Winter Highlights at CHS
The start of 2026 has been filled with meaningful moments of connection across the CHS alumnae community, from reunions and book clubs to professional networking and pickleball matches. Whether gathering to share stories, inspire one another, or simply enjoy each other’s company, alumnae continue to embody the caring and supportive community that defines CHS.
We were delighted to reconnect with previous Alumnae Career Exchange (ACE) panellist and engineering consultant Melody Tsai ’14, featured on the blog as she reflects on her role in the engineering field.
Looking ahead, we invite you to join us for the 128th School Birthday celebrations, alumnae trips to Central Canada and New York. Also, save the date for the upcoming CHS Community Weekend on June 5-7, where there will be dedicated programming for CHS alumnae.
Warm regards,
CHS Alumnae Relations
Save the Date: Community Events
Crofton House Community Weekend
As a new initiative, we are pleased to introduce the Crofton House Community Weekend, taking place June 5–7, 2026, to honour the shared experiences and lasting relationships that make CHS so special. The Community Weekend offers an opportunity to express gratitude for the many ways you support the School and celebrate the vibrant community we continue to build together.
June 5:
- Annual Year-End Celebration (BBQ): hosted by the CHS Parents’ Auxiliary for current students, families, and staff to celebrate the 2025–2026 school year.
June 6:
- Community Appreciation Reception: Hosted by the School for alumnae, staff, parents, and friends of CHS.
- Alumnae Events: Hosted by the CHS Alumnae Association and the School, welcoming alumnae back to campus for a Student–Alumnae Field Hockey Game, the Alumnae Association AGM, reunions & reception. All classes that graduated in years that end with a ‘1’ or ‘6’ are invited to attend the reception to celebrate their milestone reunions.
June 7:
- Graduates’ Tea: Hosted by the CHS Alumnae Association and the School to celebrate and welcome the Class of 2026 into the CHS alumnae community.
An invitation will be sent in advance of the events.
28th Annual CHS Golf Classic
We’re delighted to share that the 28th Annual CHS Golf Classic will take place on Friday, May 29, 2026, at the University Golf Club.
This CHS tradition has something for everyone, whether you’re an avid golfer, a first-time player, or simply looking forward to an evening of celebration and connection with the CHS community.
Registration opens Wednesday, April 8, so be sure to pencil the date into your calendar and keep an eye out for the official registration email. In the meantime, we invite you to watch a short highlight video from last year’s tournament to get a taste of the fun.
For sponsorship opportunities, please email alumnae@croftonhouse.ca.
Alumnae News
Candid Conversations and Career Journeys at ACE 2026
Hosted by the CHS Alumnae Association, this year’s Alumnae Career Exchange (ACE) drew a full house and featured enterprising alumnae working across diverse industries, including event management, public relations, landscape architecture, catering, fundraising, film, and psychedelics. Panellists shared candid stories of winding post-secondary paths and formative internships, alongside the realities of balancing motherhood, emerging technologies like AI, and the demands of time management. The highlight of the event was a dynamic panel of alumnae speakers who offered thoughtful insights on collaboration, the lifelong nature of networking, and the importance of finding comfort in the uncomfortable.
Class of 2015 Celebrates 10-Year Milestone
The Class of 2015 celebrated their 10-year reunion at CHS on Friday, January 30. In addition to reminiscing and catching up with one another, alumnae enjoyed an impromptu tour of campus. They revisited their favourite spaces—from classrooms and common areas to performance and athletic spaces—and discovered additions and updates that showed how the school has evolved to meet the needs of today’s students. To cap off the evening, the Class of 2015 raised their voices to sing the Crofton House School song.
Alumnae and Students: Unleashing Imagination
Writer-in-Residence is a CHS tradition that connects students with visiting authors from near and far, inspiring their own writers brains in the process! This year, students in Grades 4 to 7 have had the opportunity to work with alum mum and non-fiction author Rachel Poliquin ’93. Read the blog post and dive into the students’ experiences creating their own strangest creatures, wacky skeletons and beastly puzzles—and learning about the power of unlikely narrators!
“Truth is, the world is filled with completely ordinary and amazing things… Creativity and imagination are the most powerful tools we have to learn about the real world.” - Rachel Poliquin ’93
Alumnae and Students: Bridging Generations
In December, Junior School students created personalized holiday cards for more than 400 alumnae—a heartwarming initiative that connects our youngest students with some of our eldest living alumnae and bridges generations in a meaningful way.
Alumna Honoured with King’s Counsel Designation
Crofton House School is proud to celebrate Tanya Chamberlain ’87, who was awarded the prestigious King’s Counsel designation for 2025. The King’s Counsel designation is awarded annually to members of the bar who have made exceptional contributions to the legal profession in British Columbia.
Tanya’s leadership within the legal community is extensive. She serves as a bencher of the Law Society of British Columbia, where she chairs both the Access to Justice and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion initiatives. Her service also includes roles on the Health Justice Alliance Steering Committee, the Supreme Court Rules Committee and the Family Rules Subcommittee. In addition, she is a director of the BC Collaborative Roster Society and chair of the collaborative pro-bono project.
We congratulate Tanya on this well-deserved honour and celebrate the impact she continues to make in the legal profession and beyond. Read the full announcement.
Volunteer Opportunity
Evaluate Grade 12 Capstone Presentations
All alumnae are invited to support this year’s Capstone Presentations, taking place virtually from May 19-22. Grade 12 students have been developing individual or small-group projects that are passion-fuelled, career-oriented, and ambitious yet achievable. These final presentations highlight their learning, experiences, and future goals. As a volunteer evaluator, you’ll join a 45-minute virtual student presentation and offer supportive, formative feedback. If you would like to participate, please sign up by Wednesday, April 15.
Upcoming Events
March 4: Drop-In CHS Community Book Club
Readers enjoyed visiting CHS alumnae and author, Natasha Soregaroli ’20 who shared insights from her newly published book, Becoming Me, Again. Participants shared honest conversations about vulnerability, growing up and connection. The next Community Book Club pick is The Correspondent, by Victoria Evans. Come join the discussion on March 4 at the Nocente Family Fireplace Lounge.
March 6: 128th Birthday Celebration
The celebration for the School’s 128th birthday takes place on Friday, March 6, 2026. Alumnae will join us for the assembly, campus tours, conversations with students, and will enjoy lunch and an opportunity to catch up. Learn more or register.
*The reunion leads for the class of 1971 and 1976 encourage alumnae from these grad years to sign up for lunch at the School Birthday.
March 9-14: Trip to Central Canada and New York
We look forward to seeing you next month! The School and CHS Alumnae Association have planned another multi-city tour to visit alumnae in Central Canada and New York from March 9-14. Register.
Sundays: Drop-In Alumnae Pickleball
Pickleball is back for the winter months by popular demand. February has seen upwards of 3+ courts full of alumnae of all ages and their families teaming up for friendly matches. Some come to catch up with fellow alumnae friends while in town, and others just keep coming back for more. Join every Sunday from now until May in the Senior School Athletics Centre!
All Upcoming Events
- Sundays until May 3: Drop-In Alumnae Pickleball
- Wednesday, March 4: Drop-In CHS Community Book Club
- Thursday, March 5 to Saturday, March 7: Senior School Production of Murder on the Orient Express - Purchase Tickets
- Friday, March 6: Crofton House School's 128th Birthday - Learn More
- March 9-14: Regional Alumnae Mixers in Canada - Learn More
- Monday, March 9 -Toronto, ON
- Tuesday, March 10 - London, ON
- Wednesday, March 11 - Kingston, ON
- Thursday, March 12 - Montreal, QB
- Saturday, March 14 - New York, NY
- Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 7: CHS Community Weekend
Visit the Alumnae Events page for more details and registration info.
Condolences
Alumnae across generations have been sharing heartfelt memories following the passing of Moira Schulte, a much-loved teacher whose passion, kindness, and joy for learning left a lasting mark on Crofton House School.
A leader in science education, Moira was the first female physics teacher in British Columbia and played a key role in expanding advanced physics at Crofton House. She also inspired creativity through photography, introducing generations of students to the magic of the darkroom.
Whether teaching physics, chemistry, photography, or serving as a homeroom teacher, Moira brought energy and encouragement to her classrooms. Her patience and enthusiasm made learning feel accessible and engaging. Many alumnae have also shared how well her teaching prepared them for university—often to their own surprise. Above all, Moira is remembered as a teacher who truly cared for her students, and it’s clear from the memories shared that she will be fondly remembered.
Read her obituary.
From the Archives
Students Celebrating Crofton House School's 75th Birthday, 1898
The School Birthday has a long history at Crofton House. Originally celebrated on May 23, the birthday of the School’s founder, Dr Jessie Gordon, the date was later moved to March 1, the day the School opened its doors in 1898.
Recognize yourself or a friend? Please email our Archivist, Manda Haligowski, at archives@croftonhouse.ca with the names of those in the photos above.
Be in the know, and stay connected. Follow us on Instagram (@chsalumnae), LinkedIn and Facebook, and join the alumnae network at croftonconnect.ca.
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