HSC Families Raise $94,493 through 2008-2009 Parents’ Association Activities

At the HSC Parents’ Association Annual General Meeting on September 22, 2009, Manal Ramadan, outgoing President and Jennifer van Leeuwen, Treasurer, presented Dr. Tom Matthews with a cheque for $94,493 raised during the 2008-2009 school year. The funds were raised through various activities as follows: On-Line Auction $25,767.00 Past Presidents’ Luncheon & Fashion Show $11,647.00 Winterfest $11,548.00 Student-to-Student Uniform Sales  $10,529.00 Fair Day $9,668.00 Tuition Raffle Sales $9,118.00 February Parents’ Event $8,755.00 Innisbrook Catalogue Sales $5,621.00 HSC Cook Book $1,840.00

As a result of the generous support of HSC families, through the activities of the Parents’ Association (PA), the Excelsior Annual Giving Campaign and other fundraising initiatives, HSC has been able to more than double its spending in support of educational technology in the past six years.
We now have 10 COWS (computers on wheels) and close to 50 SMART boards in operation, thereby providing both students and teachers with ready access to educational technology. “I don’t know of another school in the country that has made such rapid and significant progress in integrating educational technology into its classrooms, without resorting to an additional technology levy or fee.  We should feel very proud of what we have accomplished” said Dr. Tom Matthews.

The PA Funding Committee meets annually with the Headmaster to discuss the various needs throughout the school. The PA Funding Committee then chooses which areas will be supported by the funds raised through its activities.

The Parents’ Association would like to thank all the families who have supported our events throughout the school, raising both funds and school spirit in the process!

HSC Homecoming Celebration, Saturday, October 3, 2009

This year’s Homecoming was by far the most polished Homecoming Celebration around!  The beautiful marquee tent filled with House colours greeted each guest as they drove through our main gates. Inside the tent everyone enjoyed a selection of continental snacks and a premium lunch; Our guests were very impressed!

The Houses did an exceptional job this year with their fundraising; initiatives included a car wash, bake sale, critter corner, bouncy castle and an HSC favourite, the dunk tank.

The games were fantastic, overseen by Co-Directors of Athletics, Sylvia Griffin and Mike Steel.  It was a beautiful day for outdoor sports; Mother Nature was kind and did not unleash a torrent until after the outdoor games were completed. The Senior School teams were very successful.  Winners against Appleby included, Senior and Junior Girls’ Basketball, Junior Boys’ Volleyball, Junior Boys’ Soccer.  The DII Girls’ Field Hockey team had a 1 -1 draw with Appleby.   The Alumni Soccer Team defeated the present Senior Boys’ team to take the first ever Alumni Soccer Trophy.  The Alumni Basketball game with alumni and current student players on mixed teams provided an exciting game, with the White squad winning the gold medals. The coaches were exceptional, and we would like to thank them for their commitment to their teams and for helping to make HSC’s Homecoming a resounding success.

The Middle School and Early Education results were equally outstanding, with the boys winning all but one tied game in soccer and the girls winning their game. The Junior Girls’ Basketball finished the day with a 1-1 split and won in Field Hockey. The boys had their only loss in Volleyball. Congratulations once again to all of our athletes!

Special thanks to Nick and Dawn Eveley of Eveley International for sponsoring the Homecoming Day, including our marquee tent; Mr. Jim Faulkner of Heritage Foods for his lunch donation and Mr. Gary Valeri for his donation of Tim Hortons refreshments.

The Alumni Welcome Back Dinner, Honouring Class Years ending in “4” and  “9”



The Alumni Welcome Back Dinner was hosted in Lawson Hall that night, bringing home over 160 alumni, faculty and retired faculty who delighted in connecting with friends.

The evening entertainment was magical… literally!  Mayson Galoni our Grade 10 resident magician and stand-up comedian, inspired belly laughs from the audience, and delighted them with his prestidigitation.  Dr. Gregory Burton and The Strathallan Singers, Caitlin Comeau-Jarvis, Natalie Sagar and Alexandra Bain followed, engaging everyone with their majestic sound and clever song selections which spanned the generations.
Homecoming 2009 was truly a success, one that would not have been made possible without the support of the sponsors, donors, volunteers, committee members, coaches, and staff. Together they helped create an outstanding day for everyone.

Alumni, this draw is for you! 

The HSC Alumni Association is proud to present "A Timeless Gift Draw" in support of the HSC Scholarship and Awards program. 
Three high-end luxury items have been donated by HSC alumni and parents, including an 18K Gold Piaget Estate Watch, a 50" Panasonic Plasma TV, and a Nintendo Wii with sports pack. 

With only 1,000 tickets being sold you will want to run, not walk, to the HSC Campus Store to ensure you have secured your shot at these fabulous prizes.  If you are unable to visit the store to purchase, please contact Sheriann Heath-Johnston at 905-389-1367 ext. 102 or heathsh@hsc.on.ca who will be able to assist you.

Tickets are 1 for $20.00 or 6 for $100.00. The draw will be held at the Carol Service After Party, in Lawson Hall, on Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.

For more details, to order tickets on line, draw rules, and photos of the prizes please Click here.

Faculty member, Martin Ward-Doran awarded Competitive Coach of the Year Award 

On August 29th, 2009, the Ancaster Soccer Club held a dinner and dance to recognize its volunteers and community members. We are pleased to announce that Martin Ward-Doran (Assistant Head of the Middle School) was recognized among the club award recipients for his commitment to the game of soccer and the success of his team.    As the Head Coach of the U14 Boys’ Ancaster Titans Representative Team, Martin received the Competitive Coach of the Year Award. The team had a very successful year winning the Premier League and gaining promotion to the Elite Division for U15 boys next season. They reached the final of the League Cup which was played on Sept 19, 2009 and were winners of the Ancaster Heritage Days Tournament for a second consecutive year.    The award was sponsored by Meridian Credit Union. The Ancaster Branch Manager, Barbara Gardiner was on hand for the presentation at the Morgan Firestone Ancaster Community Center.

HSC Partnership Program



As you may have read in previous issues of Parent and Alumni e-news, we recently launched the HSC Partnership Program. This program is open to all HSC families, alumni, staff and faculty, as well as friends and family, and is designed to connect us better with each other.  Please visit http://www.hsc.on.ca/partnerships to see what special offers you may take advantage of at this time from suppliers within the HSC family.
Our existing partners offer discounted services to the extended HSC community, as well as donations back to the College which directly support our students across all four schools of the College. We are proud to work with all of our HSC Partners through this program, and encourage you to take a look at the incredible services and benefits these partners are offering us.  For more information regarding the program, please contact Kim Shippey, Advancement Manager at 905-389-1367, ext. 107 or by e-mail at kim.shippey@hsc.on.ca     

Tree Dedication at Homecoming



Homecoming saw the dedication of three trees and plaques in the newly naturalized Carolinian Arbour on the southwest campus.
Two smooth serviceberry trees Amelanchior laevis were dedicated to honour the graduation of Emmaline (’09) and Katherine (’06) Houston, with father Nick in attendance. A family dedication will be arranged for later.

About 14 members of the Grad Class of ’09 attended to see the dedication of a large red oak Quercus rubra donated as part of their grad gift to the College. This tree will be an anchor specimen for future extension of the naturalized area.

Plans are being developed to provide a cross-country running path around the campus, with naturalized savannah vegetation (spaced native trees with native grasses and wildflowers) bordering both sides. This path will provide a more aesthetic environment for training, add colour, diversity and habitat to the campus, and offset some of our College’s carbon footprint. Earth Day 2010 will be focused on student participation in this venture.

Anyone wishing to donate a tree as a memorial or to honour a member of our College community can contact Dr. Moffatt by e-mail at moffatt@hsc.on.ca or Laurie Lewis in the Advancement Office at lewis@hsc.on.ca

Crescendo Concert Series and the Teachers Credit Union – A Natural Fit

Season Partner

The Crescendo Concert Series, entering its 22nd season, is pleased to announce that the Teachers Credit Union is the 2009-2010 Series Presenting Sponsor.

“For the Teachers Credit Union, a partnership with Hillfield Strathallan College is a natural fit as we too believe in the importance of a strong education”, said Rachel Milan, Director, Marketing & Community Investment for the Teachers Credit Union.  “Student financial literacy is very important to us and we believe that an early understanding of positive financial habits is the key to a successful and prosperous future.  We are so pleased to support this outstanding Concert Series and one of Canada’s finest independent schools.”  Visit www.teacherscu.on.ca and look for their Teen’s Financial Network link called “NCharge.”

With the help of a dedicated group of volunteers and HSC staff, three magical musical evenings are presented each season.  The Crescendo Concert Series is thrilled to announce the 2009-2010 season lineup featuring:

A Crescendo of Applause to our Evening Partners
	Quartetto Gelato Friday October 30, 2009
	Lunch at Allen’s with Murray McLaughlin, Ian Thomas, Cindy Church and Marc Jordan Friday February 5, 2010
	Laila Biali Trio with Guido Basso Friday April 9, 2010

Support of the Crescendo Concert Series helps fund HSC’s unique Arts Scholarship. The Arts Scholarship is awarded to an outstanding high school student so he/she can continue and expand his/her artistic studies.  Liz Loughrey, a 14-year-old singer-songwriter, is the 2009 HSC Arts Scholarship recipient.  She has already achieved many career highlights, most notably winning the top prize at the Kawai 2007 North American talent competition ‘Searching for a Star’, where she impressed the audience and judges with her strong singing voice and dance background.

Please click here to order tickets for the Crescendo Concert Series or call 905-389-1367, ext. 201

HSC, Hamilton Ti-cats and United Way…a winning combination!

HSC Alumni and Parents of Alumni…. this email is a reminder about an exciting opportunity for all members of the HSC community to attend a Hamilton Tiger Cats football game, and to support the United Way of Burlington and Greater Hamilton at the same time.  Please note that the Tiger Cats have offered FREE tickets for all children under 14 who attend with an adult.

On Saturday, October 31st, Halloween day, the Ti-Cats are hosting the Saskatchewan Roughriders in their final home game of the season. Kick-off is at 2:00 pm at Ivor Wynne Stadium. HSC is partnering with the Ti-Cats. We have the special opportunity of offering tickets at a discounted price, as well as having $15 from every ticket donated to the United Way on our behalf. What a great opportunity to cheer on the Cats, spend an afternoon with your HSC family, and help support the United Way!

If interested, please click here to recieve an order form. Please return your orders to the Tiger Cats as tickets will be processed by their ticket sales department.

In addition, all students who come to the game in Halloween costumes will have the opportunity to participate in on-field pre-game and half-time activities, and will also be eligible to win prizes throughout the game.

This will be a GREAT afternoon for everyone that comes, so let's show our HSC and Ti-Cat Pride on October 31. For more information, please do not hesitate to contact:

Kyle Lohnes
Ti-Cats Sales Representative
905-547-2287 x.344
klohnes@ticats.ca

Adrienne Davidson
HSC Director of College Advancement
905-389-1367 x.162

Send us your news!

Another amazing edition of the HSC Review is underway. As always, we would like to celebrate news of our alumni, including births, marriages, graduations and professional and personal updates.   If you or a fellow Alumnus have news to share, please contact Sheriann Heath-Johnston, Alumni Manager at heathsh@hsc.on.ca, and don't forget to include photos! 

To view previous publications of the HSC Review please click here.