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Class of 2017Paying it forward See page 30

What’s Inside...message from the

Head of School

Cover: Class of 2017 Parent Cocktail Party

Join us & shop for the Holidays7:00-9:00 p.m. Come and mingle with families, friends, and staff.Giveaways, Magician, Selfie with Santa

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The Bayview Glen ParenT aSSociaTion iS deliGhTed To hoST

Chapters Night

November 17 at Bayview VillageProceeds from Chapters go towards our library. listen to BvG choir and bands and readings from teachers.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Full dreSS uniForM and ParenTal SuPerviSion required.

H omecoming is a joyous event at the school, aptly named because our recent graduates come home to

us for the first time since their ceremonious departure in June. There is nothing better than seeing the genuine delight on their faces when they see one another and the faculty for the first time in months. whether they are lifetime members of our community or recent newcomers, they all share the connection of their Bayview Glen roots, and it is this connection that keeps our students coming back year after year to tell their stories of their first days “out in the real world”. in contrast, the reception for the class of 2017 was a trip down memory lane for our parents. countless tales of our students’ adventures through the lower, Prep and upper Schools were shared eagerly as photographs from BG2 and many Spring Festivals spread across tables and reminded us of how quickly time can fly.

Seeing life through the eyes of our students and alumni, we are reminded of the value of a Bayview Glen education and of the values we instill in our daily interactions, and how vital they become when students have to make important decisions on their own. Bayview Glen takes great pride in its sense of community. our parents, students, alumni, faculty and staff contribute to the diversity and uniqueness of this community. we are fortunate indeed!

Sincerely,

eileen daunthead of School

A Warm Welcome Back to Our Alumni

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“Education is too important to be left solely to the educators.”

in the community abound for upper School students. community involvement through local service learning and community development projects overseas, along with chances to share ideas with other students and educators from around the world through the round Square program provide pathways for students to learn about themselves, other cultures, and each other. These experiences encourage students’ curiosity in the world around them, and help to make Bayview Glen a special place.

as a Bayview Glen parent and now as a board member, i am impressed with the diverse opportunities for parents and community members to become involved in our children’s education. in “caring for the children we share” as advocated by educational researchers such as Joyce epstein, the Bayview Glen community nurtures life-long, self-directed learners with the tools to engage in their world as productive citizens who contribute to society. with this goal front and centre, education really is too important not to include everyone with an interest in student achievement and wellbeing.

Catherine Hands Ph. D.At first glance, these paradoxical words from Francis Keppel appear to put down the academy of teachers who are dedicated to

their profession. as an educator himself, and a supporter of educational innovation, Keppel’s words take on a potentially different meaning. They are an observation that education is everyone’s responsibility. Bayview Glen embraces this philosophy, which is one of the reasons why i am a proud BvG parent, and now, a new board member.

Parent and community involvement in education is an ongoing interest of mine, from both a professional and personal perspective. i have been an educator for 22 years, first as an elementary school teacher in the Montessori school system, and more recently, as a professor of educational administration and leadership, with a focus on engaging parents and community members in educational issues in order to provide students with exposure to diverse, relevant perspectives for their learning. on a personal level, the potential for my child to benefit from the knowledge and enthusiasm of those outside the walls of the school is invaluable. when my husband and i were looking at possible schools for our daughter seven years ago, we were impressed by Bayview Glen’s comprehensive approach to educating the whole child. we could see that both teachers and children were engaged in a rigorous academic program that embraces technology and multiple ways of learning, alongside strong, well-developed arts and

physical education programs, as well as a variety of co-curricular activities run by staff and experts from the community. it was clear to us that the school was living up to its whole child, whole life, whole world philosophy from the beginning of our relationship with the Bayview Glen community.

Bayview Glen’s outward-looking focus on education is a thread that the educators, administrators and staff weave through the lower, Prep and upper Schools. as our daughter progressed through Bayview Glen’s lower School and into the Prep, she’s had multiple opportunities to learn from talented educators and from her peers. in terms of co-curricular activities, my husband and i know that she and the other students involved in robotics have benefited greatly from the dedicated parents and teachers who have shared their time and know-how over many months. our daughter has also developed her athletic ability as a result of the instruction provided by the BvG teaching staff and outside professionals who have brought their expertise from the community to the school. it’s a two-way street, though, and students have opportunities to take on leadership roles and share their knowledge as reading buddies, and mentors for younger students in the leadership club and robotics teams, for example. But it doesn’t stop there. learning opportunities

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I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself and my family. i am a BvG alumni (class of ‘92), and have 4 children; abby is in Grade 7, lex in

Grade 3, and leo and Max will join the BvG Preschool next year.

My wife, Gurpreet and i are delighted with the board’s decision to accept my nomination because it gives us a great opportunity to give back to a school that has given us so much. i joined the BvG family in 1985 and the community immediately embraced me. over the next seven years BvG changed me in ways that i could not imagine. BvG molded, nurtured and promoted a work ethic that has served me well in my career as a lawyer. BvG has inspired me to achieve more than i thought possible but above all it has made me a better citizen in life. The Whole Child philosophy is not an empty tagline, it is the hallmark of Bayview Glen which guides our children in all their pursuits, and challenges them to become better versions of themselves. But our children are not the only ambassadors of BvG. it is incumbent upon us

as parents to seize opportunities to promote our school so that our children’s lives are ever more enriched.

i am awe struck every day by the growth that BvG has achieved. From our days in the valley, to our earliest days at duncan Mills, we have come a long way, but we have so much more to accomplish. i am inspired by the sacrifices that the staff at BvG make for our children, and take their lead as i embark on my roles as a member of the Board.

i believe that it is a testament to Bayview Glen’s mission statement when former students return to pay tribute to the institution that was the genesis of their success. i would like to see a sustained connection between BvG and it’s alumni so that our future can benefit from our past. i look forward to working with all of you as we rise to meet every challenge that BvG faces.

Thank-you

november 2016 Mid-Term break holiday Programmeduring the Mid Term Break on november 11 and 14, the holiday Programme will be available for students from BG2 to Grade 8.

Students are in classes according to grade level and will enjoy a variety of activities including arts and crafts, gym and outdoor play.

Preschool students’ timetables will include a rest period. Please ensure they have a blanket and a favourite cuddly toy as well as diapers, wipes, extra clothing and are dressed appropriately for outdoor play.

all lunches and snacks will be provided by the kitchen. Please do not send any food to school during holiday Programme as we adhere to the same policies and procedures as regular school days.

The cost for the programme for students in Senior Kindergarten to Grade 8 is $40 per day.

here’s how to enrollregistration forms will be available at reception or from the afterschool classrooms. Please fill out the form and submit to the receptionist or the classroom teacher. you may also download a copy of the registration form from bayviewglen.ca/publications and check out answers on our Faq page.

For additional information, please contactPreschool: wendy hillier at [email protected] to Grade 8: Josephine limgenco at [email protected]

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Whole School1 Pa nominations close

5 oFSaa cross-country championships

7 Beaver computing challenge Begins

7 ciSaa coaches Meetings at TyS 4:00 p.m.

7 end of Season athletic assemblies

8 deca regionals, hamilton

8 interguild Suppliers day (Shops closed)

8 Pa Meeting 9:00 a.m. (Shops closed during meeting)

10 lS, PS and uS remembrance day assemblies

11 remembrance day

11 Mid-Term Break

11 Beaver computer challenge ends

11 ciSMF youTube auditions Submissions due

14 Mid-Term Break

15 Shops closed for inventory (closed for the week)

15 aMc8 Mathematics contest

16 deca Power conference in washington d.c., conference Begins

17 BvGPa chapters night 7:00 p.m.

19 ciSaa Mini Meets

20 deca Power conference in washington d.c., conference ends

21 Shops reopen

26 ciSaa Mini Meets

26 Public open house 9:00-11:00 a.m.

26 McGill Model un (SSunS) Begins

29 McGill Model un (SSunS) ends

30 december newsletter Sent home

30 Pa holiday Gift Sale

Lower School1 ciSaa lS & PS winter Tryouts Begin

3 BG2 & BG3 individual & Sibling Photo retakes

8 BG2-Grade 5 PT conferences 5:00-8:00 p.m.

9 BG2-Grade 5 PT conferences 5:00-8:00 p.m.

11 lS & PS holiday Programme


24 lS civvies day

Prep School1 ciSaa lS & PS winter Tryouts Begin

3 Grade 7 outdoor education Trip Breakfast 7:45 a.m.

4 PS Marks Mailed

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16 PS Photo retakes

22 PS PT conferences 5:00-8:00 p.m.

23 PS PT conferences 5:00-8:00 p.m.

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Upper School2 Grade 9 Take our Kids to work day

2 ciSaa uS Playoffs

3 ciSaa uS Playoffs

4 uS Marks Mailed

4 ciSaa uS championships

4 uS Mid-Term emailed

5 ciSaa uS championships

7 ciSaa uS winter Sports Teams Tryouts Begin

10 uS PT conference Forms due

23 Grades 11-12 canadian Senior and intermediate Math contests

23 uS Shortened day

23 uS PT conferences 1:30-4:00 p.m. & 5:00-8:00 p.m.

24 uS PT conferences 5:00-8:00 p.m.

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human : kind We forge profound relationships, one by one.

In every endeavour, we commit to engaging every person’s full humanity.

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OFSAA Cross-Country ChampionshipsCISAA US Championships

Grade 9 Take Our Kids to Work DayCISAA US Playoffs

PA Nominations CloseCISAA LS & PS Winter Tryouts Begin

PS & US Marks Update MailedCISAA US ChampionshipsUS Mid-Term Emailed

BG2 & BG3 Individual & Sibling Photo RetakesGrade 7 Outdoor Education Trip Breakfast 7:45 a.m.CISAA US Playoffs

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BG2-Grade 5 PT Conferences 5:00-8:00 p.m.Grade 10 Outdoor Adventure & Leadership Trip Breakfast

Beaver Computing Challenge BeginsCISAA Coaches Meetings at TYS 4:00 p.m.CISAA US Winter Sports Teams Tryouts Begin

LS Remembrance Day AssemblyPS Remembrance Day AssemblyPS PT Conference Forms DueUS Remembrance Day AssemblyUS PT Conference Forms Due

LS & PS Holiday Programme

DECA Regionals, HamiltonInterguild Suppliers Day (Shops Closed)PA Meeting 9:00 a.m. (Shops closed during meeting)BG2-Grade 5 PT Conferences 5:00-8:00 p.m.

Shops Closed for Inventory (Closed for the week) AMC8 Mathematics Contest

PS Photo RetakesDECA Power Conference in Washington D.C., Conference Begins BVG PA Chapters Night 7:00 p.m.

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Shops Reopen CISAA Mini MeetsPublic Open House 9:00-11:00 a.m.McGill Model UN (SSUNS) Begins

McGill Model UN (SSUNS) Ends

US Civvies Day

LS Civvies DayPS Civvies DayUS PT Conferences 5:00-8:00 p.m.

DECA Power Conference in Washington D.C., Conference Ends

PS PT Conferences 5:00-8:00 p.m.Grades 11-12 Canadian Senior and Intermediate Math ContestsUS Shortened DayUS PT Conferences 1:30-4:00 p.m. & 5:00-8:00 p.m.

Newsletter Sent Home PA Holiday Gift Sale

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please rememberall three of our remembrance day assemblies will be taking place on november 10.

Meet our Staff & FacultyOur excellent staff – through their talents, dedication and experience – is key to fostering the sense of community, independence, self-esteem and respect we value so much at Bayview Glen.

This is my 6th year at Bayview Glen as a learning Strategist, but my first as part of the Prep School team. The best part of the job has been reconnecting with students whom i first met when they were in Grades 1, 2 and 3. it is a great privilege to watch them grow and develop, and there has been an immediate ease and short-hand. Before i joined the faculty at Bayview Glen, i worked for seven years as a Grade 6 teacher at The york School. i was also an occasional teacher with the Toronto district School Board, a special education teacher who worked in collaboration with an educational psychologist, and a life skills coach for adults with physical and developmental challenges. i also did a stint as a paralegal in a personal injury law practice under the guidance of my father, who hoped i would take up the family profession. advocacy is definitely in my blood and my teaching degree focussed on anti-racist education and ethnocultural equity and my undergrad years were spent studying political philosophy. i am a great believer in the saying, “Think globally, act locally,” and i feel blessed to have found a career that allows me to put my belief in the tremendous value of every child into practice. outside of the classroom, i am a parent to two children: Miranda, age 13, and eli, age 11, who keep my lame teacher jokes in check. i am also the well-trained minion of four demanding felines: two of whom have taken up permanent residence in my home, the others have claimed my backyard as their own and opened the door for a network of opportunistic raccoons.

i feel honoured to be joining Bayview Glen as an upper School Mathematics Teacher. i worked for the Toronto district School Board as a math and science teacher the last 15 years at north Toronto collegiate institute. i am excited to be working in the Mathematics department and helping students not only discover the beauty of math but the relation to their future life experience. The BvG community, both teachers and students is one of the nicest, most upstanding and welcoming communities i encountered and i am very grateful to everyone.

outside of school life, i enjoy tennis, traveling, spending time with my wife and two children, and, of course, reading. i intend to impart the love of learning to students at BvG as learning is one of my passions and even after retirement i intend to take courses at university as well as learning another two languages to the six i already know.

i am very excited and honoured to be joining the Bayview Glen community in the capacity of learning Strategist at the lower School. i just recently graduated from the Faculty of education at the university of ontario institute of Technology where i specialized in Mathematics and Science. during my time spent at the Faculty i had the privilege of learning to utilize different technologies to enhance the learning experience and promote student learning. leGo robotics was one of these technologies i became very passionate about and for the past four years i have been a part of the university’s leGo robotics Summer camp program. within this program i have worked with educators in learning how to use robotics to coincide and enhance the student learning in the classroom.

on a personal note, i enjoy reading, running, and hockey. i spend many nights watching my favourite hockey team, the leafs, hoping that one day they will win the cup.

i am very excited to be able to work with the students and faculty at Bayview Glen and the opportunity to promote reading, writing, and mathematics skills, while incorporating some technology.

Melissa Freedmanlearning Strategist, lower School

Cristian MendelovitsMathematics Teacher, upper School

Kody McLeanlearning Strategist, lower School

Search our Faculty & Staff directory online here:bayviewglen.ca/directory/staff

The Bayview Glen Parent Association’s Holiday Gift Sale will be taking place November 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

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Staff & Faculty NewsSee photos from our Terry Fox Runs and Turkey Trots.lower School page 16Prep School page 20upper School page 22

Admissions 2017-2018New Admissions

applications are now being received for the 2017 to 2018 academic year and should be submitted by the end of december 2016. if you are planning to submit an application for a sibling not presently attending Bayview Glen, please contact Judy Maxwell at [email protected], for an application form. Knowing your intentions now will help us plan for next year. where space permits, we will try and give priority to siblings.

we appreciate you sharing the names of families who may be interested in a Bayview Glen education for their sons or daughters. our next open house is on Saturday, november 26, 2016 between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. we look forward to meeting your friends or colleagues who may be interested in attending. Preschool and Grade 5 are entry years at Bayview Glen. Space in other years may be limited, and rely on attrition.

Making the cutPrep Student Takes Top Prize on Chopped Canada Junior

Re-enrollment

watch for re-enrollment forms to be mailed out on January 9, 2017. The re-enrollment deadline for returning students is February 13, 2017. Families will have the option to pay fees in full by January 30, 2017 to receive a 3% discount.

open houseOur next scheduled Public Open House is:

lost PassesTo replace lost passes, please contact Wendy Hillier or Josephine Limgenco.

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9:00 to 11:00 a.m.

For Ryan Valentino, cooking is a passion that started from a very

young age. She’s been officially “operating” the family stove since the age of 5 and regularly watches cooking shows for her own inspiration. So when the Grade 6 student saw the opportunity to audition for Chopped Canada Junior on the Food Network, she jumped at the chance. Ryan went through an extensive audition process including essay questions, photos of her creations and eventually an in-person taped interview. She shared with them a story about how her family created a “Chopped Valentino” day. She was eight where she and her sister Sydney, went head-to-head in a three round cooking competition. Ryan’s passion and creativity won her a spot on the show.

The taping was a thrilling experience with a behind the scenes look at the world of television and entertainment. The cooking competition was 30 minutes, including multiple shots of the judging and other production elements.

Ryan trained extensively before the show and was particularly strong on her timing with the appetizer portion. Her hard work paid off as she was declared the winner of Chopped Canada Junior.

Ryan’s mom, Heather, says all the sticky drawer handles and sinks full of dirty dishes has paid off. Ryan is now an independent chef who makes family supper twice a week, loves to create and is always looking to try something new.

After school Programme Passeach family involved in the after School Programme has been issued a pass. This pass must be shown to the receptionist when you enter the building.

if you lose or forget your pass, you must sign in at reception and be identified.

The ‘pass’ system is an effective safety tool that helps to control who has access to the school after school hours.

if you have not received a pass, please contact wendy hillier, Programme co-ordinator, at [email protected].

New AppointmentWelcome back to Mandy Lau who is back from Maternity Leave, and is our new Director of Alumni Relations

alexander Stewart Mcarthur uysProud Parents: Theresa Mcarthur & andrew uysBorn october 6

Future AlumniWelcome to the world,

Athletic Celebrationswith the end of our fall sports season fast approaching, we wish to inform you of a change in our athletic celebrations. we are proud of our athletes, and of the hard work and dedication they have put into representing our school as Gryphons. we also feel strongly that is important for our student-athletes to be recognized by their peers and classmates. This not only honours our athletes, but builds a stronger sense of community and increases spirit. as such, we will be hosting end-of-Term athletics assemblies throughout the day on november 7, 2016.

we invite parents to attend. This event will also be live-streamed so that those who cannot attend can enjoy the moments from work or home.

Should you wish to attend, please notify Mr. Slovenski, at [email protected], so that we can arrange seating and parking.

The dates and times of this term’s athletic assemblies are:

Lower SchoolMonday, november 72:15 to 2:45 p.m. JTM Guest TheatrePrep SchoolMonday, november 78:50 to 9:20 a.m. JTM Guest TheatreUpper SchoolMonday, november 710:00 to 10:30 a.m. JTM Guest Theatre

Read our Admissions information for 2016-2017, online at:bayviewglen.ca/publications


‘Common Sense’

Athletic Department ExpectationsParents – all is well with the Gryphons... here are a number of items I would like to share with you.

Check Out the Website Online

visit the Bayview Glen website, under the aThleTicS tab for the most up-to-date practice and contest information. click on the our TeaMS tab and follow the prompts to your team. look often, as it gets updated frequently.

Take Pride in Sports Uniforms

it is the school’s expectation to have all of our athletes appropriately dressed when representing Bayview Glen at all games and practices. it has been encouraged in the newsletters, the summer mailing, and in regular announcements at assemblies for squad members to hear and read about.

The teachers/coaches in conjunction with the athletic director have been very clear with student-athletes that if they don’t have their track suits they will not be allowed to play in matches and, if they aren’t wearing just Bayview Glen gear (including any sweatshirts or sweatpants), they will not be permitted to practice. only the third layer can be a non-Bayview Glen raincoat or warmer jacket.

Parents, please help out by making sure your favourite Gryphons are always properly outfitted and looking like one of the team now. your assistance with enforcing the school’s dress code from the home front is much appreciated. Thank you so very much.

Adhering to Our No Profanity and No Aggression Policy

it is absolutely unacceptable for Bayview Glen students to use any offensive words or obscene gestures, or to get into any altercations. Parents, i’d appreciate it if you could take the time to chat with your children about making sure to uphold Gryphons athletics values all the time and not have lapses in sportsmanship.

Wear Your Practice Gear Smartly

Bayview Glen practices are indeed considered part of the school day. This means your child should wear only Bayview Glen gear to the training sessions. Before leaving the house with your son or daughter, please make sure they either have the ‘KiT’ for PM workouts or are dressed in it for aM ones.

The Bayview Glen Physical education uniform consists of a white Bayview Glen t-shirt or house league shirt, green Bayview Glen shorts or black Bayview Glen shorts (upper School only), Bayview Glen sweatpants or track pants, grey or green Bayview Glen sweatshirts or track jackets.

Be Prompt for Athletics Event Pick-ups and Drop-offs

Please make every possible attempt to pick your child up at the designated time and place for all sporting events. Such information is always listed online at the school’s website. all buses pick up and drop off at the Moatfield drive Parent Bench. Sometimes GTa traffic jams delay us, but we request that you make the conscientious effort to arrive by the designated time.

notes for spectatorsCISAA Spectator Policy

The ciSaa enthusiastically invites spectators to attend athletic activities, and to assist in the educational process by acting as good role models and by reinforcing the ideals of sportsmanship.

Spectators are reminded that school athletic activities are an important part of school programme, providing learning opportunities and enjoyment for the students.

Spectators are to adhere to the same standard of sportsmanship conduct that is expected of all ciSaa athletes and coaches.

Spectator Expectations

» Spectators are encouraged and welcome to attend school athletic activities as guests of the school and accordingly must comply with the host school’s rules and policies.

» Spectators must not compromise or interfere with the enjoyment of the students participating and other spectators, or with the roles of officials and school representatives supervising the activity.

» Spectators are not permitted in the bench area or in the proximity of the players and coaches during game play. Spectators are asked to enjoy the game from designated viewing areas.

» abusive conduct by spectators that is directed at participants, officials or coaches or that interferes with the performance of students, officials or coaches will not be tolerated.

Just ONE click to Sports Scheduling

By utilizing our sports scheduling programme, you will be able to be at your child’s athletic event with ease. Just follow the aThleTicS tab on our site for:» access team schedules for the day,

week or season and special instruc-tions for parents in the ‘notes’ section

» go to a team schedule, click on the competing school and you will receive a google map and directions

For more information, please contact Paul Slovenski, Director of Athletics, at

416.386.6615 or [email protected]

The league’s expectations during inter-school competitions are branded in the conference’s doctrine:

RESPECTRules, Officials, Opponents, Team, and Self (R.O.O.T.S.)HONOUR THE GAME

Become a Gryphon!show us your school spirit. Tryout for a gryphons sports team. It just might change your life!

Winter Sports Sign-upsoctober 31, 2016Lower & Prep School Tryoutsnovember 1, 2016Upper School Tryoutsnovember 7, 2016

The squad sign-up sheets and tryout schedule, will be posted on the athletic board and details of practices can be viewed at our website, under ‘team schedules’.

Winter 2016-2017Co-ed

u20 Swimmingu14 Swimming (Grades 5-8)u20 curlingu14 curling (Grades 6-8)

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u20 Basketballu16 Basketballu14 Basketballu13 Basketballu12 Basketballu11 Basketballu10 Basketballu9 Basketball

Girls

u20 Badmintonu16 Badmintonu14 Badminton (Grades 6-8)u20 volleyballu16 volleyballu14 volleyballu13 volleyballu12 volleyballu11 volleyballu10 volleyballu9 volleyball

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Upcoming Career Breakfasts

It’s All About Communication at Career BreakfastTwo of our remarkable alumni captivated an early-morning audience with stories from their vibrant careers in marketing and communications.

Jordan Gracey ‘01 and Kent anjo ‘02 spoke to the Prep and upper School community in the learning commons at the Moatfield campus about their industries. Jordan, a Manager of digital Marketing at volkswagen canada, discussed the importance of building connections with an audience and the far-reaching impact social media is having on the marketplace. Kent, a Senior communications advisor at the Minister of health, emphasized the need for students to focus on honing their problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate. Both guests talked about how crucial strong communication skills are to the work they do every day. The career Breakfasts offer an unique opportunity to gain insight from our successful alumni who graciously return to our school to share their expertise.


honey orange chickeningredients:

4 large chicken breasts 1 cup of orange juice (about 2 oranges) ¼ cup of honey 1 tablespoon of garlic paste 1 tablespoon of rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon of grated ginger 1 teaspoon of paprika 1 tablespoon of ketchup Ground black pepper to taste

Preparation:

» Set the chicken breasts aside. combine all the ingredients in a heavy, medium sized saucepan. Simmer the sauce for about 15 minutes over medium heat until reduced to about half a cup. at this point you can tweak the seasoning according to taste.

» let the sauce completely cool then add the chicken breast to sauce. Marinate for at least half an hour to overnight.

» Preheat the oven to 375˚F. Tray and bake the chicken Breasts for 30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 74˚c (165˚F).

We serve our chicken with Cantonese steamed noodles and broccoli.Makes 4- 6 Servings

bAsKeTbALL U20 GIRLS BASkETBALL DIVISION 2Coach: Mr. BaumgartnerOP: Mike DmitrikMelissa BohbotJulia DiMaioNatalie DiMaioSavannah DunberryImaan HirjiMaarib Kirmani HaseebAiven McConnellArti ShahKatherine TomStephanie Tom

U14 GIRLS BASkETBALLCoach: Mr. NevilleOP: Mr. DmitrikAva BastiIrene DrimoussisAlexandra LaceyBrianna LawJazmine LendeAnjali Singh Naydene TullochMelissa Valaee

U13 GIRLS BASkETBALLCoach: Mrs. JohnsonOP: Hillar Sorra & Mike DmitrikElay AflatouniNoor AlviHayley BryanKaitlin BryanZoe EconomopoulosTiffany FaustAliya HirjiMegan JohnsonOlivia KennedySarah LewisKatrina Stanfield

U12 GIRLS BASkETBALLMrs. CivanOP: Mike DmitrikParent Volunteer: Mr. HuiAlexandra CaducMirai ChibaJenny FreedmanSophie GoodmanRaeka HeKiera HuiKessler KnowlingChloe SlovenskiMizuki Shuzenji

U11 GIRLS BASkETBALLCoach: Mrs. EscottOP: Rad Golbourne & Mike DmitrikEleen AflatouniEmaan AliEva AnchekovaAliya BabberKarina BabberDiana BahramiMoineau BinonArmina ChouderySloane DiehlVeronica FarianEmma QuigleyAlayna ShahMarina SlapnicarChloe SmithEmily SmithRayya SomaniYola Xu

U10 GIRLS BASkETBALLCoach: Mrs. NevilleOP: Rad GolbourneMicaela Bellini

Marie-Elena Leblanc-Bellissimo

Nevaeh Butany-DeSouzaSofia Di PaoloSofia GiavedoniZoe GoldbergReese KanMonika NevilleAneesa TejaniAnushka YoganathanCindy Yang

U9 GIRLS BASkETBALLCoach: Mrs. WeidnerOP: Rad GolbourneSonia GhitescuRonia KarimiMaya KuoJoline LianKiley LillardElla McMullenBeatrice MilasanJessica SimmonsReese TattersAmali Wijeysundera

CROss-COUnTRY U20 CO-ED CROSS-COUNTRYCoach: Ms. CarpenterOP: Hillar SorraRyan AbharyChristopher AlexievHani AliAdam AtkinsonJohn Douglas BeattieLuca CarnegieAidan ChalmersKrisco CheungJesse FuJared GoodmanNicholas KeBrenda LiuAnkit SodhiEthan WachtelTerence Yeung

U14 CO-ED CROSS-COUNTRYCoaches: Ms. Keyworth & Mr. OstroffOP: Hillar SorraAbtin AbbaspourKatherine BhallaSydney CaducJoshua DushenskiEthan ElbazMegan EvansRyan FreemanCallie HoldawayNeel KunaratnamNikhil MarwahaRonan NordickMax ObadiaSydney OszoliPaavan PatelAlex RobertsonChloe SlovenskiGavin TullochNaydene TullochNicholas VetteseSunil WijeysunderaEmily WilliamsAshley Yeung

U11 CO-ED CROSS-COUNTRYCoaches: Ms. Hillis, Ms. Weissmann, Ms. TamOP: Hillar SorraRastin AbbaspourCyrus AbharyDiana BahramiTarun Basra

Elizabeth BekkerOwen ChenKaiyan ChuJillian DeeksNate DeVuonoEdeline DingSean EvansVeronica FarianKeibron FukurLester GaoTess HoldawayLogan HuttRyder JacksonArshaun JavanmardNafisa JumaAmelia KassamRiyan KassamAshna KunaratnamOlivia LauterbachTaylor LeemrijseCarter LegrosSophia LevyMiranda LiuArman MomeniMaran MurugananthaDaniel NarduzzoOwen NordickStefan PreinerAlayna ShahSophie SunMattheo TsebelisChloe VetteseNikita WoodCameron Woodard

FIeLD HOCKeY U20 GIRLS FIELD HOCkEYCoach: Mr. GillShae AlizadehJacquelyn CecchettoAinsley DeansAnna EnepekidesSahar JessaLily LaevensMegan LoweSydney MaxwellDaphne MolsonDanielle PetersEmily PetersAmy RigbyJennifer TranSerena Vivekanand

sOCCeR U20 BOYS SOCCER Coach: Mr. ChuterOP: Geoff Strauch Ethan AtkinsonCameron AttarJason ChigrinMatteo GoliniDavid Hew-WingMehdi HassaniElliot HigginsJaden HuiMukhtar Isa-OdidiArun Jolly MarlierSam MaldonadoWilliam MasonRobert MeleDaniel MeyerTyler NaganoYianni PatiniotisAndrei RululescuShayan SalesiNeeraj Varma

U20 GIRLS SOCCER Coaches: Mr. Slovenski & Mr. OsborneArden BallantyneIsabella DiMenna

Defne EriskonCourtney GageKattreen HannaSameena KeshavjeeSanam Ketabchi

HaghighatRobyn KimJulia ListroMorgan ObadiaNikita PasrichaZain SbaytehSabrina SilvestrePhoebe SlovenskiSophia SlovenskiKiera TraianouDanielle Tse

U16 BOYS SOCCERCoach: Mr. DewarHenrique BaffiLuca D’AlessandroZachary DiazBorna GholampourDavid HammondEhsan HirjiRyan HuiAlexander JeschkeTrevor JuurlinkJay KhoslaKris KlasMatthew LeeArmaan MarwahaMatthew NamMateo PintadoZachary RicciutiBatjon SinajWilliam StanfieldVahid ZakiAndrew Zhou

U15 GIRLS SOCCERCoaches: Mr. Osborne & Mr. SlovenskiSydney CaducJenna ChalmersMegan EvansKatherine HachmerAshley HowellReanna JethaAbby MandSamantha NadarajahAnavi ParekhEmilia PintadoSydney Ray-EllisDeena RehmanEmma RigbyEmiko Wijeysundera

U14 BOYS SOCCERCoach: Mr. GanleyOP: Geoff StrauchAbtin AbbaspourOmar AbousharkhSandy CaiApratim DebnathDaniel DunkRyan FreemanRyan HuiArvin KilambiMohammad MaleksabetBenjamin MerbaumBenjamin MeyerAlex RobertsonNicholas ScholzEran ThavarasalingamChris Vayenas Victor VilaghyAlexander Wong

U13 BOYS SOCCERCoach: Sr. VertelMatin GholampourAndrew HammondJake Heller

Thank you to all the scholar-athletes who tried out for positions on the Fall 2016 teams. Congratulations to all those who made the teams. Special praise goes to the coaches for all their time and effort, and to the parents for all their great support this season.

Let’s Go Gryphons!Nicklas JeschkeNeel KunaratnamRyan MartonKayhan NikkhajoeiJaden RawlinsJamie SalmondsTaariq SayaniShai ShacharAidan SnaidermanGavin TullochVrachas MatthaiosNicholas Zaccak

U12 BOYS SOCCERCoach: Mrs. IafrateOP: Felix NzikobanyankaArmin AlavieAraad AlgunehSebastian AltmidDaniel AriganelloAaron ChowMatthew ChuterJustin FungJack GibsonDaniel GonzalezRyan JuurlinkNikolas KiroffJohn LianTeddy PorfirisKabir SinghMatthew WongMichael Zammit

U12 GIRLS SOCCERCoach: Mrs. DeeksLeela BhideJillian DeeksEvalyn DuMaya FreedmanChloe Filice Vanessa GlowczewskiCallie HoldawayTess HoldawayAmelia KassamSanthiya KuhanAshna KunaratnamTaylor LeemrijseBrenna McNamaraChaaya NakraKrrisha ShankarLara SharmaSarah SlighthamRyan ValentinoArietta VayenasValerie YeungJasmine Weng

U11 BOYS SOCCERCoach: Ms. ElliottOP: Jacko PrattasRastin AbbaspourTimothy BassiliKevin ChenFred HeAidan JethaArmaan KanjiRiyan KassamRod KhajehnooriTimofey KleynerJames KurianRayhan MamdaniArman Momeni Arvin MonavariEvan NordickFaraaz QuereshyMatthew RastogiVarun Thavarasalingam Caleb Weng Ethan Yuen

U10 BOYS SOCCER GREEN TEAMCoaches: Mr. McCarter, Ms. McCartneyOP: Geoff StrauchCyrus AbharyAta ArdakaniAthrun HuiRyder JacksonJacob LeggioJeronimo PintadoJobin SinghMichael TanMattheo TsebelisThomas ZaccakAndrew Zaccak

U10 BOYS SOCCER WHITE TEAMCoaches: Mr. McCarter, Ms. McCartneyOP: Geoff StrauchTarun BasraKayden Bhanji

Adam BurrafatoOwen ChenAlexander EconomopoulosKeibron FukurLeslie GaoFreddy HarringtonStefan PreinerRohan SaneEshan ViraniJacob Xu

U9 CO-ED SOCCERCoaches: Mr. Chuter, Mrs. Widdis, Ms. Weissmann & Mrs. DesLauriersOP: Geoff StrauchMahana AltmidEva AssudaniCameron BergJames ChaAnson ChoySamantha ChuterJuliet DiMennaLeo FarianEven FukurLiam GlowczewskiKaylum JethaMahad JibrilLexi MandSuzy MaoLucas MeleGuilio NiuHudson PooranThomas RaeSara QuigleyShervin SadremajlesElena SkretasIsiah SmithCarson SteeleElina ValaceDexter WeisslandEthan YamDanny Zhang

VOLLeYbALL U20 BOYS VOLLEYBALLCoach: Mr. CardoneOP: Keith WasylikGraham Baker Jonathan DykemanPhilip Gorelov Desmond Li Daniel MiretAlexander Motahedin Daniel Rossos Shayan Shakeri-Nezhad Roman Wang

U16 BOYS VOLLEYBALLCoach: Mr. DenisonOP: Keith WasylikBradley LaingEthan LawEvan LaceyGeorge GialelisGideon BeckJesse Ray WileJoshua LoblawLogan HainesMax MirkinPhillip MiretRyan Laing

U14 BOYS VOLLEYBALL Mr. HitchcockOP: Keith WasylikDaniyal ArfickZahil ChouderyEthan ElbazEvan LaursenAndrew Lee-ValerioSean MehrabniaLuke Miller Justin NarayanJay Persaud Trent Rossos

U12 BOYS VOLLEYBALLCoach: Mr. CwirenkoOP: Keith WasylikTrevor CheungVico ChoiAlex ElbazJohn HuArshaun JavanmardErik LaursenNathaniel QuonLuke Wang

U.S. Kids Golf hosts a World Championship annually for kids ages 12 and under. This year more that 1,500 children from around the world participated in this event that was held from August 3-5 at the Pinehurst resort in North Carolina. There are seven categories for boys, starting from 6-and under up to 12 years, as well as, six categories for girls, starting from 7-and-under up to 12 years old. The Golfers played on three of Pinehurst’s renowned layouts and seven area courses. Over 50 countries were represented at this year’s championships.

Our very own Matthew Rastogi (Matty, L5B) was invited to participate at this year’s event in the Boys 9 category. Matty is an avid golfer, having taken up the sport about 5 years ago. He started playing local tournaments organized by the Canadian Junior Golf Association late last year, and played at the qualifying tournament for the U.S. Kids event earlier in the summer before getting the invitation. There was a total of 145 kids in the Boys 9 category, of which nine were from Canada. It was an amazing experience to be surrounded by world class golfers, play at the Pinehurst #1 course, as well as learn, from the history and tradition of Pinehurst. Matty shot a 92-87-83 over the three days. We are all very proud of his accomplishment.

U.S. kids Golf World Championship

adventure Place Better Beginnings 2016Making Happy HolidaysOnce again, Bayview

Glen is partnering with Adventure Place – Better

Beginnings Now, to bring some hope and happiness to Toronto families in need during the holiday season. This programme works in partnership with Toronto Public Health, Healthy Families Adventure Place, Public Health Agency of Canada, Toronto Preschool Speech and Language, Child Welfare Agencies, Surrey Place Centre, and Centennial Infant and Child Care Centre. Better Beginnings Now works with young vulnerable families to ensure healthy development of children prenatally to six years of age. These families may be new to the country/area and having difficulty learning a new language, finding work, coping with a restricted budget, and/or having difficulty accessing Community Services.

From November 18 to December

6, the Lower and Prep Schools will have boxes in their home-rooms. Each homeroom is given a family profile so they can bring in donations that meet the specific needs of their fam-ily. The packing of the family gift boxes for the Lower School will take place in the Bubble on December 6 – all Bayview Glen parents and community mem-ber volunteers are welcome.

The Upper School will be collecting donations for each mentor group’s assigned family from November 17 until December 7, with pick up the morning of December 8. Each mentor group will put together a container with gift cards, TTC tokens and one present for each family member. Gift cards to Walmart, grocery stores and Canadian Tire allows parents to purchase what they really need helping the families through the holiday season and into the winter.

This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to get together and work towards helping vulnerable families in our neighbourhood have a special holiday season and help them meet their day-to-day needs. This project has become an integral part of Bayview Glen’s holiday season and helps our students build a strong sense of commitment to their community.

questions?Please contact 416.443.1030 or: Lower SchoolMs. leah [email protected] Prep SchoolMrs. erika [email protected] Upper SchoolMrs. laura [email protected]

OP: Outside Professional


Lower School For parents of students in BG2 to Grade 5

from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.in the classrooms and specialist locations

Parent-teacher conferences are a great opportunity to meet and discuss issues and progress with your child’s teacher. This is an evening for parents and teachers only. Should it be absolutely necessary to bring your child, he/she must remain with you at all times since all staff will be busy.

each homeroom teacher conference is 15 minutes long and we appreciate punctuality both on arrival and departure. Parents may also request to meet with a specialist teacher. each specialist conference is 10 minutes long. Specialist teachers will post a schedule outside their classroom door so that they can see everyone in a timely and fair manner. in order to maintain our schedule, it is important that the parent and teacher be aware of the time, and if necessary, a continuation of the conference at another time may be requested. Should you arrive late to a conference, the teacher will try to reschedule your conference during the evening or at another convenient time.

After School Programme available on this night

after School Programme is available provided that you register in advance.

To register, call Wendy Hillier at 416.443.1030, Ext. 265.

Parent-Teacher conferences


What Mr. Troy Tulowitski can teach you about school:

For favourable results, focus on the process A word of warning, this was written before the outcome of the Toronto and Cleveland baseball series had been completed.

I n Game Four of the Blue Jays series against the cleveland baseball club, the Jays’ Mr. Troy Tulowitski had made it safe to second

base and was hoping to that he would be able to soon score a run for the good guys. Mr. Tulow-itski’s teammate, Mr. ezequiel carrera came up to bat. if you watch the replay of this sequence you can see that before Mr. carrera swung, Mr. Tulowitski takes a look at where the outfielders were standing. why did he look to the outfield? he was on second base running not fielding. My bet is because he has been trained to always ask himself; how can i set myself up for success?

what Mr. Tulowitski noticed was that the cleveland outfielders were far back--too far for what was about to happen. when the ball left Mr. carrera’s bat Troy started to run. he didn’t hesitate very long at all as he had a good idea where the ball would end up. Based on the position of the outfielders he knew they wouldn’t catch it. This allowed Mr. Tulowitski to round third base and slide in to home plate to score a very important run for the Blue Jays’ win.

with the goal being to score, Mr. Tulowitski did an excellent job paying attention to the process. The process, in this case, helped him achieve the product, the all-important run.

now it was the product that was celebrated, Mr. Tulowitski sliding safely into home plate, but in my opinion it should have been the process.

when watching this baseball play i rewound it multiple times. My mind went straight to school. every eight-day-cycle at Bayview Glen our lower School grade teams meet for hours to think about the best practices in teaching and best curriculum opportunities. in these discussions, product and process are two words that are tied

at the hip and constantly discussed: what are the learning goals we want our students to achieve and what skills and strategies do we need to focus on for the desired results?

Prevailing through the planning of all subjects and grades, is that Bayview Glen’s educators are concentrating on developing the necessary strategies and skills that should be taught. in fact, not only do we think about the strategy being taught, but how the students will identify and develop these skills within themselves. The goal is to cultivate a growth mindset, where all parties in the education team-- the students, the teachers, and the family--are critically thinking about the best ways to learn; that all members pay attention to the process.

when a growth mindset is adopted, then regardless of the subject matter being covered, the education team works at equipping the student with the necessary skills to always be thinking; how can i best help myself achieve the learning goals?

Bringing it back to baseball, my hope is that after Mr. Tulowitski slid safely into home plate and went to the dugout to greet his teammates, everyone congratulated him for making an astute observation before Mr. carrera swung. Troy was doing all that was in his power to set himself up for success. Similarly, it is our vision at Bayview Glen that independent of results, if we focus our academic energies to get our students to critically think about what they can do for themselves to achieve success, then more often than not, all parties will be happy with the results. it really is a winning approach.

Jesse Denison director of Teaching and learning, lower School

S ince 1962, we have created unforgettable summer memories for thousands of boys and

girls, as one of Toronto’s longest-running, most comprehensive day camps. Bayview Glen offers ten age –specific units offering enriched and balanced programs for our youngest campers, to activity electives for our oldest campers as they grow and their tastes broaden.

Registration for summer 2017 is now open! For 2017, we have been working on many new

and exciting programs that are sure to wow! your children are not going to want to miss out on what is sure to be one of our best summers yet!

This summer, campers will have the opportunity to learn how to become crime solving forensic detectives with our new cSi camp! our new dueling debate camp is sure to captivate any budding public speaker helping to develop persuasive thinking, and collaborative skills. we are also thrilled to be offering a new robotics camp this summer.

with registration now open and spots held for returning campers until the end of october,

space fills up fast! Be sure to register early so you can secure your spot and take advantage of early payment discounts.

new to camp? call or email us today so we can put you on our mailing list and answer any questions you may have. we can be reached by phone at 416-449-7746 or email at [email protected].

we look forward to seeing your children this summer!

I think, I seek, I solveBayview Glen has 5 robotics teams that will be competing in regional tournaments at the end of November and early December. The teams will be judged on three parts: the robot, the project, and their display of the First Lego League’s core values.

This year the First Lego League robotics challenge is titled and themed, Animal Allies. Within the robotics competitions there is always a project that is unrelated to the robot. This is arguably my favourite part of the process. This year the project is to discover a problem that occurs between animals and humans and then to develop a new or improved solutions to that problem. A very open-ended task.

I enjoy this portion of the competition as it is always very mentally stimulating: to seek a problem that is relevant and find a

solution that hasn’t been invented. For a team to be successful in finding the right problem, this requires critical thinking about our critical thinking. The team members are forced to ask questions like: Is what I am researching a problem that I am interested in? Is the problem something that I have the means to potentially solve? Who out there is already thinking about solving this problem already? How can I gain the necessary skills to create a solution to the challenge? What skills do I possess that will help me make a valuable contribution to the solution? The reflection is a necessary step to success. The robotics project allows students to not only be problem solvers, but also problem seekers. Problem solving is a skill, but so is problem seeking. Seeking the right problem is a very difficult task and I would argue is more important in this situation than the problem solving. The rationale being, the better the problem, the more potential for a good solution.

In terms of team dynamics, this makes for an interesting challenge. At the end of this thinking process 8 to 10 students on a team have to agree on the same problem and then effectively collaborate to find a viable solution. No easy task for anyone, never mind 10 students ranging from Grades 5 to 8. It is not uncommon that in the middle of October the students and coaches often

Jesse Denison director of Teaching and learning, lower School

get worried that the process is taking too long. But this is because you can’t see thinking, and that good thinking takes time. Although at moments this can be frustrating, the teams do an excellent job considering each others ideas and feelings. There is real empathy that is displayed here. More often than not, this challenge brings the team together.

As the five teams work into the month of November, the squads now change their task from seeking to solving. Hopefully our teams have chosen their project problems wisely. I am confident they have.


lower School

Turkey TrotThe annual Turkey Trot took place on october 7, 2016. all students from Grade 1 to 5 took part under glorious sunny skies. The practice sessions during P.h.e. classes set up students for a myriad of personal best efforts.

Please look to support the Terry Fox Foundation!The Lower School P.H.E. Department

Boys GirlsGRADE 1

1 emmett rae heidi deeks2 nikhil Basra emma hew3 Parsa eskandari isabella d’angelo4 logan yeung leah Kuo5 darius cazzin isabella woo6 Shahriar Satti Sriya rao

GRADE 21 Joao Mendes Padma rao2 James wood harlow diehl3 Tyler Fitzgerald Zayna Bhanji4 Sachin Sharma Sarah he

5 TIE liam Zane irwin Matteus Preiner chloe diehl

6 Gerrad Milligan darya yousefpourGRADE 3

1 Thomas rae Maya Kuo2 lucas Mele Samantha chuter3 leo Farian amali wijeysundera4 leonardo cazzin Juliet diMenna

5 TIE liam GlowczewskiKaylum Jetha ella McMullen

6 daniel Stoppard Mahana altmidGRADE 4

1 cameron woodard Taylor leemrijse2 Jeronimo Pintado nikita wood3 Tarun Basra amelia Kassam4 Stefan Preiner Jillian deeks5 owen chen olivia lauterbach6 Sean evans Marie-elena leblanc Bellissimo

GRADE 51 arman Momeni ashna Kunaratnam2 riyan Kassam alayna Shah

3 TIE cyrus abharydeeyar Sito Miranda liu

4 daniel narduzzo vanessa Glowczewski5 Kaiyan chu lara Sharma6 nicholas henein leela Bhide

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from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Prep School For parents of students in Grades 6 to 8



Parent-Teacher Conferences provide a great opportunity to meet and discuss your child’s progress with his/her teachers.

each conference is 10 minutes in length. in order to maintain our schedule, it is important that the parent and teacher be mindful of the time, and if necessary, a continuation of the meeting may be requested.

Should you arrive late to a conference, the teacher will try to reschedule you during the evening or at another convenient time. Please compete the requisition form sent home with the Progress report and return it no later than november 10. conference times will be sent home with your child.

After School Programme available on this night

after School Programme is available provided that you register in advance.

To register, call Dimi kapetanakis at 416.443.1030, Ext. 237.

As the kettle boiled for afternoon tea and visitors sampled sandwiches, students lined up

in an Upper School classroom to have their picture taken wearing helmets and soldier’s jackets from the Great War. Grade 10 History teacher Anthony Chuter partnered with the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa to arrange the shipment of 24 artifacts to be shared with Bayview Glen students. The study of World War One is part of the Grade 10 curriculum. Some of the pieces were reproductions but many were authentic collectables including barbed wire and shell casings.

Mr. Chuter and his students hosted the mini-museum over the lunch hour and invited guests to view their exhibit. Visitors were greeted with war time music, hands on ex-hibits and display boards loaded with infor-mation including details about the crucial role Canadian nurses (or Blue Birds as they were best known) played during the war.

Many of the visitors had their picture taken wearing donated items as Mr. Chuter used green screen technology that magically placed students in the centre of war time scenarios including battle scenes and fox holes. The artifacts and learning material are part of the War Museum’s educational programme called Supply Line.

Green Screen Technology Brings History to Life

Making the GradeEvaluating and Reporting on Student Achievement

Having before us the evidence of student learning—the products, observations, and conversations we explored last month—

we can now move on to make some judgements about the quality of that learning. it is important to note that, with few exceptions, the curriculum doc-uments that lay out what students are expected to have learned by the end of the school year do not specify what students are expected to produce, only what knowledge and skills they are expected to demonstrate. For example, in Grade 10 history, students are expected to “explain the impact on canadian society and politics of some key events and/or developments during world war i,”1 not to “write an essay that explains…” or “complete a test in which they explain…”

of course, students do have to do something (and preferably a lot of somethings) observable if we are to judge their ability to explain the significance of historical events, but that something is chosen by the teacher as a means, not an end in itself. Thus, while we often ask how a student ‘did’ or what they ‘got’ on an assignment, what we really ought to be asking is what that assignment is telling us about the student’s level of knowledge, their thinking, and their ability to communicate and apply that knowledge and thinking.

not every task can or will provide evidence in all four categories. a multiple choice test, for example, might tell us a lot about a student’s ability to recall factual knowledge, but will not usually give us a lot of insight into ability to communicate that knowledge or apply it to an open-ended problem. More complex tasks, such as an essay, presentation, or performance, might provide evidence in multiple categories. it really does not make sense, therefore, to merely add all the marks2 together when it comes to evaluating student work. it is true that we might have measured them all in marks (represented by scores, letters, levels, percentage grades and the like), but the four Kica categories are accounting for very different things and there is no way to convert Ks into is or cs into as.3

as a consequence, not only will teachers assess individual pieces of student work using the four categories, awarding a separate mark for each of them that is evaluated in that particular product, observation, or conversation, but at reporting time it is student achievement in each of the four categories, not on each assignment, that teachers rely upon to determine an overall grade.

There is a reason i say “determine” and not “calculate.” deciding upon a student’s grade involves more than feeding numbers into a spreadsheet. rather, teachers consider all the evidence of student achievement in each of the categories and compare that to the performance standards described in the curriculum guideline for the particular course. Grades are strictly criterion-referenced: students are not compared to one another; grades are not bell-curved; and there is no class-average target that teachers are expected to meet. all that matters is how, as demonstrated by the student’s own most recent and consistent work, he or she measures up against the criteria at that particular point in time.

in ontario, we evaluate student achievement according to one of five levels (i.e. four ‘passing’ levels and one to indicate performance that does not meet the minimum standard), each of which could be represented by a range of numerical grades. having decided, on the basis of the descriptors, the level at which a student is achiev-ing in each category, teachers then determine the overall level and grade. This ensures that the grade a student receives is as valid and reliable an indication of achievement as possible.

although we use a 100-point scale to report achievement, the report grade is not meant to indicate the percentage of things that have been done ‘right’ or compare the student to a standard of perfection. instead, the grade should be viewed as a form of shorthand, a means of capturing student performance in a single symbol that refines and points us towards the descriptions of achievement in the curriculum documents. it saves us from having to write things like “has

1 Ontario, Ministry of Education, The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 9 and 10: Canadian and World Studies (Toronto: Queen’s Printer for Ontario: 2015), 112.

2 Although they are often used interchangeably, in this article I will make a distinction be-tween marks, which are used to measure performance in a category on an individual task, and grades, which are used to in-dicate overall performance in a course or subject at a particular point in time. See, for example, Ken O’Connor, How to Grade for Learning K-12, 3rd ed. (Corwin: Thousand Oaks, 2009), 2.

3 Imagine being asked what you have just purchased at the grocery store. You might say that you had picked up 3800 calories, but that response, while possibly correct, does very little to add to anyone’s understanding of what is actually in the bag, how healthy it is, and whether or not you could actually prepare a meal with it. Simply reporting a single mark for each task is equally unhelpful, if unfortu-nately commonplace.

demonstrated all expectations across the four achievement categories to an extremely high degree of effectiveness” in tiny letters in that little box on the report card.

we should also not forget that, although we often get fixated on that single numerical grade, learning Skills, comments, and, at Bayview Glen, marks updates, also convey a lot of important information about student achievement and how to sustain or improve it.

i suppose there are some who would argue that what i have described is an inefficient and overly complicated way of doing something that could be done much more tidily by a computer in a fraction of the time. as we all know too well, though, there is a lot riding on these numbers-- i don’t think it’s time to take human judgement out of the loop just yet.

Christopher Federico director of Teaching and learning, Prep and upper Schools


Hello, our names our Ryan Freeman and Naomie Lo, and we are your Prep School Heads of Athletics. Last

year, the Athletic Council members did a phenomenal job of fulfilling their duties and providing the school with loads of spirit. We intend to do the same this year. We are open to feedback and are willing to put in the hard work required to improve upon already great events. Along with school teams, we also take part in sports clubs outside of school. We are very passionate about everything athletic, and we are here to bring our love for sports to Bayview Glen!

As the Heads of Athletics, we plan House Leagues, Spirit Days, and other athletic events. We have four houses, lead by a grade eight student and assisted by a grade seven student. These houses compete in our House Leagues and Spirit Days to win their house name on the House Cup. We convene weekly, having executive meeting with our amazing Assistant Heads, Katrina Stanfield and Andrew Hammond, and later share our ideas with the rest of the council.

Every year we have 2 to 3 spirit days which are filled with fun events. We recently completed our Terry Fox Spirit Day. Sadly Mother Nature played a trick on us and decided to rain, but we were able to keep the spirit and fun by having our festivities indoors! We owe a huge thanks to Ms. Hillis, who helped us complete our tasks.

Before we close, we wish to thank the students for electing us. We look forward to our upcoming House Leagues and to fulfilling our obligations.

May the best house win!Ryan and Naomie

Prep School

Spirit DayPrep School Student Leaderswe are proud to have such amazing students leading the Prep school!

Reaching OutKatelyn TanFemale Head of Community Outreach

Hello! I’m Katelyn Tan. I have been a student at Bayview Glen for seven years. This year is extra special because I am the Head of Community Outreach in the Prep School. Community Outreach is all about donating your time and effort towards local charitable organizations. The committee currently has fourteen highly energetic members. Our first project of the year was the “Toonie for Terry” campaign. All Prep School students were invited to donate $2 or more to raise funds for cancer research in honour of Terry Fox. We successfully raised $698.80 for this very important cause and honoured one of Canada’s greatest heroes in the process. Great job BVG Prep Students!

Our next project is to create awareness about Movember, a charitable organization that supports research to conquer men’s health issues. We look forward to continued support in all our upcoming community events, and wish to remind all students that new committee members are always welcome.

“We make a living by what we get,

but we make a life by what we give.”

Winston Churchill

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Upper School For parents of students in Grades 9 to 12

Mid-term reports are mailed on November 4, and included a Parent-Teacher Conference Form.



from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

upper School

Spirit Day and Terry Fox Runon Friday, September 30th the upper School participated in our annual Terry Fox run. The weather cooperated and it ended up being a beautiful afternoon beginning with the run and concluding with our Spirit day activities. Students completed either a 2km walk, 2km run or a 4km run to raise money for cancer research. we are currently collecting pledge money and a big thanks goes out to all of our walkers and runners for participating in such a great cause.

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Congratulations to our students who received a duke of edinburgh awards.

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Sydney LeungGrade 10 • Bronze

Matthew NamGrade 10 • Bronze

For more information, please visit dukeofed.org, or see Mrs. Trena

slovenski for details. If you have received an award, please inform Mrs. Trena Slovenski at [email protected] upon receipt so that we may recognize your achievements in an assembly.

The day we were long waiting for had finally come! On October 3, Sangkavi Kuhan, Emily Belesiotis, William Stanfield,

Nikita Pasricha, Mrs. Brown, and Mrs. Slovenski all departed for the Round Square International Conference in Germany! For the first week we attended an amazing pre-conference tour in Paris, hosted by the Ermitage School. It was fascinating to see all the sights everyone dreams of seeing – Notre Dame, The Louvre, Sacré Coeur, Centre Georges Pompidou, and of course, to top it all off, we experienced the wonderful views of Paris while dining at the Eiffel Tower! We then travelled to Normandy where we biked 70km over 2 days while visiting Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, and the Tapestry in Bayeux. It was very moving to see first-hand the battlefields where countless heroes sacrificed their lives during WWII so that we could live the lives of freedom and opportunity that we enjoy today.

Then we were off to Germany! The conference got off to an exciting start as we met over 400 delegates from across the globe at Louisenlund School. Throughout the week we were inspired by various keynote speakers who shared their unique and powerful experiences that helped shape who they are today. Listening to the journey of Ben Saunders, who was the first successful man to hike to the South Pole demonstrated how any

challenge, if undertaken with focused determination, can be achieved. The story of Saria Samakie, who shared his emotional story as a Syrian Refugee, showed how perseverance and confidence are invaluable if one is to overcome serious adversity. All the discussions revolved around the conference’s theme, “The Journey that Makes Us...” We learned that everyone is shaped by their own journey, where some of these journeys are the results of adverse circumstances beyond one’s own control, while others are directed

through self-initiative. In both cases, the ability to overcome personal challenge is dependent on positivity, creativity, patience and determination. We were then able to discuss personal journeys and experiences in small focus groups. In addition, we provided service in different areas, varying from helping Syrian Refugees to cleaning up the beaches. To encompass all the IDEALS of Round Square we strengthened our leadership and teamwork skills while participating in an adventurous sailing day in the wind and cold.

International Conference 2016

In particular, this was a very exciting RSIC to attend because it was Round Square’s 50th anniversary. In addition, our teachers also made it very memorable. A huge thank you to Mrs. Brown, whose last conference this was because she is retiring, and another big thank you to Mrs. Slovenski, who seemed to know everything despite it being her first conference as well!

By Nikita Pasricha

Round Square

Clockwise from far leftPre-conference tour at the Louvre in Paris, Paris, Map of our 70 km, 2-day bike trip through Normandy, France, Bayeux Cathedral, France, BVG delegates at Louisenlund School, Germany

On Wednesday, October 19, Bayview Glen hosted the Annual

Explore FairStudents and their parents had the opportunity to interact with representatives of international universities – including those from australia, england, israel, Scotland, Switzerland, and the united States – along with Gap year

organizations, specialized health sciences institutions and Toronto-area colleges that offer applied degrees. responses from students, parents and exhibitors alike were overwhelmingly positive! Thank you to those who attended.

Romeo and JulietIn a modern take on a timeless

classic, this year the Bayview Glen Players will be bringing William Shakespeare’s Romeo

and Juliet to life. This tragic tale of star-crossed lovers is introduced to Bayview Glen students during their first year in the Upper School. However, bringing it to the stage will further remind viewers of the lessons of fortune, fate, and passion implicit in the text. In developing a 21st century take, viewers will

be on the edges of their seats, experiencing the tragedy as if for the first time. The 2016 production has been auditioned, rehearsals are commencing, and Senior Production is making decisions about costumes, sets, and other aspects behind the scenes. We are very excited to be putting this remarkable text together on stage! Please stay tuned for further information.

Melissa Bohbot, Grade 12


Name Grade Study

Bayview Glen School (826959) - AP ScholarGranted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams.

Baboujian, Sam 12 Comparitive Government Politics, European History, Human Geography

Hammad, Mohamed E. 12 Comparitive Government Politics, Macroeconomics, World History, Calculus AB, Computer Science A

Jia, katie 12 Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Calculus AB, Computer Science A

Lai, Justin 12 Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Calculus AB

Leung, Wesley A. 11 Microeconomics, Computer Science A, Statistics

Liu, Yang 12 Art, Biology, Chemistry, Chinese Language and Culture

Mingay, Charlotte 12 Microeconomics, Calculus AB, Chemistry

Pangilinan, Ray Albert 12 Calculus AB, Computer Science A, Chemistry, Physics 1, Physics 2

Pradhan, Shivani 12 Comparitive Government Politics, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Calculus AB

Vaswani, Rishi 12 Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Calculus AB, Computer Science A, Chemistry

Yeung, Venessa 12 English Language and Composition, Calculus AB, Chemistry

Yucel, Shiv G. 12 Calculus AB, Biology, Chemistry, French Language and Culture

Bayview Glen School (826959) - AP Scholar with HonorGranted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams.

Brodkorb, Carter 12 European History, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Calculus AB

Chou, Jeremy W. 12 Comparitive Government Politics, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Calculus AB

Gorelova, Alissa 12 Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Calculus AB, French Language and Culture

Lapshina, Elizaveta 12 Art, Human Geography, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics

Bayview Glen School (826959) - AP Scholar with DistinctionGranted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.

Athanassoulias, Maria 12 Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Calculus AB, Chemistry, Spanish Language and Culture

Belesiotis, Peter 12 English Language and Composition, Comparitive Government Politics, European History, Calculus AB, Biology, Chemistry

Beleuz Neagu, Sabina M. 12 English Language and Composition, Comparitive Government Politics, Human Geography, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Calculus AB, Computer Science A, French Language and Culture

Borromeo, Justin N. 12 Microeconomics, Calculus AB, Computer Science A, Chemistry, Physics 1, Physics 2

Czinner, Shon 12 Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Calculus AB, Computer Science A, Physics 1, Physics 2

Hailemariam, Sophia 12 English Language and Composition, Comparitive Government Politics, European History, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Calculus AB, Biology, Chemistry

Hou, Grace W. 12 Art, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Psychology, Calculus AB, Physics 1. Physics 2. Chinese Language and Culture

ketabchi, Saba 12 Macroeconomics, Calculus AB, Computer Science A, Chemistry, Physics 1, Physics 2

koch, Charlotte 12 Comparitive Government Politics, Human Geography, Macroeconomics, Calculus AB, Computer Science A, Chemistry

Li, Cecilia 12 English Language and Composition, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Calculus AB, Biology, Chemistry, Physics 1, Physics 2, Chinese Language and Culture

Nadarajah, Shamara H. 12 English Language and Composition, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Calculus AB, Biology, Chemistry, Physics 1, Physics 2

Narayan, Arjun 12 Microeconomics, Calculus AB, Chemistry, Physics 1, Physics 2

Seaman, kimberly 12 Art, Microeconomics, Calculus AB, Biology, Chemistry, Physics 1, Physics 2

Yan, Zhaokun 12 Human Geography, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, United States History, Calculus AB, Computer Science A, Biology, Physics 1, Physics 2, Chinese Language and Culture

Advanced Placement Scholars 2016

Ishaan KapoorMale Head of Student LifeHello, my name is Ishaan Kapoor and I am truly privileged to be your new Head of Student Life for the school year of 2016-2017. I have been a student here at Bayview Glen for a good 15 years so I have a ton of experience and knowledge about our amazing school. I am a very determined person who will always give 100% to every event we organize. Another thing about me, is that I am open to new ideas and will always adhere to the people’s wishes. The goal for the Student Life Council is to come up with new fresh ideas as well as bring back old ideas that may entertain you guys. In the past, the SLC has hosted events such as spirit week, barbeques, and the infamous banana hunt. This year I am looking forward to organizing many new and exciting events. As Male Head of Student Life my heart and soul is devoted to our wonderful student body and I promise to put my best foot forward to make this year the best we have ever had.

Katherine TomFemale Head of Student Life This is my 14th year at Bayview Glen and it is such an honour to be Female Head of Student Life this year. My time here has gone by quickly but each day at Bayview Glen is filled with excitement, whether from sports games, band practices or club meetings. This year I hope to plan initiatives that involve the entire student body by continuing traditions in the Upper School like Pie-in-the Face day and the pumpkin-carving contest while also bringing in new ideas such as grade colour competitions and Pink Day! I am really excited for this upcoming year and I hope that along with Male Head of Student Life, Ishaan, and the rest of the Student Life Council we can plan initiatives that will create memories that last a lifetime.

Name Grade Study

Bayview Glen School (826959) - National AP Scholar (Canada)Granted to students in Canada who receive an average score of at least 4 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 4 or higher on five or more of these exams.

Belesiotis, Peter 12 English Language and Composition, Comparitive Government Politics, European History, Calculus AB, Biology, Chemistry


Borromeo, Justin N. 12 Microeconomics, Calculus AB, Computer Science A, Chemistry, Physics 1, Physics 2

Czinner, Shon 12 Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Calculus AB, Computer Science A, Physics 1, Physics 2

Hailemariam, Sophia 12 English Language and Composition, Comparitive Government Politics, European History, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Calculus AB, Biology, Chemistry

ketabchi, Saba 12 Macroeconomics, Calculus AB, Computer Science A, Chemistry, Physics 1, Physics 2

Nadarajah, Shamara H. 12 English Language and Composition, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Calculus AB, Biology, Chemistry, Physics 1, Physics 2

Yan, Zhaokun 12 Human Geography, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, United States History, Calculus AB, Computer Science A, Biology, Physics 1, Physics 2, Chinese Language and Culture

Bayview Glen School (826959) - AP International DiplomaGranted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on five or more AP Exams in three or more subject areas. Complete requirements are available at www.collegeboard.com/apid


Li, Cecilia 12 English Language and Composition, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Calculus AB, Biology, Chemistry, Physics 1, Physics 2, Chinese Language and Culture

For more information, please contact Laura Hitchcock, Student Services Advisor, at 416.443.1030 ext. 630 or [email protected]

Upper School Student LeadersBeing elected to the Student Executive Council (SEC) is an honour as well as a responsibility. We are proud to have such amazing students representing the Upper School.

87 students wrote 202 exams3 exams Grade 10s40 exams for Grade 11s159 exams for Grade 12s18 different exams challenged31 Students in Grade 1154 students in Grade 12

67% of Grade 12 students wrote one or more aP exams

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LOWER SCHOOL

BG2a Maryam hooshyar abby Kandavel

[email protected]@gmail.com

BG2B alayna lea [email protected]

BG3a Shawna hagleitner [email protected]

BG3B lily niu [email protected]

BG3c Farah vellani Maria cooley

[email protected]@lenovo.com

JK1 indy ButanyMary wong


JK2 Karin horvathMinnie (carolyn) carpenter

[email protected]@hotmail.com

JK3 catherine Glowczewski [email protected]

SK1 daiana Steelehui ding

[email protected]@yahoo.com

SK2 andrea cohennazanin Mesgara

[email protected]@yahoo.com

SK3 alayna leacherie hu


l1a Jenny McMullen caryn rae


l1B christine yuen [email protected]

l1c Karen Johnson Basra Ginny webster


l2a amy chowaleksandra Torres


l2B Jenna diehlangie wong


l2c alysia holdaway Meera Sharma

[email protected]@livingstonintl.com

l3a Jenny McMullen Sheliza Jetha Michelle Soon Shiong

[email protected]@[email protected]

l3B Maryam razaeiwendy wei


l3c Keisha chanvanita nandanariman MalikBo Jiang

[email protected][email protected]@[email protected]

l4a uday Shankar [email protected]

l4B cristina dolenz [email protected]

l4c carolyn dushenski [email protected]

l5a Sherry BhideSylvia apitz

[email protected]@rogers.com

l5B lucia quigley Michael he

[email protected]@yahoo.ca

l5c Firoozeh arbab elizabeth Glowczewski

[email protected] [email protected]

l5d Maryam hooshyar [email protected]

PREP SCHOOL

P6a Margo Jeschke [email protected]

P6B lianne Bastien [email protected]

P6c Joti Singhyuan Peng


P6d deborah Mitchellheather valentino


P7a Bessie Mitrakos [email protected]

P7B robert lewis [email protected]

P7c christina udreaJocelyn Merkley


P7d Sheliza JethaMira Persaud


P8a Maryse cloutierwendy rossos

[email protected]@rogers.com

P8B Tori elbaz [email protected]

P8c lois lacey [email protected]

P8d Betty Petropoulos-GovasPilar Mariscal


UPPER SCHOOL

Grade 9 haleh Soltanicristina dolenz


Grade 10 Surjit Marwaharosheen Mahmood

[email protected]@yahoo.ca

Grade 11 wendy rossos [email protected]

Grade 12 James leungGail Matsuba

[email protected]@owenswright.com

contact our Class ParentsBayview Glen BG2 to Grade 12Class Parents Directory 2016-2017

Post-Secondary Planning

Putting Forth the Best Application

Bayview Glen provides numerous opportunities for students to develop the most comprehensive application portfolio possible. Students must realize that grades earned each year can be used for admissions purposes. american universities will base admission decisions upon the marks the student has achieved since Grade 9, while universities in the u.K. focus on Grade 11 marks. More canadian universitions are also issuing early conditional offers of admission based on Grade 11 marks. Therefore, it is imperative that students achieve the best marks possible in all grades, not only to ensure successful entry to university or college, but also to develop the academic skills necessary for their post-secondary careers.

Some canadian universities request that applicants also submit a personal profile form that illustrates their co-curricular activities, community service, and leadership abilities. Most importantly, all universities want to see that such involvement had begun in advance of the Grade 12 year. universities want the personal profile forms to illustrate a sense of commitment by the applicant. in addition, most american universities will request SaT or acT scores, admissions essays and reference letters.

Students are advised to build and maintain sound relationships with their teachers and coaches (their ‘allies’) in order to obtain insightful and accurate reference letters. Such letters should contain information about the student’s academic strengths, personal character and suitability for admission. if required, students should request a reference letter well in advance of the application deadline to allow the referee to craft a letter that is truly reflective.

The Planning Process

Since the start of the school year, all Grade 11 and 12 students have had the opportunity to learn about future educational opportunities at both the canadian universities’ Fair and the explore Fair, which were held at Bayview Glen as well as several in-school university and college presentations. representatives of more than 70 post-secondary institutions from across canada and abroad have been available to answer students’ questions this fall.

Students must plan accordingly to attend presentations of interest. excursions, academic commitments and holidays may conflict with one of the presentation dates. however, with advanced planning, a student will be able to acquire the needed information. Grade 12 students are required to attend a minimum of five in-school presentations, while Grade 11 students are required to attend a minimum of three presentations. Students in other grades, and parents, are invited to attend any presentations of interest.

Contact Mr. Troy Hammond by calling 416.386.6643 or by email at [email protected]

The Application Process

Ontario Universities and Colleges

Grade 12 students will begin applying to Ontario

universities in mid-November. Students will use an

online application for all Ontario Universities

(ouac.on.ca). The deadline to apply for Bayview Glen

students is December 9, 2016. Applications to college

are also completed online (ontariocolleges.ca) and

should be submitted by February 1, 2017.

Canadian Universities

Grade 12 students may begin applying now. Application

forms can be obtained directly from the universities’

websites. Some Atlantic universities will offer early

admission if applications are completed by mid

November. Applications to the University of British

Columbia are due by December 1, 2016 if a student

wishes to be considered for major scholarships. All

applications should be completed by January 31, 2017.

American Universities

Grade 12 students should have begun this process.

The deadline to submit completed applications for

regular admission is January 1, 2017 (this is during

the school holidays; therefore, students must submit

their documentation to Mr. Hammond for review by

December 5, 2016). Students applying under the

‘Early Decision’ plan would have done so by

November 1. Grade 11 students should begin

registering for SAT and/or ACT testing.

International Universities

Grade 12 students should begin this process

immediately, realizing that different countries begin

their school year at times that vary from the academic

calendar in Canada. Applications to the U.k. must be

completed by January 15, 2017.

Note: the deadlines for the Universities of Cambridge and Oxford, plus all medical schools in the U.K. have passed.

The Importance of a Campus Visit

Students and parents are encouraged to visit a variety of university and college campuses this fall. Many alumni have commented that such visits were essential to their decision-making process about where to eventually study. Many universities and colleges host open houses and tour days in the fall and during March Break. announcements for such events can be found on www.electronicinfo.ca (see ‘campus visit and events’) or on the bulletin boards in the university and career counselling centre.

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In every service project, we commit to engaging every participant’s full humanity. Your child experiences the joy and responsibility of harnessing personal strengths and talents on others’ behalf while forging profound and lasting relationships, one by one.

human : kind

Whether we’re helping feed the hungry in our own neighbourhood, or working to

provide clean drinking water on the other side of the globe, service to our community,

nation, and world forms a core element of who we are at Bayview Glen.

read more online at:

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news from Advancement

to date the graduating class of 2017 has raised $6,275 towards their goal of $25,000.

Graduating Class of 2017 Breakfastdecember 7, 2016 7:30 a.m. in the daunt dining hall

SavE thE DatE

The Graduating Class Gift The Graduating class Gift is a recent tradition at Bayview Glen, initiated by the class of 2014, who were the first to graduate from BvG’s newly renovated Moatfield campus.

By contributing to the class Gift, each graduating student and their families have the opportunity to impact the ongoing development of the school and enrich learning experiences for future students.

we invite the parents of the graduating class to make a meaningful contribution to the class Gift fund. donations will be pooled into the Graduating class Fund with the opportunity to name a space on campus.

Grad Class Gift Campaign UpdateOver 25% of the way there!

Enjoy the chance to connect with parents and the Graduating Class of 2017!

rsvp to [email protected] by November 16, 2016

The Grade 12 Parent committee has selected the Senior Student commons as their naming space of choice.

To make a secure donation and contribute to the Grad class Gift visit bayviewglen.ca/giving/2017-grad-class-gift or contact Kimberlee waymann at 416-433-1030 ext. 659 or email [email protected]

news from Alumni Relations

on october 7, Bayview Glen welcomed back 65 alumni and Staff to celebrate homecoming 2016, an annual tradition that gives alumni the opportunity to reconnect with friends, peers, teachers and staff.

This year the theme was Thanksgiving. decorated in festive fall ornaments and games, the daunt dining hall buzzed with excitement as recent grads shared their experiences and successes since graduation.

New to homecoming this year, was BVG’s first annual food-drive, as well as the very popular Photo Booth, hosted by Monocle Booth. To see pictures from the event, please check out https://monoclebooth.smugmug.com/Bayview-Glen-Homecoming/

Many thanks to the alumni and Staff who attended homecoming 2016!

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Mark your Calendars for Reunion 2017Our next signature Alumni event is Reunion.

Parent Association News

connectvisit the current Parents link on the main website at bayviewglen.ca/current-parents, like the Bayview Glen Parent association Facebook page, or follow us on Twitter at @BVGPA.

Bayview Glen Independent School | 275 Duncan Mill Road | Toronto ON M3B 3H9 | 416.443.1030 | bayviewglen.ca

The Shops’ November promotion: 25 % off all Gym T-shirts!SHORT AND LONG SLEEVE, HOUSE LEAGUE, DRYWICk, AND WHITE COTTON

Shops closed for inventory from november 15 - november. 20. They will reopen november 21.volunteers needed - lower School shop, Tuesdays and wednesdays

Association Meeting Reminder

Date Change: Tuesday, november 15Please join us for the next Pa Meeting on Tuesday, november 15 from 9:00 to 10:15 a.m. in the daunt dining hall, Moatfield campus. dial-in telephone access and a livestream will be available if you are not able to attend in person. The exciting speaker line-up will be announced as the day approaches.

QSP Fundraiser

our annual qSP Fundraiser is BacK, and we would like to encourage all families to get involved. There is something for everyone, so please consider buying for yourself, your children and for gift giving. This fundraiser generates approximately 37% of net sales as profit for our school, so every order counts!

You can help by purchasing:» magazine Subscriptions

(including DIGITaL subscriptions)» customized Photo Products » choose from cards, calendars,

stickers, posters, photo books, chore charts and more!

*Order deadline is November 4 to be eligible for all the prizes (QSP, publishers and bVG top sellers prizes).*

OrDer ONLINe aTwww.QSP.Ca

Preschool/Lower School code: 3729365Prep/Upper School Code: 3742426

If you have any questions regarding this fundraiser, please email [email protected]

Join us & shop for the Holidays

Chapters Night is Back!november 17 from 7:00-9:00 p.m.chapters at Bayview village

Mark your CalendarsDate ChangePlease note that the Pa winter Social date has been changed to Saturday, February 4 (from Sunday, February 5). ideas are underway for a themed evening affair, and we are looking for parents to help plan the event. Please contact kate Hammond at [email protected].

4Pa winter Social

February

Thank you Fall Fest Volunteers! Thank you again to all the parent volunteers who took the time to make this Fall Fest another great success! events like this couldn’t happen without your continued support. From volunteers the day of, to prize donors, everyone’s effort resulted in another fantastic, fun-filled day!

we are very excited to bring back a refreshed Bayview Glen favourite, chapters night! This wonderful evening replaces holiday Marketplace on the school calendar this year.

Get Ready for Chapter’s Night with these Reading Picks from Bayview Glen’s Learning Strategists and Librarians:

Parent PicksSmart but Scattered Teens by richard Guare, Peg dawson and colin Guare

Junior - Prep PicksThe One and Only Ivan by K.a. applegateWonder by r.J. PalacioAuggie and Me by r. J. PalacioOut of my Mind by Sharon draperBecause of Mr. Terupt by rob BuyeaThe Sisters Grimm series by

Michael BuckleyWhen you Reach Me by rebecca SteadThe Land of Stories (series) by chris colfer

Teen PicksCode Name Verity by elizabeth weinFront Lines by Michael GrantShip Breaker by Paolo BacigalupiThe Knife of Never Letting Go: Chaos Walking, Book 1 by Patrick ness

Please note that full dress uniform and parental supervision are required at the event. we hope to see you there!

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