CHS: Inspiring girls to discover and pursue their personal exellence.

Message from the Head of School

There’s a sad sort of clanging from the clock in the hall…

My final message to the Crofton House School community is simply one of deep gratitude.

It has truly been an honour and a privilege to be Head of Crofton House School for the past 19 years and to witness more than 1,500 graduates walk across the stage at Chan Centre – the confident, courageous, creative, citizens and women leaders we know the world needs more than ever. It seems impossible that this year’s graduating class was not born when I arrived at CHS – and now I leave as an honourary member of L19htning McQueen!

I feel equally fortunate to have also worked in close partnership with parents. Not a day has gone by that I have not seen them on the campus lending a helping hand. There is no question that our extraordinary parents have made Crofton House the school it is today by continuing to give so generously. Together we have been able to rebuild the campus to provide a place for our academic, arts, and athletics programs to flourish. The addition of the ECE Centre – a place of pure joy – has also allowed us to offer the best of all-girls’ education from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12.

But we know at the very heart of great schools are not buildings, but rather great teachers. It has been a privilege to watch them each day - and often well into the evening and on weekends - helping girls to fulfill the School’s mission, “to discover and pursue their personal excellence”. They have championed a number of outstanding new programs, coached countless student athletes, and nurtured artists of every type. In the words of the students, “our teachers are supportive, caring, knowledgeable and simply amazing”.

I have also had the good fortune to work with an outstanding team of administrators and leaders. I know that Ena Harrop, the 9th Head of Crofton House School, will have the support of a team of the very best, including Barbara Schuetz, my assistant – who will work together with this entire community to continue the legacy of Crofton House School that Jessie Gordon and her sisters began 121 years ago.

I have every confidence the future of CHS is bright. I also believe it will be made even stronger because of our shared belief that cost should not be a barrier to a Crofton House School education for any extraordinary girl. 

Thank you for your support of the Dr. Patricia Dawson Bursary Fund – I am truly humbled. As someone who personally benefited from both bursaries and scholarships to complete her own education, I am pleased to know that these funds will put a Crofton House education in reach for more extraordinary girls.

So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, goodbye.

Pat Dawson (aka Patty D)

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Notices

Parents’ Auxiliary Backpack Drive
Thank you to those who are participating in the PA's backpack program. Filled backpacks can be returned to any school office until June 21 or to reception in the Old Residence throughout the summer. This year we have secured a 10% discount on all supplies, and a 15% discount on Staples-branded supplies, at the UBC and 1322 West Broadway Staples locations. All backpacks must be returned by the first week of school.

Used Uniform Summer Sale – August 28
Mark your calendars for our next Used Uniform Sale on Wednesday, August 28 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm in the Old Residence. Our last sale was a huge hit, with early line-ups, so arrive early to ensure you get the items you need. Account-only charges will be offered and all proceeds from the sale go to the Winter Bazaar's chosen charity, KidSafe.

Junior School & Senior School Year-End Awards

Photos of students receiving year-end awards are now available to download.

Uniform Shop Summer Hours
Please note the following School Store and Alumnae Uniform Shop hours in the summer:

  • Closed from Thursday, June 20, reopening on Monday, August 12. 
  • Store hours in August will be Monday to Thursday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. 
  • From Tuesday, September 3 to Thursday, September 5, the store will be open at 8:30 am. 
  • Regular hours will resume on Monday, September 9.

Correction: 2019-2022 Research Chairs
Please note the 2019-2022 Research Chair Dimitri Korol is Assistant Department Head, Languages, Senior School.

Important Dates

Whole School

June 26
10:00 am
Progress Reports Posted

August 1
12:00 pm
Closing of 2018-2019 MySchool (Final access to reports for departing families)

August 12
Back-to-School Communication Emailed to All Families

August 30
Student Information Forms Due

September 3
All New Students First Day of School

September 4
All Returning Students First Day of School

September 6
9:00 am
School Opening Assembly

3:30 pm
Welcome-Back BBQ

September 20
Professional Development Day - No Classes

September 23
School Photos

September 26
Whole Girl, Whole World Speaker Series - Lisa Damour
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Junior School

September 9
8:25 am
Parent Assembly

 

  

Senior School

September 5
5:30 pm
Senior School Curriculum Information Evening

September 11
6:30pm
Major Trips Information Night (Grade 10–12 Parents)

Inspiring girls to discover and pursue their personal excellence.

           

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