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Nº6
FEB/
MAR
2022
OFFICIAL NEWS
@BAYVIEWGLEN
Happy 60 Birthday th
Bayview Glen
Age 2 to University Entrance | Co-educational | Multicultural | Multi-Denominational | bayviewglen.ca
message from the Meet Our Next Head of
Welcome to
Head of Bayview Glen School: Mr. James Lee
School It is with great pleasure that
I welcome Mr. James Lee, our
Dear Bayview Glen Community,
A warm hello from the West Coast and a very special sincere
Nurturing a Child's incoming Head of School, on greetings to everyone.
behalf of the Bayview Glen
Full Potential Begins at community. It is such a wonderful honour and privilege to be selected as the
Bayview Glen I have personally known
next Head of School to succeed Ms. Eileen Daunt. The
Bayview Glen School has grown tremendously under her
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he philosophy “Whole Child, Whole A cornerstone of a Bayview Glen education James for many years in leadership and I am very grateful that I have gotten to know her
Life, Whole World” is at the centre is its membership in Round Square, a his position as Head of the for more than a decade as a colleague. There is no doubt that I am
of a Bayview Glen education. It worldwide association of schools on five Rosedale Day School and very excited to have this opportunity to build upon her successes
focusses on the educational continuum continents that links our students’ local also, as a member of the over time, and continue a meaningful pathway forward together
from Preschool through Grade 12, fostering community to the world at large. The Programmes and Services with everyone in the surrounding community, with what lies
values, abilities and friendships that last Round Square IDEALS of Internationalism,
Committee of CIS Ontario. ahead in great anticipation of our ongoing growth and school-wide
a lifetime. This philosophy embraces the Democracy, Environment, Adventure, advancements as a leading educational institution.
real world beyond our walls in that we are Leadership and Service are woven into James is an educator at
co-educational, multicultural and multi- the fabric of our school. This adds the heart and has devoted his In today’s world and tomorrow’s pathway for students, I sincerely
denominational; and it focusses on the international dimension so necessary in career to the students of believe that one of the important goals of educational institutions
whole child, nurturing each child’s full today’s education of global citizens and many different Independent is to teach our generation, not only to strive to be the best of who
potential and confidence to succeed. future leaders. When our students move on Schools. We are very they are and get to a good place, but do it in a good way, with
to university or enter the world of work, the
fortunate that Bayview Glen purpose and passion. The mission of the Bayview Glen School,
Educating the whole child involves global perspective becomes an important
will now benefit from his "Whole Child, Whole Life, Whole World" strikes a very deep chord
identifying and nurturing talents. This legacy from their time at Bayview Glen.
passion and expertise. in my educational philosophy and aligns with my strong belief and
requires that, as educators, we provide a
comprehension with how to navigate over time, to strategically
wide range of interesting opportunities for Our students live in a world where they James and his family are
lead and authentically serve others in this wonderful community,
students to explore – from arts to athletics, will have to work and negotiate on equal really looking forward to
as I approach my third decade in education.
from Spanish to Mandarin, from Robotics terms with a far more diverse community joining the Bayview Glen
to Model United Nations and from the Youth than has been the case in the past. The community and meeting
and Philanthropy Initiative to DECA and co-educational and multicultural global
I hope you have the opportunity in the coming months to
everyone. congratulate Ms. Eileen Daunt on a substantial career as a teacher,
Advanced Placement. environment helps all students interact as
equals, capable of functioning competently I know you will extend a educator and leader. As our family – wife Jennifer, two sons Alex
Our co-educational and multicultural together, not just in the classroom but later warm Bayview Glen welcome and Aiden – wrap up our final months in Vancouver and close
environment is the real differentiating on in the workplace. As educators, we are in to James, Jennifer, Alex and one chapter of our journey, we are looking forward to returning to
Toronto. A place where I have spent almost 50 years of my life, but
factor of a Bayview Glen education, fact writing new rules on what it will take to Aiden.
maximizing the learning potential of be successful in the 21st century. Clearly, we a place where our family calls home. I definitely remain committed
students of all genders. The focus in must teach our students another skill set,
For me personally, I cannot to the Blue Jays and Maple Leafs! I wish you a strong, very
today’s education is not on how students one that includes an enhanced respect for think of anyone I would successful and healthy finish to the school year, and look forward
learn differently, but on personalizing the all genders and cultures in a world where rather pass the torch to, and to connecting and engaging with your family and the wonderful
learning environment and differentiating superiority will have no place. I’m excited to see what the school community of learners and leaders in the fall.
instruction and assessment for all. The future holds with James at
difference within the genders is often Many scientists now believe 20 percent of the helm. Respectfully,
greater than those between the genders, and a person’s outcome in life is the result of
we must remain focussed on what is gender innate brain capacity. The other 80 percent
shared and keep in mind that everything is is based on what happens after birth. In Sincerely,
a variable based on the individual person. summary, research suggests that while
Also, the research on leadership suggests nurture and nature work in tandem, the
that all students need experience in both way in which we, as educators and parents James Lee
leading and following individuals of any nurture children plays a far more important Eileen Daunt
gender. This is accomplished easily in a role in how they learn and whether or not Head of School
co-educational environment. they succeed.
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message from the News from
Board of Directors Advancement
By: Carol Anne Ruscica, Senior Director of Advancement
Donate Online: bayviewglen.ca/donate
Supporting Bayview Glen’s Diversity,
Bayview Glen Annual Fund
Equity and Inclusion Initiatives In addition to our Annual Fund, there are
other priority areas where your support
Thanks to those who have contributed to could help make a difference in the lives of
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ur Bayview Glen community has community’s core values. Our Governance Committee has had Bayview Glen since the start of this school
What’s Inside...
our students now and for future generations.
a long history of embracing the Having said that, it is important for us all a long-standing goal of ensuring that year. $374,023 has been donated to the
ideals of Diversity, Equity and to try to understand and openly speak to our Board be representative of our Annual Fund from 19% of our families and For more information and to discuss how
Inclusion (DEI). Do we still have things to these issues as best we can while being community. We have parents with young friends. There is always an opportunity to your family can make a difference, please
learn and actions to take as a community, open to learning from others who may children and older children, past parents, get involved throughout the year. contact me at 416.386.6626 or
as a school and as a Board? Absolutely, have had different life experiences. In that different genders and people of various cruscica@bayviewglen.ca. BOARD OF DIRECTORS 4
but it is equally important to note that spirit, I offer my personal take on these cultural backgrounds. Our professional Ensuring the highest quality learning for
many of us have joined the Bayview Glen issues. lives are a wide mix of people who work in our students means adapting efficiently I look forward to your support and
community because of the Core Values What Do These Terms Mean? the Public Sector, Finance, Healthcare and to unprecedented change. Strength and participation! ADVANCEMENT 5
the school aims to instill in our students the broader commercial business sector resilience during difficult situations help
So, what do the terms Diversity, Equity
and the noble intentions behind our along with a few retired and semi-retired our entire community feel confident
and Inclusion mean and what is expected
Mission Statement: individuals. and proud of our ability to cope. But we PRESCHOOL & LOWER SCHOOL 6-7
of us? Carol Anne Ruscica
Whole Child. Whole Life. Whole World We are also very respectful of everyone’s don’t know what our greatest needs will
Diversity Senior Director of Advancement
• Whole Child: We nurture each thoughts, comments and contributions. be tomorrow. With your support we can
A wise person recently explained that We, Directors, understand that we have a FOUNDER'S DAY 8
student’s full potential and respond to whatever comes next - in
rather than trying to define the term responsibility to share our thoughts and Bayview Glen is a registered
confidence continuing to adapt to online learning, in Goal:
diversity, it is more important to focus opinions even if they are not in line with charity (#131097453RR0001)
• Whole Life: We foster values, abilities utilizing the best technology as it becomes 100%
less on what makes us different and more the majority. We have a duty to present and will provide a tax receipt NEW HOUSES 9
and friendships that last a lifetime available, and in investing in whatever the Partic
on accepting, understanding and valuing and consider all viewpoints and welcome, for your donation. ipatio
• Whole World: We embrace the real highest standards of safety might require. n
those differences that we have. with respect, all contributions. Our
world beyond our walls Equity PREP SCHOOL 10-11
challenge is to learn to accept and value
Core Values Creating a level playing field is the goal one another’s opinion; to ensure that we
Class of 2022 Legacy Gift
• Respect: Treat everyone with respect of promoting equity. Equity initiatives contribute to a fair and just society; and to
through our words, actions and are meant to address and eliminate any treat one another with respect, so that we UPPER SCHOOL 12-13
behaviours obstacles to fair and equal treatment. all feel that we matter.
• Responsibility: Honour our Being aware that we may have blind spots Ever the optimist, I am proud to be part
commitments and take action is an important aspect to effectively of a community that truly wants to be Happy New Semester! ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 14
• Compassion: Practice patience, implement equity policies. diverse, equitable and inclusive. We’re all
kindness and support Inclusion here because we believe in the We would like to thank the families who have already
Bayview Glen Mission Statement and donated to the Class of 2022 Legacy Gift. PARENT ASSOCIATION 15
• Integrity: Be truthful, honest and Inclusion refers to the extent to which
dependable members of our community, groups, Core Values. That is a wonderful place
from which to build and it is my hope Have you seen the back deck recently at our
• Equity: Act with fairness and justice clubs, classrooms and departments feel Moatfield Campus? Right now, it’s covered with snow,
a sense of belonging with others in their that our graduates will help spread these
• Balance: Live with peace and values throughout their life’s journeys. ice and slush. Imagine if it was refurbished - if instead
harmony particular setting. Feeling welcome and
of snow and ice, there were classes and activities! Total Raised to Date: $5,700
having a sense of belonging provides us
I’m the first to admit I am not an expert Class of 2022 Participation: 10%
with the confidence to contribute in a way To support this Grad Class Gift initiative,
in the field of Diversity, Equity and
that reflects our true selves. please make your donation securely online at:
Inclusion. I am simply a parent who wants
What Are We Doing to Support
my children to see every person as an bayviewglen.ca/gradclass2022 Our goal is to
individual and an equal and to see them Bayview Glen’s DEI Initiatives?
The Board is committed to not only Frederick Strahle Let’s be the first class to be recognized raise $40,000
treated as such by others. As a Director on
support such initiatives but also to set an Bayview Glen Board of Directors with 100%
Bayview Glen’s Board, we have a personal for 100% participation!
example. As the old adage goes, “Actions participation.
responsibility to ensure our actions boardchair@bayviewglen.ca
support these same ideals and reflect our speak louder than words”. Bayview Glen Grad Class 2022 Committee
Connect •Visit us online: bayviewglen.ca •Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/bayviewglen
•Follow us on Twitter: @bayviewglen •Follow us on Instagram: @bayviewglen_toronto thank you For everything you do to
strengthen our teaching, learning
and community: we thank you.
On the cover:
Moatfield Campus, January 2022
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Preschool and Lower School (BG2 to Grade 5)
The BG’s and the Environment we are in!
Staff Profile: Sophia Dungan '07, L3B Homeroom Teacher
By: Gillian Potts-Hemingway, Preschool Supervisor
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e often look to our environment to guide us in spark joy, ignite curiosity or bring comfort to the students,
My name is Sophia Dungan and this is my second year teaching
our daily activities. When thinking about the it all comes down to the importance of the process of
outdoors, if it is hot and sunny, it may direct us choosing the item for our classroom. It must also be noted
at Bayview Glen. This year, I am a Grade 3 Homeroom teacher
for a day at the pool. When it is cold and snowing, our cozy, that the environment is more than just the materials and and, as an alumna of Bayview Glen, it has been a joy to return
new blanket seems to be calling out to us with our favourite furnishings found within the classroom. When we speak to this community as part of the teaching staff. I am passionate
book and a cup of tea. To think of our indoor environment about our environment, we also look to our feelings and about nature, the outdoors and gardening and encourage
the same is often true. The way we position and select our the relationship we have when we are in the environment. anyone who is interested to seek out opportunities within your
furniture for our home is typically done so with purpose We want to feel confident and have a sense of autonomy neighbourhood or community groups to contribute to the
and a plan to help further create success in our everyday when we occupy an atmosphere. We want to know that well-being of our environment.
lives. When our environment is created to help facilitate we are collaborators within our spaces and are ultimately
our needs, like that new home office, it tends to allow the safe and protected. Just like when you are at home in your I’m also a strong proponent of the benefits of nearby nature, and
individual to lean into that purposeful space to develop a favourite space or sitting on a bench under a familiar tree, forming a bond with the flora and fauna just outside your door.
collaborative relationship driven by that carefully curated when our students come to their classroom and their Before becoming a teacher, I spent several years in the GTA’s
environment. This is not unlike our Preschool classrooms school community, we see daily, that they feel a sense of woods, ravines and valleys teaching young folks about building
and is exactly why 29 of our Bayview Glen faculty are pride, fondness, comfort and ownership of their space. relationships with the environment. As such, I am particularly
currently engaging in a learning opportunity this term These feelings innately extend into their learning. The
excited to bring my knowledge and enthusiasm in this area to
with Emergent Curriculum surrounding ‘Environments environment is all around us and together we want to get it
that Support Learning Interactions’. We know just how just right! Bayview Glen’s students and families. I also enjoy travelling,
important the environment is for our students and their yoga, cooking and curling up with a good book (and my pets!).
growth.
Every day in our Preschool, intentional planning is done
to create environments to promote success and support
when challenges arise. Each material within the classroom
has been chosen by our educators and students for a
reason. Whether that reason is to help reach a learning goal,
Preschool students engaging The MS Read-A-Thon is Here!
with learning materials, 2019
By: Danny Neville, Lower School Librarian
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ur Preschool and Lower School students are very
excited about our MS Read-A-Thon which launched
La Journée International de la Francophonie Celebrations on Friday, January 21 with our Kick-Off Assemblies!
Bayview Glen has a long tradition of participating in
and supporting this very worthy cause. This year, we are
By: Kristen Callahan-Warlow, Anila Kongoli and Adeline Liou, especially excited to be hosting five very talented and
French Teachers successful Canadian children’s authors during our
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month-long initiative; Peggy Collins, Nhung N. Tran-Davies,
he Lower School is excited to be celebrating la Journée Sara Leach, Colleen Nelson and David A. Robertson.
international de la Francophonie the week of March 7 to 10. We Students will have until Thursday, February 17 to read as
have a collection of engaging activities planned for the whole much as they can and collect their donations online. If you
would like to contribute to our fundraising efforts without
community. We’ll learn about traditional French culture and how
creating a profile, please visit our Bayview Glen
this can be celebrated at home and school with music, cooking and MS Read-A-Thon page.
magic. Virtual visitors to the school will include ‘Bonhomme’ from
the Québec Carnaval, Elvine the magician, French musicians and our Stay tuned to your weekly updates for more information.
favourite Chef à l’école! MS Read-A-Thon, 2019 Happy reading, everyone!
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th
Happy Bayview Glen
2020-Present
Construction is underway to complete the Unified Campus Master Plan. The Duncan Mill
Campus will include a new Athletic Complex with an indoor swimming pool and an indoor
gymnasium.
2019
The iconic Bayview Glen Bubble was taken
down to make room for the new Duncan Mill
2011-2015 Campus.
Construction began on the development
of the next phase of Bayview Glen, and the
new Moatfield Campus for the Prep School
and Upper School was completed in 2015.
2003
Eileen Daunt was appointed the Head of
1998-2001
School to continue to promote the mission
and vision of Bayview Glen. New Bayview Glen Houses
Bayview Glen acquired the Upper School
Campus. The site was completed with a Years ago, our mascot used to be the raccoon. Eventually, we decided the raccoon didn't
double gymnasium and theatre complex. represent us well as a school. As a school, we came together to discuss what mascot would
In 2000, The Upper School was officially
opened. In 2001, Terry Guest left and be a better representation of Bayview Glen. We had the Bayview Bears and the Glen
was succeeded by Stuart Grainger as 1991 Gryphons, and we all voted as a school which one we would choose as our mascot.
Headmaster. During the Guest Administration the school
expanded, and the student population Of course, we chose the Glen Gryphon!
grew from 243 to approximately 950, Recently, as students and staff, we decided our house names didn't represent us well in 2021.
ranging from Preschool to University
1985 Entrance.
Once again, we voted for a change. On December 16, our Bayview Glen community had
Bayview Glen moved to 275 Duncan Mill their voices heard as we announced the new mascots to represent our Houses. With great
Road. Four teachers, and a Grade 7 and 8
class were the first to leave the Valley for
Bayview Glen pride, we'd like to introduce the Bear, the Wolf, the Falcon and the Lynx!
the new location. Throughout the rest of
1980
the decade, one grade per year was added.
Upon Mrs. Hopkins’ death, the L. Doreen
Hopkins Foundation took control of
overseeing the furtherance of the founder’s
Bear Wolf
dream. The barn was closed, so a new,
permanent facility was built in its place. There
1969 was still no room for an Upper chool, which
New buildings were added and the school had become the wish of many parents.
grew to include students through to Grade 6.
1964
Bayview Glen expanded to include students
1962 from age two to Grade 1, and an adjoining
Founded by L. Doreen (nee Barwick) property was acquired.
Falcon Lynx
Hopkins as a nursery school and day camp
housed in a barn in the Don River Valley.
Its mandate was to provide “a nurturing
environment in which each and every child
8 January 2021 is precious.”
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Prep School (Grades 6 to 8)
Looking Back, Moving Foward
Courageous TED Talks
By: Noor Ali, Athena Basiratnia, Deeya Johar and Nikhita Lalloo, Grade 8
By: Andrew Moore, P7A Homeroom Teacher and
English Department Head
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ello, everyone! We are the Yearbook Committee Heads In the Yearbook Committee, we as heads have to take the
for this year. We want to introduce ourselves and share initiative to plan out and structure the pages in the Yearbook.
Staff Profile:
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some of our thoughts! We also ask the other members of the committee to help by
uring this unit, we learned that courage comes in many
sharing their ideas with us or creating some of the yearbook
forms: physical, social, intellectual and emotional. We
Each year, the Prep Yearbook Committee chooses a theme
which is used as our inspiration for the colours, images and
pages. They can assist by finding photos and background images
for each page or helping to create the wonderful art that will be Lori Hillis, studied courageous people, from Michael Sam to Monica
overall design. Last year's yearbook had a theme centred on Seles and we read the short story, “A Day’s Wait,” by Ernest
how light triumphs over darkness. We wanted to do something
displayed on the cover pages. We also can’t forget our fantastic
teachers, Ms. Hulan and Ms. Keyworth. They keep us on task and Health and Hemingway, in which a young boy makes the mistake of thinking
similar this year. Our team wanted to capture how Covid-19 has that courage means bottling up emotions. We also watched
changed us all, and how looking back on the past can inform and
on schedule.
Education Teacher several TED Talks about courage. Lizzie Velasquez inspired us
help us move forward in the future. Therefore, we collectively We are really excited to share this year's yearbook with our fellow with her talk about social courage, and Susan David’s idea that
decided that this year’s yearbook theme should be, “Looking graduates! “discomfort is the price of admission to a meaningful life” made
Back and Moving Forward.” Considering the dramatic shift which us think about emotional courage.
has impacted all of our daily lives these past two years, we feel I am currently in my 17th year teaching at Bayview
that it is important to be able to push through the hard times and Glen. For most of this time, I have been teaching We then took our ideas about courage and turned them into TED
move ahead. This is also Bayview Glen’s 60th anniversary and Noor Ali Athena Basiratnia Health and Physical Education to students in both Talks. Having studied the way they are written and delivered, we
we wanted to incorporate this in the theme as well.
the Prep School and Upper School. Over the imagined ourselves on the TED stage and worked hard to mimic
years, I have also enjoyed my time working with the dynamic style of speaking that TED Talks are known for, while
many students on the Athletic Council to plan and still allowing our personalities to shine through.
implement a variety of fun House League and
Deeya Johar Nikhita Lalloo Spirit events. I feel very fortunate to work alongside Making our own TED Talks was not easy, but as we learned
wonderful colleagues, who help to inspire me with through the unit, courage is not about being fearless; it is acting in
creativity every day. In addition to being a staff spite of fear.
member, I am also a parent of two children who
have been attending the school since BG2. My
Celebrating Journée de la Francophonie youngest is currently in Grade 2 and my eldest is
in Grade 4 and they both love being a part of the
By: Lara d'Ornellas, Kaylum Jetha and Maya Kuo, Grade 8 Bayview Glen community as well!
Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my
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onjour ! Comment ça va? Learning another person’s language grants us an family being active outdoors. In the summer, we are
understanding of them in a different way. We frequently going on bike rides, swimming, playing
Did you know that 33 countries have also realize that by learning French it becomes baseball, soccer and tennis. In the winter, we enjoy
French as an official language and easier to learn other languages. skiing, snowshoeing and skating. Being active and
more than 20 million people speak French valuing a healthy active lifestyle is an important
in the Americas? Speaking French can also This year, Bayview Glen celebrates Journée De goal that my family and I strive towards. This is
help you connect with communities here in La Francophonie (JDLF) on March 10. One of something that I hope to be able to foster amongst
Canada where 7.2 million francophones live. the favourite activities at our school is enjoying my students as well, by offering a variety of fun
Understanding French and being bilingual can some foods from France and Québec such as activities in my classes and helping everyone to
stand out on university and college applications poutine and crêpes. In the past we have also connect with activities they enjoy and can build into
and helps you access more career opportunities explored Francophone culture by learning their lifestyle.
in the future. about its music and history. Although it may
be difficult to participate in some of the events
We enjoy learning French because it allows we’ve previously done due to COVID-19, we are
us to have a connection with various places looking forward to this year’s celebrations.
around the world. By studying a language,
we learn about different people and cultures. Bonne Journée de la Francophonie!
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Upper School (Grades 9 to 12)
Bayview Glen Global Studies Certificate Climate Change Food Drive
By: Michelle Yarndley, Director of Global Education By: Vanessa Glowczewski, Grade 10
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cross the curriculum, all Upper School Course Calendar
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Bayview Glen students are on page 4. Students in n October, I joined the Stanford University and Rustic Pathways integrity and excellence allows them to help 16,000+ people that
investigating the world beyond Grades 8-11 are encouraged to Climate Change Fellowship along with Kiana Aboosaidi. This access their food banks each month. We found that North York’s
our school walls, recognizing and valuing review the requirements and programme focusses on instilling leadership skills in youth mission and vision statement aligned with the values we hoped to
different perspectives, collaborating to consider them as they chart their and promoting climate action at a local level. The Winter 2021 promote during our food drive.
create solutions for complex problems pathway through the Upper School. Fellowship Project was a materials drive that addressed the
and taking action on issues of global Important events, announcements impacts of climate change on lower-income individuals and their Our Climate Change Food Drive ran from November 24 to
significance. In the Upper School, students and resources are also available for communities. More frequent and severe weather events have been December 1. The Bayview Glen Upper School community rallied
can deepen their knowledge and skills and students in the Global Studies Certificate These virtual conferences will build on the disproportionately affecting lower-income individuals by making it to help support this meaningful initiative. We were so grateful
innovate solutions for global problems Edsby Group. For further information or any format of the Zoom Postcards to create a harder to secure basic needs. for the strong sense of social responsibility and engagement that
by participating in the Global Studies questions, please contact Ms. Yarndley at three-hour experience in which participants our Bayview Glen students and teachers showed even during the
Certificate (GSC). In this edition of The Glen, myarndley@bayviewglen.ca. will hear from a keynote speaker, enter Our first task was to identify the need specific to our community global pandemic restrictions. On December 3, all donations were
Vanessa Glowczewski (page 13) shares her Baraza discussions and break out as a through in-depth research and to view the problem from various safely delivered to the North York Harvest Warehouse, and they
experience with Stanford University as While we are looking forward to the return school delegation at times to discuss perspectives. Based on the information collected, we found were weighed. I was shocked to see that the grand total was 718
part of her action project for the certificate. of in-person conferences during 2022 and prepare a collective response to the that extreme weather events caused by climate change led to pounds of food!
The culminating task of the GSC asks and are excited that the Round Square conference theme. Each conference will increased crop failure and slowed transportation, leading to higher
students to translate their knowledge and International Conference will be hosted in pose and address a question around one food prices in Canada. The pricing problem intensifies during the In closing, we would like to thank everyone for your participation
experiences into appropriate actions to the United Kingdom in September, during of the Round Square IDEALS, with some winter months when imported products replace items that cannot and generous support. In particular, we want to send our
improve conditions locally and globally. the first six months of the year we will once pre-and-post activities for participants be grown locally. To make matters worse, the COVID-19 pandemic gratitude to Ms. Deeks and Ms. Kwan for their guidance and
Nurturing a worldview is one of the again be co-ordinating a programme of to complete as a team with their school had significantly increased the demand for food banks due to encouragement. Together, our
foundations of a Bayview Glen education virtual conferences to ensure opportunities delegation. Participants will join the global transportation delays and increased unemployment rates. Bayview Glen community has
and a core commitment in our Strategic for students to connect with their peers in conference from home and should plan for Therefore, we decided to run a “Climate Change Food Drive” at made a positive contribution to
Plan. The specific requirements for the other countries. a school absence on that day. Bayview Glen and donate the items to the North York Harvest the lives of individuals and families
certificate are outlined in the 2022-2023 Food Bank. experiencing food insecurity in our
community.
North York Harvest Food Bank is an affiliate member of Food
National Youth French Ambassador Banks Canada and a member of the Feed Ontario Association.
By: Sandra Saki, Grade 11 Their mission is to help provide dignified food assistance to
Northern Toronto through food donations, support of community
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hen I was younger, I perceived French as a romantic was beyond incredible. I admit that I was a bit disappointed that food banks and respect for clients’ diverse circumstances. North
and beautiful language, and knew the culture to be it was online and not in person, but the French for the Future York Harvest’s commitment to access and inclusion, collaboration,
artistic and filled with luscious food! Though I still organization made it a spectacular week. I met many funny, kind
view French as magical and elegant, I have been able to learn a teenagers interested in French, went to my first private virtual
tremendous amount over the past few years which has allowed me concert performed by a francophone artist (Shawn Jobin) and I have been a part of the Bayview Glen parent-teacher conferences, attendance,
to appreciate it even more, and in many ways. Now, French to me got a chance to practice my French skills, which is something I community for the past 15 years. as well as looking after the students’ and
is like a door. As I slowly unlock and open it, opportunities come don’t get to do too often living in Toronto. This year, one of my
flooding out; opportunities like this. commitments to this programme was to start a French club, which I started my career at Bayview Glen at the teachers’ needs.
I am leading along with my friends, Mysha and Elena. So far, I main reception at the Lower School, then During my spare time, I enjoy going to
I went to the Preschool reception before a conservation park with my husband
This was the introduction to my motivation section, when applying organized a linguistic duality activity day outside of school filled
starting my role as the Upper School where we frequently get the chance to be
to FNJA, although it was in French not English. FNJA, which with fun French-related games and music. We also held our intro
Administrative Assistant about seven up and close with the deer and feed the
stands for Forum National des Jeunes Ambassadeurs (National meeting where we met our members and got an insight on what
years ago. birds.
Ambassador Youth Forum) is a weeklong event filled with lively and they look forward to this year. We plan on continuing with much
interactive workshops focussed on the importance of bilingualism. more, hopefully in person. In last year’s Journée de la Francophonie Staff Profile: My role allows me to work closely with I am married, have two daughters, Libby,
This event occurs once a year and prepares Grade 10 and 11 assembly, we focussed on BIPOC francophones contributions. This the teachers, staff and students and 12, and Ella, 16, two guinea pigs and a cat
students from all over Canada to become French ambassadors. year, we’ll delve into non-binary pronoun usage in French. Overall, Debbie Rennicks, has allowed me to build some great
relationships over the years with not only
named Joy!
It is organized by Français pour l’Avenir (French for the Future), an my main goal is to increase opportunities regarding French in the I look forward to many more years at
amazing organization which promotes French and bilingualism. Bayview Glen community, whether it means giving students a Administrative Assistant the students but the parents alike. Some
of the things I take care of in the Upper
Bayview Glen, which is an amazing place
During the summer of 2021, I participated in FNJA. My experience chance to speak or organizing more fun activities. to be.
School are class coverages, graduation,
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News from
Alumni Relations Parent Association News
Message from the Alumni Association Board PA Virtual General Meeting CONNECT
Our Parent Association Virtual General Meeting was held on • Visit the Current Parents link on the main website:
bayviewglen.ca/parent-and-student-resources
H
January 18, 2022 via Zoom from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
appy New Year from the This year will also be bittersweet as we continue to manage
We welcomed our new President, Alessia Di Cecco and Vice • Follow us on Instagram: @theshopsbvg
Bayview Glen Alumni through the continued challenges of COVID-19. Alumni
President, Bahar Dourghamari, and new members of the PA • Follow us on Facebook: Bayview Glen Parent Association
Association Board! have missed in-person reunions and touch points, and we
team. Team details are available on our Parent Association page
2022 will be a sentimental year. One hope that Spring 2022 can mark the safe return to a formal
on the school website. Eileen Daunt and the Assistant Heads
continuity across the entire alumni in-person alumni gathering after two years of hiatus.
of each division attended and shared information about what
community is our fond memories of
Ms. Eileen Daunt – her empathetic
As always, we are seeking new Alumni Association Board
members and urge any alumni who are interested in
is happening around the school. Additional details were also
provided at the Virtual Town Hall Meetings.
COMING UP
teaching style, her diligent management of getting involved to apply. Please check out our Alumni • PA Virtual General Meeting: Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Elena Enepekides, our Assistant Shop Manager, provided shop
the school and her dedication to the community. website at bayviewglen.ca/alumni for more information. - 9:00 a.m. via Zoom
updates. Dates and times for the Consignment/Donation sale
Ms. Daunt has touched the lives of all alumni Please follow our @BVGAlumni social media channels to will be confirmed by email and posted on Edsby. Access to the
throughout her 45-year journey at Bayview Glen and she stay connected. We are looking forward to celebrating sale will be by appointment outside of school hours.
will be fondly missed. We look forward to contributing
to and hosting events and tributes to honour Ms. Daunt’s
Ms. Daunt, reuniting in person and continuing board
initiatives of engagement and community building.
Catherine Sun, our PA Treasurer, shared the school financials. Better Beginnings Update
legacy at the school and thanking her for all she has done. Alessia Di Cecco provided updates on the Better Beginnings
If you are interested in supporting the Eileen Daunt Bursary Christian Medeiros ’12
campaign. The campaign was a great success, and we thank all
Fund, please visit bayviewglen.ca/eileendauntbursary to Chair, Bayview Glen Alumni Association Board Lower School total:
the families who participated and donated to this very important
learn more and contribute online. initiative. $30,488
(towards gift cards/donations)
Our PA Social Team shared social updates. Given the current
environment, our February Parent Social event will be
postponed and further details will be shared when available.
We are looking forward to meeting our new families and
Prep School total:
reconnecting with all of you. A reminder that families can follow
$15,750
all PA and school updates on our Facebook and Instagram.
(towards gift cards/donations)
We were very pleased to welcome Paul Mand ’92 who spoke
Alumni Spotlight: Christine Cruz-Clarke ’98 about the New Building Progress. Paul sits on the subcommittee
of Facilities and oversees the construction of the new building
plan which will include a pool, a gym and a Learning Centre (for Upper School total:
Congratulations to Christine Cruz- In addition, Christine served as the General the Lower School) designed to evolve with the students. Pictures
Clarke ’98 on her recent appointment Manager for TerraCycle Canada, a leader in
$18,237
will be shared as they become available. The construction work (towards Lumenus’ Resiliency
as Chief Executive Officer at Balzac’s sustainable solutions which was recently named below ground is expected to be completed by fall of 2022 and
Coffee Roasters. Prior to joining as one of TIME magazine's 100 Most Influential
Fund)
the new build is anticipated to be completed by fall of 2023.
Balzac’s, Christine spent over 18 years Companies. She has also held marketing
leading businesses and teams in CPG, and strategy roles with both Kraft Foods and To access the full presentation, please follow the link shared
Management Consulting and Deloitte. After graduating from Bayview Glen on Edsby and the school website, available exclusively to the
Sustainability in both Canada and Europe. as a 'lifer' in 1998, she attended Western Bayview Glen school community.
Her professional experience includes senior University. Rejoining the Bayview Glen family
roles with Mars Inc. where she led marketing in 2021, Christine is a proud parent of two boys
and strategy for the conglomerate's global who are in the Prep School and Lower School.
gum, mint and chocolate portfolios, as well We wish Christine continued success in her new Parent Association Community PA Shop Update
as marketing and innovation roles at both The
Hershey Company and Wrigley Canada.
career endeavours.
Service Scholarship February - March Promotion
Calling all Grade 12 Students 30% OFF SOCKS AND TIGHTS
Mark your calendars for the Parent Association Community Service *soccer socks excluded*
Scholarship. Applications will open on April 1 and close on April 29. The shop and website will be closed for inventory from
All the information will be on the application, please check under February 12-21, 2022.
STAY CONNECTED WITH Website bayviewglen.ca/alumni the Parent Association webpage at bayviewglen.ca/pa. For any
#BVGAlumni
For more information, please visit:
Email alumni@bayviewglen.ca questions regarding the scholarship application, please contact
BVG L!NK bvglink.firsthand.co Follow us @BVGAlumni pavicepresident@bayviewglen.ca.
bayviewglen.ca/pa-shop
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February/March 2022
Whole School Preschool & Lower School
Feb 1 BLACK HISTORY MONTH Feb 11 Assemblies
1 LUNAR NEW YEAR 18 Holiday Programme
4 Whole School Founder's Day Assembly 24 Civvies Day
7 Re-Enrollment Deadline 25 Assemblies
Mar 4 Assemblies
14 VALENTINE’S DAY
9 Spring Concert
15 BVG Scholarship Applications Due
10 Assemblies
18-21 WINTER MIDTERM BREAK
10 Report Cards Mailed
21 FAMILY DAY
11-25 Holiday Programme
22 PA Shop Reopens
30 BG2-JK PT Conferences
Mar 1 ISRA’A AND MIRAJ
Prep School
2 ASH WEDNESDAY
Feb 1 Semester 1 Report Cards Mailed
3 Journée International de la Francophonie
11 Assembly
4 SHA’BAN AND MID-SHA’BAN BEGINS 24 Civvies Day
11-25 MARCH BREAK 25 Assembly
17 ST. PATRICK’S DAY Mar 1 Career Breakfast
17 PURIM 4 Assembly
18 HOLI 7-8 BVG Scholarship Exams
20 NOWRUZ 10 Assembly
10 Civvies Day
30-31 PT Conferences
Upper School
Feb 1 Semester 1 Report Cards Mailed
2 Class Meeting
3 Assembly
9 Class Meeting
10 Assembly
16 Class Meeting
17 Assembly
23 Class Meeting
24 Assembly
24-26 Play
25 Civvies Day
Mar 1 Career Breakfast
2 Class Meeting
3 Assembly
7-8 BVG Scholarship Exams
9 Class Meeting
10 Assembly
10 Civvies Day
30 Class Meeting
31 PT Conferences
Prep School student building a snowman, January 2022
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