Nº3 NOV 2016 OFFICIAL NEWS @BAYVIEWGLEN Class of 2017 Paying it forward See page 30 Age 2 to University Entrance | Coeducational | Multicultural | Multi-Denominational | bayviewglen.ca The Bayview Glen ParenT AssociaTion iS deliGhTed To host message from the What’s Inside... Head of NEW BOARD MEMBERS 4 Chapters Night EVENTS LISTINGS 6 School ADMISSIONS 8 ATHLETICS 10 RECIPE 11 BETTER BEGINNINGS 12 LOWER SCHOOL PARENT- Join us TEACHER CONFERENCES 14 ROBOTICS 15 A Warm Welcome BVG DAY CAMP 15 LS TURKEY TROT 16 Back to Our Alumni PREP SCHOOL PARENT- TEACHER CONFERENCES 18 & Shop omecoming is a joyous Seeing life through the eyes of our event at the school, aptly students and alumni, we are reminded PS SPIRIT DAY 20 named because our recent of the value of a Bayview Glen education graduates come home to and of the values we instill in our daily PS STUDENT LEADERS 21 Hus for the first time since their ceremonious interactions, and how vital they become UPPER SCHOOL PARENT- departure in June. There is nothing better when students have to make important TEACHER CONFERENCES 22 than seeing the genuine delight on their decisions on their own. Bayview UPPER SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY faces when they see one another and Glen takes great pride in its sense of AND TERRY FOX RUN 22 for the the faculty for the first time in months. community. our parents, students, whether they are lifetime members of our alumni, faculty and staff contribute to ROUND SQUARE 24 Your bookmark community or recent newcomers, they all the diversity and uniqueness of this is your pass to share the connection of their Bayview Glen community. we are fortunate indeed! DUKE OF EDINBURGH 25 discounts at roots, and it is this connection that keeps participating our students coming back year after year Sincerely, DRAMA 25 stores. to tell their stories of their first days “out in the real world”. in contrast, the reception AP SCHOLARS 26 Holidays for the class of 2017 was a trip down UPPER SCHOOL memory lane for our parents. countless STUDENT LEADERS 27 tales of our students’ adventures through eileen daunt November 17 at Bayview Village the lower, Prep and upper Schools were head of School CLASS PARENTS 28 shared eagerly as photographs from BG2 and many Spring Festivals spread across POST-SECONDARY PLANNING 7:00-9:00 p.m. Proceeds from tables and reminded us of how quickly 29 time can fly. Chapters go ADVANCEMENT NEWS 30 Come and mingle towards our library. ALUMNI NEWS 31 with families, PARENT ASSOCIATIOn listen to BvG choir and bands 32 friends, and staff. and readings from teachers. Giveaways, Magician, We look forward to seeing you there! Selfie with Santa Full dress uniForM and ParenTal SuPerviSion required. Cover: Class of 2017 Parent Cocktail Party message from our See our full list of NOVEMBER NOVEMBER Contact us at Board of Directors online at New Board Members [email protected] bayviewglen.ca/board-directors 11 14 “Education is too November 2016 Mid-Term Break important to be left holiday Programme solely to the educators.” during the Mid Term Break on november 11 and 14, the holiday Programme will be available for students from BG2 to Grade 8. t first glance, these paradoxical physical education programs, as well as a words from Francis Keppel appear variety of co-curricular activities run by staff Students are in classes according to grade level to put down the academy of and experts from the community. it was clear and will enjoy a variety of activities including teachers who are dedicated to to us that the school was living up to its whole Catherine Hands Ph. D. Paul Mand B.A. J.D. arts and crafts, gym and outdoor play. theirA profession. as an educator himself, and a child, whole life, whole world philosophy from supporter of educational innovation, Keppel’s the beginning of our relationship with the Preschool students’ timetables will include words take on a potentially different meaning. Bayview Glen community. in the community abound for upper School would like to take this opportunity to as parents to seize opportunities to promote a rest period. Please ensure they have a They are an observation that education is students. community involvement through introduce myself and my family. i am our school so that our children’s lives are ever blanket and a favourite cuddly toy as well as everyone’s responsibility. Bayview Glen Bayview Glen’s outward-looking focus on local service learning and community a BvG alumni (class of ‘92), and have more enriched. diapers, wipes, extra clothing and are dressed embraces this philosophy, which is one of the education is a thread that the educators, development projects overseas, along with 4 children; abby is in Grade 7, lex in appropriately for outdoor play. reasons why i am a proud BvG parent, and administrators and staff weave through chances to share ideas with other students GradeI 3, and leo and Max will join the BvG i am awe struck every day by the growth now, a new board member. the lower, Prep and upper Schools. as our and educators from around the world through Preschool next year. that BvG has achieved. From our days in the all lunches and snacks will be provided by the daughter progressed through Bayview Glen’s the round Square program provide pathways valley, to our earliest days at duncan Mills, kitchen. Please do not send any food to school Parent and community involvement in lower School and into the Prep, she’s had for students to learn about themselves, other My wife, Gurpreet and i are delighted with we have come a long way, but we have so during holiday Programme as we adhere to the education is an ongoing interest of mine, from multiple opportunities to learn from talented cultures, and each other. These experiences the board’s decision to accept my nomination much more to accomplish. i am inspired by same policies and procedures as regular school both a professional and personal perspective. i educators and from her peers. in terms of encourage students’ curiosity in the world because it gives us a great opportunity to the sacrifices that the staff at BvG make for days. have been an educator for 22 years, first as an co-curricular activities, my husband and i around them, and help to make Bayview Glen give back to a school that has given us so our children, and take their lead as i embark elementary school teacher in the Montessori know that she and the other students involved a special place. much. i joined the BvG family in 1985 and on my roles as a member of the Board. The cost for the programme for students in school system, and more recently, as a in robotics have benefited greatly from the the community immediately embraced me. Senior Kindergarten to Grade 8 is $40 per day. professor of educational administration and dedicated parents and teachers who have as a Bayview Glen parent and now as a board over the next seven years BvG changed i believe that it is a testament to Bayview leadership, with a focus on engaging parents shared their time and know-how over many member, i am impressed with the diverse me in ways that i could not imagine. BvG Glen’s mission statement when former here’s how to enroll and community members in educational issues months. our daughter has also developed her opportunities for parents and community molded, nurtured and promoted a work ethic students return to pay tribute to the in order to provide students with exposure athletic ability as a result of the instruction members to become involved in our children’s that has served me well in my career as a institution that was the genesis of their registration forms will be available at reception to diverse, relevant perspectives for their provided by the BvG teaching staff and outside education. in “caring for the children we share” lawyer. BvG has inspired me to achieve more success. i would like to see a sustained or from the afterschool classrooms. Please fill learning. on a personal level, the potential professionals who have brought their expertise as advocated by educational researchers such than i thought possible but above all it has connection between BvG and it’s alumni so out the form and submit to the receptionist for my child to benefit from the knowledge from the community to the school. it’s a as Joyce epstein, the Bayview Glen community made me a better citizen in life. The Whole that our future can benefit from our past. i or the classroom teacher. you may also and enthusiasm of those outside the walls of two-way street, though, and students have nurtures life-long, self-directed learners with Child philosophy is not an empty tagline, look forward to working with all of you as we download a copy of the registration form from the school is invaluable. when my husband opportunities to take on leadership roles and the tools to engage in their world as productive it is the hallmark of Bayview Glen which rise to meet every challenge that BvG faces. bayviewglen.ca/publications and check out and i were looking at possible schools for our share their knowledge as reading buddies, and citizens who contribute to society. with this guides our children in all their pursuits, and answers on our FAQ page. daughter seven years ago, we were impressed mentors for younger students in the leadership goal front and centre, education really is too challenges them to become better versions of Thank-you by Bayview Glen’s comprehensive approach to club and robotics teams, for example.