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Age 2 to University Entrance | Coeducational | Multicultural | Multi-Denominational | bayviewglen.ca What’s Inside... message from the Board Message 4 Head of Town Hall 5 Events 5 School Blue Jays Day 6 PT Conferences 7 Junior Leadership Club 9 Summer UniforM 11 Recipe 11 Full STEAM Ahead 12 It's spring and the final Prep Green TeaM 13 Spring Concerts 14 term of the school year Grade 6 Music Evening 16 has just begun. Robotics 18 Theatre News his is an exciting time at the Our re-enrollment season is now complete 20 school as we continue to work and we are preparing to welcome our new math Stars 21 on our Strategic Plan and begin families to the BVG community. to put the nuts and bolts of our DECA 22 Tstrategic initiatives in place. At its core, it is Although this happens every year, it never all about students and student learning and loses its magic. We know that parents put US House Leagues 22 keeping the school focussed on the future of a lot of thought and effort into choosing a education. In the fall we will communicate school and their excitement at joining our US SEC 22 the progress made to date. school is palpable. This year Kiss & Cry Movie 24 We are also very excited to host our first- The countdown is on to Graduation, with ever Town Hall meeting. The agenda for our Grad Class of 2017 taking their final Duke of Edinburgh 24 marks the this evening includes a discussion of our nostalgic looks at the place they called Campus Masterplan as well as a compre- home for so many years. Round Square 25 th hensive funding strategy to support it. Alumni News 26 10 annual Please join us Have a wonderful final term and make it Please join us, and lend your voice and ideas count. It won't be long before we turn the Athletics 28 Bayview th to the future plans for our amazing school. page on another amazing school year. May 18 from Career Breakfast 34 Glen Advancement News 34 4:00-6:00 p.m. Eileen Daunt Staff & Faculty 35 Gallery Parent Association 36 This year’s show is eXtremely eXciting. It will by individual students or collaborative groups. feature the works of artists from BG2 through Don’t miss this opportunity to support the Night. AP. It will span our two campuses and will Parent Association as well as to collect art Please check your mailboxes. include a wide variety of media. You will have from what might be the next eXtraordinary the opportunity to visually enjoy as well as artist of our time. 2015/2016 Annual Report purchase some original art and prints created will be mailed out in April.

Cover: Teddy and Eli Porfiris Join us for our April 2017 Events message from the Whole School 5 CISAA Coaches Meeting at UCC 4:00 p.m. 7 CISMF Rehearsal Board of Directors 8 CISMF Rehearsal 9 CISMF Concert 10 Eve of Passover 11 Passover Tow n 14 Good Friday 14 Orthodox Good Friday 16 Easter Sunday 16 Orthodox Sunday The Work of 17 Easter Monday 17 Orthodox Easter Monday Contact us at 19 CISAA Mini Meets [email protected]  Hall 20 Young Round Square New York Trip Departs Doing Nothing Monday, April 24, at 5:15 p.m. 21 LS, PS & US Earth Day Assembly & Civvies Day 22 Earth Day or some time now, there has been one practise creativity? Well, it turns out that they want to do. Matthews and Foster stressed in the J.T.M. Guest Theatre 23 Round Square Americas Regional Conference, Argentina Begins a focus on 21st century learning and creativity can be nurtured and developed that this unstructured time is necessary for 26 Young Round Square New York Trip Returns the skills that will be required for our over time. children to consolidate their learning and 28 May Newsletter Sent Home children to successfully navigate a for self-discovery. They made a point of 30 Round Square Americas Regional Conference, Argentina Ends Frapidly changing, and (likely) much different In 2014, Bayview Glen hosted Doctors Dona telling the audience that screen time is not world than the one we know. Critical thinking, Matthews and Joanne Foster for an evening “do nothing” time, and that parents can help Lower School problem-solving, collaboration and creativity in their speakers series event to talk about their children strive for balance by providing 5 BG3 Breakfast 9:00 a.m. to promote innovation are some of the key promoting intelligence and creativity in our enough time and space in their children’s Let's talk... 6 SK to Grade 5 PT Conferences 5:00-8:00 p.m. skills we understand our children need in children. As a BVG parent, I was privileged lives for daydreaming, thinking, sleeping, and  About the future of 7 LS Passover Assembly order to be prepared for the future. Since to attend, and to learn what parents can do unstructured play. 12 BG2 Breakfast 9:00 a.m. 2000, more skills have been added to the list. to foster creativity in children. Matthews our school 13 LS Easter Assembly In recent years, a “future-ready” movement and Foster told the audience that creativity This prescription is a tall order for some 20 SK Spring Festival has gathered momentum. Education and developed over time with the right kinds parents, I think. Speaking for myself, my focus  About a campus training that is responsive to the changing of learning opportunities, challenges and has been on knowledge and skills acquisition Prep School economy will focus on future-ready skills such supports. But what are the right kinds of and development for my child (and for myself, master plan concept 3 PS Civvies Day as technological savvy, global and cultural opportunities? The speakers claimed that I admit). With snow still on the ground, or 3 PS PT Conference Forms Due competence, as well as financial and economic children can choose to be creative in any at least a chill in the air, we’re now planning  About a comprehensive 4 PS Theatre Matinee and Evening Performance literacy, in addition to the key skills. domain by being curious, taking sensible our children’s summer camps and activities, 7 PS Passover Assembly risks, using their imagination, building on which gives us the perfect opportunity to give funding strategy 12 PS PT Conferences 5:00-8:00 p.m. As I think about these skills and their impact their knowledge, figuring out ways to get our children the time and space they need to on my daughter and her peers, creativity is around obstacles, and tolerating ambiguity by develop their creativity. Old habits die hard for  About a long-term 12 PS Easter Assembly the one about which I have the most concern. looking at situations from various angles and me, it seems. Determined to turn over a new 24 PS SC Executive Candidates Applications Due British educator Sir Ken Robinson, of TED from opposing viewpoints. How can we, as leaf, and with that old cliché, “less is more”, as tuition plan 27 PS Spring Concert Matinee 2:00 p.m. talk and speaking tour fame, has decried the parents, set the stage for these opportunities? my mantra, I’m still catching myself trying to 27 PS Spring Concert 7:00 p.m. loss of creativity as our children progress According to Matthews and Foster, we nurture program every minute of my child’s summer. Upper School through school, claiming that the abundance creativity by making time for nothing. For those parents who find themselves in the We look forward to a lively of creativity young children possess is whittled same position in which I find myself, as we 5 US PT Conferences 5:00-8:00 p.m. away over the child and adolescent years, never Children need enough time for play and enter into Spring – a time of renaissance-- let’s and engaging conversation. 6 Grade 12 Euclid Math Contest to return. I am quite confident that most of the reflection. Many of our children are involved in nurture the creativity that will drive innovation 10 US Passover Assembly future-ready skills are taught very competently structured programs and activities throughout by giving our children some time to do the 10 US Grad Group Photo at Bayview Glen, and our children have multiple the week, but they also need “do nothing” work of nothing. Please submit questions ahead 13 US Easter Assembly opportunities to practise them. But what time, according to the speakers, where they 20 US Spring Concert 7:00 p.m (Dress Rehearsal 1:00 p.m) about creativity? Can it be taught? How does are free to become bored and to find out what Catherine Hands of time for discussion. 24 DECA International Career Conference in Anaheim, California Begins Please RSVP. 24 US SEC Candidate Applications Due 27 US CIS Ontario Drama Festival Begins Visit us online Follow us on Twitter Like us on Facebook to Amy Fernandez by email at 27 US National Biology Competition Connect bayviewglen.ca @bayviewglen facebook.com/bayviewglen [email protected] 29 US CIS Ontarion Drama Festival Ends

4 April 2017 bayviewglen.ca 5 6th Annual BVG 2017 Blue Jays Day Home Game 23 Apr Lower School 6 Parent-Teacher Conferences

SK to Grade 5 Parent-Teacher Conference Forms were due Monday, March 27, 2017. The form enclosed with report cards should have been completed and returned to the school.

SK to Grade 5 Thursday, April 6, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Apr Prep School 12 Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parent-Teacher Conference Forms are due Monday, April 3, 2017. Please complete the forms enclosed with report cards and return them to the school.

Grades 6 to 8 Wednesday, April 12, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. versus Bayview Glen Celebrates Apr Upper School Canada’s Birthday with 5 Parent-Teacher Conferences Iconic Guitar Parent-Teacher Conference Forms are due March 27, 2017. Please complete the form enclosed with report cards and return to the school. Sat. May 27 - 1:07pm Six String Nation Grades 9 to 12 date Month Time Price Ignites National Pride Wednesday, April 5 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Saturday May 1:07 pm $35 Canada's most famous guitar was held, played and celebrated in three separate Bayview Glen assemblies to the delight of hundreds of our students. More than two Welcome to the world, Price $35 per ticket decades in the making, Six String Nation is the legacy project started by award-winning Future Alumni  writer and CBC broadcaster Jowi Taylor. On an invitation from the Prep School's own Scott Milligan, Mr. Taylor spoke to enthralled audiences about the guitar's journey. Please fill out the information below and submit 64 symbolic pieces, from Pierre Trudeau's canoe paddle, to Rocket Richard's Stanley the form to your homeroom teacher/mentor by Cup ring, are woven into this one-of-a-kind guitar. Mr. Taylor traveled all over the Friday, April 28. country collecting important artifacts and significant objects. "I soon realized I wasn't just gathering stuff; I was gathering stories," said Taylor. He spoke of being frustrated with the cliché stereotypes of our country that include donuts and hockey. "We are so Student Name much more than that," said Taylor. "We have to get better at telling our own stories so we have a deeper understanding of what it means to be Canadian."

Number of Tickets Several of our students played the guitar, nicknamed Voyageur, at each of the assemblies. Mr. Taylor said his project has been a transformative experience and its August Elizabeth Bennet Joan impact has been far-reaching. With the celebration of Canada's 150th birthday this See more photos on our Proud Parents: Proud Parents: Class year, Six String Nation is much in demand. Mr. Taylor was so moved by his experience gallery page online at Erika & Paul Gillespie Tom & Katie Osborne at Bayview Glen, he chose to write a feature story about our school on his personal bayviewglen.ca/photo-gallery Born January 26 at 6:51 a.m. Born January 28 at 9:26 p.m. blog. You can read his posts by visiting the News and Events page on our website. Weighing 10 lbs 3 oz. Weighing 9 lbs 13 oz. Cheque Amount (made payable to: Bayview Glen)

This is not a Valid ticket 7 The Junior Leadership Yes! I want to join the Club takes place Junior Leadership Club on the following My child (print name) Fridays: April 21 April 28 in class (ex: L4A) has my/our permission to attend Leadership Club sessions. May 5 May 12 May 19 Printed Parent/Guardian Name Top Row: May 26 Santhiya Kuhan, Roxanna Abhary, Signed Parent/Guardian Name Michael Tan Front Row: Liam Glowczewski, Date Ethan Leung Using pieces from the Empathy Toy, Kids Who Code students from the Grade 2 to 5 Junior Leadership ommunication is a necessary skill for at present time and this number continues to Club are excited Lower School Families, academic and social success. Thereby rapidly increase. This means that students are for a chance to Hi, it is no surprise that Michael Fullan (an graduating into a world in which digital platforms work together in This is the 10th anniversary of the Junior Leadership Club. This year’s C the Leadership Order of Canada recipient, a former dean of the are the means of communication. theme is Celebrating Character Confidence. Based on the foundations of Club. University of Toronto's Faculty of Education, and experiential leadership and identified 21st century competencies, Grade 2 leader in identifying needs of future learners) These facts are why the primary years, our is only consumed and start to think of digital to 5 students will be working at stations to develop their critical thinking, acknowledged communication as one of the six C-STEM (Computer, Science, Engineering, and platforms as a means to communicate, to problem solving, empathy, global awareness, and communication skills. most important student competencies for 21st Mathematics) programme focusses on develop- invent, to create. It is a digital world out there; century learning. The interesting thing to note ing our students to become digitally literate. the teachers at Bayview Glen are making sure Celebrating Through games, challenges, and activities, the goals of the club are to is what type of communication Fullan records From Grade 1 to 5, students progress through our students have the tools to effectively have the students gain confidence in their leadership abilities, meet new as important, “…the mastery of three fluencies, programs that develop typing, web navigating, communicate within it. friends, and to have a lot of fun. digital, writing, and speaking tailored for a and coding skills. Specifically with coding, grades range of audiences.” In the twenty-first century, 1 to 5 students spend time developing their abil- Jesse Denison, Director of Teaching and 10 Years Like the years in the past, there is no charge. The club will run for six communication through speech and writing ity and then apply these skills to tasks. Whether Learning, Lower School Fridays from 4:00 until 5:15 p.m. The location will be the back deck when remain extremely important, but the ability to it be with Code.org, Scratch, or EV3 Mindstorms, weather permits and the Lower School Bubble on rainy days. We look communicate digitally is also a crucial skill set. coding is a big part of the development of digital Bibliography: of our Junior forward to your participation. Fullan’s findings are in line with facts surrounding fluency within our students. • Fullan, M., & Scott, G. (2014). New pedagogies the amount of technology users; not even for deep learning whitepaper: Education PLUS. For those who sign up, attendance for the club takes priority over mentioning computer and tablet consumers, With providing digital competencies, there is Seattle: Collaborative Impact SPC. Leadership Club conflicting sports practices; however, if a child is on a sports team reports currently suggest that globally there are a mindset change. Our Bayview Glen students • https://www.statista.com/statistics/330695/ and there is a game/meet, they must attend that game or meet instead approximately 2.32 billion smartphone users stop looking at technology as something that number-of-smartphone-users-worldwide/ of the Leadership Club. What’s New?

As part of our new marketing campaign, our connector words have appeared in our school calendar, digital media, advertising and many other places. Now you can spot them on display in both campuses. In phase one, check out the word pairs in the Daunt Dining Hall and beside the Shop in the Lower School.

8 April 2017 bayviewglen.ca Now Summer Carrying in both shops! Chicken Fajitas Black Polishable Uniform Servings: 4-6 Dress Shoes For more information or questions, please contact the Shops for Boys and Girls Recipe Compliments of: at [email protected] or visit the school website MS Read-A-Thon at bayviewglen.ca/association-shops finishes up another Starting May 1, weather permitting, students may begin wearing their summer uniform. Ingredients fabulous year! Boys Girls Marinade This year’s MS Read-A-Thon is over for another year, with Lower School  4 Large Chicken Breasts (Boneless & Skinless) students enthusiastically reading and collecting funds that  2 Tablespoons of Canola Oil will help fund research into a cure for MS. While the final (Optional for May, June and September, except for Formal Dress Days)  ½ Juice of a Lemon total will not be available until all donations are counted, SK to Grade 5  1 Tablespoon of Cumin we already know that we raised almost $8400 through Students Experience  1 Teaspoon of Onion Powder our online campaign. A big thank you to everyone who » White Golf Shirt with Green School Crest » White Golf Shirt with Green School Crest  1 Teaspoon of Paprika ** ** supported the Read-A-Thon and a special thank you to Jack First Nations Culture » White Dress Shirt with Short Sleeves » White Blouse with Short Sleeves  1 Teaspoon of Dry Oregano Carlson (L5A) and his family for raising $1225 on their own. » Grey Pants with Black Belt or Grey Shorts » Grey Pants with Black Belt or Grey Shorts  ½ Teaspoon of Chili Powder * Participation by students in Grades 1 and 2 was so amazing nishinaabe Cultural Consultant, Lorrie Ann Parks visited » Grey Dress Socks » Maple Leaf Tunic, Skort or Kilt  2 Cloves of Minced Garlic that all six classes were rewarded with ice cream sundaes on with all of the Grade 2s on February 8. She is a member of » Black Dress Shoes (Green kilt shorts must be worn underneath  1 Teaspoon of Mediterranean Sea Salt the last day before March Break. Batchewana First Nation Turtle Clan. Her people are from Tunic and Kilt but not skort) A » Green Socks or Tights Cape Croker Nayashiningmiing on Georgian Bay. Students learned Optional Ingredients Mrs. Buckley, about First Nation’s culture through a sensory experience that » Black Dress Shoes  1 Large Red Bell Pepper, Julienned Lower School Librarian included stories, drumming and singing. Friday and Special Occasions  1 Large Green Bell Pepper, Julienned » Full dress uniform. Students may wear short-sleeved white dress shirts under their blazers  ½ Spanish Onion, Thinly Sliced We entered the classroom through the eastern doorway of and long grey pants for boys. The Year of the primary library and walked in a circle, clockwise to our Preparation chairs. Sitting in a circle is the Indigenous way. In a circle we the Rooster! can see everyone’s eyes, no one is behind us, no one in front Prep School » Combine all the marinade ingredients of us, no one is below us or above us. The circle means we are together in a large stainless steel bowl, and Every culture has special traditions all the same. We are all equal. Students began by participating in (Optional for May, June and September, except for Formal Dress Days) whisk together. Add the chicken breasts to the and celebrates special events. The a smudge. The smudge is to cleanse the negativity in the room by Grades 6 to 8 marinade and mix well. Cover for at least an Chinese culture is no exception. clearing our thoughts. In a smudge ceremony we are reminded to hour or overnight. » White Golf Shirt with Green School Crest » White Golf Shirt with Green School Crest The most important of these events see good things with our eyes, smell good things with our noses, » Preheat the cast iron grill to medium-high » White Dress Shirt with Short Sleeves** » White Blouse with Short Sleeves** is the Lunar New Year. As the name say good things with our mouths, think good things with our heat. Add cross grill marks on the chicken » Grey Pants with Black Belt » Grey Pants with Black Belt suggests, Lunar New Year follows the minds, feel good things with our hearts and honour Mother Earth. breasts for 3 minutes on each side. Place » Grey Dress Socks » Maple Leaf Kilt Lunar calendar. This year, the Chinese the grilled chicken breast on baking tray and » Black Polishable Dress Shoes (Green Kilt shorts must be worn underneath) Lunar New Year fell on January 28 and it will be the year of the rooster. She let the students smell and touch her medicines sage, tobacco, ce- finish in the oven for about 10 minutes or (Kilt hem no higher than 3” above the knee) dar and sweet grass. It was interesting to learn that the sweet grass until internal temperature reaches 165˚F/74˚C. » Green Socks or Tights To celebrate this special occasion, on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 is braided with 3 strands to represent the mind, body and spirit. Friday and Special Occasions Slice the chicken fajitas into bite size strips. » Black Polishable Dress Shoes the Mandarin club teachers and the team from Yu-Shan Chinese Lorrie Ann brought a bundle with a variety of indigenous pieces Full dress uniform. We serve our chicken fajitas with sautéed bell culture, organized several activities for the students to experience that she displayed on a table. She let students choose an item they pepper, onion & whole grain rice. the traditional rituals. These included: painting the lion’s face, the lion wanted her to talk about. Lorrie Ann had cultural pieces of both dance and the God of Wealth. Students and guests had their pictures the Metis and Inuit. She touched on the value of water as a female Upper School taken with this very special guest who handed out red-envelopes. responsibility and the importance of strawberries and blueberries. (Optional for May, June and September, except for Formal Dress Days) Approximately 70 students and parents participated in this year’s It was a beautiful, Grades 9-12 event. For a couple of hours, the students were immersed in the touching experience! » White Golf Shirt with Navy School Crest » White Golf Shirt with Navy School Crest thick of the Chinese culture, and learned a little more of the Chinese We look forward to having » White Dress Shirt with Short Sleeves** » White Blouse with Short Sleeves** traditions through listening, speaking, and dancing. Lorrie Ann back to » Uniform Grey Pants with Black Belt » Grey Box Pleat Kilt Bayview Glen very soon! » Grey Dress Socks (Black kilt shorts must be worn underneath) The Mandarin Club teaches students from JK level through to Grade 8 » Black Polishable Dress Shoes (Kilt hem no higher than 3” above the knee) advanced level. If you are interested in your child joining the Mandarin Chi Miigwech » Navy or Grey Socks programme or if you have any questions, please contact the (Big Thank You) Lorrie Ann! » Black Polishable Dress Shoes coordinator – Ms. Stephany Liu or email [email protected] Thursday and Special Occasions for further information. By Mrs. Johnson, L2A Teacher Full dress uniform.

* Maple leaf Tunic or Kilt can be worn in Grade 3. Girls must wear Maple leaf Kilt starting in Grade 4. Kilt shorts must be worn under tunic, kilt and grey box pleat skirt but does not need to be worn with skort. 10 April 2017 bayviewglen.ca ** Ties must be worn with short sleeve dress shirt and short sleeve blouses. Full STEAM Ahead: Technology and Creativity in the Leading Up Prep School to Power Hour By Christopher Federico, Director of Teaching and Learning, Prep and Upper Schools Christian Deena

“Technology, from the simplest sort,” says aided, but cannot (yet) be replaced, Hello! My name is Christian Hayward and I joined Hi! I am Deena Rehman. I have been a education visionary Sir Ken Robinson, “has been by technology.2 Bayview Glen in Grade 3. I am happy to be one member of the BVG community for four one of the major drivers of human innovation.”1 Technocup of the Heads of the Green Team. Last year, I years, and I am SO excited to be one of this On the surface, this seems to be a fairly obvious This is what inspires the approach that we February 7, 2017 was the Assistant Head of this committee and year’s Heads of Green Team in the Prep and unremarkable statement. We see every take to Science, Technology, Engineering, and learned so much. School. See more day the connection between technology and Mathematics (STEM, or with the addition of Technocup innovation; for many, in fact, the two words Art, STEAM) education in the Prep School at photos online at When I came to the Prep, I was so glad to see I became one of the Heads of Green Team are virtually synonymous. Tools such as the Bayview Glen, both in our classrooms and our bayviewglen.ca/ that there were great positions on the Prep because I want to help raise awareness plough, the printing press, and the laptop co-curricular activities: photo-gallery Student Council, such as Student Life, Young for causes like habitat loss for animals, computer have all given us the opportunity to » In November, Prep School students because of the freezing rain, we were also Round Square, The Arts Committee… so many deforestation and recycling. I always felt that do things more efficiently and effectively than participated in the Beaver Computing able creatively employ technology to permit Beaver Computing to be a part of! But I knew I wanted to be part of starting small leads to bigger opportunities. So Challenge we otherwise would have, indeed, to achieve Challenge sponsored by the University them to participate remotely, live-streaming the Green Team because environmentalism is doing my part, no matter how big or small, has at levels that would not have been possible of Waterloo. This contest, which is aimed the opening and closing ceremonies and something I am passionate about. to count. without those tools. at Grades 7-10, engages students around submitting their bridge designs via e-mail. the world in solving problems by applying Despite some very stiff competition, the At home, I always try to help as much as I can Since I was very young, I have always loved But in the sense that the value of technology computational and logical thinking. Fifty- Bayview Glen team successfully defended its to save resources. From, turning off the tap, to the outdoors, fresh air and travelling. I have lies in “extending our reach,” it is the product seven students, including several in Grade title and brought home the trophy once again; making sure that things we dispose of are put lived in so many places around the world, and of innovation rather than a driver of it. 6, took on the Grade 7/8 challenge, while » On the very same day, Grade 6 students away in the proper bins, I always want to make each one had a new environment to enjoy Robinson’s point, however, is not merely that another three Prep students stepped up to demonstrated the ability to apply both their sure that we, as a family, are thinking of the and explore. For example, I lived in Malaysia technology allows to do things that we could compete against students in Grades 9 and 10; creativity and their knowledge of electricity environment. It was easy once we all knew how! for seven years where I could play soccer all not otherwise have done (or at least not done » Just prior to the winter break, Grade 7 sci- by welcoming visitors to their fun and So I could not miss the opportunity to join the year round. Something new I experienced as well), but it also allows us to think things we ence students embarked on an especially informative Science Arcade which featured Green Team once I got the chance and running here, in Canada, was snow and skiing for the could not otherwise have thought. That only important task. Tapping into the expertise original electronic games designed and built this team is amazing because I get to share my first time. No matter where I went, my love happens, though, if we are not just trained to of BVG alumnus Brett Kane and parent Paul by the students; employ a large number of different tools over passion for recycling and the saving of our Earth’s for the outdoors always followed with me. It use technology, but also educated to think Laursen, they applied their understanding » This year will also see the integration of their lifetimes: what is cutting edge today will resources with people who feel the same. did so all the way to the Prep! creatively. Mastery of a particular tool or of forces, structures, and centre of gravity to Robotics, already a hugely popular co- be obsolete tomorrow, and what will be cutting technology – knowing what it can do and how design new cargo-carrying bicycles so that curricular activity here at BVG, into the edge tomorrow is yet to be conceived. What Joining the Student Council as the Co-Heads and Earth Hour. We feel honoured to raise to use it – might make you a skilled technician, Santa Claus could still deliver presents in the Grade 6 Science curriculum. Building on their will make our students successful is not their of Green Team has only increased our awareness for these different projects and to but alone it does not lead to innovation. Nor, on absence of snow; learning about electricity and space, students ability to master any one particular device, chances of becoming better people. It has include our fellow Prep students so that we its own, will imagination. Only when the two are » Bayview Glen hosted some 120 Grade 7 will design and program robots to assist in but their capacity to truly understand, also opened a door: a way for us to help can all become better people and guardians combined do we see true creativity, the ability students in the annual Technocup Design exploring and gathering information about embrace, and shape the possibilities the environment while encouraging of the environment. to produce new ideas that offer some new Competition on February 7th. The competition our solar system. for innovation that each new others to do the same. It saddens value to the world. comprised three rounds of digital bridge technology will offer. us both, that Canada’s forests are We look forward to the progress the Green design followed by a real-world construction What is central in all of these activities—and being cut down and that animal Team will be making as the season turns, and Certainly, we need our students to be proficient challenge, judged by BVG parents Michelle many more here at Bayview Glen—is that they 1 Ken Robinson, How to Build a Culture habitats are being destroyed. we wish to thank everyone who believed in us users of technology both to aid their own Tatham, Christian Bellini, and Paul Laursen. all require students to go beyond the textbook of Innovation, 18 February 2015, https:// How could this be happening in enough to make us heads of this great team. learning and to prepare them for an increasingly Students were provided with a bucket of and the paper-and-pencil test to apply technical www.youtube.com/watch?v=zABwof_ our wonderful country? We all have technology-driven global economy. We also never-before-seen materials and asked knowledge and skills in creative thinking to oYrw. to work together to put a stop to it! We are off to plan for Earth Hour! need them to combine that technological to build a bridge that would support the solve authentic, real-world problems and share 2 Frank Levy and Richard J. Murnane, What will you be up to? proficiency with the ability to work with new passage of a toy car across a 30 cm gap. their thinking with an external audience. Given Dancing with Robots (Third Way, Recently, we have been placed in charge of a information and define and solve complex Although several of the participating schools the pace of technological change it is certain 2013). http://content.thirdway.org/ few campaigns in the Prep, such as the used Thanks! problems, precisely the sort of jobs that are were unable to travel to the competition that our students will have to adapt to and publications/714/Dancing-With-Robots.pdf battery drive, the textile recycling initiative, Christian and Deena

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Prep School rep Prep School families are cordially invited to attend our Tickets must be presented at the door for entry to the concert. All Grade 6, 7 and 8 S chool Music News Due to limited space, a maximum of two tickets for per Prep students, Concert Band, Jazz family of performers will be allotted upon request. Band, and Intermediate Please email your ticket request with the following information to: School Choir will be performing LeeAnne Dewar Administrative Assistant, Prep School, at [email protected] Prep School families are cordially invited to attend our Spring annual Spring Concert. This concert features all students in Grades 6, 7 and 8, as well as the Concert Band, Jazz Parent’s Name Band, and the Intermediate Choir. This is a spectacular event and a great opportunity for our students to showcase their musical talent. Concert Student's name (student who will receive the tickets) Important Notes for Parents Thursday, • There will be TWO shows this year, a matinee at 2:00 and an Student's Homeroom evening performance. Students are expected to perform at both April 27 • Due to limited space, a maximum of two tickets per family of  # of Tickets for 2:00 p.m. Matinee OR  # of Tickets for 7:00 p.m. show performers will be allotted upon request Should additional tickets be available, I am requesting (#) more • Once attendance has been confirmed, extra tickets may at 2:00 p.m. become available (Matinee performance) • Siblings/grandparents/aunts/uncles are more than welcome Special Seating Request to watch the Livestreaming at school in the Learning Commons Lower and 7:00 p.m. or in the comfort of their own homes • Tickets will be sent home prior to the concert School J.T.M. Guest Theatre, • Pick-up/Drop-off information will be provided closer to the Moatfield Campus concert 85 Moatfield Drive

pring came early this year to the J.T.M. Upper School families are cordially U Guest Theatre. Three choirs and the The concert band highlighted their dynamic invited to attend our Upper School concert band brought joy, humour prowess with “Bang Zoom” and was eager to Students in Grades 9 to 12 pper Sand appreciation to the audience. perform the well-known “Pokemon Theme.” Tickets must be presented at the door will be performing for entry to the concert. The talented Miss Ea-Ling Seun’s finale ar- Thank you to the students for sharing their Upper S rangement, embellished with strings, remind- love of singing. Thank you to the parents The programme will include a variety of musical If you have not already requested your tickets, please ed us all to sing for the love of singing and to who encouraged and supported them. Thank ensembles. This is a spectacular event and a great email your ticket request with the following information to: chool rise above whatever challenges life brings. you to all the faculty and staff for all they opportunity for our students to perform on stage. Debbie Rennicks Administrative Assistant, Upper School, did behind the scenes to help make this a School at [email protected] The Grade 2’s rain theme was in keeping successful event. Order Your Tickets Now! with the weather of the day. AC/DC fans • Tickets are FREE and available on a first come, first served basis were treated to head banging “thunder” and As spring is surely in the air, may you find Spring • There is assigned seating, so book your tickets early Student's name the audience even had an opportunity to your inner voice to soar like a bird set free. • For those unable to attend, the concert will be streamed live on create a rain storm with the choir using body the internet percussion. The Primary Choir showcased By Susie Simmons Mentor's Name their linguistic talents with a French folk Lower Schoo L Spring concert Concert song and had the audience chuckling at reactions to eating hot chili peppers! The rogramm I would like to order (number of tickets) Junior Choir performed a traditional Canadian P e Co First come, first served NCerT BaNd Thursday, O Canada Grade 2 Choir Music by Listen to the Rain fiNale folk medley, followed by the tremendously Calixa Words and Music by Bird Set Free/ lavallée Arranged by stephen l. lawrence Rise Medley vince Gassi Leaders Music by roxanna Greg Kurstin & s  Send home with student  Pick-up at Reception abhary, ian l ia furler, popular “How Far I’ll Go,” also arranged by uk, Katy Bang Zoom Naomi Kongkham perry, ali payami, Max Martin, and s Music by avan Kotecha vince Gassi Thunder! Arranged by April 20

Words and Music by e. seun Ea-Ling Seun and enriched with strings. Instrumentalists Pokemon Theme sally K. albrecht Ticket Distribution (check one) Music by Julia lou (violin, Grade 8), Kiara Chong ( Paul Murtha priMarY Choir violin, Grade 9), J’entends le Moulin Mitchell Chong (Cello, Grade 10) Soloists JuNior Choir Arranged by lara s Canadian Folk Medley emily Crocker harma, owen Nordick Arranged by Directors See more photos on our gallery page online Janet stachow Chili Caliente! at 7:00 p.m. Soloists Music by Ms. K. Baranieski Chiara david Giardiniere Ms. e. seun disimone, Lyrics by Accompanist at bayviewglen.ca/photo-gallery Krrisha shankar david Giardiniere Mrs. s. simmons Special Seating Request How Far I’ll Go and Joseph Martin Music and Lyrics by

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3/1/2017 9:15:34 AM Our first-ever Grade 6 Music Evening

the event: On February 2nd, the Prep School Music Department hosted our inaugural Grade 6 Musicians Evening -- a novel and exciting idea created by the music department that would allow our youngest members of the programme to demonstrate their ability as both artists and teachers.

the concept: Our Grade 6 musicians would invite their parents to become the students while they became the teachers. They would perform for their parents and teach them how to play a few notes. They even provided their parents a report card to demonstrate their progress. Music Don’t worry, Parents, this was a “for learning” assessment! Competition: the evidence: As music teachers, we witnessed some incredible things happening. Parents were able to witness their children's knowledge and abilities. More importantly, they realized exactly what it Success takes to create sound from nothing. As many parents commented after the evening was over, “This was one of the hardest things I have ever had Our Prep, and Upper School Music programs to do, and my child does this every day”. In addition, the students gained entered the Humber College Next Generation a sense of pride that they were able to get their mothers or fathers to Jazz Festival and the Greater Toronto Kiwanis create sound and some even played "We Will Rock You" by Queen. Music Festival respectively. CAN YOU SAY PARENTS BAND?! Greater Toronto Kiwanis Music the results: Watching parents and their children interact in this amazing way, allowing parents the Prep Jazz Band – Upper School Upper School opportunity to appreciate what it takes to make Silver Symphonic Band – Wind Ensemble – music, and having students gain an appreciation for Prep Concert Platinum (WOW!) Gold teaching, are all immeasurable benefits. Add the Band - Silver fun, laughter, sense of accomplishment, and pure joy on the faces of BVG families and you have They all played very well and received excellent feedback from adjudicators. great success! We the BVG musicians and music teachers, would like to say Congratulations to the Prep Music Department, a special thanks to our parent music supporters: our Grade 6 Musicians, and their Moms and Dads. Visit our website You all deserve a great round of applause! for more event Thanks for always helping us strike photos at Michael Bellissimo bayviewglen.ca/ the right chord; we couldn't do it Head of Arts, Upper School news/news- and-events without you.

16 April 2017 bayviewglen.ca 17 Special thanks to all of our Robotics Robotics News members, coaches and volunteers! Young Minds Team RED Come Up with Big Ideas

at the Ontario Ctrl-Z Ctrl-Z Innovation Celebration

n Saturday, February 25th, FLL robotics team Ctrl-Z Bayview Glen joined Team RED in representing Bayview Glen at the O FLL/ventureLAB Ontario Innovation Celebration (“OIC”). The annual day-long event was an opportunity for the eighteen Ontario teams, with the most promising FLL innovative solutions, to leverage the insights of an assigned advisor to transform their research presentations product, The Thermo Bot. So although the team into compelling business pitches and present them to a panel of judges. didn’t win the competition, witnessing this entre- The panel comprised startup investors, entrepreneurs, and provincial- preneurial process has been amazing. level FLL research project judges. OIC was a terrific opportunity for the robotics teams to develop their business ideas with the guidance of Team The day also provided great learning advisors, experts and coaches, and present the final product to the panel. opportunities. There was an excellent presentation by Venture Lab on the future In preparation for the OIC, the team created its innovative solution, the of disruptive technology, where RED team Pinder Pet Finder, a Bluetooth-enabled pet smart collar that helps reunite RED members got really excited about the future Ctrl-Z you with your lost dog or cat. Recognizing the profound grief suffered aturday, February 25th, Bayview Glen’s of Nano Engineering. Others enjoyed learning by families with the loss of a pet, the team clearly defined the problem, team, Robotics Elite Designers (RED) about Design Thinking from the company developed a value proposition, conducted a survey to gauge consumer S along with Bayview Glen’s Ctrl-Z were 2 of Future Design Schools. Overall, the team demand, performed a competitive analysis, formulated a marketing plan, 17 teams in Ontario that were selected from the continued to represent our school with pride created a financial projection, further advanced the Pinder prototype, 400 plus robotics squads to compete at the The and left the whole experience with a stronger and solicited the advice of several experts in both entrepreneurship and Ontario Innovation Celebration at IBM headquar- entrepreneurial skill set. It was a very good day pet/human interaction. ters. As was iterated by the speakers on the day, that capped off a wonderful robotics season for the best part of this opportunity was the learning the Robotics Elite Designers. After a long day of presentations, workshops, seminars and speeches, that comes from doing. Team RED created an Ctrl-Z took home the OIC Problem Identification Award, recognizing the awesome project in which they programmed a Again, thanks goes out to all the members, the team’s success in one of the most important areas for idea pitches which robot to read the temperature of hay in barns two student coaches, Megan Lai and Imaan is to clearly define, research and analyze a problem and then articulate in order to prevent spontaneous hay combus- Hirji, who are such talented cool role models, how the team might solve such problem. tion that cause deadly barn fires. Through this coach Kody Maclean for his meticulous planning experience, the team familiarized itself with and care for the team, and parent coach Jahan The members of Ctrl-Z congratulate Team RED for both an outstanding new coding skills, developed a business model Momeni for her patience, expertise, and hard FLL season and a highly successful postseason. Ctrl-Z wishes to express its in which they thought about logistics like ship- work. In addition, a thank you goes to all the gratitude to the team’s OIC advisor, Ms. Melissa Chee, for investing numer- ping, packaging, and how to house the product, parents of the team who were excellent partners ous hours with the team in perfecting its pitch and refining the presenta- who potential investors may be, and how would in the process. I look forward to continued tion materials. Ms. Chee’s experience as an entrepreneur proved to be they go about selling their product. In short, the learning and excellence with Team RED next instrumental in distinguishing the team in the eyes of the OIC judges. team took an idea, created a product that hadn’t season. existed, and then acted like it was a business By Eric Borromeo and developed a pitch and a plan to launch their By Jesse Denison

18 April 2017 bayviewglen.ca 19 Apr Mark your 4 Calendars Govara Derakhshan and Jory Finkelstein, Grade 12 BVG Prep Players Present First Nations Artist, Aqua, Hoodie Comes to April 4th, 2017 Bayview Glen Rehearsals for this year’s production are well underway; in fact, by the time you Earlier in the term, a First Nations artist named Aqua visited are reading this, it will be almost our Romeo our school and all the Grade 7 classes. She is a very talented performance date! singer and dancer who taught us about her culture and and beliefs. Aqua is Metis, a person of European and First Nations This year’s production is Hoodie (by Lindsay decent. We learned that by sitting in a circle on the floor, we Price), a vignette play — which means it is were representing the equality of human beings and that no a series of related short scenes — about the one person was better than the other. Throughout our time middle school experience, it's identity and Juliet with Aqua, we also learned about how being a First Nations appearance, as well as the tension between person was very difficult in the past, and that they had to the pressure to be part of the group and the he BVG Players’ performance endure great struggles so that they could now practise their need to be your individual self. of Romeo & Juliet was a success, beliefs and proudly say that they are First Nations people. T thanks to the hard work put She taught us about how she found her spirit colours from a The play features the Clump, characters in by so many students for so many vision and what they meant. The one aspect of her vision that often acting in unison as a sort of Greek months. Mr. Reynolds, Mrs. Hitchcock, really stood out for me was about the colour blue. An elder Chorus, who comment on the action and Mr. Hitchcock and I were consistently told her that this colour represented the area around her personify this sort of groupthink. impressed by the sustained effort of throat. It gave her the beautiful voice she used to sing us two many dedicated students who managed songs. The first song was a traditional welcoming song. It was Hoodie, the individual character who to balance their school work with sung to welcome everyone in the circle, along with the spirits balances the Clump’s perspective, often the demands of such a large-scale of people dear to us who we have lost. The second song she presents monologues on resisting the production. We offer our thanks to the sang was called “You Are Not Alone”. Aqua had written and pressure of sameness to remain an actors, whose energy, poise, and passion composed this particular piece using only her voice and her individual. (and let’s not forget memorization) hand drum. She also performed a dance for us that was full made Shakespeare’s script come to life. of energy and beauty. We are very much looking forward to We thank the Senior Production team performing a Prep matinee and after- for working together to build a unique Aqua was lively and very friendly. She smiled throughout our school performance for the community, look and feel to our version of the time with her, and she was happy to answer any questions and hope to see you there. play. And we thank the crew for their we had. I gained a completely new level of respect for all positive energy, and for the invisible First Nations peoples because of what I learned from Aqua. Mr. Clark collaboration that makes the action on If I could say one thing to her right now, I would tell her to stage so seamless. Congratulations to all keep teaching the world what she believes in and about her on another successful production. culture. She is truly inspirational!

Mr. Moore, English Teacher Noor Alvi, Grade 7

Math Stars On March 4th Bayview Glen sent five teams of four to the Toronto Math Stars Competition Series. There were a total of forty teams at the event and everyone had a great time. Students wrote an individual contest and then participated in three team events. The bronze medal winning team came from Bayview Glen and consisted of Emiko Wijeysundera, Erica Chow, Justin Narayan, and Ryan Freeman. This team will move on to the National Championships to be held in late May.

20 April 2017 bayviewglen.ca 21 Bryan The Best of sending Both Worlds – photo Unique project Upper highlights School similarities in House Science and Art Leagues Are there really two categories of people- people who love science and hate drama and vice-versa? Are pper School House and volleyball. These sports creative types not drawn to the world of science? These Leagues take place have been played in houses are the fundamental questions behind a one-of-a-kind Uevery Friday during or by teams formed by the workshop run by a team from the University of Toronto lunch and is an opportunity students. At the end of each and Tarragon Theatre. U of T professor Carol Ann for all students in the Upper sport, we tally up the scores Burke and her teaching assistant Alison McAvella are See story online at School to participate in and announce the winners at conducting research into the growing number of students bayviewglen.ca/news/news-and-events various sports throughout assembly presenting them with who are embracing both subjects. They created a three-part conference pitted Special mention goes out to Luca the school year. We strongly the House Cup! Students who project that involves workshops and a live theatre performance. Their partner at the Tarragon, Anne qualifying students Carnegie and Serena Vivekanand encourage students to participate also earn House Wessels, is also an educator and jumped at the chance to take part in such a unique programme. from across the who attended the Leadership participate in House Leagues Points that we tabulate at the province in fierce Development Academy on behalf as it is a great opportunity end of the year to declare the The project with Grade 11 Biology students began with a two hour workshop at the school. It featured competition of Bayview Glen. This academy for all students to partake in winning house! Overall, House several hands-on activities that required them to question their own opinions and bias surrounding the in the areas of enables students to sharpen their team sports. House Leagues is Leagues is a great way to hang Arts and Sciences. The students traveled the following week to the Tarragon Theatre to see the play BVG DECA finished the year on a business, finance and professional tools for upcoming competitions a way to hang out with peers out with peers, cheer classmates Sequence by Canadian scientist and playwright Arun Lakra. The powerful four person play dealt with math, high note! We took approximately development. through a full-day of professional through participating or on, meet new people, learn new science, random luck and faith. 25 Upper School students to the development and training led by simply by watching. As well, sports and get some exercise! provincial competition where over Congratulations to Arden Ballan- industry professionals. it is a great way to meet and The Athletic Council is eagerly After a week to digest the performance and themes from the play, Carol Ann and her team returned to the 7500 of Ontario’s finest took over tyne and Emily Peters for placing in interact with new people from anticipating what the rest of Moatfield Campus to debate and discuss the students' thoughts on the performance. The students were downtown Toronto from February the top ten for their written event Congratulations to all the students all grades. Sports that have the year has to bring, and is then challenged to write and perform a mini-play involving ethics and beliefs. As the session came to a 9-11th. This three day business and presentation on Buying and in BVG DECA for all their hard work been played are dodgeball, looking forward to seeing more close, both groups expressed their gratitude for a successful partnership and a promise to keep in touch. and leadership competition and Merchandising Operations. and tenacious efforts! tchoukball, badminton students at House Leagues!

Upper Imaan Hirji Lily Laevens Upper School Battery Drive Head of Media Head of Music School The Upper School Student Executive Council is pleased to remind everyone that an exciting environmental Hi, I’m Imaan Hirji and this will be my second year Hello, my name is Lily Laevens, and I am your Head initiative is now underway. Students from the Prep and Upper Schools are able to drop off used batteries Student as the Head of Media. I have been a student at of Music for this 2016-2017 year. What exactly does in one of four bins, each dedicated to one of the school's houses. The weight of the batteries collected by Bayview Glen for five years and I’m interested in that entail? Truth be told, it was never quite clear. each house will periodically be measured, and the winning house will be rewarded. This is truly a schoolwide Leaders pretty much everything this school has to offer. All I knew, and probably all you know, is that the initiative, as the Lower School is also collecting batteries from students. The Upper and Prep Schools' I’ve been part of the Badminton and Tennis teams and I’ve been in far too Head of Music does… ‘Music Stuff TM’. While it’s true that I’m probably more of batteries will be combined with the Lower School's, and they will be sent to the Ontario Schools Battery many clubs to count. Only in the last few years, did I realise that technology a background player this year, don’t assume that I’m on the bench. Music is a big Recycling Challenge. 125 schools across Ontario are participating in this competition run by the Raw Materials Being elected to the and photography are things that I really am passionate about. Since this is part of the Bayview Glen experience, what with concerts, coffee houses, and the Company, which ends the day before Earth Day and aims to help educate families about the proper way Student Executive my second year in this position, I have a really good idea of what I can do, talent show, and I aim to provide assistance in organizing any and all of these to handle, store, and recycle batteries. Last year, with over 1 million batteries collected in total, the winning Council (SEC) is an and how I can make this year a little more exciting for everyone. This year I events. I hope when I put my skills and passion into action, that you’ll be just as school earned over $6,000 in prizes, and $2,578 was raised for Sick Kids. In addition to supporting SickKids, honour as well as a will be working with the Arts Committee to try and incorporate more student excited as I am, and let me assure you, I’m pretty excited! Music has and always recycling batteries is a great undertaking to increase our school community's environmental sustainability, as responsibility. We are photography into events such as the art show and coffee houses, In addition will be a gift to me in moments when I am stressed, feeling down, or even around 90% of a battery can be recycled through a low-emissions method into zinc, manganese, and copper proud to have such I have movie screening, photo contests and photography trips all in the works so happy that I need to memorialize my mood with a song! I look forward to for agricultural use, and steel and nickel for metal production, with the remaining part being used to generate amazing students for this year. I am so excited to be part of this year’s SEC! helping give music back to the Bayview Glen community, which, in and of itself, electricity from waste. So remember, as a Prep, Upper, or Lower School parent or student, don't throw away representing the has given me so much since I first stepped through those double doors. those batteries, bring them to school and they'll be put to good use. Upper School.

22 April 2017 bayviewglen.ca 23 5 Ways to Support Round Square at Bayview Glen Fundraising during Cultural Day

To get involved, please contact Mrs. Slovenski 1 3 for more information at [email protected] n February 13th, the Media Club and Participate Grade 12 Drama and Technology Go on an Oclasses received the opportunity in a Service 2 Exchange to see a film about Carley Allison, ’13, who Project inspired thousands with her moving story. Grade 11 Trip Represent the Director Sean Cisterna and Producer Avi Federgreen were very kind to share with us School at an the behind-the-scenes of movie production to Haliburton International and the personal experience of filming Kiss Congratulations to or Regional and Cry. It was fascinating to learn how much the following groups Conference work and time was put into creating a two- Forest of students who hour feature film. Throughout the viewing By Imaan Hirji participated on the 5 of the film, there were many shooting March Break Service locations that were easily recognizable, from On Monday, January 16th, the Grade 11s – AKA to Haliburton before, this trip was special. It was Project in Peru: Be a Global Bayview Glen hallways, to the Air Canada the Class of 2018 – left on what was probably distinctive because this would be the very last Congratulations Citizen- Centre. Cisterna shared that the production the craziest and most adventurous journey trip we would all make together before next Jacquelyn Cecchetto, also goes out to 4 team aimed to make the story as real and of their lives. The week promised us five days year’s graduation. It was truly our last full grade Bonnie Dadelahi, Karoleen the 7 students Get Involved! personal as possible, which meant shooting without school, phones or computers in the bonding opportunity away from the school. Hanna, Kattreen Hanna, who will be Join the in locations that held some sort of meaning welcoming but frigid cold of Haliburton Forest. As the last of the three Bayview Glen trips, we Andrei Ivanovic, Sahar representing Round Square in Carley’s life. Many people came together to From listening to the horror stories of this year’s certainly did our best to savour every minute. Jessa, Kiran Kilambi, Bayview Glen Committee! The Prep Student make this project possible and share Carley’s grads, a lot of us were very nervous about the We filled every moment with hard work, Justin Malamis, Sydney at the Round Round Square message to keep fighting inspiring those who lack of electricity and the cold. Thankfully, laughter and friendship. The lessons we learned Maxwell, Carter McKee, Square Regional Committee filled might be going through a similar experience. we were blessed with warm weather that is over the course of our three trips to Haliburton Amy Qiao, Shayan Salesi, Conference of a suitcase of of course if you consider 0 degree days to be Forest will travel with us well beyond the walls and Sabrina Silvestre. They the Americas This year’s Upper donations for the warm. And we even had electricity on a few of Bayview Glen and hopefully far into our were accompanied by at Belgrano School Student Peru March Break See story online at nights. During the days, we had an absolute futures. Thank you to our parents and teachers Mrs. Rennicks, Mr. Church Day School in Round Square Service Project. bayviewglen.ca/“kiss-and-cry”- blast dogsledding, snowshoeing, cross-country for these wonderfully memorable trips and the and Ms. Russell. More Buenos Aires, Head of Round Square Committee Head Thank you to the movie-close-bayview-glen’s-heart skiing and even hiking. Though we had all been opportunities they afforded us during each visit. information on this project Argentina: Student Committee, is Nicole Warner, Prep! The Prep Nicole Warner will be in the next edition of Grade 12. Nicole School students The Glen. Zachary Diaz, Afra If you are and the student have partnered Fathibitaraf, Tiba interested in committee have with the Upper Coming up: Feiz-Barazandeh, participating been active in School to sell There is a Big Build Christopher Kim, in a reciprocal events throughout IDEALS bracelets Duke of Edinburgh Award Project in Vietnam. Sam Miller, Pouyan exchange, contact the year, such as to raise money for December 2017. Check out: Shirzadi, and Manjari Mrs. Slovenski. Cultural Day. The Big Build projects. Congratulations on earning roundsquare.org Thavarasalingam. We can begin committee has They have also They will be the process for been fundraising sold hot chocolate your Award! User name: Students accompanied by opportunities for to support Round to support the If you have received an award and have not yet been recognized in our Kaitlin Au-Yeung Imaan Hirji Ryan Laing Password: Mr. Neville and the 2017/2018 Square Big Build Prince Alexander newsletter, please email Mrs. Slovenski at [email protected] Grade 10, Silver Grade 11, Silver Grade 10, Bronze RoundSquare2015 Mrs. Slovenski year now. Projects. Fund.

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Historically, on this it is reassuring to know that the School’s underlying philosophy has always en- day, we have held a few sporting events that include  2:30-4:00pm @ Gymnasium ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????th dorsed and promoted social harmony,?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? with an aim to break down discrimina- our Alumni players challenging our senior teams. 12 Annual Alumni All Stars vs. Senior Boys tory attitudes and cultural acrimony.?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? As a committed community of students, Guess There will also be an opportunity for students Basketball Game teachers, parents and alumni, we are?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? always attempting to foster environ- to chat with alumni about their experiences in ments where people endeavour to work?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? together, in order to both understand university as well as career development. We hope Signature of Parent each other and bridge differences. It?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? is thus no surprise, that based on this rich that your son or daughter can attend and participate history, the School’s core values are defined?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? by: respect, responsibility, compas- in this wonderful spirit-building event. Parent’s Name (please print) sion, integrity and balance. Such values?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? reflect our real diversity, which not only characterizes our School, but the?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? best intentions in our country at large. As there are always risks of injury with athletic Date ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????events and this game is outside of the regular A subsequent component of our legacy?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? focusses on volunteerism, another conceptW ho? season, your son or daughter will require your that we embraced long before it became?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? en vogue. Under the leadership of former Join us for 2 days of festivities permission to play in the game(s). Please complete Student Volunteers Needed on May 6, 2017 School Head J.T.M. Guest, Bayview Glen?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? committed to community volunteerism the permission form on this page and return it to and fundraising in the mid-1990s, before?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Ontario required a mandatory number Ms. Lau, Director of Alumni Relations, or We are looking for student volunteers to help at the registration table and conduct of community volunteer hours for high?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? school students. Community involvement Mrs. Kapetanakis at Moatfield Reception by student-led campus tour for alumni participants from 9:00am to 2:00pm at the efforts at the time included live music fundraisers?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? for Eva’s Place, a 40-bed May 5 & 6, 2017 Friday, April 21, 2017. Alumni Reunion 2017 Sports and Networking Day on Saturday, May 6, 2017. The emergency shelter for homeless youth aged?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 16-24, along with using money raised student volunteers will be eligible to receive community involvement hours for their ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????participation. Please complete the form below and return it to Ms. Lau, Director of from ‘tuck shop’ sales for environmental?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? causes such as fighting climate change. Catch up with old classmates, We look forward to a great day! Today, the School’s community involvement?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? programme continues to encourages Alumni Relations, or Mrs. Kapetanakis at Moatfield Reception by Friday, April 21, 2017. students to engage in responsible and challenging?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? activities and to become reminisce of old times, and Sincerely, Please feel free to contact Ms. Lau at [email protected] if you have any questions. more familiar with their community. Last?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? year, students at our School met the challenge by collectively completing over?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 10,000 hours of community involvement. see what they’re up to now. Student Name Community partners that the School now ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????works with includes: Feed the Hungry, Adventure Place: Better Beginnings, MS Read-A-Thon,?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Nicola's Kids Triathlon ??????????????????????Bryan Auld Grade and Jump Rope for Heart. An enduring result?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? of this early focus on volunteerism Honouring the Classes of: Assistant Head, Upper School means that many alumni who graduated from?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? the Upper School over the last two ?????????????????????? Signature of Parent and a half decades continue to be strongly involved in charitable and community ?????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? causes. A few examples include: Past Alumni?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Association President Moez ?????????????????????? Parent’s Name (please print) Kassam '99, who has volunteered with the Immigrant?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Access Fund and Reh'ma 1992, 1997, 2002, ?????????????????????? Community Services, both organizations that?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? help newcomers fully participate ??????????????????????Most likely Date in social, economic, and civic life; and Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient ??????????????????????to become ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????a Guild Mazyar Mortazavi '95, who has sat on the Board?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? of Artscape, a not-for-profit urban 2007 & 2012 ??????????????????????mother The Bayview Glen Alumni Relations Office is committed to accessibility for persons development organization that works with developers?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? to integrate artistic and ?????????????????????? with disabilities. Please contact us by April 15, 2017 if you have any particular creative spaces and hubs in their projects. ???????????????????????????????????????????? accommodation requirements at [email protected] or 416.386.6661 The Alumni Association is pleased to recognize our proud traditions of ???????????????????????????????????????????? volunteerism and multiculturalism and is pleased that they continue to endure. ???????????????????????????????????????????? Rawlson King ’95 Governance Committee, Bayview Glen Alumni Association Board ???????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????? 26 April 2017 bayviewglen.ca ?????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????? ??????????????????????????????? ????????????? ??????????????????????????????? ??????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????? ?? Another season showcasing excellent

U13 Boys Basketball | Division I U13 Boys Basketball | Division II U11 Boys Basketball | division I team : play Coach: Mr. Ostroff Coach: Mr. Mendelovits Coach: Mr. Cwirenko The boys worked hard and it showed as they improved I would like to thank all the students who participated This year’s U11 Boys Basketball team had a great season, Congratulations Gryphons, on a phenomenal Winter 2016/2017 season. immensely as the season progressed. With many strong in the basketball U13 Division 2 team. There was a great finishing regular action in second place and just missing out performances against a very skilled D1 division, the boys improvement, and by the end of the season we played on the finals in a close a match against the eventual champs. finished 3rd overall and should be very proud of their efforts. much better as a team. Hope to see all of you next year. Congratulations to the team on their great efforts, I’m sure Our coaches have congratulatory messages for you below. they will enjoy many years of basketball success in the years to come.

U20 Girls Badminton U14 Girls Badminton U16 Boys BasketBall | Division II U11 Boys Basketball | division II U10 Boys Basketball | Green Team U9 Boys Basketball Coach: Mme Kongoli Coach: Ms. Segal Coach: Mr. Denison Coach: Mr. Jones Coach: Mrs. Woodard Coaches: Mr. Snowdon, Ms. Miller & Ms. Rezunyk The U20 Girls Badminton team completed a fantastic The women warriors of this U14 Badminton team were The U16 Boys Basketball team deserves to be called It was a pleasure to see the U11 D2 team grow throughout The U10 Boys Green Team had an amazing season. This year, the U9 Boys Basketball team progressed greatly season. All the girls worked very hard and were fully determined, starting with early morning practices, champions. Throughout the season, the boys grew their the season. The crowning moment of the season came in The team was filled with enthusiastic, hardworking and since our initial practices back in November up until our final committed to the team. They practised early in the morning harnessing their potential, and working diligently to maintain skills to a place where all teams respected and feared our final game. They showed the spirit and determination talented basketball players. They quickly proved to be strong tournament on February 24. The boys always tried their and played all their games with passion and dedication. They that drive throughout the season. Team veterans took our playing us. Thank you Gentlemen, for a fine season. that they had brought to practice, and won their first game in contenders in a very competitive league, seeing many hardest and never gave up while they were on the court. worked hard to strengthen their fitness and agility. They new additions under their wings and we soon emerged as an Now keep working on your basketball skills so next year style, to finish third in their league. successes in the regular season. On championship day, the They made some great improvements with their layups, listened carefully to instructions and applied everything undividable unit of champions, supporting and encouraging we will rectify the end result. team played hard and achieved a third place finish. Thank passing and defensive skills over the course of the year and they learned to their contests which were intense, fast each other through every volley, drop shot, and smash. you to Coach Prattas, Coach Tan and Coach Hui for all of managed to have a successful final tournament. We would paced, elegant and excited to watch. Congratulations for a their work this season. like to thank all of the parents and Coach Mele for their great season! amazing support this season.

U16 Boys Basketball | Division III U14 BOYS BASKETBALL | Division I U14 BOYS BASKETBALL | Division II U20 Girls Volleyball | Division III U16 Girls Volleyball | Division III U14 Girls Volleyball | Division I Coach: Mr. Murji Coach: Mr. Freeman Coach: Mme Dufresne Coach: Ms. Dybala Coach: Ms. Russell Coach: Ms. MacKenzie The U16 Boys Basketball team had a great season. They The U14 D1 Boys Basketball team completed a successful The U14 D2 Boys Basketball team fought hard until their The U20 Division 3 team had a fantastic season. They did The U16 D3 Girls Volleyball Team worked on skills and good The U14 Girls Volleyball team had a great season! Although really started to come together as a team midway through season. We won a few games and played a number of close very last game. They kept active and had a lot of fun. The an excellent job encouraging each other and had plenty of communication. Referees noted their improvement through they did not make it to the championships this year, they the season. They always worked hard during practices, and it games against the top teams. Other teams were quick to boys always maintained a positive attitude, and enjoyed fun. All participants improved upon their existing skills and the season, and opposing coaches mentioned how much worked hard, always supporting each other with smiles on showed during games. Proud of the effort they always gave. compliment the boys on their outstanding effort as they every minute they played together. The players significantly developed new ones. All team members worked hard at fun the games were. Though we did not make the playoffs, their faces! With great team spirit, they represented BVG Well done, Gents! began to push themselves to their limits. developed their skills this season, and they should all be every practice, and demonstrated impressive collaboration I was proud of the way the girls represented their school in well. They were a pleasure to coach. See you next season! proud of their achievements. and cooperation. Congratulations on a wonderful season. every game.

28 April 2017 bayviewglen.ca 29 Congrats to all of our

u14 girls volleyball | Division II U11 Girls Volleyball | White Team U10 Girls Volleyball Coach: Ms. Elliott Coach: Ms. Bexis Coaches: Mrs. Neville This season we travelled long distances and worked to The U11 Girl’s Volleyball White Team had a great season! It was nothing, but a pleasure to work with this team improve our team play. We spent early mornings together Our talented girls attended early practices, played in exciting throughout a season of fun and determination. The girls champion and late nights. Some players had volleyball experience and games against other schools, and participated in a nail-biting competed as the only U10 team in the total of eight U11 for others this was their first opportunity to compete. The tournament. Many thanks to all of the parents, coaches, teams league. During this journey, they won 6 of their girls improved greatly. They won with humility and lost with and officials who helped make our season a great success! matches and lost a very close 3, one of which in a tie- grace. Congratulations on a great season. Congratulations to the U11 Girls for always working hard and breaker. In the end, they came 5th overall with many valuable having fun! team and personal accomplishments. teams U12 Girls Volleyball, White Team U14 Coed Swimming

U9 Girls Volleyball Coach: Mrs. Yau The U9 Girls’ Volleyball team showed incredible growth U20 Boys Basketball | Division II U12 Boys Basketball | division I throughout the season. They learned how to bump, serve, Coach: Mr. Baumgartner Coach: Mr. Neville and volley. Their skills progressed and developed in such When only six players came to our tryouts for the U 20 Boys’ Basketball team, I wasn’t sure The U12 DI team enjoyed a remarkable season! In January, the boys won the prestigious that their serves became stronger, and their bumps and what to expect from the season. Winning a gold medal was not something that I anticipated. UCC Prep U12 Invitational, beating out 16 other teams. They finished the regular season volleys gained more control. The experience of playing the The student athletes that I encounter every year at Bayview Glen continue to amaze and with a 5-0 record, qualifying as the 1st seed in the CISAA Tournament. The team won games was the highlight of the season. The high energy, impress me. A successful basketball team typically has more than ten members. Yet, our six both their round-robin games before defeating UCC in the semi-finals. In the finals, the spirit, dedication, and passion of the girls are commendable. managed to recruit two more players when injuries struck our team. Having one substitute, boys beat RSGC to be crowned CISAA champions. Congratulations on an UNDEFEATED Congratulations on a successful season! and sometimes none, should have provided our opponents with easy wins. However, just championship season! Spring 2017 Lineup the opposite occurred. The mighty Gryphons scratched and clawed their way to a one loss season and a gold medal first place finish. Coed Boys Girls » U20 Badminton » U20 Ultimate » U20 Softball » U20 Softball » U16 Badminton Frisbee » U14 Softball » U14 Softball » U14 Badminton » U16 Ultimate » U12 Softball » U12 Softball » U20 Track & Field Frisbee » U20 Tennis » U20 Tennis » U14 Track & Field » U14 Ultimate » U14 Tennis » U14 Tennis » U11 Track & Field Frisbee » U9 Track & Field

» Students interested in trying out for a team Saturdays). At the first practice, coaches will will need to sign up and check to see when distribute a parent permission form, which the first tryout is scheduled. must be completed, signed and returned to U20 Coed Swim » please check the website for team schedules the coach on or before the next scheduled Coach: Mme. Lanci U12 Boys Basketball | division II U10 Boys Basketball | White Team at bayviewglen.ca/athletics practice or game. The U20 Coed Swim Team had a successful season Coach: Mr. Ganley Coaches: Mrs. Kirk » Following completion of the tryouts, » Once a student has made a team, he/she culminating with the CISAA Championships. Our swimmers’ Hurry! Look! The U12 D2 Boys Basketball team finished the regular season with mixed The U10 Boys Basketball White team is made up of 10 resilient, fun-loving and enthusiastic team members will be chosen and are must have a Sports Squad Track Suit (avail- accomplishments include a silver medal, and impressive results, two victories and three defeats. Our team was made up of cagey hoops veterans players! It’s amazing to see such a diverse group grow as a team and as friends. Throughout 3rd to 6th place finishes in all categories. Congratulations to expected to make all practices and must able at the Shops). These are to be worn and athletic rookies. We peaked at the right time! (Just like our Maple Leafs are poised to the season, the boys developed their basketball skills and knowledge of the game, and Jesse Fu, Matthew Lewis, Alexander Lo and Jennifer Sunny do.) The final tournament was held at SAC. We went 4-0 and were deemed the U12 D2B mastered many of the plays taught. It was a rollercoaster of a season but with hard work and be at all contests, especially final playoff at all contests. Students can wear them to who qualified to swim at the OFSAA Championships! Champions! Perfect practice makes perfect! dedication, the White Team placed 1st in the Championships, a title well deserved. Thank championships (even if they are on practice and Physical Education class. you to all the parents, volunteers and outside coaches who made this victory possible - Coach Prattas, Coach Hui, and Coach Tan. Congratulations on a fantastic season!

30 April 2017 bayviewglen.ca 31 U20 Coed Curling U12 Girls Volleyball | White Team U12 Girls Volleyball | Green Team Coaches: Ms. Mills & Mr. Gill Coaches: Ms. Freedman & Mr. Rattenbury Coaches: Ms. Freedman & Mr. Rattenbury Congratulations are well deserved for all of the curling team members (16) as they all contributed to an outstanding season. With the help of the Athletic Department providing us with The U12 Girls Volleyball White team took the division by storm! Through dedicated practice The U12 Girls Volleyball Green Team had a fantastic season. The players worked hard in a lot of practice time and an outside “pro”, Erin Macauley, out of the Bayview Golf & Country Club, we were able to improve our skills and strategies with great success. Gold medals were and a genuine willingness to develop their skills, they proved themselves to be the team to the practices at improving their serving, passing, and net skills. It paid off as we went into achieved at both the U14 and the U20 levels. Season record for U20 Boys Team: 3 wins and 3 losses, playoffs: 1 loss to TYS in preliminaries, followed by defeating St. Andrews in the beat. They went into the tournament undefeated and maintained this momentum by winning the championships with 5 wins, 1 tie, and only 1 loss. In the finals, we beat Pickering College semi-finals and TYS in the finals. every set of every game. This resulted in them becoming the Division 1 champions. The girls and went on to play Havergal College. Havergal won the first game 26:24, but we rallied were also wonderful ambassadors for our school by demonstrating exemplary sportsmanship to win the next two games, becoming the U12 Girls Volleyball Division 2 champions! and teamwork throughout the season. They were an absolute pleasure to coach! Congratulations everyone. Nicola’s Tri for Kids MFM Research Sunday, June 11, 2017 U14 Coed Curling U20 Girls Volleyball | Division I Coach: Ms. Mills & Mr. Gill Coach: Mr. Church 12 noon to 6:00 p.m. The U14 Coed Curling Team had an amazing inaugural season. They began with 8 players, but Congratulations to this year’s CISAA U20 Division 1B Girls Volleyball team for their only one had ever curled before. After learning the basics with their professional coach, Erin championship season! After losing their first match of the season, they worked very hard U11 Girls Volleyball | Green Team Nicola’s Kids Triathlon is the premiere event for children to have fun Macauley, the team played their first game on December 14 and won! Their dream season during our practices with our fantastic outside coach, Keith Wasylik to improve their skills, Coach: Ms. Dixon and help other children right in our own community. The race will be was in flight. Five games, and many practices later, the team was in first place in their league. and ended up being undefeated for the rest of the season. They went into the finals in first They won their 1 vs 2 page playoff game 5-2 vs Montcrest and were headed directly to the place, and played fiercely to end their season and win gold. Their dedication to improve and It was another fantastic season for the U11 girls volleyball team. We started off the season held at Bayview Glen. championship on March 3. Here they played another strong game, and won 7-3 to claim the fantastic team comradery earned them accolades on and off the court. I am very proud of strong and continued this trend until the championships. The U11 girls were determined and championship. I could not be more proud of their strong play and wonderful sportsmanship, this team and their accomplishments. committed during every practice and game which won them 1st place in the finals. They The purpose of Nicola’s Kids Triathlon is to raise awareness and funds and look forward to next year back on the ice with them. Congratulations Nathan Baroni-skip, worked exceptionally well as a team and deserve the title of Gold! U11 Girls volleyball is now Russell Choe-vice, and our seconds and leads Erica Lai, Miles Lauterbach, Elise Cojocari, Jacob 7 years undefeated. Great job Girls; Go Gryphons Go! for MFM research at SickKids Hospital. McMullen and Erin Pinkus, and our practice player Ryan Marton. Well done, Champs!! This triathlon is great for first timers as well as more serious athletes – it is all about personal achievement. The distances are short, any bike will do, and the kids can do all or just one of the segments. After the race the children can all enjoy the activities and a BBQ.

The first goal for the event is for the kids to have fun and be exhilarated by their accomplishments – participating in the event is to be a wonderful experience for our kids.

The second goal for the day is to raise money for research through your donations. 100% of the donations are placed directly with the research projects.

U16 Girls Volleyball | Division II U13 Girls Volleyball U14 Coed Swim Team We encourage Bayview Glen students to participate in this fun event. Coach: Mr. Haines Coaches: Mlle Sabodach Coaches: Mr. Vivian, Ms. Badali & Mr. Neville More information will be sent home in May. Congratulations to the girls on a perfect season with an unbeaten 8-0 record. They truly The U13 Girls’ Volleyball team had a fantastic, undefeated season. This amazing group of The U14 Coed Swim Team placed first this year, competing against 14 other schools. This group were the class of the league this year, and they showed it during the final four playoffs, win- athletes practised hard and played with determination all season long, and although the started the meet off with an exciting 200m Medley Relay, with Nicolas Bergeron-Poitras, ning both the semifinal and final games convincingly. The team is comprised of an impres- competition in finals was tight, these Gryphons dug deep to nudge out Havergal, and then Ethan Elbaz, Naomie Lo, and Regan Li orchestrating a come-from-behind first place finish. A sive number of Club players, all of whom are in Grade 9. What made this team unbeatable, For more information or questions, please visit the website at Country Day School in the championship game. Katrina Stanfield, Amy Nam, Hayley and special fond farewell from the Junior Team goes to Madison Arviv, Irene Drimoussis, Jonathan however, is that the non-Club players were all highly skilled and contributed immeasurably Kaitlin Bryan, Sydney Ray-Ellis, Nicole Choe, HY Chan and Ava Tiessen-Roodbol should Fung, Danai Govas, and Samantha Nadarajah who have been on the Junior Team since Grade to the team’s success. The future is very bright for Upper School Girls’ Volleyball! be very proud of their many accomplishments, not the least of which are impeccable 5. Sandy Cai was a specialist on the backstroke, and Brianna Law and Thomas Rady-Pentek sportsmanship and teamwork. also earned ribbons. We look forward to seeing what this group can do with the Senior team. nicolastri.com

32 April 2017 bayviewglen.ca 33 Career Breakfast News from Meet our Search our Faculty & Staff directory online here: Applied Science Advancement Staff & Faculty bayviewglen.ca/directory/staff and Kinesiology Our excellent faculty and member staff – through their talents,

Two talented alumni speakers, Dr. Michael Williams-Bell ’00 and dedication and experience – are key to fostering the sense of community, Karima Dharssi ’02, returned to Bayview Glen on Tuesday, March 7 for our last Career Breakfast of the school year. Michael graduated from the independence, self-esteem and respect we value so much at Bayview Glen. University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) with the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Applied Bioscience, and he is currently a Professor in the Fitness and Health Promotion programme at Durham College, and an Adjunct Professor/Lecturer in the Faculty of Health Sciences at UOIT. Karima is a Licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario (P.Eng.) and is currently working as a Senior Electrical Engineer at Arup, with a Lyndsay Gillian Shim Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the Promane Lisa Keyworth Prep and Upper University of Waterloo. They shared valuable insights, knowledge and Music Specialist, P8B/Science Teacher, School Art Teacher, passion with current students and parents on various topics related to 2017 Grad Class Gift Lower School Prep School Upper School Health Sciences and Engineering. All three Career Breakfasts were great successes and featured inspirational alumni speakers. We hope you can The Class of 2017 collaborative art piece, initiated at the Grade 12 Parent- join us at the Career Breakfasts next year. Student Breakfast, is officially complete! An online art auction will be Hello, Bayview Glen families! I am thrilled to Ten years ago, I made the decision to look Hello everyone! Though I will only unfortunately going live mid-April and will run through the third week of May. Proceeds be the newest member of the Lower School for a position in the independent school be with you for the present semester, I hope to raised will go to support the 2017 Grad Class Gift. Thank you to all Grade 12 music staff and to be starting an exciting new system within the city of Toronto. I had spent get to know as many of you as time and fortune Students who contributed their “stroke of brilliance”. adventure. I am originally from Aurora, Ontario almost nine years at another coeducational permits. I am filling in Ms. Blinick’s big shoes in and came to Toronto to begin post-secondary school outside of the city, but with two young the Art Department after returning to teaching If you would like to donate to the Grad Class Gift in honour of your child’s education in 2010. I hold a Bachelors of Music daughters, commuting a long distance was no (I’d previously worked at Crescent for close to time at Bayview Glen, please visit www.bayviewglen.ca or contact Kimberlee in Performance and a Diploma in Operatic longer feasible. I feel so fortunate to have found a decade) following an extra-extended home Waymann at [email protected] or 416-443-1030 X659. Performance, both from the University of a place here, at Bayview Glen, teaching Science period following the birth of my second child. Toronto’s Faculty of Music. and Social Studies to Grade 7 and 8 students. Pay it Forward - Investing in Bayview Glen’s Future From my first day, the staff and students at Thus far, besides existing in a constant state of As an independent school, Bayview Glen relies on generous I feel so fortunate to have the opportunity Bayview Glen made me feel welcome, and motion, I have come to greatly appreciate my philanthropic gifts, which allow the school to undertake projects that every day to share my love of performance every day I come to work, I look forward to colleagues for their generous assistance (which might otherwise have been impossible, like our state of the art Moatfield with the students of BVG and help them find spending time with my students and the was frequently needed in the first month!) and Campus and turf field. their unique artistic voices. Currently, I am wonderful faculty in the Prep School. They truly the inquisitive nature of my students. After be- teaching music to Senior Kindergarten and are the best people to work with. ing absent from the classroom for several years, As our current Bayview Glen community receives the benefits of past Grade 2. Their positive energy, vitality and love it’s been a joy to reengage in a profession I love! donations, gifts made now will enhance opportunities for generations of singing make my job an absolute delight. As an added bonus this year, my oldest daughter of Bayview Glen community members to come. joins me each day. She is in Grade 7 at the Prep I graduated from Queen’s University’s Bachelors BVG Network Regional Visits Outside of Bayview Glen, you can find me School. Our car rides to and from school are of Education program with a speciality in Artist Naming opportunities in our Upper and Prep School building are in a music rehearsal for various upcoming filled with taking turns listening to CBC radio in Community. I also completed the Queen’s Since the Vancouver BC regional visit in October 2016, the Alumni Relations still available. engagements, or at home practising yoga and (which I've been told is not too boring), and Top- Bachelor of Fine Art program. Office has been actively working with Mr. Troy Hammond, Director of spending time with my family. While music 40 music (which surprisingly is not all that bad), University Counselling, to organize regional visits and reconnect with Bayview Glen Star is my greatest passion, I believe that balance while talking about how our respective days Now for my approach. In my classes, I will Bayview Glen alumni around the world. On January 26, Ms. Mandy Lau, Purchase a Bayview Glen Star, simply choose a level: 8” Star is the key to success – along with practice, have been. Seeing her growth this year as an provide tools and perspectives to aid students in Director of Alumni Relations, met with Phillip Nadjafov ’15 who is studying ($2,500), 10” Star ($5,000), 12” Star ($7,500) or 14” Star practice, practice! athlete, musician and academic, along with the creatively problem solving and experimenting; at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles while attending the ($10,000) and add your name, your child’s name, a special growth in my students, makes me very glad that skills that may be applied throughout their lives. CASE Alumni Relations Conference. From February 21-27, Mr. Hammond teacher, classmate or someone you’d like to honour. Thank you all for making me feel so at home I get the opportunity to work in an environment met with five alumni in the U.K. (Sam Baboujian '16 at University College so early in my journey with Bayview Glen. I am that values the strengths of each student. I know My recent artistic passion is learning to weave London; Elisabeth Feldstein '14 at University of Edinburgh; Morgan Hayden- Naming a Space so proud to be a member of this outstanding how lucky I am to work at such an amazing on my own rigid heddle loom: an art form that Kent '13 who recently graduated from Durham University; Devina Puri For a gift of $25,000 and more (paid over five years) you can name a teaching team. school, and I can't wait to see what the next ten is new to me and which I’ve found to be highly '14 and Iren Shabanova '15 who are both at the University of St. Andrews) physical space. Spaces can be named as a tribute to family, friends or years will bring. addictive! in conjunction with his participation in the International Counsellors colleagues. Conference at St. Andrews. After March Break, Mr. Hammond is planning Thank you for getting to know me and I look to visit some local universities in Ontario and to reunite with our alumni There are many different ways to give. Interested individuals and families forward to becoming better acquainted! studying there. Please stay tuned for more details of our next regional visits, are welcome to contact Darlene Norris, Director of Advancement at and contact Ms. Lau at [email protected] if you have any questions. [email protected] or 416-386-6626.

34 April 2017 bayviewglen.ca 35 Parent Association Troy Hammond, Bayview Glen's Director Parent Meeting of University Counselling, spoke to the March 1, 2017 group about Career Planning while a Student Council and Parent Association Association The monthly meeting of the school initiative involving the recycling of textiles community featured several presentations, was also highlighted. News including a school update from Upper School Assistant Head Bryan Auld. See the Power Point presentations here: bayviewglen.ca/association-events

Parent Games Night th May Bayview Glen’s 10 Class of 2017 that will be auctioned off 18 Was A Huge Success! Annual Art Exhibit in a special programme, many other and Auction 'X' exciting works from students of all A great night was had by all, playing games, Thursday, May 18 grades on display at both campuses, and enjoying delicious food and drinks, and mementos digitally reproduced that will socializing with friends. It is hard to believe that be available for your keepsake. the time has come to "We had such a good time at the Parent Social. We start planning for the The PA’s Art Show Committee is once made new friends and learned many things about Annual Art Exhibit and again seeking parent volunteers to Roulette and Poker. We experienced the most exciting Auction. Our partners lend their creative hand, fundraising, game of Pictionary with other parents, cheering each on the BVG Art Faculty have named this and social expertise in making X the other on!! No one could stop Mr. Slovenski at ping year’s event X, aptly commemorating best BVG Art Show ever. Volunteers pong!! I am already looking forward to doing it all the 10th anniversary of the celebration of interested in event pre-planning, over again next year!!" Bayview Glen’s creative spirit. on-site decoration, and artwork Sylvia Apitz transaction/fundraising are invited to Highlights include: Artwork created contact [email protected] or by each class from BG2 to Grade 5, a [email protected]. Our one-of-a-kind piece by the Graduating planning sessions will begin very soon!

Peter and Glenda Lin Community Service Scholarship

May GRADUATING STUDENTS HOW TO APPLY? 17 APPLY BY MAY 17! Pick up the application package at the Moatfield Reception desk, and return it WHAT IS IT? to the attention of Lianne Bastien. A scholarship awarded by the Parent New Textile Recycling Association to a Grade 12 Bayview Glen All applications will be reviewed by the Program!! graduating student who has contributed Parent Association’s Peter and Glenda The Bayview Glen Parent Association and the SEC is partnering to the betterment of the school, as well Lin Community Service Scholarship with Textile Waste Diversion to reduce landfill and raise money as local and global communities through Committee. for Bayview Glen's environmental initiatives. exemplary volunteer service. This student best exemplifies the standards of caring Please direct all questions to What: Donate ANY unwanted, clean, odourless dry textiles, and contribution exhibited over his/her Ms. Lianne Bastien at even if it’s ripped or stained career at Bayview Glen. [email protected] » Clothing » Linens » Drapery » Reading » Purses » Shoes » Rugs Glasses New » Belts » Boots » Luggage Ways to Shop for your in the Shop! Child’s Uniform Needs Where: Please drop off all textiles at The Shops Shoes Now When: Now until April 21, the eve of Earth Day! 1 Visit the Shops during regular Available! Clean out your closet, clean up the environment, and help our school! hours. Geox & Hush Puppies 2 Order online and we will deliver April Shop to your child’s class. Connect 3 Book an afternoon, evening or Promotion Visit the Current Parents link on the main website at bayviewglen. even weekend appointment. Golf Shirts: ca/current-parents, like the Bayview Glen Parent Association See bayviewglen.ca/association- Buy 1, get second Facebook page, or follow us on Twitter at @BVGPA. shops for details. at 50% off!

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