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Nº9 JUNE Realizing 2018 OFFICIAL NEWS Our Vision @BAYVIEWGLEN 11th annual art show and auction Age 2 to University Entrance | Coeducational | Multicultural | Multi-Denominational | bayviewglen.ca MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD MESSAGE 4 Head of EVENTS LISTINGS 5 GRADUATION 2018 6 School HOLIDAY PROGRAMME 8 COMMUNITY CONNECTEDNESS 8 JUNIOR LEADERSHIP CLUB 9 CAMP NEWS 9 RECIPE 10 EARTH RANGERS 10 2017-2018: A banner year for FOREST OF READING 11 Bayview Glen students RESOURCE LIBRARY 11 ROBOTICS NEWS 12 s we head into graduation season screen-based programming through and the close of another school Grades 1 to 5 with an emphasis on risk PREP SCHOOL SPRING CONCERT 14 A year, I am delighted to report that taking and problem solving. And in COMMUNITY TUESDAY 15 it has been an exceptional year for our Robotics this year, 11 Lower School students in all areas of the curriculum students participated on 5 teams. COACHING PROFILE 15 and beyond. There have been so many We had many community visitors in ATHLETICS 16 successes that I encourage you to ‘dig the Lower School this year. Author and deep’ in the newsletter for all the details. Illustrator Barbara Reid, and author CITE 17 But here are some of the highlights. Andrew Larsen, Michael Coteau MPP, Congratulations to our graduating class the gold medalist Vicky Sunohara UPPER SCHOOL SEC 17 of 2018 who have received offers of (brought in as a past Olympian) and the TRANSITIONS TO UNIVERSITY 18 admission from top universities across Earth Rangers. TMUN 18 Canada, the United States and the United This year, our Bayview Glen students in Kingdom. 100% of the graduating class Grades 1 to 5 participated in the Forest of PBL REDUX 19 have received offers of admissions to Reading, a programme developed by the prestigious universities and programmes Ontario Library Association to encourage ROUND SQUARE 20 th like Marine Biology, Life Sciences, May 24 ,2018 a love of reading and promote Canadian CAIS 21 Commerce, Engineering Science, Health authors, illustrators, and publishers. VISioN Science, Kinesiology, Medical Science, YOUTH PHILANTHROPY 22 Digital Media and Journalism to name a In the Arts, 19 classes performed at Spring few. The programmes are varied and as Festival, the Upper School play ‘Once in a STAFF PROFILES 23 diverse as the students themselves. Also, Lifetime’ comedy was a rollicking success We would like to thank all the hard-working 82 students wrote 116 AP exams this year. plus the Prep School Drama production ADVANCEMENT 24 Congratulation to the entire graduating ‘Box’ put everyone in performance mode. ALUMNI NEWS 26 class of 2018. Add to that the Art Show and Auction parents and volunteers for making our art show ‘Vision’, Prep School Jazz and Concert PARENT ASSOCIATION 28 The Prep School hosted the Technocup Band Gold Medal Kiwanis performance again this year for students from the plus the 100 Upper School students On the cover: The creative side of BVG on CIS Ontario schools and took home performing at CISMF, and you get the display at the Vision art show. a success. We are looking forward to another first place. In the Regional Science Fair, sense of a vibrant school community. students participated vigorously bringing home both a bronze and a silver medal. And finally, our amazing Gryphons yet exiting year full of creativity and innovation. again represented us proudly; amassing In the Lower School, the Spelling Bee an amazing 48 medals to date, with contests, Primary Division took both many Spring results yet to come. 1st and 3rd place finishes and 3rd place in the Junior Division. In Professional What a great school year! Development, all faculty completed a Math AQ Course and all our Preschool teachers took the Introductory Reggio Emelia Course. The foundations of coding was introduced in SK with Eileen Daunt Ozobot robots. This progressed to Head of School Michael Khalil, Pharmacist MESSAGE FROM THE Michael has two children at BVG, Adrianna (Gr 6) June and Summer Events and Sophia (Gr 4). Whole School “I joined the Advancement Committee to help ensure 1-2 OFSAA Track and Field BVG students will be at the forefront of learning in order to be as prepared as possible for a rapidly changing world, 6 Shops Closed Board of Directors Textbook Drop Off Week both in terms of education and communication skills. I’m also 11 passionate about contributing to help build the best possible school 14 Ramadan Ends, Eid al-fitr Begins and community.” – Michael Khalil 15 Eid al-fitr Ends 17 Father’s Day Dr. Robert Nam Ajmera Family Chair in Urologic Oncology 18 Holiday Programme Begins Leave a Legacy Professor of Surgery, University of Toronto 20 LS, PS & US Report Cards Mailed Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre 21 National Indigenous Peoples Day Robert has two children at BVG, Matthew (Gr 11) and Great schools leave behind a legacy committee members including myself, we’re strategic objective “Building Sustainability 25 Textbook Ordering Begins, 8:00 a.m. Amy (Gr 8). that positively impacts its people and focussing on how we can make the best of for Future Generations” and we are in 28 Holiday Programme Ends communities. In this accelerating world our collective resources to benefit current the midst of the school’s developing a “BVG has enriched our childrens’ lives beyond just academics which July 1 Canada Day of change, as a school, a Board, and a and future generation of students. comprehensive fundraising strategy that could only be achieved from past parents who have given to the July 27 Last Day Textbook Ordering community of parents we must consider school — now this responsibility depends on us to give back. This The mandate of this committee is to “Act supports the school’s strategic objectives how to keep pace in order to best prepare is philanthropy at its best – to see your gift at work through your Aug 6 Civic Holiday as a volunteer leadership committee (including the master campus plan and current and future students with the right children. How great is that?” – Dr. Robert Nam Assumption of Mary responsible for carrying out the strategic programme innovation) and engages Aug 15 tools to succeed. messaging to leave a legacy and build the volunteer leadership in advancement. Aug 27 Textbook Pickup , 4:00-6:00 p.m. And it’s to that end, that the Advancement culture of philanthropy at Bayview Glen”. We’re thrilled to be working together to help WHY GIVE? Aug 28 PA Shops Online Pickup, 3:00-6:00 p.m. Bayview Glen is at a point in its history that it is deserving of a legacy. Committee was recently created. With 9 This mandate aligns with the School’s Bayview Glen build its legacy. Aug 28 Textbook Pickup, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Good legacies are in part created by philanthropy, and are critical to the financial stability that in turn enables schools to remain leaders Aug 29 Back to School Shopping, 2:00-6:00 p.m. in education for the future. Lower School Dr. Vinay Bhide ’93, Periodontist Marco Filice, Senior Vice-President, Liberty 1 Grade 3-5 Sports Day Vinay has two children at BVG, Leela (Gr 6) and Development Corporation As Albert Einstein said, “It is every man’s (and woman’s) obligation Meena (Gr 4). Marco has two children at BVG, Christopher (Gr 9) to put back into the world at least the equivalent of what he/she 4 JK-SK Sports Day AM takes out of it.” 4 Grade 1-2 Sports Day PM “My interest in helping out with advancement at BVG and Chloe (Gr 6). stems from my long-time association with the school. “As a BVG Parent, I am hopeful that I can provide There are many reasons to want to leave a legacy and they are all 8 BG3-SK Graduation, 9:30 a.m. As a BVG Lifer, I remember the days when the school was smaller and a positive contribution to not only the future of our kids, but the highly personal. For some, it’s an appreciation for what the school 11 BG2 Picnic, 9:30 a.m. younger, and didn’t have the facilities or resources it has today. I am many other students in the school, currently and for years to has done for our children, or our grandchildren. For alumni, it’s about 13 Grade 1-4 Graduation, 9:30 a.m. very proud of how the school has evolved and look forward to helping come. I am proud to be able to share my experiences, suggestions the experiences provided and the life enabled. For others, it’s for 13 Grade 5 Graduation Evening & Reception, 5:15 p.m. guide its evolution into the future!” – Dr. Vinay Bhide and strategic advice with a wonderful team of current and past a sense of pride that comes from watching the school excel. For 13 LS, PS Last Day of School parents to ensure great opportunities exist for our next generation others, it’s about helping Canada prosper by helping develop great Prep School Dr. James Cha, Cardiologist of leaders.” – Marco Filice citizens. Each of us have our own. James has four children at BVG, Christopher (Gr 7); 1 PS Grade 8 Exam Day The Advancement Committee is on a journey to help make that Erin (Gr 5); James (Gr 4) and Cassandra (SK). Catherine Glowczewski, Vice President, Tradition 4 PS Grade 8 Exam Day happen and we look forward to speaking with each of you to discuss Fine Foods Ltd. “A great school or institution is never isolated. It is how you may want to contribute, big or small.