We Have A Plan
There have been 23 Prime Ministers in our country's history; just one has been a woman. In the 121 year history of the Nobel Prize, only 6% of recipients have been women. And women make up just 25% of people in STEM careers. Our world needs more female leaders in every role across all endeavours.
The Bishop Strachan School has been a leader in girls' education since 1867. We help talented girls become fearless women who are able to navigate the world with intellectual curiosity, agility and compassion. We teach them to find purpose, feel confident and speak with a strong, independent voice.
We are proud of our accomplishments, but we are not satisfied. We aim to improve our school at every level. Double down on what we do well. Improve in areas where we can, and must do better. Our goal isn't to be one of the good schools. Our goal is to be a world leader in girls' education. We intend to light a beacon for others to follow.
So, while today, we see that the world is in short supply of female leaders...we have a plan to change that.
Dr. Angela Terpstra
Head of School
We are proud of our accomplishments, but we are not satisfied. We aim to improve our school at every level. Double down on what we do well. Improve in areas where we can, and must do better. Our goal isn't to be one of the good schools. Our goal is to be a world leader in girls' education. We intend to light a beacon for others to follow.
So, while today, we see that the world is in short supply of female leaders...we have a plan to change that.
Dr. Angela Terpstra
Head of School
Our progress so far
Our plan to create more female leaders
The world needs more female leadership, and we have a plan for that.
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Deliver exceptional teaching and learning
We will be a world leader in girls' education by deploying the best research-based approaches to innovative teaching and learning, resulting in improved outcomes for all students across all subjects. -
Enable connection and meaning
We will enable all BSS students to find connection and purpose within the greater school community and feel a sense of purpose in their school life.
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Increase the breadth of access
We will lead independent schools in Canada in providing access to talented students regardless of financial status, across the breadth of diversity. We will help students participate in every aspect of student life so that they may enjoy the full BSS experience. We will implement a program for faculty and staff recruitment and retention to expand the excellent and diverse staff. -
Expand the breadth of opportunities
We will provide first-class global and experiential opportunities to all students so that they may develop their individual talents.
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Create a superb learning environment
We will upgrade our campus to enhance and reflect our forward-thinking program, with an emphasis on creating spaces that foster connectedness, belonging and accessibility
