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August 31, 2018
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Dear Members and Friends of the Mulgrave Community,
Happy birthday to us! This year, we are celebrating 25 years of inspiring excellence in education and life. I am proud to be leading the school into its silver anniversary year and am grateful to everyone who has been part of our school's journey. In all ways, big and small, every person's contribution - as students, parents, staff and faculty - has made a difference in our trajectory, leading us to where we are today.
In the context of Canadian independent schools, we are very young. Some of our IB cohort schools (Branksome Hall, Ridley College, and UCC, for example) have already celebrated 100+ years of existence. Our youth, however, has not ever been a limiting factor, and we have quickly established ourselves as a leading independent and international school both locally and beyond. To what can we attribute our rapid success? At our very foundation, we have a group of current and alumni parents who wholeheartedly believe in our mission and who continually support, in a multitude of ways, our
desire to refine and improve the holistic education we provide our students. From our first families, to the group that just joined us this week, your belief in our philosophies, your constructive feedback, and your unwavering support fill us with confidence and help us to continue to do our best work.
Not only have we welcomed new students and families to Mulgrave this week, but we also have a wonderful contingent of new faculty that are settling into the school and are getting to know your sons and daughters. They hail from near and far, and bring a wealth of experience and unbridled enthusiasm. Find out more about them in our New Faculty Profiles.
Mulgrave teams travelled great distances this summer to compete in rounds of the World Scholars Cup - an academic competition featuring four events: Scholar's Challenge, Collaborative Writing, The Team Debate, and the Scholar's Bowl. Our teams in Spain and Australia not only performed well, but managed to also squeeze in some cultural learnings.
Grade 9 students Mona X, Angelina Y, and Kiki K summed up their adventures in Barcelona: "The trip overall was a fun experience; not only were we
participating in academic competitions, but also scavenger hunts, tours to the highlights of Barcelona, talent shows, and cultural fairs. Collectively, we received 30 medals and also qualified to attend the Tournament of Champions at Yale."
Off in Melbourne, Markus M (G11), Harry C (G12) and Kaden G (G11) also posted impressive results including 3rd Canadian Team and Top 5% Overall Team. They, too, qualified for the Tournament of Champions as Yale.
Congrats to all of you...we'll be cheering on when you head back east for the next round!
Watch for more student summer highlights in future issues of Connexions.
Mulgrave is governed by a Board of Directors. This group of committed, diverse volunteers sets and monitors the school's long term strategy. For more detail on the role of the Board, please see this document.
The Board's Nominations Committee is seeking expressions of interest from members of the parents community that would like to initiate the process of increasing their involvement in the school. Please see the letter from Kate Hoogendoorn, Secretary of the Board, for details on the process. The deadline for application is September 21st.
September 5th, 8:30-9:30am
MVP Old Friends, New Friends Coffee
This is a great opportunity to meet or re-connect with fellow parents and learn more about the work of the MVP throughout the year. Please RSVP.
September 14th,
8:45am-9:45am
Welcome Back Assembly
Parents welcome! Join us to celebrate the start of a new school year.
September 16th, 1:00-4:00pm
Welcome Back BBQ
Hands-down one of our best events of the year! Activities for the whole family, burgers, great people...rain or shine...
Admission is by donation. Please RSVP.
Starting September 4th, students must be registered to ride the school bus. The service is flexible, offering the option to ride to and/or from school as well as single ride tickets.
Once the registrations period is complete, our Bus Coordinator will work to finalize the routes to accommodate convenient stops for as many families as possible.
Riding the bus a great way to reduce the environmental impact of commuting and cut down on traffic congestion in and around the school. It's also a wonderful opportunity for students to gain some independence and social time. For details, please see our Transportation webpage.
You'll always find official Mulgrave news in Connexions, but if you're looking for as-it-happens, behind-the-scenes, insider-scoop type stuff, be sure to follow us on social media.
This year, we'll hand over the reins to students, so don't miss out!
Instagram: @mulgraveschool
Facebook: mulgraveschool
Twitter: @MulgraveSchool
The new school year is still rather fresh, so we expect you're still popping into the Back to School Package for info every so often. By the end of September, most of the activities on the page will be complete and you and your children will be well settled into the routine. At that point, we'll remove it from the website. But never fear, the Community tab will still be your go-to spot for seasonal and event information.
Hi, everyone! I hope you've enjoyed this issue of Connexions. I've worked on a few newsletters and magazines during my communications career, and I always love them. I get to dive right into the workings and personality of an organization and have the privilege of sharing incredible stories. And there's certainly no shortage of inspiring, heart-warming and entertaining tales at Mulgrave!
If you ever have story ideas, please do email me at npettman@mulgrave.com.
Have a safe and enjoyable Labour Day weekend.
Nadine Pettman
Communications Manager
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