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Rising
THE STUDY MAGAZINE
BOLDLY
L’art de se
SURPASSER
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2018
2018
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CONTRIBUTORS
2018
IN THIS ISSUE
EDITOR Susan Orr-Mongeau 2 alumnae events
MESSAGE FROM
EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Tamara Ohnona THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD
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HOMECOMING 2017
OF GOVERNORS
EDITORIAL SUPPORT Julie Caron,
Pattie Edwards, Belinda Hummel, 3 alumnae profiles
Katie Kostiuk ’96, Antonia Zannis
MESSAGE FROM
CONTRIBUTORS Patricia Briand, Pattie Edwards, THE HEAD OF SCHOOL 26
Katie Kostiuk ’96, Chantale Lewis, Amalia Liogas,
WOMEN OF COURAGE
Kim McInnes, Philip Nolan, Susan Orr-Mongeau, in the classroom
Nancy Sweer, Cynthia Van Frank, Kim Wolfe, 28
Antonia Zannis 4 Q&A: ASK AN OLD GIRL
PREPARING FOR JUSTICE SARAH ‘SALLY’
PHOTOGRAPHY Allen Mcinnis, Jean-Pierre
Mongeau, Susan Orr-Mongeau, Tamara Ohnona, THE FUTURE, PEPALL ’69
Teresa Holden Ste-Marie CELEBRATING DIFFERENCES
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DESIGN Origami ACCESS TO EXCELLENCE:
RELEVER DES
ANDRÉANNE BEAUDOIN ’08
BOARD OF GOVERNORS DÉFIS STIMULANTS
2017 –2018
CHAIR Philip Nolan 10 30
PAST CHAIR James McDonald GOING BEYOND: WOMEN OF THE STUDY:
TREASURER Michael Shannon MCCALL & STIKEMAN
PREPARING WELL
SECRETARY Regina Visca
MEMBERS Arabella Decker ’87,
FOR POST-SECONDARY
Erika (Flores) Ludwick ’88, Samantha Hayes ’86, class notes
Christopher P. Manfredi, Anthony Zitzmann,
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Wendy Chui, Nathalie Forcier NEXT GENERATION 31
OF INNOVATORS IN A CLASS OF THEIR OWN
THE STUDY SCHOOL FOUNDATION
2017–2018
being active foundation
CHAIR F. William Molson
VICE-CHAIR Jeffrey S. D. Tory
TREASURER Jill de Villafranca
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TRUSTEES Anne-Sophie Barette, RISE ABOVE & GO BEYOND LEGACY GIVING
Jean-Guy Desjardins, John Hallward,
Corry Terfloth-Walker ’74 the arts 37
9TH ANNUAL BUILDER'S
The Trillium is published by the Communications 14 AWARD
& Marketing office of The Study and is distributed
L'ART OU L'EXPRESSION
to all Study alumnae, current and past Study
families, students, staff and friends of The Study. DE LA CRÉATIVITÉ advancement
We welcome letters, photos and opinion pieces
from members of the community. feature 38
Please forward to Communications Office, attention SMALL GIFTS INSPIRING
Susan Orr-Mongeau, Director Communications 16 BIG CHANGE:
& Marketing (sorrmongeau@thestudy.qc.ca) THE IMPACT OF YOUR
RISING BOLDLY WITH
RESILIENCE & HOPE ANNUAL GIFT
COMMITTED TO THE ENVIRONMENT ENERGETIC & HAPPY
Trillium is printed using vegetable-based ink
on Chorus Art Silk, an FSC–certified paper (L TO R) Addison Gillespie, community partners 40
which contains 50% recycled content including Cirine Benflis and Ksenia DARE TO DREAM CAMPAIGN
25% post-consumer waste. Boudko (all ’26) enjoy 20 DONOR PROFILE:
running together during ENRICHING OUR
COVER GRADUATES OF THE STUDY ARE GIRLS RISING WENDY CHUI
the annual Terry Fox Run.
BOLDLY WITH RESILIENCE AND HOPE — PICTURED HERE STUDENTS’ EXPERIENCES
ON GRADUATION DAY ARE MORGANE-MARIE DACKIW
AND EMMA DUBROCA (BOTH ’17). 41
with distinction BOLD & BRIGHT FUNDRAISER
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FSC LOGO LINE BENOIT: 20 ANS
HERE PATTIE EDWARDS: 30 ANS
chair of the board of governors head of school
« Le monde a besoin de femmes formidables ». De nos jours, cette Il n’y a pas si longtemps, à trois heures du matin, dix-sept élèves
déclaration résonne plus fort que jamais. Partout dans le monde, des de l’école et quatre professeures se sont envolées pour accomplir
femmes courageuses et audacieuses s’apprêtent à occuper la place qui leur un service communautaire au Nicaragua. Ce voyage, tous les deux
revient dans la société, au travail, dans la famille et dans le monde. The ans, est une expérience marquante pour elles et aussi pour leurs
Study maintient une longue tradition dans l’éducation et la formation enseignantes. Pendant dix jours, les filles se transforment en éducatrices,
des filles et des jeunes femmes qui changeront le cours des choses et apprenantes, philanthropes, entraîneurs et mentors auprès des élèves de
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he World Needs Great Women.” Today, more than ever, construiront un monde meilleur. Nos élèves, formées pour devenir l’école de Diria au Nicaragua, avec laquelle nous sommes jumelées. Elles
this statement resonates strongly. All over the world, ambassadrices du changement en mieux, seront des chefs de file dans apportent dans leurs valises tout le matériel pédagogique pour aider
brave, bold women are coming forward to embrace their les carrières de leur choix. les élèves de l’Institut Diria à progresser, à trouver de l’inspiration et à
rightful place in society, the workplace, the family and the En tant que président du Conseil des gouverneurs de The Study, exprimer leurs passions. Au bout du compte, nos élèves découvrent que
world. The Study has a strong tradition of educating and shaping girls je suis ravi de commencer mon mandat avec un effectif scolaire dyna- la philanthropie, le don et le partage transforment également leur vie.
and young women who will lead the charge in making a difference mique et diversifié et une équipe administrative et enseignante dévouée. Beaucoup d’entre elles poursuivent un voyage de découverte,
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and in making the world a better place. Our students are groomed Mme Nancy Sweer continue d’assurer une t 3 a.m. one morning, not so long ago, seventeen Study amorcé plus tôt, à The Study. Pour toutes nos élèves, l’objectif
to be catalysts for improvement, ambassadors for betterment and direction responsable et énergique. Alors girls and four teachers left Montreal for a community commun est d’acquérir une meilleure compréhension et des enjeux
leaders in whichever path they choose. que l’école entre dans son deuxième siècle service trip to Nicaragua. This bi-annual trip is a life- modiaux de réfléchir à leur propre capacité d’avoir une influence
I am delighted to begin my mandate as Chair of the Board of d’excellence, Mme Nancy Sweer continue changing experience for our students and faculty. For dans le monde.
Governors of The Study with such a vibrant d’assurer une direction responsable et ten days, the girls become teachers, learners, philanthropists, coaches, Tout ce que nous faisons ici, à l’école, vise à accompagner les élèves
and diverse student body and dedicated staff énergique, en prônant l’innovation et les and mentors to the students at our sister school in Diria, Nicaragua. afin qu’elles deviennent des personnes exceptionnelles, atteignent leur
NO GIFT IS TOO and faculty. Ms. Nancy Sweer continues to méthodes pédagogiques de pointe. Un Our students arrive, bringing suitcases filled with many learning plein potentiel, fassent preuve d’audace, s’expriment avec confiance et
SMALL TO MAKE embody confidence, strength and strong personnel enseignant exceptionnel conti- materials, helping students at The Diria Institute to grow, to be découvrent leur place dans le monde en tant qu’individus et membres
A DIFFERENCE. leadership, steering The Study into its second nue d’être le point d’ancrage d’un solide inspired and to reach for their passion. Ultimately, our girls discover estimés de la communauté à l’échelle mondiale.
century of academic excellence, whilst programme pédagogique, s’assurant que that their gift of philanthropy, their love of giving and sharing, has
embracing innovation and cutting edge chaque élève atteigne son plein potentiel had a transformational effect on their lives as well. CHAQUE ANNÉE SCOLAIRE, LES ÉLÈVES ONT DE
pedagogical methods. Our excellent teaching staff continues to be et nourrisse un goût du savoir qui l’accompagnera tout au long de sa vie. Many of our girls are continuing a journey of discovery that began NOMBREUSES OCCASIONS DE DÉVELOPPER LEUR
the anchor of our strong academic program, ensuring that each girl Notre campagne Osez rêver continue d’être un grand succès, ce qui me here at The Study some time ago. Our shared goal for all students CÔTÉ PHILANTHROPE, ET D’INTERVENIR SUR
reaches her full potential and develops a lifelong love of learning. remplit de fierté. Nous avons recueilli près de 7,4 millions de dollars en is to help them to develop insights and to think deeper and more LES QUESTIONS QUI LEUR TIENNENT À CŒUR.
Our Dare to Dream Campaign makes me proud as it continues to approchant ainsi de notre objectif de 8,75 millions de dollars. Le soutien critically about their ability to have impact on the world.
be a great success. We have raised nearly $7.4 Million towards our goal apporté par tant de parents et de membres de notre communauté à cette Everything we do at The Study focuses on guiding girls to be Les filles du secondaire ont récemment réfléchi aux retombées
of $8.75 Million. So many parents and members of our community campagne démontre leur confiance dans la mission et la vision de l’école. exceptional people as they reach for their personal best, to rise boldly, de la philanthropie en produisant une vidéo où elles expriment leur
have come forward to support our campaign because they believe Je tiens à mentionner spécialement la mobilisation du cabinet de la cam- to have confidence in their voices and discover their place in this gratitude envers l’école. Elles montrent comment l’école les a amenées
in the School’s mission and vision. A special acknowledgement goes pagne qui a assuré le succès de cette collecte de fonds. Mes sincères remer- world as individuals and as valued members of a global community. à se dépasser et à réfléchir au-delà de leur environnement immédiat.
to the Campaign Cabinet for their commitment to making this ciements vont à toutes ces personnes qui, grâce à leur soutien financier, Each school year, Study students are given many opportunities Leurs contributions sur le plan humanitaire et leur compassion, tant
campaign the success it is. My heartfelt thanks goes out to all those permettent à The Study de continuer à être l’une des meilleures écoles to develop their philanthropic character, to take action on issues that à l’échelon local qu’international, suscitent des sentiments de fierté
people who, through their financial support, make it possible for de filles du pays. Alors que nous entrons dans la phase finale de la are important to them. Our secondary school girls recently reflected pour l’école, d’amour propre et de respect pour les réalisations
The Study to continue to be one of the top girls’ schools in the campagne, je vous encourage tous à contribuer afin que nous puissions on the impact of philanthropy as they developed a gratitude video, de chacun d’entre nous.
country. As we enter the home stretch of the campaign, I’d encourage non seulement atteindre, mais dépasser notre objectif. Même un don depicting the many ways in which our school inspires them to Tout comme la communauté de The Study, vous avez incité nos
everyone to contribute so that we may not only meet, but exceed modeste peut changer le cours des choses. think beyond one’s self and one’s immediate surroundings. Their élèves à prendre conscience de l’influence de la philanthropie sur leur
our goal. No gift is too small to make a difference. Je tiens à exprimer ma gratitude à mes collègues du Conseil des compassionate and humanitarian contributions, both globally développement en tant que jeunes femmes responsables. Notre Mur
I would like to convey my gratitude to my colleagues on the Board gouverneurs, aux membres du Conseil de la fondation, au personnel and locally, inspire school pride, pride in self, and pride in each des fleurs de trille témoigne de toute votre confiance en elles et
of Governors, the members of the School’s Foundation Board, and enseignant et administratif pour leur impressionnante contribution à other’s accomplishments. de votre fidèle engagement.
The Study’s faculty and staff for the important role they each play la réussite de l’école. Enfin, j’aimerais conclure en remerciant tous les As a Study community, you have inspired our students to realize C’est avec fierté que je pense à vous tous, les intervenants, et que
in the School’s success. Finally, I’d like to conclude by thanking all parents bénévoles et infatigables pour leur temps, leur expertise et leurs and appreciate the impact that your philanthropy has had on their je salue votre soutien indéfectible dans notre quête d’excellence
the tireless parent volunteers, who donate their time, expertise and connaissances. C’est un honneur pour moi que de servir aux côtés de ces development as responsible young women. Our Trillium Tribute Wall dans le domaine de l’éducation des filles de The Study.
knowledge to The Study. I am humbled to serve alongside these parents et amis si dévoués. J'entrevois avec enthousiasme les mois à venir. is one testament to your ongoing belief and commitment to our girls.
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dedicated parents and friends. I look forward to the rest of the year. I have great pride in all of our stakeholders for your constant
support of the Study’s ongoing pursuit of excellence in girls’ education.
PHILIP NOLAN NANCY LEWIS SWEER
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CHAIR, BOARD OF GOVERNORS HEAD OF SCHOOL
PRÉSIDENT, CONSEIL DES GOUVERNEURS DIRECTRICE DE L’ÉCOLE
in the classroom
I N G f o r t h e
“... IN DIVERSITY
P A R F U T
THERE IS BEAUTY &
R E U RE ,
THERE IS STRENGTH.”
P
ee l b rat i n g D if f e renc e
KIM WOLFE, M.ED., Senior School Counsellor
s
iversity allows us the opportunity to acquire As a message of inclusion, students and staff at The Study
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different perspectives and gain a deeper initiated a Gay-Straight Alliance club, which brings together
understanding of the world around us. Students LGBTQI+ and straight students to support one another. The
who attend schools with a diverse population can club provides a safe, positive and nurturing environment for
gain an understanding of different backgrounds, which in turn students to meet, socialize, discuss issues, and organize events.
allows them to navigate a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic and Student workshops seek to teach students empathy, to be
diverse world. Students learn to celebrate differences and get inclusive and kind to one another. Students learn to assert
along with others and interact with individuals who may think themselves responsibly, to be sensitive to their actions, to
differently based on their life experiences. stand up for others and to become problem-solvers and
Diversity is complex and multi-layered. Its meaning varies critical thinkers. School Counsellors create a safe place to
from one person to the next. Part of diversity is how we view teach students to accept themselves and others. Adrienne
the world and how we recognize differences in others and in Frank, Elementary School Counsellor and I, Senior School
ourselves. The other key component is acceptance, respect Counsellor, adjust our practice to the needs of each Study
and realizing that each individual is unique. student so that that everyone feels included, respected, valued
It is common that when we think about diversity, we tend and accepted.
to focus on race, ethnicity, cultural background, religion and Professional development for faculty and staff that focuses
gender. We are less likely to consider political leanings, life on diversity. This year, Tara Ramiengar, Admissions Officer
experiences, background, education, sexual orientation and at The Study, has been sharing her passion for the subject
socioeconomic status. We are even less inclined to think by creating workshops to sensitize faculty and staff to the
about physical and mental health. challenges some students may have and how that translates
into the classroom, assessments and interactions with
VALUING DIVERSITY PROMOTES INCLUSION one another.
If we are not accepting, respecting and promoting inclusion,
we are discriminating. Discrimination can have harmful IN DIVERSITY THERE IS BEAUTY AND STRENGTH
“THE STUDY BELIEVES THAT BY PROVIDING AN ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH ALL PEOPLE FEEL VALUED, psychological effects on a person’s overall well-being, such Parents are influential role models for their children.
RESPECTED AND HAVE THE SAME OPPORTUNITIES, WE ARE SUSTAINING THE CORE OF OUR MISSION as feelings of loneliness, emptiness, low self-esteem and self- Demonstrate that you are accepting and tolerant. Reflect
AND PEDAGOGICAL VISION. THE STUDY’S ALL GIRLS’ VIBRANT EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT IS worth, as well as poor social relations. on your own beliefs, be cautious about making generalized
ENHANCED BY OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY, IN WHICH RACE, ETHNICITY, GENDER, LANGUAGE, We have all heard the words: “just be yourself” but what statements and seek out cultural activities that allow you
SOCIOECONOMIC LEVEL, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PHYSICAL ABILITY, FAMILY STRUCTURE AND RELIGION does that mean? We live in a society where being your true self to try new things. Maya Angelou stated: “It is time for
CREATE BOTH BREADTH AND DEPTH IN OUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE GLOBAL WORLD, PREPARING may be difficult. We avoid behaving in certain ways in fear of parents to teach young people early on that in diversity
OUR STUDENTS TO BE LEADERS WHO WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE COLLECTIVE REACH OF HUMANITY.” being criticized, alienated and isolated. We want to feel liked there is beauty and there is strength.”
The Study's Diversity & Inclusion Statement and connected to others. While there is nothing wrong with Let’s take the time to listen to each other’s stories. Knowing
wanting to fit in and belong, we allow our fears to prevent where people are coming from will help us understand
us from fully expressing who we are and what makes us different communication styles and expectations. We must
different and special. The only way this can happen is in a safe, reflect on our own experiences, assumptions and biases. Only
nurturing and accepting environment. when we are able to identify our assumptions and biases are
we able to make positive changes.
FROM MEANING WELL TO DOING WELL We are living in an increasingly diverse world where it is
At The Study, we promote inclusion by valuing diversity important to value differences and learn from others rather
and seeing it as a strength. We take active steps to create an than discriminate against what makes us uncomfortable.
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environment in which our families, students, faculty and staff These differences allow for greater problem solving,
are appreciated, respected and celebrated for their individuality. collaboration and stronger interpersonal connections.
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in the classroom
RELEVER DES
défis STIMULANTS
SUIVRE UN PROGRAMME UNIQUE
DE LEADERSHIP
Outre l’importance accordée au travail en classe, le
Leadership, un autre pilier de notre plan stratégique,
est un élément important du programme de 3e
KIM MCINNES, directrice du primaire cycle. Une enseignante expérimentée et dévouée
en leadership, Mme Beatrice Bousser, donne des
À notre école, la préparation en vue de la « des filles cours structurés sur le leadership, ce qui est unique
7e année est un processus soigneusement qui ont de à notre programme. Grâce à cet apprentissage, nos
planifié qui commence au primaire l’assurance jeunes filles acquièrent une plus grande confiance
puisque les élèves commencent à en soi et deviennent des leaders à l’école, hors de
acquérir les compétences nécessaires et de l’audace,
l’école et par la suite, dans leur vie personnelle
pour réussir dès la maternelle. capables et professionnelle.
de saisir les Toutes les filles participent à une retraite
B
ien que l’on donne, chaque année, des occasions Dans le même ordre d’idées, le programme de leadership de deux jours dans un centre
défis à relever aux élèves, c’est pendant et à la belle d’anglais a arrimé l’apprentissage en rédaction d’éducation en plein air, où elles sont incitées à
le 3e cycle, et plus particulièrement en et forte de textes persuasifs aux techniques du marketing sortir de leur « zone de confort » à l’aide de jeux
6e année, que les élèves découvrent personnalité » et de la publicité. On a invité les parents actifs coopératifs et de défis de plein air. En travaillant
vraiment les nombreuses avenues qui s’ouvriront dans ce secteur à venir parler aux élèves et les avec d’autres et en sortant des sentiers battus,
bientôt à elles. En travaillant sous la supervision ABOVE RIGHT GRADE 6 STUDENT séances d’études hebdomadaires du 3e cycle sont les élèves repartent avec une conscience de soi
AMBASSADORS PLAY A VISIBLE
étroite de leurs enseignants, les élèves de 6e année ROLE AT THE SCHOOL, PICTURED intégrées à l’horaire pour que les élèves aient plus profonde, une meilleure compréhension de
HERE IS STUDY WALKER
suivent un programme unique et bien pensé et ELIZABETH ANDRIOPOULOS ’23, accès à tous les enseignants des matières de base l’importance du travail d’équipe et un plus grand
KINDLY WALKING KINDERGARTEN
relèvent des défis de plus en plus complexes, que STUDENTS AYA HASHIM AND AMNA
et qu’elles puissent leur poser des questions sur sens de la camaraderie et de la solidarité.
ALMAHMEED UP BRAESIDE DURING
ce soit sur le plan scolaire ou dans un domaine MORNING DROP-OFF.
leurs matières respectives. Les élèves peuvent être élues préfètes et faire
comme le leadership. L’enseignement de la robotique au 3e cycle partie de la « Mini-Force », des rôles qui les
L’excellence scolaire est l’un des piliers du marque une autre différence entre les classes de ce amènent à exercer leurs compétences en leadership
plan stratégique de l’école The Study 2015– niveau et les classes inférieures, puisqu’un cours y en mettant sur pied des activités spéciales dans les
2020, et l’organisation de l’enseignement en 5e est entièrement consacré sous la supervision d’un classes et en aidant les enseignants à organiser la
et 6e année rend compte de l’importance des enseignant spécialisé. Ce cours offre la possibilité fête des finissantes de 6e année. Les ambassadrices
enseignants spécialisés, non seulement pour les d’adhérer au club de robotique de la FIRST LEGO des élèves de 6e année remplissent des fonctions
matières comme la musique, les arts plastiques, League, afin de participer au concours annuel et visibles lors d’activités scolaires, comme les
l’éducation physique, les sciences, la technologie concours pancanadien de Mathematica Centrum, ABOVE DEDICATED ELEMENTARY de se mesurer ainsi à d’autres écoles de la province. journées portes ouvertes et l’arrivée à l’école
SCHOOL MATH TEACHER LISA
et la robotique, mais aussi pour les matières auquel elles obtiennent des résultats exceptionnels. LORENZETTI ENSURES THE du matin.
NEW MATH CONCEPT IS FULLY
obligatoires. Grâce à la grande expertise des Au 3e cycle, les enseignants collaborent UNDERSTOOD BY EACH OF HER
GRADE 6 STUDENTS (L TO R)
spécialistes des matières de base (anglais, étroitement et les projets transversaux occupent LAUREN LEONARD, AND INES EFFECTUER UNE TRANSITION RÉUSSIE
OLIVIERI (BOTH ’23).
français et mathématiques), les élèves sont bien une grande place. On peut penser au Projet de RIGHT ALL GIRLS IN GRADES 5
Les communications entre les enseignants du
préparées à suivre un programme d’études médecine en 6e année, qui permet de conjuguer le & 6 PARTICIPATE IN A YEARLY
OVERNIGHT LEADERSHIP
primaire et du secondaire se traduisent par une
secondaires très exigeant. français à la science. Le projet se termine par une RETREAT AT AN OUTDOOR meilleure préparation et plus de continuité, non
EDUCATION CENTRE WHERE
Les mathématiques sont enseignées à l’école visite de parents et de professionnels de la santé THEY ARE CHALLENGED TO STEP seulement sur le plan scolaire, mais aussi dans le
OUTSIDE OF THEIR ‘COMFORT
The Study selon une philosophie qui valorise la de la communauté, qui viennent partager leurs ZONE’ THROUGH CO-OPERATIVE domaine du leadership. À l’automne de la 6e année,
GAMES. WORKING WITH OTHERS
croissance et l’apprentissage coopératif et qui connaissances et leur expertise avec les personnes THE STUDENTS LEAVE WITH les élèves passent une journée à l’école secondaire,
IMPROVED SELF-AWARENESS,
insiste sur l’importance de prendre des risques, de présentes. La boutique S.O.S. de la 6e année permet AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE où elles participent activement dans diverses
IMPORTANCE OF TEAMWORK AND
faire des erreurs et d’acquérir une compréhension aux élèves d’acquérir une expérience pratique en A CLOSE SENSE OF COMMUNITY.
classes. Ce sont sans nul doute des « filles qui ont
approfondie de la matière. En mettant l’accent mathématiques, puisqu’elles y apprennent la gestion (L TO R) MYLIE LUDWICK, de l’assurance et de l’audace, capables de saisir
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TABITHA PENNER (BOTH ’24),
sur l’apprentissage plutôt que sur la rapidité des stocks, l’établissement de prix unitaires, etc. ELIZABETH ANDRIOPOULOS, les occasions et à la belle et forte personnalité »
ALISA ROSE FRANCO (ALL ’23)
d’exécution des exercices, il devient évident que en vendant des fournitures scolaires. Les profits AND AVA HUGHES ’24 ASSIST qui émergent de notre programme d’études et
ONE ANOTHER DURING A TEAM
tout le monde peut atteindre un niveau supérieur sont réinvestis dans la Francozone pour acheter des BUILDING EXERCISE. de leadership du 3e cycle pour faire la transition
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en mathématiques. Toutes les élèves participent au jeux en français au bénéfice de toutes les élèves. de l’école primaire à l’école secondaire.
being active
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GIRLS THAT
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Michelle Antoniazzi, Sports Captain
LOVE THE
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GAME
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“Somewhere
behind the 3
BE
athlete you’ve
become and
the hours of
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practice and
the coaches
who have
pushed you, is
a little girl who
fell in love with
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the game and
never looked
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back… play
for her”.
— MIA HAMM
CHANTALE LEWIS , ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
two-time Olympic
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Gold medalist, haracter knows no boundaries. It is demonstrated in what we do,
women’s soccer. how we do it, and why we do it. Year after year, our student athletes
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exemplify the importance of treating others with respect, on and
off the court. Sportsmanship at The Study is clearly a priority. The numerous PHOTO 1 HOCKEY PLAYERS (L TO R)
JULIET LEFEBVRE ’24, CHARLOTTE
Sportsmanship Banners awarded to our school by the Greater Montreal LEBON ’22 AND INAARA ABUANI ’24.
PROUD TO BE IN THEIR NEW
Athletic Association (GMAA), serve as a reminder to our students and JERSEYS AND ON THE ICE AT THE
WESTMOUNT ARENA. PHOTO 2 (L
to our guests, the value we place on treating each other with respect. TO R) LOLA GILMORE ’19, SPORTS
The resilience of our student athletes is a direct reflection of the CAPTAIN MICHELLE ANTONIAZZI
AND LOLA GOMEZ-RIBEIRO
philosophy of our Athletics Programme, which emphasizes the importance (BOTH ’18). PHOTO 3 JUVENILE
BASKETBALL TEAM (TOP L TO R)
of character. Our program is committed to providing every student with COACH AIESHA ROBINSON, SOPHIE
BOULOS, MICHELLE ANTONIAZZI,
the opportunity to learn the value of discipline, participation, competition, LAUREN MCKENZIE, VIVIAN MAAS,
LOLA GOMEZ-RIBEIRO, LOLA
sportsmanship, dedication, perseverance, and teamwork; and to develop GILMORE, LILOU DELAS, TALAYAH
MINTO RATTRAY AND COACH
self-esteem, loyalty, leadership, excellence and pride. AND STUDY ENGLISH TEACHER
JESSICA MARRONE (BOTTOM L
Character is also how we recover. Our students learn how to “work their TO R) CAROLINE KOURI, MORGAN
way back” when they fall, and gain the strength of integrity from what GEYER, MARCELLA DA SILVA,
JAMIE SHORE, EMILY SOFIN AND
they experience in sport. In the gymnasium, students from kindergarten NATASHA YANG. PHOTO 4 GRADE
5 VOLLEYBALL TEAM (TOP L TO
BACKGROUND through grade 11 are continuously pushing and testing their limits, whether R) TENI KESHISHIAN GHARGHANI, Congratulation!
DETERMINED SOCCER CAROL ANNE STE-MARIE, ARIANA The Study repeatedly
PLAYER TESSA HASON ’20 it’s overcoming an injury, or learning how to score a layup with their GUALTIERI, JULIET LEFEBVRE, receives GMAA
KICKS THE BALL UP THE CHLOÉ DESJARDINS, (BOTTOM L
PITCH WITH TEAMMATE non-dominat hand. If our girls cannot tolerate the discomfort involved in TO R) VICTORIA DINH, ADÉLAIDE Sportsmanship banners
LOLA GILMORE ’19 HUGÉ, ALAINA MUKHERJEE AND
CLOSE AT HAND KEEPING competition, they cannot improve on situations that are difficult on the TARALHIE BONNET. PHOTO 5
A WATCHFUL EYE ON STUDY ROWER SYERA MONET
court, on the ice, on the field, and in life.
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NEARBY OPPONENTS. DEL BELLO ENJOYS PRACTICING
Girls who “rise above” and go beyond, are able to tolerate the challenges ON THE OLYMPIC BASIN. PHOTO
6 MINI OLYMPICS IN THE TWO-
competition in sports will bring. We strive to teach each student about PERSON BOBSLEIGH EVENT IN
GRADE 4 PHYS ED CLASS. (L TO R)
taking on challenges by supporting them in establishing their goals, and LAURENCE CASTONGUAY, CRISTINA
COMITO GET A GREAT START FROM
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guiding them towards results that are successful. ÉLICIA HÉBERT.
in the classroom
Every year, as we proudly send our that demonstrates their learning. Past projects Sometimes, instead of students leaving the
graduates on to the next leg of their have included a Quebec parliamentary proposal building, enriched learning means bringing
academic journey, we remind them to ban microbeads in the St. Lawrence River, a outside resources to our students. Through a TOP MARKS
that they will always be welcome documentary about female stereotypes, and a one- collaboration with the National Theatre School FOR THE STUDY,
back at their “Home on the Hill”, and act play about the history of The Study. The end (NTS), our Drama students were visited by a group all of its 2017 grads were
encourage them to visit and share result of all of these academic endeavours results in of senior students from the NTS to share deeper accepted into the post-
their experiences. It is always a special students displaying pride in their accomplishments. insight on the different areas of the theatre world secondary institution
treat when graduates take us up on such as design, technical crew, direction, and stage of their choice.
this offer and drop in with updates ENRICHED LEARNING OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM management. Following the study of Elie Wiesel’s
on their most recent adventures. We all recognize that learning happens all around novel “Night”, a grade 11 class visited the Montreal Class of 2017 in
Invariably, one of the first things us, and it is essential that our students have the Holocaust Museum and had an interview with alphabetical order,
they share is how incredibly well- opportunity to expand their knowledge through a World War Two Holocaust survivor, giving Olivia Ardila-
prepared they feel in their chosen enriched, authentic learning outside of four walls. deeper meaning to the messages in the book. Archambault, Maya
post-secondary programs, and how In the age of globalization, we recognize that we are Bedjaoui, Shilloh
this preparation has given them great enriched by language, and our 3rd language program A LIFELONG LOVE OF LEARNING Brathwaite, Alexandra
confidence in facing new academic gives all students a choice between Spanish and Throughout their years at The Study, students are Brisebois, Gabriela
and social challenges. Mandarin. Recently, a group of Mandarin students asked to reach higher and delve deeper to fully Carrara, Morgane-
Marie Dackiw, Emma
GOING BEYOND
toured Montreal’s Chinatown with different eyes — embrace their learning opportunities. As a result
exploring the history of the neighbourhood, visiting of these enriched academic experiences, they carry Dubroca, Tatiana Ferst,
a Chinese library, and of course ordering lunch in on their studies with confidence and a continued Emma Hason, Joséphine
Preparing well one of the many restaurants. Having investigated
various forms of media and communication in their
thirst for knowledge. Our “Home on the Hill”
may be where it all begins, but it is the beginning
Hugé, Elisabeth Jacob,
Julia Johnson, Maria
for post-secondary French classes, grade 11 students travelled to the
Radio Canada/CBC studios downtown to write, film,
of a lifelong love of learning. Kametani, Alexandra
Kouri, Deschanel Li,
and direct their own newscast. Bonnie Luk, Lindsay
Mazliach, Lisa-Marie
Melatti, Isabella
Mignacca, Layla
Razek, Lauren Santoro,
Michaela Simon-Novy,
PATRICIA BRIAND, Senior School Director
Zoe Wong,
INSIDE THE ENRICHED CLASSROOM
T
he enriched academic program in the Zoe Wong wins the
Senior School challenges all students to Governor General’s
move well beyond required content. We Academic Medal, one
encourage every student to have a growth of the most prestigious
mindset; the belief that approaching learning with medals that a student
curiosity, hard work, and dedication will result in in a Canadian school
increased success. Enthusiastic dedicated teachers can receive.
ABOVE GRADE 11 PHYSICS
STUDENT TEYA FINAN IS
bring innovative strategies to the classroom and
PLEASED TO LEARN THAT
SENIOR SCHOOL SCIENCE
new programs to life. Our stellar French program Psychology, French and Chemistry. These programs
TEACHER AND DEPARTMENT offers Enriched French and Langue Maternelle allow students to study first-year college courses in
HEAD ANNA-MARIA
PALUMBO APPROVES OF HER (LM) options. The LM program allows students the final year of high school, and potentially achieve
UNDERSTANDING OF THE
NEW PHYSICS CONCEPT. the opportunity to explore literature more deeply college and university credits in the process. Pursuing
RIGHT AS PART OF THE
GRADE 9 MANDARIN COURSE, and asks students to perform advanced analysis greater understanding of math and science concepts
STUDENTS VISIT A CHINESE
of texts. Students who choose to perform at this requires students to prepare Science Fair projects in
LIBRARY IN MONTREAL’S
CHINATOWN (L TO R) CATHY
Class of 2017
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LI, LÉA MONTY, TAYA ISMAIL,
level are also held to a higher level of grammar and grades 8 and 10, and Math Fair projects in grade 9.
MIA CALANDRIELLO, ANNIKA
WASCHKE, SYERA MONET
spelling in other courses offered in French, such In the grade 11 Integrated Project class, students are
DEL BELLO, SARIT KANG- as Histoire. asked to use a variety of skills learned throughout their
AUGER, YASMINE ELAIMANI
AND MANDARIN TEACHER The Study currently offers four different high school careers to write a research paper about
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YAPING LIU (BOTTOM) AND
MEENAKSHI DE. Advanced Placement (AP) programmes: Calculus, a topic of their choosing and then create a product
in the classroom
AUDIO VISUAL CLUB MEMBERS LOLA
GILMORE AND SYDNEY KELLY (BOTH ’19) IN IDEATE
THE MAKERSPACE, WORKING WITH ELECTRIC
Brainstorm and TEST
CIRCUITRY FOR THEIR PROTOTYPE WALL
FROM THE TV SHOW STRANGER THINGS. come up with Test your
creative solutions ideas
EMPATHIZE
Learn about TRANSFORMATION OF
your audience THE TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM
The Makerspace is the home for all tech and
robotics classes in both the Elementary and
DESIGN THINKING 5 STAGES Senior Schools. The Makerspace features a
Students experience the engineering design process laser cutter, 3D printers, a 3D scanner, a CNC
and design thinking when they are asked to learn Mill, Arduinos, Raspberry Pis, Makey Makeys,
about the audience, define a problem, brainstorm as well as materials for e-textiles. Various saws,
solutions, prototype and test. This approach supports metal presses and tools also aid in building
higher order thinking skills as well as creative critical
DEFINE PROTOTYPE projects. The space features writable walls,
Construct point Build
thinking skills necessary for the 21st century learner. projection on the floor, fibre optic star field
of view based on representation
NEXT
Starting in kindergarten, students learn the user needs of your ideas lights in the ceiling, robotics tables embedded
concepts of algorithms by controlling robots to do in walls and moveable furniture so that the
various tasks. Grade 1 students learn circuitry and space can be best used to fit the needs of a class.
GENERATION
build cars with motors as well as flashlights. Grade GRADE 1 GIRLS THOROUGHLY
Our goal is to inspire the next generation
3 creates games and interactive narratives using ENJOYING LEARNING TO to have creative confidence, to not only innovate
CODE USING THEIR IPADS
the language Scratch. Grade 5 uses code to create (L TO R) AAHANA ROY, KATRIN but to dream that the impossible can very well
VIDARSDOTTIR AND PRIYA
of INNOVATORS
artwork that is then printed on the laser cutter. Grade HOSTAKOVA-BURNS (ALL ’28) be accomplished one day.
7 builds and programs circuits using the Arduino and
a simplified form of the programming language C.
By the time students reach grade 10, they are forming ENGAGED LEARNING SPACES
startup companies whose goal is to create an app that To support this kind of learning and exploration,
AMALIA LIOGAS , IT DIRECTOR solves a community-based problem. students have two labs at their disposal: the
FIVE YEARS AGO, WE INTRODUCED CODING To make technology more relevant for the Innovation Lab and our Makerspace. The
students, we have community partnerships with Innovation Lab is a place where students can drop
AND ELECTRONICS INTO THE STUDY’S
various programmers and engineers who join us in in and work on personal projects ranging from
TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM, AT ALL GRADE
class as visiting lecturers. We are also firm believers circuitry, robotics, soldering and e-textiles to name
LEVELS, WITH ONE GOAL IN MIND: FOR THE that students learn best when they play and explore a few. Projects developed in the Innovation Lab
STUDENTS TO BE CREATORS AND NOT JUST on their own. The Study has several different clubs are fuelled by personal interest and growth. Some
CONSUMERS OF THE TECHNOLOGY THAT that students can join. Members of the Audio Visual of the projects students have worked on include
SURROUNDS THEM — THE NEXT GENERATION Club, for example, are building robots, walls straight building a radio, building a talking robotic head,
OF INNOVATORS. SINCE THEN, BUILDING
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out of the TV show Stranger Things, developing cooking up some squishy circuits, playing with
AND CODING HAVE BECOME EVERYDAY programming skills for artificial intelligence devices the mind-controlled helicopter, as well as building
WORDS IN THE HALLWAYS OF THE STUDY. and enjoying testing our virtual reality glasses. and electrically wiring a doll house.
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the arts GRADE 11 STUDENT JIAYI LI CREATES
GRATITUDE DRAWINGS OF FLOWERS FOR
PEOPLE WHO HAVE SUPPORTED HER THROUGH
DIFFICULT TIMES IN HER LIFE AS PART OF HER
‘TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF ART’ PROJECT.
(L TO R) AUDREY KAINE AND ANAÏS
YEATES (BOTH ’23) IN THE ART
ROOM FOCUSED ON THE DELICATE
ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENT OF THEIR Le programme d’arts visuels du secondaire se concentre principalement
‘DREAM BED’ PROJECT.
sur l’acquisition de compétences artistiques au moyen de la peinture
acrylique sur toile. Les élèves apprennent à observer, à dessiner, à développer
une pensée critique, à résoudre des problèmes et à acquérir des techniques
picturales tout en maîtrisant le médium. Au cours de ce processus, elles
ont l’occasion d’étudier les œuvres des grands maîtres de la peinture
ancienne et contemporaine, pour s’en inspirer dans leurs propres réalisations.
CYNTHIA L’autoréflexion sur le processus créatif et sa progression occupent une place
VAN FRANK, importante dans le programme et les élèves créent des vidéos en “stop
PROFESSEURE D’ARTS motion” pour souligner l’évolution de leurs travaux.
PLASTIQUES, NOUS
COMMUNIQUE CONFIANCE CRÉATIVE
SA PASSION POUR En fin d’études, les élèves apprennent par l’expérience que l’art peut changer
le cours des choses, remettre en cause nos façons de penser et nous aider à
L’ART ET LA
appréhender des idées complexes. Dans un monde plein de défis, la future
SATISFACTION QUE génération doit disposer des outils techniques et de la confiance créative
LUI PROCURENT voulus pour exprimer ses idées originales et novatrices. Les filles de 10e et 11e
LES RÉALISATIONS années sont prêtes à explorer l’énergie transformatrice de l’art pour créer des
DE SES ÉLÈVES. projets qui deviennent des arguments persuasifs visuels, en se servant de tous
les moyens technologiques possibles. Elles veulent s’exprimer, communiquer
leurs passions et leurs idées sous un format visuel et personnel et permettre
L’ART ou L’EXPRESSION
JENNY VALÉRY-ARCHAMBAULT ’18
CREATES HER FINAL ACRYLIC
à leur public de pénétrer dans leur propre univers. PAINTING ON CANVAS OF A HINDI
WOMAN AS PART OF HER ART
COURSE REQUIREMENT.
DE LA CRÉATIVITÉ
L
’enseignement de l’art, par sa nature même, aide à promouvoir un
apprentissage en profondeur qui favorise l’expression concrète ALL THE WORLD’S
des idées. Dès le primaire, les élèves apprennent à développer des
idées, à laisser aller leur imagination et à déployer leur curiosité.
A STAGE
The arts have been entrenched in The Study’s
Quel que soit le niveau ou le projet, elles exercent leur créativité
curriculum ever since the beginning, notes
en apprenant comment développer et exprimer des idées visuellement.
Nancy Sweer, The Study’s Head of School.
LILY MAGNY ’18 CREATES Au primaire, l’accent est mis sur l’acquisition d’expressions artistiques au
HER FINAL ACRYLIC PAINTING Our arts programme also includes music,
ON CANVAS OF A FANTA SODA moyen de bricolages et de jeux. C’est en créant que les élèves acquièrent
AD AS PART OF HER ART drama and dance. Nurtured by an encouraging
COURSE REQUIREMENT. les techniques, en commençant par un croquis, puis en cherchant comment
environment, Study girls become courageous
traduire leur vision. À chaque étape, elles raffinent leurs conceptions et
in their work, as they take the stage and
expérimentent les contraintes d’un média pour exprimer leur créativité.
perform for an audience, be it singing, playing
En 3e année, les élèves créent des papillons en trois dimensions ainsi
in the band, dancing or acting.
que leur milieu de vie qui sert à la mise en scène des nombreux récits de
leur invention. Les élèves de 4e année construisent des oiseaux et des nids
Recently applauded Study drama productions
en 3D pour s’en servir comme objets de jeu. En cours d’arts plastiques, elles
starring students in grades 9, 10 & 11 and
apprennent à concrétiser leurs idées en deux comme en trois dimensions. Les
performed to the delight of all in our
élèves de 5e année conçoivent et cousent de petits monstres en feutre, écrivent
professional 200-seat concert venue.
des scénarios et réalisent des toiles de fond à utiliser dans des films en “stop
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motion.” Cette année, le cours d’art de 6e année porte sur le thème du rêve et
2018 Mary Poppins
les élèves imaginent des lits « surréalistes ». Chacune travaillant sur son propre
2017 Alice in Wonderland
projet, la salle de classe se transforme alors en atelier effervescent, un lieu
2016 Annie
d’échanges animés entre les filles tandis qu’elles créent dans l’enthousiasme.
2015 Pride and Prejudice
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2014 The Music Man
feature
RISING
BOLDLY
with
RESILIENCE
“OUR VISITORS TO NEW
YORK’S FINANCIAL
& HOPE
TEACHERS THE UNMISTAKABLE
DISTRICT WERE TREATED MESSAGE OF RESILIENCE
HELP OUR GIRLS TO A NEW PIECE OF PUBLIC AND HOPE BEHIND
TO REACH, THEY ART THIS PAST YEAR WHEN THIS IMAGE OF A GIRL
ALLOW THEM TO FAIL FEARLESS GIRL, A BRONZE WORK BOLDLY FACING THE BULL IS A
BY SCULPTOR KRISTEN VISBAL, WAS FAMILIAR ONE AT THE STUDY, FOR
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HEAD OF SCHOOL NANCY SWEER
ENJOYS A FEW LAST MOMENTS WITH AND THEN TRY AGAIN. INSTALLED DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF IT HAS BEEN A PART OF THE
EXCITED AND PROUD STUDY GRADS
BEFORE THE CLOSING CEREMONIES
BEGIN. (L TO R) EMMA DUBROCA,
THEY ENCOURAGE THE IMPOSING CHARGING BULL SCHOOL’S PHILOSOPHY
STATUE THAT HAS STOOD ON FOR MORE THAN
HEAD OF SCHOOL NANCY SWEER,
THEM TO CREATE,
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LAYLA RAZEK, ELISABETH JACOB
AND DESCHANEL LI. WALL STREET FOR NEARLY A CENTURY.
TO INNOVATE. THREE DECADES.feature
“THE TERM ‘FEARLESS’ IS AN INTERESTING ONE,” HEAD
OF SCHOOL NANCY LEWIS SWEER MUSES WHEN
DISCUSSING VISBAL’S STATUE IN RELATION TO
STUDENTS AND STUDY OLD GIRLS. “IT’S
ABOUT TAKING EDUCATED RISKS, AND
OUR GIRLS DO THAT. THEY’RE NOT
AFRAID TO USE THEIR VOICE;
THEY’RE NOT AFRAID TO TRY
Founder’s Day, which takes place each
SOMETHING NEW, NOT
October to honour Margaret Gascoigne —
AFRAID TO EXPRESS
founder of The Study in 1915 — is just one
AN OPINION
occasion when Old Girls are invited back.
OR IDEA.”
silver-medalist Andréanne Morin ’98 “It’s amazing to see how many alumnae
as just two examples of women whose from so many generations are drawn back
fearlessness propelled them forward. “It’s to their school,” says Mrs. Sweer.
an indication of our girls having been able Career Day is also a well-attended RIGHT (L TO R) VICTORIA
HASON, JULIA CAPOLICCHIO
to discover their passion, feel good about annual event for which alumnae return to AND JULIANNA FARIAS (ALL
’20) ENJOY A MOMENT OF
their passion, and make it happen.” speak to students. They offer advice on the LAUGHTER TOGETHER ON THE
FRONT LAWN PLAYGROUND.
That list of distinguished alumnae also various paths that a student can take on
includes pioneering scientist Dorothy her way to a fulfilling career. Study Old
INSPIRING STUDY OLD GIRLS (Osborne) Xanthaky ’26, modern artist Girls also have a chance to inspire students
Nowhere is this sense of fearlessness Marian (Dale) Scott ’25, educator and through a popular activity called Speed Faculty and staff also give much time
more evident than in The Study’s long curator Isabel (Barclay) Dobell ’26, archi- Mentoring, another alumnae event. “It’s to enrich the students’ experience at The
list of notable alumnae — a veritable
Who’s Who of Canadian women who
tect and philanthropist Phyllis (Bron-
fman) Lambert ’44, and pianist Janina
similar to speed dating,” Mrs. Sweer says.
“Alumnae sit at tables and our grade 10
Study through extracurricular activities
such as Robotics competitions, Model
“YOU
have gone on to make their mark in many Fialkowska ’67. These women — and and 11 girls go from table to table and listen UN programs, and athletic events — all WILL LOSE
traditionally male-dominated fields.
“We have a very long list of
countless other Study graduates — stand
as shining examples of how fearlessness
to our alumnae share what they’ve done
in their lives.”
of which contribute to the girls’ sense of
empowerment. “Our faculty and staff are
100 PERCENT OF
distinguished graduates, including can bring about success. They all rose present for the girls,” says Mrs. Sweer. THE TIME IF
prominent doctors, scientists, lawyers,
architects, artists, athletes, and other
boldly and seized opportunities, often in
the face of daunting challenges, to reach
DEDICATED FACULTY “Their weekends are often involved with
the girls — in fact we’re almost like
YOU DON’T
AND STAFF
professionals — women who have made their fullest potential. a boarding school!” Familiarity with other cultures can TRY.”
tremendous headways into research Long after graduation, The Study’s While The Study’s students can be positively add to the students’ sense of fearlessness,
and the global world,” Mrs. Sweer says, graduates still have plenty of opportu- influenced by the accomplishments of their INTERNATIONAL and The Study emphasizes the impor-
citing Justice Sarah E. Pepall ’69 of the nities to inspire current students, and predecessors, much of that inspiration and EXPERIENCES tance of learning several languages. “The
Ontario Court of Appeal and Olympic pass on that sense of fearlessness. “Our love of learning begins in the classroom with Study is recognized as the most franco-
involvement with our alumnae is very their teachers — dedicated educators who see Another exceptional student experience phone of anglophone schools,” says
strong,” says Mrs. Sweer. “We know that each girl as an individual. “One of the most that empowers and inspires our students Mrs. Sweer. “And we’re very proud of
as soon as a girl leaves The Study she is important qualities of our dedicated staff are the service trips to The Study’s that!” Mrs. Sweer is quick to add that
taking many qualities and characteristics and faculty is that they know all of the girls,” sister school in Nicaragua, which take Mandarin and Spanish are also taught,
of the great women that we want them to says Mrs. Sweer. “We have 385 students, place every two years. These 10-day starting as early as grade 5. “This year our “I think fearlessness is mainly about
be. Old Girls are always invited back into and they are all unique. Their teachers trips expose the students to a unique Mandarin teacher took the girls to a re- resilience and hope,” says Mrs. Sweer.
the school; they have many opportunities know and understand each one of them.” culture, and our girls often describe their gional public speaking contest. Whether “I’m proud to say that our Study graduates
to share what their career path has been.” Familiarity with each student’s experience as a life-changing experience. or not they won wasn’t the goal; it was are always confident and hopeful. Our
individual strengths enables teachers to “This is not a touring trip,” says about being able to speak publicly and girls are always positive, and if something
CONFIDENTLY ADDRESSING help them to push forward. “Our girls are Mrs. Sweer. “Our girls and their teachers confidently in Mandarin. That experi- doesn’t work the first time they try it, they
A FULL SCHOOL ASSEMBLY
(L TO R) SIMRAN AHLUWALIA, encouraged to explore whatever they are arrive in Nicaragua prepared to teach the ence itself was inspiring for the girls.” know they’re allowed to try again — and
SARA GRECOFF AND
LAURENCE CASTONGUAY passionate about,” says Mrs. Sweer. “Our students a variety of subjects, including International experiences at The that’s what makes you fearless. You will
(ALL ’25).
teachers help them to reach, they allow helping them in science, in English, and Study also include student exchange always lose 100 percent of the time if you
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them to fail and then try again. They many other areas. In addition to that, trips to England and Australia — with don’t try at all.”
encourage them to create, to innovate. the students in Nicaragua bring their more destinations in the works — and, “At a school like The Study, anytime
What I love most is that our girls learn cultural knowledge to our girls. at the national level, athletic tournaments there is a leader in a role, it is a girl,”
to use their voices — and they’re proud So there’s a real transformational where our students stay with families Mrs. Sweer concludes. “It’s always going
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of their ability to speak their minds.” exchange in that 10-day service trip.” in other parts of Canada. to be a girl who rises.”community partners
T
H
IG
TL
O
SP
ANTONIA ZANNIS, Deputy Head of School
O
ne of these activities is the University
Women’s Club of Montreal (UWCM)
Olympes de la Parole project that
students in the grades 10 and 11
Le Droit class are participating in this year. The
Study was approached and asked to participate
Collaboration, in this international project that originated
in France. The topic about which the students
critical thinking are doing research and will eventually produce
a video and research paper is about the role of
& real world technology and how it can enhance the lives of
indigenous women. Students had the opportunity
situations to personally meet with the Mayor of Iqaluit,
Madeleine Redfern, and ask her questions based
on their research. Her answers helped them Students in grade 11 had the opportunity this year FACING PAGE, TOP
ENRICHING
STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN
to develop even more questions. Two student to participate in the “Art of Leadership” conference, THE PRESS CONFERENCE
TO LAUNCH THE UNIVERSITY
representatives also spoke about the project at a where they were able to hear speakers, such as WOMEN’S CLUB OF
MONTREAL (UWCM) OLYMPES
recent UWCM press conference and were quite former U.S. Vice-President Joe Biden, present DE LA PAROLE PROJECT.
eloquent when responding to questions from the invaluable information about leadership that the FACULTY ADVISORS MARIE-
FRANCE SENÉCAL (L) AND
OUR STUDENTS’
media. The opportunity to do this research with students could subsequently reflect upon. Our BEATRICE BOUSSER (R)
JOIN STUDENTS MIA STRACK
a team of faculty advisors, a mentor from the annual participation in the Parlement des jeunes VAN SCHYNDEL ’18 AND
DELILA FARIAS ’19 (L TO
UWCM and eventually presenting their project gives students the opportunity to see firsthand R) AT THE ATWATER CLUB
HOSTED EVENT. FACING
EXPERIENCES
publicly, serves to provide the exceptional student how our provincial government functions and PAGE BOTTOM MAYOR OF
IQALUIT MADELEINE REDFERN
experience that we value at The Study, as well as participate in authentic parliamentary experiences. SHARES STORIES ABOUT
THE CHALLENGES FACED
enrich the students’ critical thinking skills. The students who participated in the UNESCO BY YOUNG INDIGENOUS
Some of The Study’s educational partnerships Pink Hard Hat Challenge are part of the movement PEOPLE OF IQALUIT WITH
SENIOR SCHOOL GIRLS IN
with the community are long-term arrangements, to have one million girls involved in STEM THE LIBRARY AS PART OF
THE UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S
Education has changed in many ways over the last few while others are one-time events that have a activities. Indeed, from robotics, to Technovation, CLUB OF MONTREAL OLYMPES
DE LA PAROLE PROJECT.
decades. When one hears that, one may assume we are lasting impact on the students. Our global there are so many opportunities for enriching ABOVE AT THE NATIONAL
ASSEMBLY IN QUEBEC
referring to the use of technology in the classroom. While experience in Nicaragua continues to give experiences for all our students. GRADE 9 STUDY STUDENTS
(L TO R) SARIT KANG-
the use of technology as a tool is ever-evolving, there students opportunities to learn outside of the AUGER, AMEL MELANSON,
ORLAITH BURGARD AND
classroom in real world situations, whether it is VALUE OF COLLABORATION
are other changes that have come into effect that include MIA CALANDRIELLO MEET
serving on the scholarship selection committee Great activities take place in all Study classrooms WITH JACQUES CHAGNON,
students using critical thinking in lieu of memorization PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL
or preparing classes to teach in Nicaragua. Our each day. In addition to all of this valuable learning, ASSEMBLY AND WESTMOUNT
and rote learning. Indeed, schools and communities now MP, ON HIS DAY OFF
grade 6 students benefit from the expertise of we have the benefit of additional opportunities ALONGSIDE UNIVERS SOCIAL
intersect far more than ever to provide opportunities parents who are physicians and come in to the for our students that allow for real-life critical
TEACHER MARIE-FRANCE
SENÉCAL AND HISTORY
that allow for more authentic critical thinking, as well as school to help broaden the students’ knowledge thinking situations. All of these opportunities and
AND GEOGRAPHY TEACHER
KARINE LEMAY.
exceptional student experiences. We are very fortunate, as they prepare their final grade 6 science project. partnerships stress the value of the collaborative
at The Study, to participate in several community
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approach between the school, families and the
partnerships that allow for authentic experiences that community in educating our young girls of today
help to develop students’ critical thinking skills. to be great women of the future.
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