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Welcome to the final edition of 1898 for the 2018-2019 academic year. We hope that you have enjoyed reading about your classmates and other alumnae who are making a difference in their communities and coming together to reconnect with each other and the School. We also hope you will take the time to put the dates of upcoming alumnae events in your calendar! This edition also marks the final message from Dr. Patricia Dawson as Head of School. She will be moving on from Crofton House School in July and we wish to take this opportunity to thank her for the 19 years of dedication to the school and the hundreds of girls who have graduated and become alumnae during her tenure – thank you Pat!
The following is an excerpt from Pat Dawson’s address to this year’s graduating class: In my 19 years as Head of Crofton House School I have had the privilege of watching more than 1500 girls walk across the stage at Chan Centre. Every class has been amazing, each with its own personality – and this class is no exception. This is the first class to include 31 girls out of the 36 who came to Crofton House School in Grade 1 and blossomed under the watchful eye and tutelage of Mrs. Hutchison – our great storyteller. They are also the class who welcomed 66 new girls over the intervening years and who have made unity their mantra. Graduating classes at Crofton House often choose a name for themselves – and this years’ class chose L19tning McQueen from the children’s movie Cars. For those unfamiliar with Cars, it is an animated film where the world is populated with talking cars and other vehicles, each with its own distinct character.
We hope you had the chance to read about the lives of our 3 award winners this year: Ann Farris ’55 (Lifetime Achievement Award) Jennifer Johnstone ’78 (Distinguished Alumnae Award) and Emily Ma ’99 (Junior Achievement Award). We couldn’t be more proud of their inspiring achievements! Now is the time to start thinking about nominations for next year. If you know of an alumna who has inspired you for her personal, professional or community accomplishments, please submit a nomination form! |
Winter Bazaar Jam Making Events
The Crofton House Alumnae Association invites you to join fellow alumnae for a jam making event. The jam will be sold at the Crofton House Winter Bazaar. All proceeds are donated to KidSafe. RSVP to alumnae@croftonhouse.ca Whole Girl, Whole World Speaker - Dr. Lisa Damour On September 26, 2019, Dr. Lisa Damour, renowned psychologist, author, columnist, teacher and expert on child development, will return to Crofton House to discuss her latest best-selling book: Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls. Purchase tickets » |
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Crofton Connect is our new alumnae platform to help you stay connected with classmates and the School.
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Congratulations and Welcome Class of 2019!
The Class of 2019 ‘L19htning McQueen” have now graduated and are our newest members of the Alumnae Association.
One of the first events for their grad season was the annual Mother/Daughter Tea – Be Inspired! Jointly hosted by the Alumnae Association and the School, the event welcomed alumna Bryn Hyndman ’96 who spoke about creating their own identity as they move forward in life. She gave the graduates a valuable piece of advice:
As you read in Pat Dawson’s message this class had a clear sense of identity for their final year at CHS, choosing their theme from the Pixar movie “Cars” which messages acceptance and pursuing your passion. We are delighted to welcome these new graduates as they embark on the next chapter of their lives. |
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Thank you to all of the alumnae who have generously supported this year’s Annual Fund. The end of June will mark the end of this year’s campaign – if you haven’t yet supported this important initiative I would ask you to consider doing so. The funds raised through the Annual Fund help support the Bursary Program (providing much needed financial assistance to families) and the General Fund. No donation is too small – every gift makes a difference. Please make your gift today! 
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Fresh new items are arriving daily at the uniform shop! 
Just in time for your summer beverages – this stainless steel insulated cup is good for the environment and keeps all your summer beverages nice and cold – perfect for your summer trips! Bringing back school spirit with the varsity scarf! The perfect way to support the Falcons whether on the sideline, in the bleachers or in the classroom (Senior School only!) A must-have for the fall. For the Uniforms Shop summer hours, please check the website. |
Inspiring girls to discover and pursue their personal excellence.
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