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Nº8 MAY 2018 OFFICIAL NEWS @BAYVIEWGLEN Working together for Pink Day Age 2 to University Entrance | Coeducational | Multicultural | Multi-Denominational | bayviewglen.ca CO-HOSTed BY: MESSAGE FROM THE Lianne Bastien-Caduc, Parent Association President and Eileen Daunt, Head of School What’s Inside... BOARD MESSAGE 4 Head of EVENTS LISTINGS 5 GEO-CHAMPIONS 6 You are cordially School MANDARIN CLUB 6 COACHING PROFILE 7 FRANCOPHONIE 8 invited to the BEHIND THE BIG SCREEN 9 SPELLING BEE 10 TORONTO SCIENCE FAIR 11 As we prepare for our New TEXTILE WASTE 12 CLASS OF 2018 12 VOLUNTEER Families’ Evening, we often PREP STUDENT COUNCIL 13 CISMF 2018 14 think about the effort RECIPE 15 involved in selecting the PREP PLAYERS 15 APPRECIATION PEEK INSIDE TKS 16 right school for our children. ROUND SQUARE 17 PINK DAY! 18 he demand for a Bayview to their talents and interests, while Glen education is high. building confidence and a sense of UPPER SCHOOL SEC 18 Attendance at our Open self-worth that allows them to explore. MATHEMATICS 19 Houses and our long LUNCHEON Parents also want to join a caring waiting lists point to SEC ELECTIONS 19 community, one that believes that it this. In speaking with prospective T takes a village to raise a child. And GRAD INFO 20 families, it is clear that they are one that values diversity, integrity seeking a top-notch education and innovation, and never hesitates to ROBOTICS NEWS 22 for their children, one that will May 30, 2018 from help any member in need. At Bayview prepare them for a future full STAFF PROFILES 23 Glen, we are all this and more. We have of opportunities. Equal to this, much to be proud of as we welcome CAMP NEWS 24 parents are looking for a safe and newcomers to our community. nurturing environment, and a ADVANCEMENT 25 balanced approach to education, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. where Athletics, Arts and leadership/ ALUMNI NEWS 26 membership opportunities are major PARENT ASSOCIATION 28 components of the programme. They are also looking for a school that will Eileen Daunt On the cover: BVG students show off their Join us as we celebrate the nurture their children and appeal Head of School handmade Pink Day buttons accomplishments of our outstanding volunteers. Annual Report Available Online Hundreds of copies of the 2016/2017 Annual Report were mailed to Bayview Glen homes WHere: PLeaSE reGISTer ONLINE! this month. If you haven’t receive a copy, you Bayview Glen Moatfield Campus bayviewglen.ca/volunteer- can find an online version on our website at Back Deck bayviewglen.ca/publications or pick up a hard copy 85 Moatfield Drive appreciation-luncheon at the Moatfield and Duncan Mill reception desks. Upper School MESSAGE FROM THE May Events 4 US Studio Art Portfolios Due 9 US Gauss Mathematics Contest 10 US Ramadan Assembly Board of Directors 11 US Studio Art Exam Whole School 14-15 US SEC Executive Speeches 3 OFSAA Badminton 16 US Grade 12 Community Service Scholarship Applications Due 4-5 Alumni Reunion 16 US SEC Executive Elections 4-5 OFSAA Badminton 18 US Final Day for Written Work to be submitted Wonders Never End 6 Round Square Regional Conference in Colombia Ends 19 US Music Trip Departs ow that spring is in the air, contribute to youth development. Not language now includes phrases like: “Further 7-8 New Family Welcome Reception 22 US Music Trip Returns students dream of the days surprisingly, over the period of a 6-year your child’s education at kids’ camp”. Parents 10 Ascension Day 22-23 US SEC Subcommittee Speeches ahead when schoolwork is done, study, they identified five areas of positive seek out more specialized camp offerings to 10 Final PA Meeting (Shops closed during meeting) 9:00-10:30 a.m. 23 US Review Sessions for Grade 9 Students Begins exams are over, and summer fun growth: attitudes toward physical activity, tailor fit their children’s needs. And at BVG, Nis everywhere. Parents, on the other hand, emotional intelligence, social integration and we are taking this unique, active learning 13 Mother’s Day 24 US Review Sessions for Grade 12 Students Begins think about how to fill those summer days, environment to a whole new level. citizenship, personal development and self- 14-15 Uniform Shopping Day 3:30-6:00 p.m. juggling vacation and work, without the 24 US SEC Subcommittee Elections confidence, and environmental awareness. Our latest strategic plan has taken a deep routine of school to keep the family anchored 15 Ramadan Begins dive look at what programmes work best 25 US Civvies Day in one direction. Family trips, cottage for each age and stage of development. 16 CISAA Playoffs weekends and camp experiences are top 25 US Review Sessions for Grade 10-11 Students Begins We are refining and designing the choices priorities in most household calendars over 19 May Long Weekend for campers to take advantage of exciting 28 US Grad Trip July and August. skills development opportunities for all 20 Pentecost 29 US Review Sessions for Grade 12 Students Ends At BVG, the end of exams and final ages. Alongside an enriching balance of 21 Victoria Day US Final Day for Community Involvement Paperwork classroom celebrations are the start of an traditional favourites like sports, arts, nature 30 incredible transformation: our school campus and games, the BVG Camp programme 22-26 CISAA Playoffs and Championships 30 US Review Sessions for Grade 9-11 Students Ends takes a complete 360 degree turn into a 40- has everything from science, robotics and 29 Spring Term 29 LS and US Athletic Celebrations Spring Term acre urban camp wonderland, hosting more technology to eco-awareness, orienteering than 1100 campers. If you were to visit the and city experiential programming. A quick 30 Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 31 US Exams Begin p.m. school on a summer weekday, you would be glance at the BVG Camp brochure will reveal 31 Newsletter Sent Home 31 US Study Morning immersed in a landscape filled with energy, an incredible array of activities. laughter and make believe. Classrooms turn 31 OFSAA Track and Field Another aspect of our strategic plan further into cabins, the stage becomes a showcase explores the opportunities for current Lower School of events, the pool is filled with splashes, Link here for our BVG Summer Camp View Upper School AP Exam Schedule BVG high school students to hone their and the ravine and surrounding green spaces Book: www.bayviewglendaycamp.com/ 4 Grade 3 Spring Festival skills through counseling and leadership 7 US Advanced Placement Exams Begin become cheering grounds with familiar camp Documents/BVG-Camp-Viewbook-2018.pdf 11 SK Spring Festival development. Consider this summer job as song jamborees. 7 US AP Chemistry Exam a win-win situation on all levels! 18 JK Spring Festival Back in the day, camp offered parents a 8 US Physics 1 Algebra-Based Exam As we approach the 56th year of BVG BG2-Grade 12 Art Exhibit wonderful way to keep kids busy while school 24 Stephen Fine, PhD, Canadian Camp Camp, our Director, Dara Kahane, and her 8 US Spanish Language and Culture Exam routines took their annual hiatus. So long 29 LS and US Athletic Celebrations Spring Term Association Research Chair, sums up the team of exceptional staff, look forward as their kids were safe, active and engaged, 9 US Physics 2 Algebra-Based Exam values in his paper, Emotional Intelligence to another amazing summer filled with 31 BG3 Spring Festival parents took great pleasure in ensuring a and Summer Camp: “Lifetime habits are memories and new experiences. Take 10 US Chinese Language and Culture Exam fabulous recreational summer experience for 31 LS Civvies Day generally formed during our youth, and a moment to review our summer camp their children. 11 Studio Art a summer camp experience has much transformation; it could be the best Prep School These days, camp and summer programming 14 US AP Biology Exam to offer in the successful development summer experience for your family 1 PS SC Executive Council Speeches has gone further along the path of intentional of well-rounded, productive, thoughtful, – camper or counselor! Bring on the 15 US AP Computer Science Exam child development. It is now commonly 2 PS SC Executive Council Elections and compassionate adults. A summer campfires and unleash the power of 15 US AP French Language and Culture Exam held that camp provides not only a fantastic camp experience can lead the way toward imagination. At Bayview Glen Camp, the 4 PS Assembly childhood experience, it is also a unique wonders never end! 15 US Calculus AB Exam space, time and place to learn. In particular, significant improvements to your child’s 8 PS SC Heads of Committee Forms Due cognitive function, socialization, self- 16 US AP English Language and Composition Exam camp is a great place for children to develop 11 PS Ramadan Assembly emotional intelligence. confidence, and emotional well-being.” 16 US AP Macroeconomics Exam 16-17 PS SC Heads of Committee Speeches Research conducted by the University of While recreation is still an important piece of Naomi Schafler, BVG Board 17 US AP Comparative Government and Politics Exam Waterloo sought to answer how camps the camp experience, the lexicon of camping [email protected] 18 PS Assembly 18 US AP Microeconomics Exam 18 PS Talent Show and Civvies Day 18 US AP European History Exam 18 PS SC Heads of Committee Elections •Visit us online: bayviewglen.ca •Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/bayviewglen 18 US AP Human Geography Exam Connect •Follow us on Twitter: @bayviewglen •Follow us on Instagram: @bayviewglen_toronto 25 PS Assembly 18 US Advanced Placement Exams End 4 May 2018 bayviewglen.ca 5 th ANNUAL BVG 7 BLUE JAYS DAY 2018 Geo-Champions On April 10th, Bayview Glen competed in the Sunnybrook School Geography Challenge.