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We are thrilled to announce the first recipients of the BSS Volunteer Service Award, which honours parents and alumnae who have made a meaningful impact on our community through their volunteer work.

We are thrilled to host the Investigations and Expressions Summer Symposium on July 3 and 4, 2025! For these two days, we invite participants to join us as we focus on a Reggio-inspired approach to teaching and learning.

The spring issue of Assembly is packed with the brilliant ways our students, alumnae and teachers are making an impact at BSS and beyond.

Congratulations to our Bobcats for an incredible spring athletics season! Our athletes have shown tremendous growth and we couldn’t be prouder. From personal bests to team triumphs, this season is a testament to their hard work and our commitment to engaging girls in sport.

Over the school year, Advanced Placement Research students have taken on the challenge of independently executing original research projects.

Last week, we hosted a compelling conversation about the power of women and sport, featuring Teresa Resch, President of the WNBA’s Toronto Tempo, alumnae Sarah MCLACHLIN Atkins ’89 and Maddie WATTS ’20, BSS parent Susan O’Brien, and moderator Nicole KARKIC ’98. 

The Board of Governors is very pleased to announce the appointment of Meagan Enticknap as our next Head of School, effective July 2, 2026.

This month, we proudly hosted the Voices of Leadership Climate and Nature Action Symposium for Grade 6 - 8 students from across several schools. 

Art has the power to transcend time, build connections across cultures and define institutions. Today, we are thrilled to share a transformative moment in the life of BSS: our new stained glass window in the Chapel is complete – a bold, sector-leading work of art that places our school on the national cultural map.

Our annual Intersection Visual Arts Exhibit was a vibrant celebration of student creativity, curiosity and imagination. 

Did you graduate between 2018 and 2024? Are you looking for ways to learn and improve your networking and connection skills? Join us for an engaging evening that will prepare you for your next career move. 

Last week, award-winning science journalist Amanda Buckiewicz visited BSS to speak with our Grade 11 and 12 students as supported by the Joan WHITTEN Miller ‘76 STEM Speaker Fund. 

Unleash your potential this summer! Whether you’re drawn to leadership, STEM or athletics, our new Summer Academy Signature Programs help build your growth mindset, leadership skills, curiosity and grit. 

Grade 6-8 girls are invited to connect, learn and take action at the Voices of Leadership Climate and Nature Action Symposium on Friday, May 9 at BSS. In this all-day symposium, students will engage with environmental leaders, participate in hands-on interactive workshops, network with environmental leaders and peers — and be inspired to lead sustainable change!

Join us on Thursday, May 8 to rekindle old friendships, celebrate our shared history and engage with the BSS community.

Calling all UK alumnae! You're invited to connect with BSS staff and fellow alumnae over refreshments at Christie’s auction house. 

We were pleased to welcome back Emma AINLEY Stern ’07 as our 2025 Val Stock Speaker.

Students and staff came together on March 6 for our annual Girls’ March in honour of International Women’s Day. First launched in 2018, the Girls’ March reflects our mission to inspire girls to be fearless and educate them to be leaders.

As part of a longstanding tradition of volunteer service at BSS, we are proud to introduce the BSS Volunteer Service Award.

In March 2025, mathematics teacher Carly Ziniuk will serve as a NASA Subject Matter Expert and deliver a Lightning Talk to over 1,400 participants at the NASA Collective Genius Summit.

Congratulations to “The Bishop Bytes” for winning the Trailblazer Award at the Blues Hacks 2025 hackathon, hosted by University of Toronto Schools.

Our Global Learning, Service Learning and Outdoor Education programs enrich classroom learning with hands-on, real-world experiences.

At BSS, we recognize that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in education presents both exciting possibilities and ethical questions.

On January 8, we proudly hosted a screening of Sugarcane, an investigative documentary directed by BSS alum Emily KASSIE '10 and Julian Brave NoiseCat.