HSC Families Raise $94,493 through 2008-2009 Parent’s 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 Parent’s Event $8,755.00 Innisbrook Catalogue Sales $5,621.00 HSC Cook Book $1,840.00 READ MORE

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 Alumni of Distinction Award Recipient a Speaker at Rotary


Pictured left to right, (front row): Bob Neibert, Anne Sophie Jousse, Marie Robbins, Caroline McKenna and Brandon Clark
(back row): Ron Foxcroft, Ron Bremner, Tom Matthews, David Simpson and Adrienne Davidson

On Thursday, September 17, 2009 Mr. Ron Bremner ’67 was the guest speaker at the Rotary Club of Hamilton lunch meeting, held at the Art Gallery of Hamilton.  Ron was in town in advance of his induction on September 18, 2009 as the Alumni Award of Distinction recipient at the College, and kindly agreed to speak at the club where Dr. Tom Matthews and Adrienne Davidson both serve as Rotarians. READ MORE 

Meet HSC’s newest Arts Scholar, Elizabeth Loughery

Liz Loughery is one of Canada’s youngest and determined talents. The 14-year-old singer-songwriter has performed in musical productions and competitions throughout North America. She already has achieved many career highlights, most notably winning the top prize at Kawani’s 2007 North American talent competition ‘Searching for a Star’, where she impressed the audience and judges with her strong singing voice and dance background.

Pictured left to right: Dr. Matthews, Dr. Burton, Elizabeth Loughery and Martin Ward-Doran.

 

 

HSC Partnership Program Highlighting Three of our Partners



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        

We are pleased to highlight the following partners:

Courtesy of owners, Gary and Roma Sohal and Current HSC Parents, Audcomp Computer Systems has rapidly grown into one of the largest and most respected technology providers in South-Western Ontario.  Over the years, they have gained a reputation for providing businesses with reliable products, quality service, and outstanding technical support.

Benefit to HSC:
A portion of the sales will be donated back to the Transformation HSC Capital Campaign.

Contact:
Gary Sohal
905-575-9775, ext. 249
e-mail: svladetic@audcomp.com
www.audcomp.com


Courtesy of owners, Sharon and Mike Summers and Current HSC Parents, Tren D Spa is an innovative, new full-service spa for girls who want to be pampered.  They mix funky with fashionable to offer a unique spa experience, featuring the latest trends in skincare and makeup. Tren D Spa loves catering to parties of all sizes.

Benefit to HSC:
10% of all eligible purchases at the spa, before taxes, will be donated back to the College.

Contact:
Sharon Summers
905-632-6888
www.trendspa.ca

Courtesy of General Manager/CEO, Gordon Albini, and a Current HSC Parent, Image Honda will sell any new Honda vehicle at 4% above their cost and provide a complimentary first oil change.  Image Honda is part of the prestigious Certified First Network and only use water born paints. They repair all makes and models and deal with all insurance companies. Moreover they consistently achieve scores in excess of 97% in monthly customer satisfaction surveys.

Benefit to HSC:
Image Honda will donate $100 to HSC for every vehicle sold to anyone within the HSC community.  In addition, their onsite Collision Center will contribute $250 towards any insurance deductible for any repair completed in their state of the art facility.  Image Honda will also donate $50 to HSC for every collision repair undertaken by the HSC community.

Contact:
Gordon Albini, General Manager/CEO
e-mail: gorda@imagehonda.com
www.imagehonda.com

2008-2009 Excelsior Annual Giving Campaign  ~ A Resounding Success!

Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of the HSC community, we successfully met the Excelsior Challenge with 503 donors to the Campaign.  Overall participation rates increased in all areas, including Board members, Current Parents, Alumni, Senior Management and Staff & Faculty.

The Excelsior Annual Giving Campaign is a crucial HSC fundraising initiative.  From athletic equipment to technology upgrades, to library resources and classroom supplies, support from the Excelsior Annual Giving Campaign provides the funding the College needs, beyond tuition, to make the HSC experience complete.

We are looking forward to launching our 2009-2010 Excelsior Annual Giving Campaign with a focus on Leadership.  We pride ourselves in providing our students with a rich and engaging environment where they will be inspired, in the words of our Vision statement, “to reach their full potential and to better the world around them”.

A very special thanks to our 2008-2009 Excelsior Champions as they inspired and encouraged us to rise to the challenge of making a difference in the lives of all the students at HSC.

Our nine Excelsior Champions for 2008-2009:
Owen & Marta Boris ~ Mountain Cablevision
Mr. Les Boris ~ Mountain Cablevision
Jackie Boris-Work and family ~  Mountain Cablevision
The Heagle Family
Mr. Fred Losani ~ Losani Homes        
Mr. George McCarter ~ Pearson-Dunn Insurance
Mr. Fred Morison ’79 and Mrs. Jill Morison ‘81 ~ Morison Insurance
Mr. Jeff Paikin ’80 ~ New Horizon Homes
Mr. Dean and Mrs. Lori Mosca – Proprietary Nutritionals Inc.

HSC Homecoming Community Day

Be a part of the excitement on Saturday, October 3, 2009. This day is for everyone, so bring your parents, your kids, your friends and enjoy a fun-filled day at HSC. Our athletes need your support and spirit. Don’t miss this incredible day. It won’t be the same without you. Click here for more information.

2009/10 Crescendo Concert Series

Season Partner

The 2009-2010 Crescendo Concert Series presents three exquisite musical evenings – pure, polished perfection. Don’t miss a single performance!

Quartetto Gelato
Friday, October 30, 2009

Lunch at Allen’s
Friday, February 5, 2010

Laila Biali Trio with Guido Basso
Friday, April 9, 2010

All performances begin at 8:00 p.m. in the Artsplex Theatre. To order tickets call 905-389-1367, ext, 201 or order online at www.hsc.on.ca/crescendo

The Crescendo Concert Series, which supports the College’s Arts Scholarship Program, is our gift to the community and a demonstration of our ongoing commitment to the importance of arts in our daily lives.

‘A Timeless Gift Draw’

The HSC Alumni Association is proud to present "A Timeless 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.

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, draw rules, and photos of the prizes please Click here.

Net proceeds will be transferred to the HSC Endowment Fund in support of the College’s Scholarships and Awards Program.