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At The Bishop Strachan School, we do things differently.
Our students hone core academic skills through exploration and discovery.
They drive their own learning and embrace complexity and challenge.
BSS graduates are confident, resilient, and ready to lead.
Committed to making the world a better place.
We call this the
Signature of a BSS Girl
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Kindergarten to Grade 6
The Junior School is a place to explore, grow, discover, collaborate, create and have lots of fun.
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Inquiry and project-based learning help Grade 7 and 8 students feel excited about and supported in learning.
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In Grades 9 to 12, students drive their own learning with curiosity and commitment.
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Boarding at BSS is a unique opportunity for girls to grow and learn in a new environment.
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BSS By The Numbers
List of 8 items.
1867
BSS established
970
Students JK - Grade 12
70
Boarding students
$2M+
Financial assistance allocated annually
18-22
Average class size
80+
Clubs, teams and affinity groups
85%
Grade 9 - 12 students in leadership roles
6,620
Alumnae around the world
BSS In Action
List of 3 news stories.
2025 Hill Canadian Author
1/7/2026
Emma KNIGHT ’06, author of
The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus
, joins us as this year’s Hill Canadian Author.
An Update On Our Strategic Plan
1/6/2026
Our collective commitment to educating more female leaders has yielded impressive results, and we are pleased to share the progress on our
Strategic Plan
, launched in January 2023.
Announcing the New Junior School Principal
12/15/2025
We are pleased to announce that Liz Watt has been hired as the new Principal of the Junior School, beginning in July 2026.
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How to inspire young women to lead and succeed
A student perspective on how The Bishop Strachan School nurtures confidence, collaboration and leadership.
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