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On Friday, March 8, the School celebrated its annual birthday. More than 100 alumnae joined throughout the course of the day for a number of special events. The day started with a whole school assembly, followed by opportunities to meet Junior and Senior school students. The annual lunch, held in the Heritage Dining Room, tours of the campus and an evening reception completed the day.
Alumnae visiting with Junior and Senior school students.
The classes of 1974 and 1984, held their 50th and 40th reunions respectively on campus.
View a gallery of photos. More photos will be shared in the coming weeks.
We have an addition to the Order of Canada recipients listed in the last edition of the 1898 Alumnae Newsletter. We missed Kit Pearson in the original message and we apologize for the oversight. If you know of any other alumnae who have received the Order of Canada that we may have missed please email alumnae@croftonhouse.ca. Kit Pearson '65
Key Dates - Crofton House School:April 30, 2024 - Whole Girl, Whole World with Jennifer Wallace Save the date on Tuesday, April 30 at 12:00 pm PST when Jennifer Wallace, the award-winning journalist and author, will join the CHS community online to speak about her book, Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic - and What We Can Do About It. The event will take place on Zoom - more details to come. May 10, 2024 - Alumnae vs. Varsity Field Hockey and BBQ Join us for our third annual Alumnae versus Varsity Field Hockey Tournament and BBQ. More information to come. May 31, 2024 - Crofton House 26th Annual Golf Tournament The 26th Annual CHS Golf Classic will take place at the University Golf Club. The funds raised will support the CHS Athletics Program and women in sports. June 21, 2024 - Alumnae Homecoming Open House and Reception Crofton House had originally planned to introduce an Alumnae Homecoming weekend this year with a vision to include a sports activity and an open campus day with multiple opportunities to reconnect. However, due to the possible construction work on Kent Field, that is not possible this year. Instead, we will be hosting a day of tours, picnics and reunions and a thank you reception in the evening for all alumnae volunteers. More information to come. In upcominmg years, the Field Hockey and Homecoming events will be combined.
Alumnae on Campus
Crofton House is hosting tours to any alumnae and their families who are interested. Please reach out alumnae@croftonhouse.ca. |
Kit Pearson ‘65 was inducted into the Order of Canada on November 19, 2018. Kit brings wonder, delight and solace through her writing, reaching generations of children through her powerful prose. Kit’s work has also helped to educate youth on points of Canadian history. Kit is a recipient of the Vicky Metcalf Award for her body of work and the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Literary Excellence. Kit recently hosted a reunion for the Crofton House Class of 1965 at her and Katherine Farris’ ‘69 home in Victoria. 
Join alumna Dr. Lycia Trouton, Class of '84, as she delves into the captivating worlds of Emily Carr and Australian poet Judith Wright. This seminar will explore the intertwined narratives of Carr and Wright, while navigating the colonial and post-colonial landscapes. Discover themes of forests, spirituality, land preservation, and Indigenous rights in the British Colonies of Australia and Canada. 
It is with sadness that we announce that alumna Gail Brazier ‘59 has passed. Gail was a beloved sister, mother, grandmother and aunt. She nurtured and treasured many lifelong friendships. Some of Gail's greatest memories were made with her bridge club, lunch bunch and Palm Desert group. Gail had a wonderful sense of humour, and loved to entertain, spend time in her garden, play tennis at Van Lawn and golf at Shaughnessy.
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Alumnae Relations Lesley Campbell |