015. Moez has an MBA from London Business STAY CONNECTED WITH Website bayviewglen.ca/alumni LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/bvgalumni demanding role, he applies his innate business acumen to the benefit School (LBS) and a BA from Western University. He is proud to call Email [email protected] Twitter @BVGAlumni of numerous charities through his public foundation including Doctors Toronto home. #BVGAlumni Facebook facebook.com/groups/bvgalumni BVG L!NK bvglink.firsthand.co
30 December 2018 bayviewglen.ca 31 Parent Association News members of the community together and Holiday Gift Sale Message from share our Holiday creations. Our annual Holiday Gift Sale was once It’s hard to believe that we are only a few days again a great success! Thanks to all our PA President away from the end of the first term. This time volunteers and those who participated, This past week, we kicked of year is busy for most of us, and we often there was so much fun and excitement wish we only had more time and less “running” at the event as our children picked gifts off the Holiday Season at the Parent’s Association! to do. This holiday season, we ask you to for their loved ones! Merry Christmas and change gears, slow down, and give back some Happy Holidays! See you next year! I would like to extend a warm note of that time to your families and friends, and of thanks to all parents who volunteered at the make time to help those less fortunate or who Gift Sale on November 28th, and to the Gift cannot be with loved ones at this time of year. Sale Committee who worked so hard to select Be grateful for the opportunity that we have to gifts for this very special experience for the share this time with our loved ones and those Lower School children. There is a fair amount in need of a little love or kindness. of work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure that our little ones have a variety of gift On behalf of the PA Executive, thank you to items to select from on their shopping day. all the parent volunteers. We are grateful for all of you that have given your gift of time. I would also like to thank the volunteers, Our best wishes for a safe and happy holiday class parents and Grade representatives who season and prosperous 2019! eagerly helped us bring back our Holiday Merry Market! We were very excited to bring back this very festive community building and friend raising event. It’s a privilege for the Parent Association to be able to bring all Lianne Bastien-Caduc, PA President PA General Meeting The Daunt Dining Hall at the Moatfield Campus The keynote speaker was Michelle Yarndley, was packed with parents eager to find out what Director of Global Education. Mrs. Yarndley was new at the BVG Parent Association. shared with the group that Global The meeting began with an update Competence encompasses the from Mrs. Eileen Daunt on the knowledge, skills and mindset Shop Update Lower School renovation. needed to live and work COME TO THE ANNUAL CONSIGNMENT AND The Head of School effectively and successfully in DONATED ITEM SALE explained that due to the a globally connected world. J.T.M. Guest Theatre, 85 Moatfield Drive retirement of the city She explained what the Tuesday, January 22: 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. & official dealing with our Four Domains of Global 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. • Wednesday, January 23: application, the process Competence, were and 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. had been pushed back how from BG2 to Grade The Parent Association Shops will be closed from a permit standpoint. 12 our children are being these days but online orders will still be However, things are taught these principles. Why processed and delivered. moving forward and we are is this important? Well, as Items will be available for Pre-school, Lower, waiting for permit approval Mrs. Yarndley explained we are Prep and Upper School students, priced at in the near term. She will be teaching our children to be citizens $3.00, $5.00, $8.00, $10.00 and $20.00 sending out an update to the school in a world that is ever-evolving, so it is Discontinued items clearing at 25% - 50% off once she has more information. important they understand how to interact and **Drop off at the shops your clean, gently used Carol Anne Ruscica, our new Director of understand the world without walls that they items for donation and your blazers, tunics and Advancement, introduced herself and was will be living in. For the full presentation please kilts drycleaned for consignment** excited to be a part of the meeting to get to go to https://www.bayviewglen.ca/nurturing- know the BVG community. global-mind-set Coming Up Social & Shopping December 18th; 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. • Come by the Prep/Upper shop for Gift Shopping, coffee and home baked goods Parent Association General Meeting January 22nd, 9:00 a.m., Daunt Dining Hall Connect Visit the Current Parents link on the main website at bayviewglen.ca/current-parents, like the Bayview Glen Parent Association Facebook page, or follow us on Twitter at @BVGPA.
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