| Hillfield Strathallan College Inducts Six New Members To Its Hall Of Excellence |
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On Thursday, December 18, 2008, Hillfield Strathallan College honoured six extraordinary alumni at their induction into the Alumni Hall of Excellence. The College is proud to welcome Aline Myles Banting ’31, Henry Duncan Graham Crerar ’05, Michael Evans ’82, Carlotta Hacker Lemieux, Salimah Mussani ’97, and Peter C. Newman ’45.
The Alumni Hall of Excellence celebrates alumni who embody and promote the ideals of the College. By honouring this distinguished group of alumni the College continues its tradition of inspiring others through the legacy of alumni who have come before them.
The event occupies a significant place in the life of the College. “The men and women honoured in the Alumni Hall of Excellence serve as excellent role models to current and future students. They have gone on to realize their potential, while helping to make the world a better place. They are people of action whose strength of character has been the driving force in their lives”, said Dr. Tom Matthews.
Click here to read more!
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Middle School Parent-Teacher Interviews
Monday, January 19, 2009
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Crescendo Concert Series
Tokyo String Quartet
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
8:00 p.m.
Transition from Junior and
Montessori Schools to Grade 5 Parent Information Night
Thursday, January 22, 2009
7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Stepping Up Evening for Grade 8 Parents
Thursday, January 29, 2009
7:00 p.m.
Re-enrolment Forms Due
Friday, February 6, 2009
Winter Midterm Break- College Closed
Friday, February 13, 2009
Family Day- College Closed
Monday, February 16, 2009
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Come, step into spring at our February Fling!
"Come, step into spring at our February Fling!" The Hillfield Strathallan College Parents’ Association requests the pleasure of your company at our February Fling on Friday February 6th, 2009 for a Dinner Dance at the Burlington Golf and Country Club. Bring your dancing shoes for a fun evening with professional ballroom dancers performing latin and ballroom numbers along with dance lessons for all. There will be a complimentary champagne reception with live music and a photo booth commencing at 7 p.m. Dinner to follow with great food and wonderful views of the lake. Ticket forms have been mailed. Limited seating available. Dress code is semi formal. For further inquiries please contact
co-chairs Deborah Altmann at sdaltmann@symatico.ca or Stephanie Smith at ssmithinteriors@cogeco.ca. We look forward to seeing you there.
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HSC-bay Online Auction – The Countdown Is On!
Mark it down on your calendars, the HSC-bay Online Auction website goes live on February 1st and all bids will close on February 28th. The Parents’ Association has gathered some outstanding items and experience packages just waiting for the highest bidder. Here is just a small sample of hundreds of available items:
- 2 roundtrip airline tickets to Orlando and a week’s stay at the Sheraton Vistana Villages resort
- The Ultimate Sports Package, including excellent tickets for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Buffalo Sabres, Hamilton Tiger Cats and Hamilton Bulldogs
- HiSense 40” LCD Flat Screen TV
- Chartered sailing excursion for 4, enjoying fine wines while watching the spectacular July 1st fireworks display
Enjoy the convenience of bidding from the comfort of your home, or from your office 24/7! Feel the excitement grow as your favourite items receive bids. All funds raised from the HSC-bay Online Auction will help to purchase much-needed items that will enhance the learning environment of our children at Hillfield Strathallan College. Don’t forget to log on to the HSC-bay website on February 1st, 2009 www.hsconlineauction.on.ca and join in the fun while helping to raise funds for Hillfield Strathallan College.
If you have any questions, please contact Kim Shippey, Advancement Manager at 905-389-1367, ext. 107 or via email kim.shippey@hsc.on.ca
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Don’t Miss Next Week’s Exciting
Crescendo Concert
Treat your family, friends or business associates to an amazing evening of brilliant music that is "pure, polished perfection" and at the same time you will generously support the HSC Arts Scholarship.
Tokyo String Quartet Wednesday January 21, 2009
@ 8:00 p.m.
Jamie Sommerville & Friends Friday May 8, 2009
@ 8:00 p.m.
Adults: $30.00
Seniors: $25.00
Students: $20.00
To order tickets call 905-389-1367 ext. 201 or order online at ww
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| Sasha Paikin takes the cake! |
During a recent Raptors game, attended with the Foxcroft family, Montessori student Sasha Paikin was asked to participate in a skit with “The Raptor”, the team’s costumed mascot. Being a week shy of her birthday, Sasha was presented with a birthday cake from "The Raptor". On his way to deliver the cake, an Orlando Magic "fan" (actually part of the skit) blocked "The Raptor's" path so he could sing the praises of the Magic and get his face on the scoreboard. The results of the post cake delivery from "The Raptor" are shown in the photo, as Sasha played her part to perfection!Seems the only declared HSC witness on hand was none other than Ms. deFreitas, who complimented Sasha on her technique first thing Monday morning!
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| HSC Students finalists in the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce's Youth Volunteer Awards for 2008 |
On Monday, January 26, 2009, The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce will select its Youth Volunteer for 2008 presented by the Hamilton Spectator. Three HSC students, Emmaline Houston, Mina Kazemi and Alison Ower are among the finalists for this prestigious award. The award recognizes dedicated and extensive volunteerism in local communities and beyond.
It is no surprise that HSC students embrace and embody one of the College’s core values “to better the world” through community service. What may surprise you is the depth and commitment these three young women have demonstrated in their altruistic activities. They serve as role models for us all and remind us what can be achieved when we work in the service of others. Read More!
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Environmental Responsibility: “Zooming” in on Energy Conservation |
Several years ago a character called Cosmic Zoom visited HSC students here on “Sunship Earth” and left a lasting legacy of conservation. Named after this character, HSC’s Cosmic Zoom is a student initiative that ensures that lights are switched off in the Middle School. Grade 6 science teacher Nancy Wands explains:
“Cosmic Zoom began several years ago, after one of the annual Grade 6 trips to YMCA Camp Wanakita. Students participate in a program called Sunship Earth™ where they learn about the environment and how living things interact with one another to keep our planet healthy. Part of the program covers the impact of humans on our planet and what we can do to lessen our impact. Saving energy is one of these. At camp, a character called Cosmic Zoom, checks the kids’ cabins to make sure they have turned off their lights and heat when they leave the cabin in the morning.” Read More!
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Student to Student Uniform Sale |
If your child has had a growth spurt over the past month or so, now is the time to buy shirts, trousers, jumpers, kilts, jackets and gym attire at the Student to Student Uniform Sale hosted by the HSC Parents’ Association that will be held on Thursday January 15, 2009 from 3:00-5:30 p.m. in the Page Gym. Funds raised through all Parents’ Association ventures are used to purchase items that enhance our children’s learning environments. If you would like to volunteer for this event please contact Karen Price at (905)383-1333 and via email at k.price@sympatico.ca or Debbie Demers at (905)332-9007 and via email at ddemers5@cogeco.ca
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It is not too early to start thinking about HSC Summer Camps! We are planning a wonderful program filled with sports, academic and arts opportunities for your child. Please look for our brochure and website information in the first week of February. If you have any questions contact Ms Hourigan at 905-389-1367, ext 139.
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