Saturday, October 26, 2024

Updates to the Crofton House Alumnae Program

As we settle into a new school year at Crofton House School, the campus is buzzing with excitement and activity! Our Alumnae Relations team has been hard at work throughout the summer, collaborating with the School and the CHS Alumnae Association to enhance our alumnae program.

Crofton House School alumnae continue to express an interest in activities that resonate with meaning and purpose—the desire to support students, interact with fellow alumnae and participate in school events are some areas we focus on. We’re thrilled to continue hosting alumnae on campus, recognizing the importance of these opportunities to come together. We will be expanding our signature events, such as the annual School Birthday and the field hockey match, to create more space for alumnae to connect with the School, the students and among themselves.

Join us in creating memorable experiences that strengthen our community and support our future CHS alumnae!

Upcoming Events

We can’t wait to welcome you to the following events in the coming months.

Thursday, November 21, 2024: Whole Girl, Whole World with Tara Mohr

Crofton House School invites alumnae to a Whole Girl, Whole World event with Tara Mohr. Tara will present in person, sharing insights from her book Playing Big - Practical Advice for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Lead and Create. An invitation will be sent out in November.

Saturday, November 30, 2024: Crofton House Winter Bazaar

Join us at the 2024 Winter Bazaar, a family event that features fun activities, food, and shopping. All net proceeds are donated to Women Leaders of Tomorrow and the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre!

Saturday, December 7, 2024: - Vancouver Island Alumnae Tea

We are returning to the Pendray Inn and Tea House in Victoria to give CHS Alumnae on Vancouver Island a chance to connect over a traditional high tea. An invitation will be sent out in November.

Tuesday, December 17, 2024: Young Alumnae Social

We look forward to celebrating the holiday season with our young alumnae at an off-campus social—more details will be in the next edition of 1898.

Friday, December 20, 2024: Alumnae Seasonal Social and Carol Service

Join us at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts on December 20 for the Alumnae Seasonal Social. The CHS Annual Carol Service will follow.

Friday, March 7, 2025: Crofton House School Birthday

This year, the Crofton House School Birthday is being extended into the weekend to offer alumnae the chance to organise reunions on Friday, March 7 and Saturday, March 8.

Spring 2025 (Dates TBD): Crofton House Alumnae Relations Trip

The CHS Alumnae Relations team will travel to the east coast of Canada and New York to connect with alumnae. More details will be in an upcoming edition of 1898.

Friday, May 23 and Saturday, May 24, 2025: Crofton House School Alumnae Weekend

Crofton House is extending its annual Alumnae vs. Varsity Field Hockey Game, now in its fourth year, to become an Alumnae Weekend at the school. This will ensure alumnae can organise reunions and reconnect on campus. More details to come.

The CHS Work Experience Program

We invite you to participate in the Work Experience Program, which bridges academic life and the professional world for Grades 11 and 12 students.

The Work Experience Program is a key part of the strategic plan priorities of Purposeful Learning and Meaningful Partnerships. Alumnae have consistently been essential to the program’s success.

This year we have more students eager to participate than current work experience opportunities and would love to see more alumnae involved. Please consider participating if you or someone you know may be able to offer an opportunity to a CHS student.

Interested in getting involved? Complete the program’s interest form, and a Work Experience Program team member will contact you.

Alumnae Association Updates

The Alumnae Career Exchange

In early October at Hycroft Manor, the CHS Alumnae Association hosted another successful networking night with almost 60 alumnae who graduated between 1974 and 2021.

Women who work in marketing, law, environmental science, finance, and social media shared their stories of challenges, opportunities, and mentor-mentee relationships.

Key Dates - Alumnae Association:

Sundays Through Fall - Drop-in Alumnae Pickleball

Join us on Sundays in Chan Hall for a morning of friendly pickleball. Sessions will run from 9:30 am to 11:30 am until December 15. No prior experience is necessary. There will be no sessions on November 17, November 24, and December 1.

Wednesday, November 6 - CHS Community Book Club

CHS Book Club – Queen of Whodunit, Agatha Christie – Join us in the Nocente Family Fireplace Lounge at Crofton House School at 9:30 am to unravel The Murder of Roger Ackroyd. RSVP by emailing alumrsvp@croftonhouse.ca.

Wednesday, November 27 - Country Kitchen Jam Wrapping

Join us at 6:30 pm in the Nocente Family Fireplace Lounge for jam wrapping in support of the Winter Bazaar. RSVP online.

Saturday, November 30 - Winter Bazaar – Alumnae Country Kitchen Booth

Join fellow alumnae to volunteer at the CHS Winter Bazaar Alumnae Country Kitchen Booth. Register to volunteer.

Alumnae News

Senior Kindergarten’s Special Alumnae Storytime

On Tuesday, October 8, the Senior Kindergarten classes were treated to an alumnae visit with co-authors Hannah Zisman ’05 and her husband, Conor McGlauflin, reading their recently published picture book, Think a Thought. The book is filled with words of affirmation to guide readers in creating their own ‘calm kingdom.’ It is always a special moment when students can learn and interact with our alumnae!

Condolences

With sadness, we announce the passing of alumna Evelyn Louise Quigley (nee Smith) MacLachlan ’35. Evelyn lived a long and full life and will be remembered by her children. You can read more about Evelyn online.

Contact Us!

Alumnae Relations
alumnae@croftonhouse.ca

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