Trillium Spring-Summer 2012

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Trillium
Spring / summer 2012
the world needs
great women
Leading, inspiring
Our new
Head of School,
Nancy Lewis Sweer
Our Grade 5 iPad
Pioneers
Math in the 21stCentury Classroom
Le bazar –
un grand succès!
Maternelle : l’avantage
des deux petits groupes
indéniable
An independent school for girls (K to 11) offering
a fully bilingual experience
3233 The Boulevard Westmount QC H3Y 1S4 thestudy.qc.ca
T H E MI S S I O N
e guide each Study girl towards reaching her fullest
potential by fostering fine scholarship, instilling the love
of learning, and developing well-rounded leadership qualities
in a global-minded, diverse environment where both the
individual and the community are valued.
W
MI S S I O N
uider les élèves de The Study pour qu’elles atteignent leur
plein potentiel en prônant un enseignement de qualité
propre à faire naître le goût d’apprendre, afin de développer
un bon sens de leadership dans un environnement diversifié et
ouvert sur le monde où la personne comme le groupe sont pris
en compte.
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Leadership
CONTENTS
2 A Vital Past, a Strong Future
Message from the Chair of the Board of Governors
3 Leadership, Collaboration and Excellence
Message from the Head of School
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Achievements
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Math in the 21st-Century Classroom
Advanced Chem Class Offers Opportunities to Explore and Grow
The Fine Art of Music at The Study
Mandala: A Hands-on, School-wide Art Project
Fundraising for Our Sister School in Nicaragua
Taking On a Cause – Just a Few Examples
Le bazar – un grand succès!
Academics
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Maternelle : l’avantage des deux petits groupes indéniable
Grade 5 Girls iPad Pioneers at The Study
Citizens of the World: Preparing for Success
Sharing a Passion for Learning
Speaking Out for Leadership
Français enrichi dans l’école secondaire – un exemple
Athletics
12 For the Love of the Game
13 Experiences to Remember Forever
+ Grade 2 Girls Learn Life Skills Through Gymnastics
feature
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16 Leading, Inspiring
Profile of our new Head of School
Alumnae News
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Happy
Monday!
Class of 2011
Alumnae Profiles
Alumnae News
Young Alumna Spotlight
SOGA’s Homecoming
advancement
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+
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Founder’s Day & The Judy Elder Alumna Award
Homecoming 2011
Investing in the Leaders of Tomorrow
3rd Annual Golf Tournament & Soirée
Honouring a Study Builder
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Trillium Spring 2012 Editor Susan Orr-Mongeau, Director, Communications & Marketing ([email protected]; pictured at right)
Associate Editor Jason Finucan Editorial Assistant Stephanie Boucher Editorial Support Belinda Hummel, Sylvie Lafleur, Antonia Zannis
Contributors Brenda Bartlett, Wendy Chiu ’87, Chloe Espiard ’12, Judy Fung ’12, Camille Gagnon ’12, Anne Heenan ’88, Lisa Jacobsen,
Marie- Françoise Jothy, Sylvie Lafleur, Susan Levesque, Anik Low, Emilie Palisaitis ’12, Anna-Marie Palumbo, Lousie Paquin, Madison Quinn ’13,
Stefanie Schumer, Lin Stranberg, Nancy Sweer, Laurie Traylen, Cynthia Van Frank, Antonia Zannis Photography Allen Mcinnis,
Jean-Pierre Mongeau Design Origami and Gerry L’Orange
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cover 2011–2012 student leaders clearly engaged by our new Head of School (l to r) Emilie Palisaitis, Francesca Masella, Head Girl
Audrey Leduc, Head of School Nancy Sweer, Sub-Head girl Sabrina Roy, Jessica Thenevoz, Paige Melkerson, Carley Sambrook (all ’12).
opposite Grade 6 girls enjoy their morning break on the Study’s front lawn (l to r) Olivia Ardila-Archambault, Layla Razek,
Emma Dubroca, Zoe Yin-Pak Wong, and Gabriela Carrara.
achievements
A Vital Past, a Strong Future
W
e celebrate the 2011–2012 academic year as an
opportunity for reflection on the past while looking
forward to renewal and growth.
Midway through this school year, our new
leadership under Nancy Sweer is solidly established. Her energy
and dedication and vision have inspired confidence at all levels of
the school community. As a result, we are seeing strong interest
from new students in joining The Study family, with healthy
increases in enrolment for 2012–2013 and new inquiries coming in
nearly every day!
We also find our new
strategic
plan with the
Board of Governors
themes
of
Autonomy,
2011–2012
Innovation and Excellence
Chair
well-disseminated
Ms. Brenda Bartlett ’76
throughout the school
community. Compelling
Vice-Chair
initiatives
are being
Ms. Sarah Ivory ’78
researched, implemented
Treasurer
and reviewed by the Faculty
Mr. Jim McDonald
and leadership teams under
Mrs. Sweer’s direction. The
Secretary
Board continues to support
Dr. Wendy Chiu ’87
The Study’s tradition of
Members
building on innovation
Mrs. Erika Flores Ludwick ’88
towards our mission of
Mrs. Heather Brennan Monaghan ’88
nurturing our girls to their
Mr. Karim Boulos
fullest potential.
Ms. Susan Einhorn
Our past continues
Mr. Gerard Limoges
to be a key part of who
we are today. Alumnae
have returned to the school with renewed force, buoyed by fond
memories while fascinated by what the school has – and will –
become. They are a living history of memories, role models for
our girls, and a testament to our school’s success. “Study Old Girl”
is a moniker worn proudly indeed!
The culmination of energy from the growing ranks of past,
present and future students – and the parents and faculty who
support them – is fuelling the school’s growth towards The
Study’s 100th birthday in 2015. I am excited to be on this journey
with you all!
On behalf of the Board of Governors, I thank all members
of The Study family for their generous gifts, for volunteering
their time and talents and for demonstrating their belief and
commitment to both the Study experience and our wonderful
daughters.
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L’
année scolaire 2011–2012 constitue l’occasion pour nous
de faire un retour sur le passé tout en nous préparant à
aborder une nouvelle étape de croissance.
À mi-parcours de cette année scolaire, on constate
que la nouvelle directrice Nancy Sweer s’est pleinement installée
dans ses fonctions. Son dévouement, son énergie et sa vision ont
su insuffler un esprit de confiance à l’ensemble de la communauté
de l’école. Du même coup, de nouvelles élèves souhaitent
vivement se joindre à la grande famille de The Study, ce qui se
traduit par une solide augmentation des effectifs pour 2012‒2013
alors que de nouvelles demandes d’inscription arrivent presque
tous les jours!
On constate également que les thèmes du nouveau plan
stratégique – autonomie, innovation et excellence – ont connu
une large diffusion dans toute la communauté de notre école.
Sous la direction de M me Sweer, l’équipe enseignante et les
équipes de direction examinent, mettent en oeuvre et évaluent
d’importantes initiatives. Le Conseil continue de soutenir la
tradition de l’établissement en innovant tout en poursuivant la
mission de l’école qui est de permettre à nos filles d’atteindre leur
plein potentiel.
Il ne faut pas non plus oublier le passé. Les anciennes élèves
reviennent voir leur école, avec une énergie renouvelée, animées
par de bons souvenirs. Elles sont fascinées de voir ce que celle-ci
est devenue et ce qu’elle est en passe de devenir. Témoins de
toute une histoire, elles constituent des modèles pour les élèves
actuelles et la preuve vivante de la réussite de l’établissement.
Une fois de plus, le titre d’ancienne élève de The Study se porte
toujours avec fierté.
Toute l’énergie apportée par les élèves anciennes, présentes
et même futures – ainsi que par les parents et les professeurs qui
les soutiennent – culminera lors de la célébration du centième
anniversaire de la fondation de l’école en 2015. Je me réjouis de
participer à cette préparation avec vous tous!
Au nom du Conseil des Gouverneurs, je tiens à remercier
tous les membres de la grande famille de The Study d’offrir si
généreusement des cadeaux, du temps et de multiples talents ainsi
que pour la confiance et l’engagement qu’ils donnent à la fois à
l’école et à nos filles.
Brenda Bartlett ’76
Chair, Board of Governors /
Présidente, Conseil des
gouverneurs
Leadership, Collaboration and Excellence
T
he most inspired leadership successfully empowers
all team members to responsibly and confidently
make decisions that will achieve the goals of our
school mission. An empowered team is able to lead its
respective learning communities, enabling all stakeholders to
foster fine scholarship, instill the love of learning, and develop
well-rounded leadership skills in all our girls. Within a team,
inspired collaboration is the quintessential platform for creative
ideas. I am delighted to report that such is the Educational
Administration team at The Study.
Every team member brings a plethora of pedagogical
experience, tried and true strategies, and a willingness to help
create the strong women who will lead our world in the future.
This strength, integrated into larger school teams, has helped
create the new Strategic Implementation Plan, inspiring every
Study girl with greater autonomy, innovation and commitment to
academic achievement.
I am personally inspired by The Study’s team of directors,
department heads, teachers and extraordinary students, past and
present. By uniting diverse areas of knowledge,
culture and vision, they are creating new ideas on
a daily basis. One key accomplishment reflecting
diverse collaboration was the completion of our
Canadian Association of Independent Schools
(cais) self-study and our subsequent accreditation
this past Fall. This process affirmed that, as a
school, we are dedicated to achieving excellence
in many arenas. A nine-member national
visiting team supported both our strong
academic program and our focus on helping
girls evolve as strong women leaders.
The Study has an impressive past, as well as
an exciting future. I am proud and excited to
lead our school during this time of opportunity.
The Study resounds with the energy of the girls,
and I am committed to providing the education they need to
realize their future dreams.
top GRADE 2 GIRLS in their house t-shirts (L TO R) BIANCA MASELLI, MIA SU, ALEXA
BICHAR, JUSTINE MERCIER, EMMA BEDJAOUI, NATASHA KARASICK AND SOFIA DARMOCAVALLÉ HAPPY TO BE TOGETHER, CONFIDENTLY AWAITING THEIR NEXT GYMNASTIC
INSTRUCTION. left BRENDA BARTLETT ’76, CHAIR, BOARD OF GOVERNORS WITH HER
DAUGHTER OLIVIA DESIATNYK ’13. above HEAD OF SCHOOL NANCY SWEER SURROUNDED
BY HER TEAM: (L TO R) SYLVIE LAFLEUR, DIRECTOR, ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, ANIK LOW,
DIRECTOR, SENIOR SCHOOL, AND ANTONIA ZANNIS, DEPUTY HEAD OF SCHOOL.
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n leadership mobilisateur se fonde sur l’autonomie
conférée à l’équipe pour lui permettre de prendre des
décisions réfléchies afin de concrétiser les objectifs
de la mission de l’école. Une équipe mobilisée est
en mesure d’orienter les divers groupes d’apprentissage et de
permettre aux intervenants de poser les bases d’un enseignement
solide, de faire découvrir le plaisir d’apprendre et d’exploiter
le plein potentiel de leadership des élèves. Une collaboration
motivante constitue l’inspiration propice à la créativité. Je me
réjouis de témoigner que l’équipe administrative de The Study
réunit toutes ces caractéristiques.
Chacun des membres de cette équipe offre toutes sortes de
démarches pédagogiques, propose des stratégies éprouvées et
nourrit le désir de former des jeunes femmes épanouies qui, dans
un avenir relativement proche, dirigeront notre société.
L’équipe des directrices, les responsables de département, les
professeurs et les élèves exceptionnelles, présentes et passées,
constituent pour moi une vraie source d’inspiration. Ce
sont, tous les jours, de nouvelles suggestions intégrant divers
domaines, connaissance, culture, vision. La multiplicité de ces
collaborations a obtenu une confirmation
claire et officielle lors de
l’auto-évaluation et de
l’accréditation obtenue
en automne dernier de la
Canadian Association of
Independent Schools.
Après un parcours
impressionnant, l’école
se trouve devant un
avenir prometteur. J’ai
l’honneur et le plaisir de
diriger l’établissement à un
moment où tant d’occasions
sont offertes. L’énergie des
élèves est palpable dans tout
l’établissement. Je me suis engagée à donner à chacune d’entre
elles la formation requise pour réaliser ses rêves.
Nancy Lewis Sweer
Head of School / Directrice de l’école
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achievements
PAMELA TIEN, HEAD OF SENIOR SCHOOL
MATH DEPARTMENT, WITH a few of HER
GRADE 10 ADVANCED MATH students
(l to r) MARINA NIKOLOPOULOS, VALERIE
HLADKY, STEPHANIE MOUCHBAHANICONSTANCE AND OLIVIA DESIATNYK.
Engaging,
exciting and
confidencebuilding
Math
in the 21st-Century Classroom
Susan Orr-Mongeau, Director, Communications & Marketing
“I
really enjoy math. It’s always been my favourite subject”
says grade 10 student Josephine Issenman. “ I like the
fact that it is not subjective and how similar it is to
solving a puzzle. It is fascinating how there can be a
situation with multiple steps and while everyone can take their
own way of getting there, everyone has the same final product.”
And, she adds enthusiastically, “With our new 21st-century
classroom it is definitely cool! All the wall surfaces are writable
and this is extremely helpful since you can take up as much
writing space as you need.”
Classmate Marina Nikolopoulos says, “I especially love that
you can write anywhere on the wall; I am so much more ardent
to learn how to solve a problem knowing full well that I can get
up from my seat, take a marker, and solve the question, while
my classmates are doing the same thing simultaneously. The
whole experience leads to independent thinking and promotes
confidence. In short, I walk into that classroom ready to learn.”
It’s all music to Pamela Tien’s ears. As Head of the Senior
School Math Department, she points out that the modular desks,
speakers in the ceiling and the electricity and Ethernet outlets in
the floor facilitate the girls moving around the class.
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An awesome—and engaging—learning experience
Yet most of her satisfaction comes from the girls’ engagement:
“An engaged self-directed learner is what we aim for at The Study,
and our new 21st-century classroom contributes to learning
excitement and participation every day.”
It’s an awesome learning experience. Three ceiling mounted
projectors, one of which is interactive and surrounds the room’s
writing surfaces, allow the teacher to display three different math
problems at the same time. This facilitates confidence building and
individual attention, hallmarks of an enriched education at The
Study. Video webcams provide Study girls with opportunities to
interact with other students around the world, and the 3D printer
lets the students print to plastic and Kinect systems right from the
computers embedded in the classroom.
The 21st-century classroom also incorporates a number of
environmentally friendly aspects: lights are triggered by motion
detectors; the paint is formaldehyde free; the floor is Marmoleum.
Will we be seeing more classrooms like this at The Study?
“Yes,” says Head of School Nancy Sweer, “as we strengthen
our enriched academic programme at all levels by incorporating
the latest in girls’ learning theory, environments and proven best
practices.”
Advanced Chem Class
Offers Opportunities to Explore and Grow
Anna-Marie Palumbo, Department Head, Senior School Science
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n the Grade 11 Advanced Chemistry option course, students
cover all of the units of study at a faster rate. This allows
Study girls to explore additional chemistry topics and
engage in various learning activities such as the “Chemistry
Demonstration.”
For this activity, students are asked to choose a chemical
reaction (or series of reactions) they find interesting and
demonstrate them to the class. Working alone or in pairs, they can
demonstrate any chemical reaction that can be safely performed in
school. This involves researching and learning about the reaction
so they can successfully explain the science behind it to their
classmates. Students are also asked to make links to chemical
principles already understood by the class and to attempt to show
everyday usage or application of their chosen reaction.
This is a laboratory activity that is not prescribed by the teacher
or the course. It enables students to satisfy their curiosity about a
reaction. They begin with a question – or simply natural curiosity
– about a reaction, leading them to research. The research helps
them feel competent enough to attempt to experimentally produce
the reaction they have studied. In doing so, most realize there
are necessary adjustments and modifications to make before
their scheduled demonstration in order to improve their chances
of success in producing their chosen reaction in class. Finally,
they share the knowledge they have acquired with the class, all
the while using the scientific language they have been steadily
building over their years of study.
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Les sciences : une myriade
d’occasions et une multiplicité
de choix Par Chloé Espiard ’12
Au cours des deux dernières années, j’ai participé à l’école mini-med
de l’Hôpital de Montréal pour enfants, une fois à titre de déléguée et, la
dernière année, en tant que bénévole. Ce fut une merveilleuse occasion de
me familiariser avec les différents domaines de la médecine et avec le rôle
d’un médecin au quotidien.
Outre cette possibilité de faire du bénévolat à l’École mini-med avec
mes camarades de classe de onzième année, j’ai également été en mesure
de choisir différentes options de cours de sciences à l’école secondaire,
y compris la biologie avancée et la chimie avancée ainsi que des cours
de physique. Le fait de suivre ces cours m’a permis de bien saisir les
nombreux domaines scientifiques qui me sont offerts.
Même si je ne sais pas encore dans quelle spécialité je vais m’engager,
je suis très impatiente et bien préparée pour aborder une gamme variée
de carrières scientifiques, car je sens que j’ai les connaissances et l’intérêt
pour les multiples possibilités qui me sont offertes.
This is an application of the scientific process within
class that could also be considered as a problem-solving
exercise that can be applied to any domain or area of
a student’s life: first, the idea or question, next the
research and trial, followed by more research, then
refinement, and finally … sharing with others!
ASHLEY STENDEL AND EMILIE PALISAITIS (l to r, BOTH ’12) PRESENT THEIR
ADVANCED CHEM “BOUNCY BALL” PROJECT TO THEIR CLASSMATES IN THE NEW
STATE-OF-THE-ART SCIENCE LAB. they explained how these bouncy balls are
examples of special compounds called polymers.
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achievements
The
Fine
Art of
Music
at
The Study
(l to r) JULIA COHEN WITH OLIVIA CHARETTE (BOTH ’14), TWO
LONG-STANDING MEMBERS OF THE STUDY’S CONCERT BAND.
Stefanie Schumer, Music teacher, Senior School
O
ne of the first things you might hear on a visit to The
Study is the sound of girls’ voices or of a small band
wafting down from the beautiful arched windows
above the front door. Study girls benefit from a
variety of musical experiences and the opportunity to develop
as well-rounded musicians. Their musical journey begins in
Kindergarten with a choral program.
Starting in grade 6, students embark on the adventure of
learning a musical instrument. The Study offers a comprehensive
concert band program, including options such as flute, clarinet,
trumpet, saxophone, trombone, tuba and percussion. Learning
to play a musical instrument develops discipline, confidence
(practice, practice, practice!) and teamwork skills in a fun
atmosphere that students love. It also builds powerful decoding
skills, fine-motor skills and interpretive skills. Students learn the
importance of effective practice, perseverance and the ability to
work with others to achieve a common goal. All Study students
receive two years of instrumental instruction before selecting
which Arts option they would like to pursue in senior school.
Performing in a band or choir
In grade 9, students have the option of joining the Jazz Band
program. New instrument options are introduced, including
piano, bass guitar, drums and guitar. Students are exposed to a
variety of musical styles, from big band to bebop and Latin music,
and greater emphasis is placed on solo performance.
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In addition to the in-school music program, students in grades
seven to eleven are encouraged to participate in the co-curricular
Senior Concert Band, a group of 30 students who are passionate
about music. The Senior Concert Band participates in a variety
of music festivals and competitions in cities such as Philadelphia,
New York and Boston. In 2011, the Concert Band was the proud
recipient of a gold ranking in the Junior High Band Division.
The Study is also proud to feature a Senior Choir made up of
girls who love to sing and perform a variety of music, from jazz to
Broadway and even a cappella.
Music really matters!
Head of School Nancy Sweer, like the school’s founder Margaret
Gascoigne, has a vision that includes the arts among the learning of
“things that really matter.”
“The arts have been entrenched in our curriculum since the school
was founded almost 100 years ago. There is considerable evidence
indicating that children who are motivated in the arts develop attention
skills and strategies for memory retrieval that improve performance in
many areas,” says Ms. Sweer.
Being a musician herself, it is seeing the delight in their
accomplishments that Ms. Sweer most enjoys when the girls play
together as proficient young musicians, sharing emotions on an often
deeper, more meaningful level.
THE STUDY’S EXTRAORDINARILY
COLOURFUL MANDALA
GETS STARTED HERE,
WITH HANDPRINTS FROM
KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 3.
WHEN COMPLETED EVERY
STUDY STUDENT, faculty
AND STAFF member WILL
HAVE PAINTED THEIR
HANDPRINT ON THE
MANDALA. bottom
right VICTORIA MO ’23,
HAPPY TO CONTRIBUTE
TO THE SPECIAL
SCHOOL-WIDE
ART PROJECT.
Mandala
A Hands-on, School-wide Art Project
A
mandala, a Sanskrit word that means “circle,” is usually used
to establish a sacred or special place. It is usually represented
by a symbol within a circle. Ms. Cynthia Van Frank, The
Study’s Art teacher, developed an innovative mandala-based
school-wide art project as a way to celebrate, collectively, The Study’s
mission and vision, all the while building school spirit.
Everyone from students, teachers and staff will have their handprint
on the mandala, leading outward from the central image of the
trillium flower, The Study’s special symbol. “It is as if our students take
what they learn from our school to share in the greater world,” Ms. Van
Frank proudly explains.
Each Study girl will add her name and year of graduation beneath
her own colourfully painted handprint. After graduation she can
revisit the school and see her print. Each print is lovely and as
individual as the girl who left it. Together, the handprints reflect our
diverse environment wherein both the individual and the community
are valued.
Special thanks go to Gabrielle Hosker ’13 for painting the trillium
flower and carefully transcribing The Study’s mission and vision
statement.
The mandala is to be hung in the entrance to the performance hall
with the unveiling to coincide with The Study’s Celebration of the Arts
on May 3, 2012.
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academics
groupe a
Maternelle
L’avantage des deux petits groupes indéniable
groupe b
Sylvie Lafleur, Directrice de l’école primaire
D
ans la classe de maternelle à The Study, les élèves
vivent beaucoup d’expériences intéressantes. Les deux
petites classes sont davantage en mesure d’amener les
élèves à développer leur plein potentiel individuel.
L’avantage des petits groupes est indéniable. Cela permet aux
enseignantes d’offrir un plus grand nombre d’activités, faisant
vivre aux élèves une vaste étendue d’approches pédagogiques. En
effet, les enseignantes sont en mesure de donner une attention
particulière accrue à chacune des filles.
Un programme bilingue : Français langue maternelle
et Anglais langue maternelle
L’enseignement d’un programme bilingue, où les deux
langues sont enseignées suivant les
programmes ministériels de langues
maternelles, demande davantage
d’occasions de mettre en pratique le
vocabulaire emmagasiné lors des cours.
Les enseignantes doivent s’assurer que
chaque fille ait son tour de parole et
ce, plusieurs fois au cours d’une même
leçon. Les élèves profitent donc du fait
qu’il y ait deux petits groupes. De plus, il
est très formateur pour les filles qu’elles
soient de langues maternelles différentes.
Les élèves anglophones aident à élever le
niveau de l’anglais et les francophones à
celui du français. Avoir comme modèle
une élève de son âge s’avère très stimulant
et très valorisant!
L’attention individuelle ne s’arrête
pas là. En effet, celle-ci permet aux
enseignantes de faire de la différenciation
pédagogique. Ceci donne l’occasion à
chaque élève de recevoir un enseignement
personnalisé. Avec l’aide des spécialistes
de l’enrichissement, les enseignantes
construisent des activités sur mesure qui
posent les défis à la hauteur des habiletés
de chacune.
Les enseignantes laissent aussi de la place aux jeux structurés
et aux échanges avec les élèves de cinquième année. Les grandes
visitent ponctuellement les filles de la maternelle. Elles leur lisent
des histoires et elles en créent aussi ensemble. J’ai eu l’occasion
d’observer de visu toute l’admiration qu’ont les petites pour les
grandes et toute la tendresse qu’ont les grandes pour les petites.
Les filles de la maternelle sont stimulées de bien des façons.
L’enseignement bilingue enrichi, les activités pédagogiques
personnalisées et adaptées aux besoins de chacune, les jeux
structurés et le partage avec les élèves de la classe de cinquième
sont autant de façons de créer un climat d’apprentissage propice
au développement de tous les aspects de la vie des enfants. Quel
beau présage d’un avenir réussi!
above ESTELLE DE GASPÉ BEAUBIEN AND HANNA YUN IN KINDERGARTEN PREPARING SPECIAL BIRTHDAY CARDS FOR THE STUDY’S 96TH BIRTHDAY.
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I
n a typical day in the grade 5 classroom at The Study, you will
see students using a variety of technologies such as pen and
paper (yes, those qualify as technologies!), the interactive
whiteboard, our classroom desktop computer, and, most
recently, iPads. The girls ask every morning and afternoon if they
are using the iPads today.
It’s been said that the iPad has the power to change our
educational paradigm.
According to Lisa Jacobsen, The Study’s grade 5 English and
Math teacher, “The paradigm was already changing. Students’
approach to learning was changing. In the past five to ten years,
there has been less and less tolerance for bumson-seats, passive learning in our classrooms.
Students are changing. They require more visual
stimulation and the power to self-direct more of
their learning activities.”
The grade 5 students and their teacher are
pioneering the use of iPads at The Study. Our
iPads allow for faster, more efficient connectivity,
individualized activities, greater individual
engagement and control. In the fall, students
participated in an international “Flat Classroom”
project where they worked with student partners
and teacher supervisors from other schools, some
as far away as Poland and China. Using Edmodo,
iMovie, Voicethread, and Glogster, the girls
researched and made movies and presentations
about some aspect of their life here in Montreal.
These movies were woven together with
contributions from students around the world,
culminating in one joint media presentation
representing the work of eight students and one
teacher, each from a different city.
the kindergarten students around the school to photograph items
in their assigned colour. Together, they put images and words
together to form their unique page of this special book.
Downtime in grade 5 looks different than in any other grade.
During those rare free-time minutes, students relish dissecting
frogs, composing music, practicing math facts, or making movies,
all using the iPad.
Though we have yet to see the full transformative effects of
mobile technologies on education, these technologies certainly
have the power to better engage, motivate and meet the individual
needs of students – just ask a grade 5 student at The Study!
Improving skills and transforming
experiences
The girls have also partnered with
kindergarten students to make a colouring book.
Grade 5 students showed great leadership, taking
GRADE 5 STUDENTS (L TO R) SOPHIA TONE, CAMILLA SOPHIE DJAMOLOV, BIANCA IACOBACCI
AND NOUR KAMEL, TOTALLY ENGAGED IN THEIR IPAD PROJECT.
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Citizens of the World
Preparing for success
above ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GIRLS ENJOYING THEMSELVES AT A MONDAY MORNING FULL SCHOOL ASSEMBLY.
WEEKLY SCHOOL-WIDE ASSEMBLIES ARE WHERE WE ALL COME TOGETHER TO CREATE A WHOLE SCHOOL
IDENTITY, ENHANCE OUR SCHOOL SPIRIT BY RECOGNIZING ACHIEVEMENTS AND ENGENDERING PRIDE IN THOSE
ACHIEVEMENTS. right GRADE 6 STUDENT CARLOTA RUBIO AGULLO, SEEN HERE SHARING SOME OF HER
SPANISH HERITAGE WITH HER CLASSMATES. SUPPORTING HER IS MIRANDA GONZALEZ CAMACHO, FROM MEXICO,
WHO ALSO SHARED SOME OF HER FAMILY TRADITIONS WITH THE GRADE 6 SPANISH CLASS.
Susan Orr-Mongeau, Director, Communications & Marketing
T
he budding mindset of a global citizen is apparent in
all girls at The Study – they are always curious about
why something is different. Study girls are intuitively
interested in the vastly different personalities and events
around the world.
A recent grade 3 book jacket illustration project is a clear
indication. The girls selected 34 different characters from 4
different continents, spanning 2000 years. “They are hungry to
learn about different histories, cultures, and peoples,” said grade 3
teacher and Study alumna Anne Heenan ’88.
Inclusive and diverse
The Study has always had many students from a variety of
ethnic backgrounds. We’re very inclusive. We have multiple
cultures, multiple faiths, multiple learning styles – and that’s part
of our strength. Developing each girl’s potential in a learning
community inculcated with diversity, bilingualism and third
language opportunities starting in grade 5 (Mandarin and
Spanish) prepares The Study graduates for a successful future in
Montreal and around the world.
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“We like getting to know about other people. And it was a lot
of fun to share some of my traditions; it made me feel proud,” said
grade 6 student, Carlota Rubio Agullo, who is from Spain and was
delighted to have the opportunity to share some of her culture in a
well-received presentation to her classmates in Spanish class.
More access for great women of the future
Enhanced scholarships and bursaries play a key role in The
Study’s vision for the future, according to Head of School Ms.
Sweer.
“Making The Study accessible to a greater number of talented
girls – girls who thrive in our warm and challenging environment
and contribute positively to the community – is a priority for the
school. At the heart of our plan for the future is the education of
girls who will one day be great women, eager to make a difference.”
Ms. Sweer pointed out that The Study’s 2011-2015 strategic
plan also includes enhancing our student exchange program,
internationally and within Quebec.
morgan geyer ’18, FOCUSED ON
THE LATEST IPAD LEARNING ACTIVITIES
WITH her GRADE 5 TEACHER, MS.
LISA JACOBSEN. MS. JACOBSEN SPENT
CONSIDERABLE PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT TIME PREPARING FOR
THIS YEAR’S ENRICHED TECHNOLOGY
GRADE 5 PROGRAM.
Sharing a Passion for Learning
Antonia Zannis, Deputy Head
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t The Study, instilling a love of learning in the students
is very important to our faculty. Creative approaches
to teaching, integrating the newest technologies and
developing close relationships with the students all help
to develop that all-important passion for learning. Indeed, the
faculty of The Study has a love of learning themselves, and this is
evident through their enthusiastic participation in a tremendous
amount of ongoing professional development.
professional development : the power of example
This year, faculty members have attended conferences,
participated in online courses, and taken Webinars and other
courses to stay up to date and further develop their skills. The
year began with our own faculty teaching fellow faculty members
about Haiku and Smartboards, and many came in early in August
to attend an iPad training session at the school.
CPR retraining for all staff is an annual August activity, as
all staff members need to be prepared to handle any possible
emergencies throughout the school year. Over the course of the
year, teachers, both individually and in teams, have participated
in sessions with topics ranging from Multiliteracy Learning in
Elementary Language Arts to Best Practices in Online Learning
to Advanced Placement Course implementation workshops. Upon
our return to school in January, members of the elementary school
faculty followed a session from Dynamix Positive Path, and Senior
School teachers learned more about the adolescent brain from
Barbara Victor of Ometz.
Onsite access
A unique benefit at The Study is that faculty can access onsite
professional development with Amalia Liogas, our Director of
Information Technology, and with our two Enrichment Specialists,
Katie Fraser and Karine Robidoux.
Individual time with Ms. Liogas offers faculty members the
opportunity to explore technologies relevant to their subject area,
grade level or current theme. Ms. Fraser and Mme Robidoux give
teachers support with differentiation in their classrooms and
provide them with strategies that help them support all students.
Having internal opportunities for professional development
both enhances the learning experience and reduces the time it
could take from a teacher and her class.
We are fortunate here at The Study to be able to encourage and
support faculty in their journey of lifelong learning. In turn, they
can encourage students to learn in new and unique ways, and
model the value of continuous development as a professional and
as a human being.
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ATHLETICS
For the Love of
Laurie Traylen, Director of Athletics
A
thletics are an extension of the classroom, and all
Study students learn the importance of physical fitness,
teamwork, commitment and sportsmanship from our
athletic staff. Study athletes demonstrate a passion for
personal and team improvement that is essential to a complete
educational experience.
Study girls live and learn in a beautiful and encouraging
school environment that supports their different endeavours.
Many of our athletes compete at a very high skill level, while
others may be joining a team for their first time. In this accepting
and diverse environment, students are willing to try new things
and often discover hidden talents along the way.
An important factor in teaching individual skills is developing
mental habits that nurture these skills. The habits that we focus on
are confidence, persistence, teamwork, organization and a love of
the game. An athlete must enjoy what she is doing.
We believe that the most successful student - athletes are the
girls who have the most passion for what they do, whether in
academics, sports or in community service.
A LOVER OF THE GAME OF BASKETBALL, MADISON MEEHAN ’14, RECENT ALL-STAR PLAYER AT
THE BCS TOURNAMENT SEEN HERE EXPERTLY AIMING FOR THE BASKET during a recent allimportant tournament. Coach Chantal Lewis looks on in the background.
“Love the game.
Love the game for the pure joy of
accomplishment. Love the game for
everything it can teach you about
yourself. Love the game for the feeling
of belonging to a group endeavouring
to do its best ...”
—Unknown
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the Game
Experiences to
Remember Forever
Emilie Palisaitis ’12, Sports Captain
W
hen I was accepted to The Study in 2007, I was
ecstatic, knowing that I would be able to play my
favorite sports and be able to try new ones. During
my five years at The Study, I have been a part of the
soccer, basketball, volleyball, badminton, track, and touch football
teams. I have loved every minute of practice, game, and tournament
time. The most memorable sporting event has been the annual cais
Soccer Tournament, which I have participated in every year.
This past fall, the Juvenile soccer team travelled to Halifax. A
severe rainstorm had hit before we arrived. The fields were in less
than great shape. After our first game, our team was covered in mud
from our shoes to our hair. We were sliding on the field as if it were
an ice skating rink. It was an experience of a lifetime. We would go
from running up the field, to slipping and landing flat on our backs,
with big smiles on our faces. We would laugh and celebrate when we
scored, and focused and tried harder when we did not. Every year,
the cais National Soccer tournament has been an event I looked
forward to, and each has provided me with experiences that I will
remember forever. I wish The Study’s soccer team the very best of
luck next year as they travel to Vancouver.
Grade 2 Girls Learn Life
Skills through Gymnastics
ALWAYS CHAMPS IN OUR EYES! ALTHOUGH THEY RETURNED DEFEATED NATIONAL
CHAMPIONS, THE STUDY’S SENIOR GIRLS’ SOCCER TEAM CAN BE SEEN HERE HAPPILY
MUDDY AFTER THEIR HARD FOUGHT FINAL AT THE CAIS NATIONAL TOURNAMNET
IN HALIFAX. BACK ROW (L TO R) ALEXA ANTONIZZI ’14, TAMAR SIFRI ’15, TAYLOR
GEYER ’15, MIKAELA LUDWICK ’16, EMILIE PALISAITIS ’12, CATHERINE BOISVERT ’15,
SAMANTHA SAMBROOK ’15, STEPHANIE MOUCHBAHANI-CONSTANCE ’13, VALERIE
HLADKY, AND JOSEPHINE ISSENMAN ’13. FRONT ROW (L TO R) RACHEL KWONG ’15,
ANGELICA PIETROVITO ’13 AND OLIVIA DESIATNYK ’13.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER SUSAN LEVESQUE AND
GRACE GLENNA KREMMEL ’21 TOGETHER DEMONSTRATE A CARTWHEEL TO GRADE 2.
G
rade 2 students work on a gymnastics unit as part
of their physical educational program. Three basic
tumbling moves – forward and backward roll and
cartwheel – are covered in depth. Various lead-up
exercises help teach the students to perform the final result.
Although there remains some debate among various physical
education teachers as to the teaching of gymnastics to young girls,
this is not the case at The Study.
“We believe gymnastics teaches our young elementary students
so many things,” says Susan Levesque, The Study’s Elementary
Physical Education teacher. “It teaches them politeness: how
to listen, follow specific directions, take turns, be quiet, and
respect others. It teaches them coordination: a great deal of their
self-confidence comes from how coordinated they are because
their ‘world’ is so physical rather than mental. Gymnastics also
challenges our girls. Think about the first time you tried to do a
cartwheel … it was scary being upside down!”
The key here is that we challenge our young students with
“attainable goals” to help them almost always achieve success
through their efforts.
Grade 2 (seen here) was certainly up for the challenge of learning
these “sometimes scary” exercises and they were delighted with
their accomplishments!
back row (L TO R) RUNNING COACH AND STUDY ALUMNA CAROLINE MORGAN
’06, AMANDA MORGAN ’15, CHLOE SHAHINIAN ’15, MALIKA KARASEK-BEREZA ’12,
SAMANTHA BACKMAN ’12, SARAH MORGAN ’12, MADISON QUINN ’13, COACH AND
STUDY ALUMNA TALYA BOISJOLI ’10. FRONT row RACHEL KWONG ’15, KATE HAICHIN
’15, MARISA DARIOTIS ’15, MARINA MAVRIDIS ’13, CHLOË MAVRIDIS ’15, AFTER AN
EARLY MORNING RUN, UP TO THE MONT ROYAL AND BACK, ALONG WITH THEIR HAPPY
FOUR-LEGGED COMPANION, CAROLINE’S DOG.
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(L TO R) SUB-HEAD GIRL
SABRINA ROY AND HEAD
GIRL AUDREY LEDUC AT
THE PODIUM COMFORTABLY
ADDRESSING A FULL
SCHOOL ASSEMBLY.
Speaking Out
for Leadership
Anik Low, Director, Senior School
T
strong emphasis on the development of leadership
qualities in The Study’s mission statement is reflected
in a myriad of opportunities for Senior School students
to develop the qualities and skills that form the core of
good leadership. The Senior School’s curriculum and varied cocurricular program work hand in hand to instill in our students
an understanding of the unique qualities that will define the
women leaders of tomorrow, and Study girls have a wealth of
opportunity to develop these qualities and build skills that will
serve them well into the future.
Public speaking in both French and English
Strong leaders are skilled and confident speakers. At The
Study, students develop their public speaking skills in both French
and English. All students from grades 7 through 11 are called
on within the context of their Français enrichi classes to qualify
for both the Concours de poésie and the qais Concours d’art
oratoire, and our English Language Arts teachers do the same for
their competitions. Students with a particular interest in public
speaking can participate in the school’s Debating and Public
Speaking Clubs; both offer the chance to further compete, not only
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with the best in the province, but also the best across Canada at
national competitions.
The communication skills that result in great leadership are
not limited to public speaking: some of the fundamental skills of
great leaders include the ability to effectively collaborate and work
as a group. At The Study, our approach to teaching and learning,
based on how girls learn best, encourages teamwork. Whether in
an animated discussion around how to resolve a math program
or science experiment or an online forum designed to enable
students to exchange impressions of a work of literature, Study
students are constantly encouraged to share their opinions and
defend them with sound arguments. At the same time, these
activities foster the ability to listen to others, leading to the
development of humility, honesty and integrity, qualities found in
abundance in the best of those who lead.
The natural confidence and positivity that exudes from a
graduate of The Study is the result of a program that emphasizes
the importance of developing leadership skills and qualities from
an early age. The world needs great women, and The Study is
proud to be the source of so many.
left (L TO R) CARLEY SAMBROOK,
CAROLINE NAJJAR, JESSICA LU,
AMANDA KOST AND MICHELLE MARIN
SPEAKING UP WITHOUT HESITATION
DURING THEIR GRADE 11 FRENCH CLASS.
below SARAH PETRECCA ’16, WINNER OF
THIS YEAR’S “CONCOURS D’ART ORATOIRE
JUNIOR DU QAIS,” AND VALERIE HLADKY
’13, WINNER OF THIS YEAR’S “CONCOURS
D’ART ORATOIRE SeNIOR DU QAIS.”
Français enrichi dans l’école
secondaire – un exemple
Louise Paquin, Chef de départment, Français
L
e programme de français vise le développement des
habiletés de communication, tant à l’oral qu’à l’écrit.
L’élève est appelée à atteindre un niveau d’autonomie
et d’aisance tant linguistique que culturelle, de façon à
faciliter son intégration à la communauté francophone du Québec.
Le concours d’art oratoire permet aux jeunes filles d’acquérir
une expérience pratique dans l’art d’exprimer clairement leurs
idées en public. Chaque année, les élèves continuent de nous
étonner par leur talent, leur imagination et la profondeur de leurs
recherches et de leurs réflexions. Cette année, nous étions fiers
d’être l’école hôte pour la grande finale du qais. Des finalistes
venant d’une douzaine d’écoles ont présenté leurs discours.
Félicitations à Sarah Petrecca (7e année) qui nous a dignement
représentées en remportant la première place junior et Valerie
Hladky (10e année) qui aussi a remporté la première place à la
grande finale du concours d’art oratoire senior qais. Quelle belle
réussite.
Le concours de poésie est également une occasion unique de
réciter de belles œuvres et de se présenter en public. Le concours
de cinquième secondaire – un modèle collégial.
pleins feux sur l’actualité a pour objectif d’amener les
élèves à prendre conscience de l’actualité, à s’en informer et à en
débattre. Elles puisent leurs informations dans diverses sources:
les revues et les journaux pour tâter le pouls du monde qui les
entoure, la toile pour naviguer à l’heure de la technologie et tous
les médias pour mieux illustrer leur point de vue.
la littérature dans tous ses états retrace l’évolution
du genre romanesque au fil des siècles, du Roman de Renart au
nouveau roman, à travers l’étude d’extraits de textes connus. Les
élèves se familiarisent avec différents courants littéraires, tels
le romantisme et le réalisme, et découvrent les grands auteurs
français et québécois qui ont marqué l’histoire de la littérature.
préparation intensive à l’examen de juin vise à préparer
les élèves à l’examen ministériel de français langue enrichie ou
langue de base du mois de juin. De plus, à partir d’un projet
télé, les élèves ont l’occasion de traiter de l’aspect culturel et
linguistique du monde francophone d’ici ou d’ailleurs.
Un modèle collégial
Instauré depuis quelques années, le programme de la 11e année,
ressemble davantage au modèle collégial. Le cours se divise en
trois volets qui sont offerts, en alternance, à toutes les élèves
pendant l’année:
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Leading, Inspiring
T
hese are exciting times at The
Study. With the 2011–2015
Strategic Plan now in place and
our milestone Centennial just
down the road, the timing is auspicious
for inspired leadership.
With her vivacious personality,
enthusiastic energy and innovative spirit,
new Head of School Nancy Lewis Sweer
sets a strong example. After leading
the committee that worked together
to complete the strategic planning
implementation project, she is passionate
about the many initiatives they developed
instilling the three key tenets of the Plan
– innovation, autonomy and excellence –
and excited by her mandate to bring them
tangibly into place.
Innovating to enhance autonomy
and sustainability
Some of the initiatives are already up
and running as innovations that enhance
existing programs with greater autonomy
and sustainability. A good example is The
Study’s first Community Service Fair, held
at the school in Fall 2011, which injected
new elements of social sustainability and
self-efficacy into a familiar program.
“We have a wonderfully evolving
community service program,” explains
Mrs. Sweer. “This year our girls
autonomously sourced, organized and
led this meaningful new event. It was a
great success with an excellent turnout;
many new community partnerships were
formed and it’s able to grow every year.”
Among other programs that will
grow through strategic innovation is
the student exchange program, to be
expanded both internationally and
within Quebec. Our enriched academic
programme will also be strengthened by
incorporating the latest in girls’ learning
theory and best practices together with
online blended learning that embraces
new media literacy and new technological
opportunities.
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In another key area, sustainability
and the environment, Mrs. Sweer is
dedicated to helping the school raise its
consciousness to a global-thinking, localacting level and achieve the status of a
Brundtland Green School / Établisment
Vert Brundtland (bgs /evb). This calls on
Study girls, faculty and staff members to
commit to taking concrete and ongoing
steps to create an environmentally
friendly, peaceful, united and democratic
world for the future. “Becoming a
Brundtland school is a great honour,”
she points out, “only a few schools in all
Canada have that status.”
Increasing leadership initiatives
and opportunities
Part of creating a better world is
achieving a better result that can be
shared by everyone, and that’s most
effectively done through a shared
vision, collaborative effort and inspired
leadership. At The Study, it begins with
leadership initiatives “because we’re a
school that builds strong women,” Mrs.
Sweer says with pride. “We make sure
they get their start here at The Study – you
can see evidence of leadership evolving in
even the youngest of our children.
“We have the resources and we have
the wherewithal. Study girls benefit from
strong role models on a daily basis; our
faculty is truly committed to a supportive
and challenging environment where girls
learn to believe they can do anything
they set their minds to. The students
themselves are absolutely motivated and
driven to take charge of things and to
innovate and use new ideas, so we teach
them how to lead. We encourage them to
take risks, explore their passions and be
creative. The opportunities are unlimited.
“And there will be more opportunities
“Happy Monday.”
Head of School Nancy Sweer warmly welcomes students and parents on
The Boulevard with her monday morning greeting.
The Study’s eighth
Head of School
About
Nancy Lewis Sweer
More than three decades of
experience as a teacher and senior
administrator at both the elementary
and secondary school levels
Comes to The Study after six years
as Principal at John Rennie High
School, the largest school in the Lester
B. Pearson School Board
Served as Chairperson of the Lester
B. Pearson School Board Management
Executive Committee
in the future for our girls to lead and
coordinate events that happen both
within and outside the school. We are
really mobilizing that whole leadership
opportunity and it’s very inspiring!
“With years of in-depth experience in
both teaching and school management,
Nancy Sweer understands the importance
of impact and influence in developing
the best in others. As well as being an
excellent communicator, she is a keen
listener and thoughtful observer with an
irrepressible love of learning. “There’s a lot
of wisdom within The Study Community
among our alumnae, current and former
faculty, staff, parents and girls. They need
to be heard. I’m listening, and enjoying it
immensely!”
Inspiring – and inspired by – students
and faculty
For Mrs. Sweer, inspiration comes
from developing the best in others:
“Doing what I do here every day is what
inspires me. When I see the girls, and I
see what they’re doing, and I realize that
we’re creating tomorrow’s world, that’s
inspiring.
“I’m here to help every Study girl
achieve to her highest potential, and to
help Study girls make a difference in the
world. A big part of my role here is to set
and perpetuate that tone.”
She leads the weekly assembly with a
theme – a quote or story that sets a tone
and a spirit for the school that week. The
theme addresses issues and stimulates
thinking among the audience as to how
they, as strong women leaders, view
or respond to the ideas she presents.
This supports individual motivation
throughout the group.
“I use every opportunity I can to
motivate the girls and our teachers,
and this inspires me. I’m on the corner
every Monday morning greeting the
girls as they arrive: ‘I’m so happy to see
you, Happy Monday!’ One little girl
told her mother on a Sunday night that
she couldn’t wait to get to school in the
morning because Mrs. Sweer is always
there saying, ‘Happy Monday!’’’
Without doubt, her friendliness,
charisma and aura of easy accessibility,
including a notably well-used open door
and email policy, complement the school’s
diverse and nurturing family ambience.
It’s truly empowering for students to be
able to brainstorm and share their own
ideas directly with the Head of School.
As Head of School, Nancy Sweer
in turn finds empowerment from her
relationship with Study girls. “The girls
have a serious demand for what you
can give them. And it re-energizes you,
because what they can accomplish is
amazing!”
As Principal at John Rennie, she
spearheaded the strategic 3–5 year
School Success Plan, upgraded
technology to Smart Boards and
Connect Ed, managed a team of 125
staff members, and brought both
Peaceful Schools International and
Bruntdland Green School status to the
school
Born in Brooklyn, New York
Is passionate about education,
leadership and music
Holds dual Canadian/US citizenship
and has been a Montrealer for two
decades
Received the Prime Minister’s Award
for Excellence in Teaching, 1999
Earned her M.A. in Music Therapy
and Special Education from New York
University
Holds a B.A. in Piano Performance
and Music Education from Brooklyn
College of the City University of
New York
Mentors four candidates in a McGill
University leadership programme
Married with four children, she lives
on the West Island with her husband,
their youngest daughter, and their dog,
a much-loved Husky mix
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ACHIEVEMENTS
Fundraising for
Our Sister School
in Nicaragua
Where the money goes
Judy Fung ’12, three-time volunteer visitor
to our sister school in Nicaragua
M
ost of the money we collect goes to the scholarship
program that we have with our sister school in
Nicaragua, the Diriá Institute. The scholarship
is awarded to a graduating girl from the Institute
to enable her to go to university. It covers traveling costs and any
related textbooks and material she may need.
Study girls in Nicaragua happily pictured here after a refreshing walk to the local
water source with their sister school buddies. Their buddies, all in yellow T-shirts,
were delighted to receive The Study water bottles that had been brought for them
(missing from photo: Jessica McDonald ’14 and Amanda Nicol ’13).
of sports equipment, and a fully furnished science lab. This year,
with the theme of arts and culture, we hope to help out the arts
department as much as we can.
Some our new student-led fundraising activities this year were:
Button Drive: collecting buttons for students to use in the
Any extra money is deployed to meet identified needs, such as
the purchase of instruments for the their band and the purchase
of textbooks or anything else that is easier to find locally or too
large for us to bring from Montreal. In previous years, we have
been able to provide the Institute with a water tank, a good deal
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Institute’s arts and crafts department;
Donating some of the proceeds from the Grade 7 and 8 play “A
Little Princess”;
Donating all proceeds from a one-hour class of Zumba/
Aerobics.
Taking on a cause
– just a few examples
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The following Study girls
(pictured on left) spent
spring break travelling to
Diriá, Nicaragua, for
a ten-day intensive
community service trip
to our sister school.
They were accompanied
by Study teachers
Chantale Lewis and Kim
Silkauskas.
First-Time Visitors
Alexa Antoniazzi ’14
Amanda Kost ’12
Alexandra Dupont ’13
Camille Gagnon ’12
Marina Mavridis ’13
Jessica McDonald ’14
Stéphanie
MouchbahaniConstance ’13
Marina
Nikolopoulos ’13
Jessica Thevenoz ’12
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Returning Visitors
Judy Fung ’12
Michelle Marin ’12
Amanda Nicol ’13
Madison Quinn ’13
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1 (L TO R) MAYA BEDJAOUI AND MORGANE MARIE DACKIW
(BOTH ’17), MET SISTER DIANA LIEFFERS AT ST-GABRIELS
PARISH AS THE STUDY’S ANNUAL GIFT BASKETS AND FOOD
VOUCHERS were ADDED TO THE PARISH’S ANNUAL HOLIDAY
BASKETS.
2 GRADE 11 STUDENTS ASHLEY STENDEL (center) AND
JORDANA SERRERO (RIGHT) With MUSHKY SHANOWITZ, A
REPRESENTATIVE FROM J-TEENS, DURING THE STUDY’S FIRST
COMMUNITY SERVICE FAIR WHICH BROUGHT TOGETHER 17
NGOs IN THE AREA.
3 SARA COHEN IN GRADE 3 WITH LAURIE TRAYLEN, DIRECTOR
OF ATHLETICS PICTURED HERE WITH DOG TOYS, BLANKETS AND
TREATS FOR ABUSED PUPPIES RESCUED FROM A PUPPY MILL
THIS PAST FALL.
4 GRADE 2 STUDENTS WERE DELIGHTED TO KICK OFF
“OPEN YOUR HEART WEEK” AND THE STUDY’S SCHOOL-WIDE
SUPPORT OF THE NEW MUHC SUPER HOSPITAL WITH SUCH
SUCCESS. TOONIE RACE WINNERS ARE PICTURED HERE
WITH JILL HARRINGTON, MUHC CONSULTANT FOR THE NEW
SUPER HOSPITAL. ALSO IN THE PHOTO (L TO R) ARE GRADE 2
TEACHERS MELAINE BEAUDETTE AND BARBARA KURTZMAN
PHILLIPS and GRADE TWO STUDENTS SOPHIA CHARMANT,
SOFIYA TARASENKO, ALEXA BICHAR (TOP), EMMA ASHEGHIAN,
LIYA BISHOP (TOP), BIANCA MASELLI, JUSTINE MERCIER AND
TALIA TROTTENBERG.
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f Read more online!
To experience the Nicaragua
community service trip
and read their travel blog,
visit the Student Showcase
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above: twos and twos. why are these grade 2 girls so proud? these are just some of the toonies they raised!
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achievements
Late-breaking news Physics students return from Israel!
F
or the third time in the past
five years physics students
from The Study qualified
to compete on the world
stage in the prestigious Weizmann
International Physics Tournament
in Israel.
The Study’s safe-cracking team
consisting of four grade 11 students
– Sabrina Nolan, Francesca
Masella, Sarah Battat and Jessica
Lu (pictured here l to r) – just
returned with a sixth-place finish
from the Shalheveth Freier Physics
Safe Competition at the Weizmann
Institute in Revohot, Israel. The
Study was recognized as one of five
international teams and the only
team that was made up entirely of
girls. Also in photo are Joel Lion,
Consul General of Israel in Montreal
and Nancy Sweer, Head of School.
Le bazar organisé sur le thème du club
Mickey Mouse – un grand succès!
Camille Gagnon ’12
E
n mai dernier, lorsque Amanda Kost et moi avons
examiné les diverses positions de leadership de la
onzième année qui nous étaient offertes, nous avons
choisi de présider conjointement le bazar annuel. Avant
même de savoir quelles seraient nos nouvelles responsabilités,
nous nous sommes
creusé les méninges
pour trouver un thème
original. Nous avons
décidé de choisir le club
Mickey Mouse, parce ce
que, selon nous, le thème
de Disney convient pour
tous les âges.
M me Anik Low, la
directrice de l’école
secondaire, Amanda et
(L TO R) “AMANDA KOST AND CAMILLE GAGNON (BOTH
’12) DID AN OUTSTANDING JOB AS BAZAAR CO-CHAIRS!
moi-même,
nous nous
THEY ARE TRULY SELF-EFFICACIOUS YOUNG WOMEN
WHO DEMONSTRATED POWERFUL COMMUNICATION
sommes immédiatement
SKILLS,” SAID MS. LOW, DIRECTOR, SENIOR SCHOOL.
retrouvées sur la même
longueur d’onde. Nous voulions rejoindre les entreprises locales
pour recueillir leur contribution sous forme de prix pour le tirage,
de décorations ou de gâteaux, convaincues que nous pourrions
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assurer ainsi un succès sans précédent pour le bazar. L’obtention
de ce soutien a constitué pour moi l’expérience concrète la plus
précieuse que le bazar m’ait apportée. Cela me sera sûrement
utile plus tard, car je compte travailler dans le domaine des
communications.
Les femmes formidables aident les femmes dans le besoin
Pour conclure, ce dévouement et ces efforts ont porté leurs
fruits, puisque nous avons été en mesure de donner une somme
importante à Chez Doris, un refuge qui accueille les femmes en
difficulté. Nous avons choisi cet organisme caritatif, car il semble
coller parfaitement à la devise de l’école : « Le monde a besoin de
femmes formidables », et nous allons toutes devenir des femmes
formidables qui aident les femmes en
difficulté.
Grâce au soutien de toute la collectivité,
nous sommes parvenues à récolter une
somme record 6 220 $. Cette expérience
inoubliable, qui nous a soudées Amanda
et moi, a été notre manière de laisser une
marque en tant que diplômées de The Study
pour l’année 2012.
(L TO R) TALIA TROTTENBERG AND BIANCA MASELLI ENJOYING THE MICKEY MOUSE–THEMED BAZAAR.
’11
Congratulations
to the Class of
The Study’s 2011 Graduating Class (in alphabetical order, and where they chose to attend their post-secondary education) along with
their homeroom teachers (L to R) Antonia Zannis and Lise Léger Anderson.
Madison Alrod – Boca Raton High School, Florida (Grade 12), Felicia Belli – Lower Canada College, Chloé Blatchford – Lakefield College
School, Beatrice Bouchard – Marianopolis (Commerce), Andrea Brownstein – Dawson (Social Science), Emily Campbell – John Abbott (Arts
& Science), Leila Cattelan – Brébeuf (Sciences de la santé – Baccalauréat international), Anna Conides – Marianopolis (Health Science),
Nina Darche-Bouchard – Brébeuf (Sciences humaines – Individus, culture et société), Hailey Elder – Lower Canada College,
Sofia Essayan-Perez – Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Julia Facchino – Marianopolis (Pure & Applied Science), Myriam Gad
– Brébeuf (Économie – Baccalauréat international), Laura Hallward – Marianopolis (Health Science), Patricia Johnsson – Marianopolis (Arts
& Science – Baccalauréat international), Alexa Kruyt – Trinity College School, Sabrina Mach – Brébeuf (Science de la santé – Baccalauréat
international), Laura Marin – Dawson (Communications – Cinema), Sarah Markarian – Lower Canada College, Eleni Metrakos – Dawson
(Professional Theatre), Olivia Régimbal – Marianopolis (Social Science), Mia Silva – Marianopolis (Honour Commerce), Shavaun Stendel –
Dawson (Pure & Applied Science), Olivia Tory – Trinity College School
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Marianopolis – 6 | Brébeuf – 5 | Dawson – 4 | Lower Canada College – 3 | Trinity College School – 2 | Boca Raton, Florida – 1
John Abbott – 1 | Lakefield College School – 1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) – 1
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Alumnae Profiles
Study Alumnae: Inspiring
“ Be yourself.
Be authentic.
Follow your dreams.”
Andréanne Morin ’98
ANDRÉANNE MORIN, SECOND FROM RIGHT, ON THE PODIUM AT THE 2011
WORLD ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS IN LUZERN, SWITZERLAND
Andréanne Morin, BA (Political Economy), Princeton University, who offered the
headline above as advice to current Study students, believes in a quiet style of
leadership. “To me, leadership is an action, a state of being whereby I can help
create a positive environment for every teammate to excel to her potential and
to ease situations of stress.” Andréanne’s leadership will be called to action this
summer when the founding member of The Study's Sports Hall of Fame will once
again return to the Olympic stage.
As a member of the women's 8 rowing team for the 2012 Summer
Olympic Games in London, the already two-time Olympian and eight-time
National Team athlete hopes to add an Olympic medal to her impressive list of
accomplishments. Remarkably, Andréanne is maintaining her grueling training
schedule while pursuing her degree in law at Université de Montréal and acting
as an observer on the World Anti-Doping Agency's Athletic Committee.
When asked about her experiences at The Study, Andréanne offered that
“Leadership was a highly valued attribute when I was at the Study. As young girls
we were given countless initiatives to coordinate with our peers in science fairs,
debates, houses activities and in sports, and the outcome was empowering and
rewarding. These early experiences were important as they were formative in my
character.”
Looking past the Summer 2012 Olympics, Andréanne is keenly aware of the
demands of her planned career as a lawyer. “In the more distant future, as a
hopeful lawyer, I foresee leadership playing a significant role. Undoubtedly, I will
need to hold my own against experienced litigators, defend my client’s causes
with relentless ardor and persuade others of the merits of my arguments.”
We wish Andréanne and her team all the best as they go for gold this
summer!
For more information and to read an extended profile, visit www.thestudy.
qc.ca and Andréanne's website and blog: http://web.me.com/andreanne.morin/
Andréannes_webpage/Welcome.html
Core Values – Strong Leadership
Rev. Patricia Kirkpatrick
For those who best know Patricia Kirkpatrick, BA, MTh, DPhil, DD, for her role in leading The Study’s Annual
Service of Thanksgiving, it may come as a surprise to learn that her favourite memory of her time at The
Study was detention with Ms. Lamont, Headmistress at the time, who “got to know me extremely well my
first year.”
In addition to the opportunity to learn from Ms. Lamont, Patricia recalls fondly that at The Study
“We were always encouraged to work as a team, and somehow our teachers managed that very skillful
combination of allowing for individual creativity whilst channeling it into group thinking skills.”
Following a path to her twin vocations of teaching and ministry, both of which, said Patricia, “chose
me, and fortunately suited my temperment,” she has developed a clear concept of leadership.
“I am interested in the values of fairness, hospitality, generosity, truthfulness, honesty and above all
forgiveness. These are not skills but they are essential if our girls are going to be able to lead the next
generation with visions of creative insight for society’s well being. What does leadership matter if the
underlying value structures of what makes the child act are flawed?”
Currently Professor of Hebrew Bible and Old Testament Studies, Graduate Programs Director, as well as
the Chair of Graduate Programs and Policies at McGill University’s Faculty of Religious Studies, Patricia’s
extensive academic and theological accomplishments are too great to capture here. Please visit www.
thestudy.qc.ca and select Alumnae (SOGA) from the main menu for an extended version of this profile.
At the time of writing, Patricia was off to Istanbul. Before departing, she shared this gem, of value
to both Study students and Old Girls alike: “Be proud of what you have learned and the discipline you
achieved and let no one ever tell you that it cannot be done.”
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REV. KIRKPATRICK DELIVERS THE EUCHARIST DURING A
SPECIAL SERVICE TO COMMEMORATE THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATIONS OF THE ORDINATION OF WOMEN TO THE
PRIESTHOOD IN THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA
(L to R) MELANIE AND HER SISTER SUZANNE BARWICK,
FELLOW OLD GIRL FROM THE CLASS OF 1979 AND STUDY
MOM TO EMMA ’21, VACATIONING IN BERMUDA
Leaders
Kindness in Leadership
Dr. Melanie Barwick ’81
Dr. Melanie Barwick, Phd, CPsych, attended The Study from
1969 to 1981, a ‘lifer’ from kindergarten through to grade 11,
and still has fond memories of her time here, including her
favourite: “Singing in the choir and the holiday concerts. To this
day, I get teary-eyed when I hear those old hymns!”
Melanie is a Registered Psychologist with a primary role as
a Health Systems Scientist in the Community Health Systems
Resource Group at SickKids, and also holds appointments as
Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry
and the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the
University of Toronto.
As the Scientific Director of Knowledge
Translation for the Child Health Evaluative Sciences
Program at SickKids, Melanie has been developing
and teaching a ground-breaking new training course
designed to help scientists better communicate
the impact of their findings to multiple audiences.
It currently takes an average of 17 years to turn
health-science discovery into practice, but “If you’re
the mother of a very sick baby, 17 years is too long
to wait. We have to find ways to shorten the time
lag.”
Asked how The Study prepared her, Melanie
shared, “For me, the key elements were my teachers, the quality
of the education I received there, and that I felt grounded at The
Study; I felt at home.”
Regarding career and leaderhip, Melanie offered that, “career
pathways are not formulaic; rather they are a combination
of effort, sound decisions, chance, opportunity, networking,
serendipity, and forming key relationships that will stick with you
over the long haul.” And, “Probably one of the most fundamental
lessons about leadership is that once you become a leader, one
of your most important tasks is to lead those coming up behind
you.”
Her words of advice to today’s Study students? “Above all, be
kind to everyone you encounter – in a way, kindness is the most
fundamental leadership skill of all.”
Visit www.thestudy.qc.ca and select Alumnae (SOGA) from
the main menu for an extended version of this profile.
THE ROYAL CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC KOERNER HALL,
TORONTO, A KPMB ARCHITECTS PROJECT LED BY
MARIANNE MCKENNA
Architect. Innovator. Leader.
Marianne McKenna ’68
Marianne McKenna, OAA, OAQ, FRAIC, AIA, is a founding partner of the award-winning
practice of KPMB Architects. Born in Montreal and educated at Swarthmore College
(B.A. 1972) and Yale University (M. Arch. 1976), Marianne was given the Judy Elder
Alumna Award by The Study in 2008, and in 2010 was named one of Canada’s Top
100 Most Powerful Women by the Women’s Executive Network.
The architecture of concert halls and how design is used to engage community
has been Marianne’s special focus for over 20 years, beginning with the Royal
Conservatory in 1990. Completed in 2009, the award-winning Royal Conservatory
TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning is described as the “jewel in the crown of
Toronto’s Cultural Renaissance.”
Regarding her choice to pursue architecture, Marianne shared “I originally saw the
profession as a balance between creative and business skills. I found out quite early
that it is much more than that. It is a creative profession but requires the leadership
skills of innovator, arbitrator, negotiator, communicator, along with strong design talent
and business acumen. The pleasure of architecture is in the range of challenges that
only increase from day to day.”
Looking back to her time at The Study, where she displayed her leadership abilities
as Head Girl, Marianne offered “I do think being Head Girl encouraged my sense of
fearlessness and gave me confidence to see my path as an independent trajectory. It
is not easy being a teenage girl, and I felt awkward, frustrated and bored a lot of the
time. It is definitely the chrysalis phase of one’s life, and I can remember the day I
realized I had become the woman I had imagined myself to be.”
Speaking directly to today’s Study girls: “Be bold. Use your voice to express
yourself and find what makes you feel good about yourself, and others around you.
It may seem intimidating but it will stand you in good stead for the great wooly world
that awaits.”
For a full account of Marianne’s remarkable career accomplishments and awards,
please visit www.thestudy.qc.ca and select Alumnae (SOGA) from the main menu.
Koerner Hall, The Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto,
A KPMB Architects project led by Marianne McKenna
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Alumnae news
Study Alumnae
In a Class of Their Own
We would be delighted
to hear your news since
graduation, as would
your former classmates
and friends!
Please share news about your post-secondary education, your career path,
volunteer activities, hobbies, travel adventures, marriages, births, etc. Photos
are welcome and please let us know if we can publish your e-mail address.
Send Your News Mail to the attention of
Belinda Hummel, Advancement & Alumnae Relations,
3233 The Boulevard, Westmount, QC, H3Y 1S4
Fax 514 935 1721 E-mail [email protected]
Left Belinda Hummel,
Advancement & Alumnae
Relations coordinator
News & Accomplishments
1944
Beatrice Mary (Angus)
Eastcott attended King’s
Hall Compton (khc), an
all-girls boarding school
before graduating from the
Royal Victoria Hospital as a
Registered Nurse. Beatrice
was a member of the Imperial
Order Daughters of the Empire,
a national women’s charitable
organization. Beatrice is
proud to say that her marriage
to Peter de Hertel Eastcott
(predeceased) has blessed
her with three children and
six grandchildren. Despite
attending The Study for only
grades 4 and 5, Beatrice formed
lasting relationships and is
still in touch with several
classmates, including Deirdre
(Molson) Stevenson ’51 and
Cynthia (Molson) Baxter ’53.
Beatrice’s sister Elspeth Angus
’47 also attended The Study for
her Elementary School years.
1948
Sarah Stevenson wrote: “I
had always drawn (thanks
to Miss Seath), but I’d never
used watercolor paints
before I moved into Place
Kensington. Art classes are
offered here once a week so I
joined and the teacher, Marcia
Roszler, handed me paints
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and a brush and suggested a
subject, which was artificial
red tulips in a brown paper
bag. I was hooked! There
are several of us who paint
regularly and once a year we
have a vernissage where our
artwork is sold. The proceeds
of our sales go mainly to the
Batshaw Youth and Family
Centres Foundation (of which
Karma (Price) Hallward ’77 is
the President). I, for one, am
having the time of my life!” “POINSETTIA,” 2011
with its volcanoes and glaciers.
She is married with her
children and grandchildren
living in Ottawa and
Vancouver. Wilsie’s four sisters
also graduated from the Study.
Wilsie was also involved along
with several Class 1957 friends
in spearheading a fundraising
initiative to provide special
doors to soundproof the music
practice room – see pages
28–29 for more details.
1 WILSIE, IN ICELAND, HOLDING A
1,000-year-OLD PIECE OF PURE GLACIAL ICE
1961
1957
Wilson “Wilsie” (Baxter)
Mann recently retired from
running a very successful
Bed & Breakfast in Muskoka’s
cottage country. Now living in
Bracebridge, Ontario, Wilsie
is involved in community
activities, the Library Board
and is still singing with a local
womens’ choir. Wilsie enjoys
travel and recently ventured to
Iceland, which was fascinating
Beverly Carter wrote: “I
started as an animal keeper
at the Metro Toronto Zoo
in 1974, caring for a variety
of animals. The work was
physically demanding and
also sometimes painful; for
example, I was given a black
eye by a baby gorilla. However,
hand raising gorillas, Siberian
tigers, polar bears, etc, was
incredibly rewarding and great
fun. As Supervisor of Animal
Care, I ran a cooperative
education program, involving
high school students working
alongside the keepers. In
May 2011, with great regret
I decided to pursue other
interests: woodworking,
stained glass, refinishing
antiques, gardening, travel
and, of course, the annual
get together of the class of ’61
(see entry below). I no longer
worry about working shifts,
holidays, weekends and am left
only with the regret that the
zoo animals are no longer in
my life.”
Marcia (Paterson) Simpson
reported “We are all back safe
and sound from our Class
of ’61 50th Reunion in our
big yellow cottage that sits
atop a cliff on the banks of
the Lower St. Lawrence St.
Patrice, Quebec. This marks
the eleventh year we have been
getting together as a group,
which historically averages
seven attendees, and it has
always been special. As we sat
on the “Afternoon Veranda,” it
would be hard to convince us
that we weren’t in our old Sixth
Form room, up under the
eaves, and it wasn’t 1961. But
somehow, suddenly, it’s 2011!
We have grown-up, matured,
experienced life and been
humbled by it. And so, Sunday
found us celebrating in style,
donning our custom made
baseball caps, encircling the
dining room table, and deftly
1995
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Learning Center where the
focus this year is on the
completion of the new campus.
She is grateful to be supported
in her efforts, at present, by
a number of Study grads:
among them her sister Lizette
Gilday ’65 and Audrey (Nixon)
Wall ’64. Barbara remarked:
“There are many more from
my class and from those above
and below it who support
this work and it is all because
of the wonderful award The
Study gave me in 2007 (in
reference to the Judy Elder
Alumna Award).” Barbara can
be reached at:
[email protected]
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1967
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Concert
pianist Janina
Fialkowska ’67
was named a
2012 Governor
General
Performing Arts award winner.
She is to receive a Lifetime
Artistic Achievement Award
(Classical Music) on May 4th
at Rideau Hall.
1968
Robin Elizabeth Knight spent
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decorating our champagne
glasses; we raised them in a
toast to ourselves, to the 50
years, and to many more years
together as “Une Belle Gang”!
Three of us celebrating this
year – Ann (Barclay) Power,
Janet (Gardiner) Ilavsky, and
myself – started out together at
The Study in Lower B in 1949 ...
62 years of friendship!
2 MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 1961
BACK ROW (L TO R) JANET (GARDINER)
ILAVSKY, BRENDA (BRIDGMAN) WAY, MARCIA
(PATERSON) SIMPSON, HEATHER (MACLEAN)
HEAPS FRONT ROW (L TO R) BEVERLEY
CARTER, ANN (BARCLAY) POWER, LINDA
(FROSST) ADAMS
1964
Barbara (Birks) Wybar
continues to be active in
Uganda with the Budada
her school years in Montreal.
From the beginning, the fine
arts, especially drawing and oil
painting, were a passion and
driving force. In 2005, after
almost forty years working as
a professional photographer,
Robin returned to her first
love, painting in oils. Robin
reflected, “I had not been in
touch with The Study since
my graduation in 1968 and I
felt it was time to reconnect.
As I reflect on my choice to
follow a path less travelled
towards my artistic and life
goals, I acknowledge what
an interesting and unique
education I received. I was
able to personally thank both
Katherine Lamont and Maria
Malachowski and they did me
the huge honour of attending
one of my solo exhibitions in
Toronto in 1983. Ethel Seath
and Edna Tedeschi were
strong influences whom I
posthumously thank, as well!”
Robin’s full bio can be seen at
www.robinknightphoto.com.
3 PRIZE-WINNING PHOTO CIRCA 1963
PUBLISHED IN THE STUDY CHRONICLE
1975
Catherine “Katy” (WillisO’Connor) Murphy is presently
attending Algonquin College
full-time, studying to be a
Law Clerk. Katy says, “I have
a painting business whereby
I paint commissions that
raise funds for charities.” Of
her years at The Study: “I
was not a particularly stellar
student, however, I did like
art class. Art teacher Miss
Tedeschi had a sweet smile
and was good with us.” Katy
also wrote that while her
sister, Margaret “Maggie”
Willis-O’Connor Sutrov ’70,
was visiting their parents in
Ottawa, they came across their
mother’s (Margaret “Marise”
(Bishop) Willis-O’Connor
’43) scrapbook. They found
with it her 1937 Annual
School Service program
and a newspaper clipping of
her painting that hung in a
National Gallery of Canada
exhibit of children’s art. Katy
hopes this little story will
entice other alumnae to search
for treasures and share them.
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1988
Ali Mindel met with fellow
Study 1988 graduates Katherine
Price-Zmijewski, Tanya
Razek-McCahill and Tanya
Guyatt. Ali’s daughters Lily ’19
and Ava ’22 attend the Study
as does Tanya RazekMcCahill’s niece Layla ’17 and
Tanya Guyatt’s daughter
Sarah ’21.
Amira El-Messidi was selected
by the residents at this year’s
graduation dinner for McGill’s
Department of Obstetrics
& Gynecology as the most
outstanding staff member
in regards to her dedication
to resident teaching and
preparation for the Royal
College exam. Amira credits
her success to her Study
teachers: “To my dearest
teachers, I am pleased to share
with you the award I received
at this year’s graduation
dinner. I owe you all gratitude
for teaching me to be a good
teacher. Thank you!”
1997
Kimry Gravenor is happy to
announce that she will be
opening up a children’s fitness
and activity centre in Montreal.
G’ymagine opens in April 2012
and will offer a tumble room,
birthday party room and great
classes for kids including
yoga, ballet, martial arts and
hip hop! She looks forward to
welcoming her Study friends
and their children. Join the
facebook page or visit www.
gymagine.ca
2001
Laura Heuff wrote: “We had a
great time at the school brunch
(during the Homecoming
2011 celebrations at The Study
held in November, 2011),
reminiscing on lots of fun
memories from our days at the
school, especially during the
tour. We had lots of giggles
as we walked through the
school.” Laura and classmates
celebrated their ten-year
reunion with a sushi dinner at
Mikado on Laurier.
a photo of laura hueff’s MINI CLASS
OF 1988 REUNION appears overleaf.
5 A MINI CLASS OF 1988 REUNION:
(L to R) KATHERINE, ALI, TANYA RAZEKMCCAHILL AND TANYA GUYATT
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Alumnae news
above (story on page 25, under 2001):
BACK ROW (L TO R) ELIZABETH RICHARDSDUMAS, ANNE MARIE HOSPOD, ADRIENNE
WOLFE, MADELEINE ARSENAULT-COOPER,
LAURA HEUFF, NATHALIE DOUMET, TANIELA
AVEDIAN, CHAYA LITVACH AND ALEXANDRA
JACOBS MIDDLE ROW (L TO R) KAREN
BOSNAKYAN, RANDA KACHEF, CLARA KWAN,
JULIA GREGORY, LEAH BLANK AND CYNTHIA
XIN-YA QIAN FRONT ROW (L TO R) JESSICA
POTENZA AND LISA HECKLER
2005
Judit Illes has just obtained
her Bachelor of Civil Law and
Common Law B.C.L/LL.B.
from McGill’s Faculty of Law.
She spent the last year of her
degree in France, first studying
in Aix-en-Provence and then
working at the International
Chamber of Commerce in
Paris doing policy work for the
Commission on E-Business,
IT and Telecoms. In the fall,
Judit will begin a Masters
of Science in Bioethics at
Columbia University. Judit
can be reached at:
[email protected]
2006
Dahlia Chalati graduated
last April from Université de
Montréal with a Bachelors of
Law. She is currently pursuing
graduate studies in notarial
law at Université de Montreal.
During the summer she
attended The Hague Academy
of International Law’s program
on private international law
in the Netherlands. Over the
past four years she has become
a passionate student of the
Italian language.
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GARDENS AT THE HAGUE ACADEMY OF
INTERNATIONAL LAW
2007
Lyla Bussières wrote: “This
summer I completed a twomonth internship with Nexus
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voluntaries in Peru. I worked
on a sustainable business
development project doing
market research and some
translation, to help promote
the work of a group of women
who cook for tourists during
treks up Machu Picchu. It
was an amazing cultural
experience and I really enjoyed
my time there.
2010
Kirsten Crandall received the
Duke of Edinburgh Award
at the Chateau Frontenac in
Quebec City on September 19,
2011. Kirsten’s parents are very
proud of her and of the effort
required to meet her objectives.
Kirsten is currently an active
and involved student at
Marianopolis. An avid rower,
she developed a competitive
rowing team with fellow
2010 Study alumna Elizabeth
Pelletier Goulet.
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GOVERNOR GENERAL DAVID L. JOHNSTON
Anastasia Johnson has
completed her first year at
Marianopolis College. In
2011, she performed in three
concerts at the LA Jazz Festival
in May and also the Montreal
Jazz Festival with the Montreal
Jazzkidz Orchestra. On June
5, 2011, in support of p.a.c.e.
Canada’s Strawberry Social, an
annual fundraiser supporting
childhood education in
Jamaica and Canada, she
performed as vocalist and
pianist at The Grand Luxe in
Toronto.
Births
1968
Boxing Day, December 26, and
is doing very well, as are her
proud parents, my daughter
Jenny and her husband Lorne
De Castris.”
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3 ISABELLA GRACE DE CASTRIS
1997
Heather Ternoway and her
husband Jamie Taylor are
excited to share news of the
arrival of their daughter, Helen
Miles Taylor, on September 27,
2011 in Halifax. Helen is their
first child, a sweet little
girl who’s captured the
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hearts of friends and
family with her big
smiles and laughs!
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4
4 HELEN MILES TAYLOR
1999
Aleta (Brott) Moher is ecstatic
to announce: “I had a
daughter: Sophie Moher, born
October 8, 2011. She is a
bundle of joy and a delight.
My husband and I couldn’t be
happier.”
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Weddings and
Engagements
1981
Melanie Barwick, who is
profiled with three other
accomplished Old Girls on
pages 22-23, announced that
she is getting married. “This
is the second time to the altar!
The wedding date is set for
June 16, 2012 in Toronto.” The
lucky man’s name is William
Butler. Congratulations
Melanie!
7
6 melanie and william
8
Verian (Laxton) Farnsworth
2001
was excited to report that
she’s moved and is now in
Vancouver to be closer to her
five adult children and her
first grandchild. “Isabella
Grace De Castris was born on
Karen Bosnakyan is happy
to share the details of her
wedding on June 4, 2011 to
Selywn graduate Thomas
9
1965
David Evans ’01. Her stunning
bridesmaids included Laura
Heuff, Dr. Anne Hospod and Dr.
Lisa Heckler, all ’01. Her maid
of honour was her younger
sister Mona Bosnakyan ’02
who made perhaps the bestever maid of honour speech. “I
could not have done it without
my girls, and we were happy
to be joined by Alexa Barwick,
Alexandra (Chaikov) Jacobs
and Leah Blank, all ’01 at the
wedding. I look forward to
attending future
alumnae events!”
5
7 THE
BOSNAKYAN / EVANS
WEDDING PARTY
2002
Jennifer Patterson is excited
to share: “I just got engaged on
December 29, 2011 to Patrick
Trottier and I’m planning a
wonderful wedding for Spring
2013.” Jen is currently working
for Reitmans Canada in their
Marketing E-commerce
department and is responsible
for the online content for their
Addition Elle brand.
8 JENNIFER AND PATRICK
P
eter Lochtie, beloved
retired Study teacher,
passed away on
October 16, 2011 at
the age of 60, after a year-anda-half-long battle with cancer.
He will be remembered as a
loving and dedicated family
man and adored husband of
Marie-Claire, who shared the
following: “Ce fut un grand
honneur et un grand privilège
d’avoir été sa femme et partagé
pendant 28 ans la vie de Peter,
il était aussi grand dans tout
son être qu’il était modeste
dans tous les gestes qu’il posait.
Il aimait la vie, les sciences, sa
profession et ses éléves.
Laine Roczniak is happy to
announce her engagement to
Shaun Cameron. “We have
been dating for four years and
he proposed in March of 2011.
We are planning our wedding
for September, 2012 and we
can’t wait to be married and
celebrate with our family and
friends, including many Study
girls!”
9 laine AND shaun
Passages
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Janet Elizabeth Hutchison
It is with sadness that we
announce the passing of
Janet Elizabeth Hutchison
on August 7, 2011. She will be
greatly missed by her entire
family and all her friends.
1945
Kathleen “Kay” (Root)
Saunderson passed away
peacefully in Montreal on
May 11, 2011 at the age of 83,
surrounded by her family. Kay
and her family were Study
girls through and through;
her sister and dearest friend
Marjorie E. (Root) Roche ’47
were present at the funeral as
Il donnait tout aux jeunes et
aux moins jeunes pour les voir
s’épanouir. ... Il avait ce don de
leur ouvrir la voie à ce qu’ils
croyaient impossible. Peter
nous manquera à tous, mais
il laisse une trace indélébile à
tous ceux qu’il a cotoyés ... et
c’est avec amour que nous lui
disons au revoir, que je lui dis
au revoir.”
“I believe Peter Lochtie was an
inspiring teacher because he
was an avid student himself.
He loved to learn – no matter
what the subject – and he was
able to transmit that love of
learning and sense of wonder
well as Kay’s step-daughters
Katharine Cecil “Kate” Bryant
Daphne (Saunderson) Tuck
’63 and Janet (Saunderson)
Gill ’71. Kay was “Auntie
Katie” to Anne l’Anglais
Rosiak ’65, Barbara Baba
l’Anglais-McAvoy ’57 and
Constance l’Anglais Barnes
’55. Kay’s family noted that
died peacefully on May 28,
2011 after a steadfast and
exemplary tussle with cancer.
A second-generation Study
girl, Kate was predeceased
by her mother, Norah
(Richardson) Bryant ’35 (who
had served on The Study’s
Board of Governors). Kate
pursued her education at
McGill, finally graduating
from Carleton University.
Kate retired after over 30
years of distinguished work
in the federal public service.
In her busy post-retirement
life she qualified as a yoga
instructor, served as Chair of
the Board of St. Mary’s Home,
became an accomplished
African drummer and
was an active member of
Capital Grannies, an Ottawa
Chapter of the Stephen Lewis
Foundation Grandmothers to
Grandmothers program. Kate’s
full and happy life ended too
early but her last weeks were
gentle ones.
she will be remembered by
all for the twinkle in her eye,
her strength of character, and
her gentle spirit. She was a
graduate of McGill University,
as well as a dedicated volunteer
with the Montreal Children’s
Hospital Auxiliary and the
Montreal Council of Women.
1948
Jennifer (Porteous) Marriott
died peacefully at the Ottawa
General Hospital on January 6,
2012 at the age of 81. Jennifer
was born in Montreal and
spent her most recent years
residing at New Edinburgh
Square in Ottawa. Jenny
proudly carried the history of
her family and helped them
know who they were. She is
fondly remembered by family
(including sister Camilla
Porteous ’52, currently in
Vancouver) and friends from
around the world.
to others. He shared in his
students’ excitement at making
the smallest discoveries
and thus created a thirst for
more knowledge and greater
understanding. He was a
wonderful mentor and a true
friend.
— Anna Maria Palumbo,
Science Department Head
“Mr. Lochtie, whether he knew
it or not, had a very big impact
on my life. He played a big
role in my pursuit of science
and throughout my academic
career (PhD in science and
now I am a researcher). I have
never forgotten him. His
patience, encouragement and
enthusiasm helped shape the
person I am today.”
— Julie Burnier ’00 (extract of
letter shared by Marie-Claire)
PETER LOCHTIE (1951 TO 2011) WITH WIFE
MARIE-CLAIRE AND THEIR CHERISHED PET,
CHARLOTTE
thestudy.qc.ca
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Alumnae news
The Study Community
Founder’s Day
& The Judy Elder Alumna Award
On November 4, The Study
proudly celebrated its 96th
birthday with the traditional
Founder’s Day assembly,
during which Phyllis
Lambert ’44, second from
left, esteemed architect and
founder of the Canadian
Centre for Architecture, was
honoured with the Judy Elder
Alumna Award (jeaa). Please
visit www.thestudy.qc.ca for
Ms. Lambert’s full biography
and more details regarding
the jeaa, including bios of all
past recipients.
above (L to R): LIBBY (DAWES) O’BRIEN ’44,
JUDY ELDER ALUMNA AWARD RECIPIENT PHYLLIS
LAMBERT ’44, HEAD OF SCHOOL NANCY lewis
SWEER, GWEN (MARLER) HARRIS ’44, HEAD GIRL
AUDREY LEDUC ’12 AND (FRONT) JOHANNE ELTON
left: THE 2011–12 KINDERGARTEN
’23.
CLASS SINGS FOR THE STUDY’S BIRTHDAY.
Call for ns!
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Previous Judy Elder Alumna Award Winners
2011 Phyllis Lambert ’44
2010 Joan Dougherty ’43
2009 Judith Berlyn ’53
2008 Marianne McKenna ’68
2007 Barbara Birks Wybar ’64
2006 Patricia Claxton ’47
2005 Carolyn Kerrigan ’68
2004 Susie (Cape) Ruttan ’69
2003 Janina Fialkowska ’67
Celebrates!
Homecoming
2011
Save the Date!
All Study Alumnae are
welcome back to the school
for our Homecoming 2012
celebrations. Events will
take place November 2 and
3 and full details will be
mailed shortly.
Celebrating a milestone
reunion? Want to make the
most of your 10th, 25th,
40th or 65th reunion (to name
just a few examples)?
We can help! All classes
with years ending in a
2 or 7 are welcome to
contact Belinda Hummel at
[email protected]
or 514.935.9352 x 254
Weekend Line-Up
Friday, November 2, 2012
Founder’s Day
Celebrate The Study’s 97th
birthday with the entire
school community
Reunion Dinners
with your class organized
by reunion class reps with
help from The Study’s
Alumnae office
On Saturday, November 5th The Study welcomed 70 alumnae
back to the school to celebrate their milestone reunions, and to
witness the re-launch of The Study Old Girls’ Association. The
day’s program included tours of the school and presentations by
our current students, as well as memorabilia displays from our
archives. (Please see the inside and outside back cover for more
details of the re-launch of soga.)
In 2007, the Class of
1957 marked their 50th
anniversary by raising funds
in support of a Reunion Class
Gift, which would in turn
fund a project to improve
the school. Ultimately, they
decided on the installation
top: STUDY OLD GIRLS GATHER IN THE
RUTH PEASE DE VILLAFRANCA MUSIC ROOM
DURING THE HOMECOMING 2011
above left (L to R):
CELEBRATIONS
ADRIENNE WOLFE AND MADELEINE
above
ARSENAULT-COOPER (BOTH ’01)
(L to R): BRITTANY MOLSON, SAMANTHA
BAIZER AND CHLOE TRUDEAU (ALL ’06)
of high-tech, custom-built
soundproof doors for a muchneeded practice space located
inside the main music room.
The space will be named
in honour of Miss Ruth B.
Blanchard, who taught music
at The Study for an amazing
Saturday, November 3, 2012
11 am
Homecoming Brunch
at The Study featuring archival
displays from every decade of
the past 97 years
12 pm
Student Presentations
featuring current students
from various grades
1 pm
Tours of the School with
student ambassadors
43 years from 1924 to 1967. A
commemorative plaque will
recognize the Class of ’57
for their generous donation.
Pictured at left are Wilsie
(Baxter) Mann and Lynda
Southam, both ’57, during
Homecoming 2011.
thestudy.qc.ca
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Advancement
Investing in the
Leaders of Tomorrow
Foundation Board
of Trustees
2011 – 2012
CO-CHAIRS
William Molson
Jeffrey Tory
VICE CHAIR
Andrea McConnell
TREASURER
Manon Beausoleil
SECRETARY
Louise Houle
TRUSTEES
Brenda Bartlett ’76
Jean-Guy Desjardins
John Hallward
Joan Ivory ’51
Scott Jones
Jean-Sébastien Monty
T
hese are indeed exciting times for The
Study. With the strong leadership of our
new Head of School, Nancy Lewis Sweer,
we can look ahead to the near future
of The Study’s 100th anniversary in 2015–2016 –
and also to the distant future when our current
students will become the leaders of tomorrow.
The Study School Foundation serves to support
this future, and every tax-deductible donation we
receive enables the school to fulfill its mission to
“guide each Study girl towards reaching her fullest
potential by fostering fine scholarship, instilling
the love of learning, and developing well-rounded
leadership qualities in a global-minded, diverse
environment where both the individual and the
community are valued.”
Thank you for investing in the leaders of
tomorrow; you are helping us to develop the great
women the world truly needs.
For more information,
please contact:
Jason Finucan
Director of Advancement
& Alumnae Relations
[email protected]
514 935 9352 x 224
erratum
In the 2011
Golf & Soirée
brochure, a Par
Level Sponsor
was presented
incorrectly
as the “Royal
Academy of
Dance,” when
it should have
been “Danse
Westmount.”
We apologize
for the error.
3rd Annual Golf Tournament
& Soirée
We’ve moved! Please note our 4th Annual
tournament and soirée will take place at the
Country Club of Montreal in May 2013.
It is with gratitude for all the Study parents, alumnae and friends who
supported our Golf Tournament and Soirée de la rentrée on Monday,
September 19, 2011 that we announce our total net proceeds of
$43,590, directed in support of facilities enhancements at The Study.
Special thanks to our Golf & Soirée Committee for their dedication
and hard work, as well as our many faculty, student and parent
volunteers for ensuring the event ran smoothly!
(L TO R) SPECIAL GUEST, ALUMNA AND OLYMPIC ROWER DESTINED FOR THE LONDON 2012 OLYMPICS,
ANDRÉANNE MORIN ’98, ALONGSIDE HEAD OF SCHOOL NANCY lewis SWEER, STUDY SCHOOL FOUNDATION
TRUSTEE AND GOLF & SOIRÉE HONOURARY CHAIRS SCOTT JONES AND HONOURARY CHAIR SOPHIE JONES.
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(L TO R) STUDY KINDERGARTEN PARENT KEVIN LEONARD, STUDY FRIEND
BILL ANDRIOPOLOUS, AND STUDY KINDERGARTEN PARENTS ANDRE ANDRIOPOLOUS AND
CARLOS HERNANDEZ ENJOYING THEIR FIRST STUDY GOLF TOURNAMENT.
Honouring a Study Builder
A Builder of The Study is
an individual or group
whose leadership,
generosity and dedication
over many years has helped
to shape the school and has
left a permanent mark on
1
life at The Study.
O
n February 22 of this year, Dr. Robert (Bob) Faith was
unanimously celebrated for his many contributions to the
school during the 3rd Annual Builder’s Reception.
He was joined by volunteer leaders past and
present as well as family, including wife Heather Faith
and daughter Janet Faith ’86.
From 1980 to 2002, Bob served as a member and
ultimately Chair of The Study’s Board of Governors
and The Study School Foundation’s Board of
Trustees. His efforts helped ensure the success of
the Building Fund Campaign to construct
the middle school in 1981, and the
Building on Tradition Campaign
to construct the new arts and
science pavilion in 1993.
The gymnasium was built
during a second phase of this
campaign. Bob has long been
a beloved member of The
Study community.
3
Previous Builders:
2009 Jill de Villafranca
2010 Ian Soutar
2
1 (L TO R) 2012 Builder dr. Robert (Bob) Faith,
Former Headmistress Mary Liistro Hebert (1997
to 2003 and 2010–2011), Head of School Nancy
Lewis Sweer and Former Headmistress Eve
2 (L TO R) ALUMNA
Marshall (1983 to 1997).
SARAH STEVENSON ‘48 (BACKGROUND), RETIRED FACULTY
MEMBERS RENATE SUTHERLAND AND EILEEN BALFOUR
(BACKGROUND) WITH JANET FAITH ‘86, DAUGHTER OF
3 (L TO R) Alumna Linda Sutherland
BOB FAITH.
’71 with Former Foundation Trustee and Alumna
Barbara Whitley ’36.
The 1915 Society enables
The Study School Foundation
to acknowledge and celebrate
those generous donors who
make a Planned Gift such as
a bequest, gift of life insurance
and/or charitable gift annuity.
Membership to The 1915
Society occurs at the time
a Planned Gift is made known
to the School.
For more information:
please contact Jason Finucan,
Director of Advancement &
Alumnae Relations (contact
information opposite).
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Alumnae news
Quick snapshot of
Sofia in front of MIT’s
Killian Court.
Young
Alumna
Spotlight
Sofia
EssayanPerez ’11
From The Study to MIT
U
pon graduating from The Study in June of 2011, Sofia Essayan-Perez
began preparing for the next step in her academic career. Rather than
a local cegep, however, Sofia instead chose to apply to eleven top U.S.
universities, gaining acceptance in every single one. She ultimately
chose Neuroscience at MIT (The Massachusetts Institute of Technology).
In February 2012, Sofia shared her thoughts on her Study experience as well as
her experiences at MIT since graduation:
Q WHAT ASPECT OF YOUR STUDY EXPERIENCE MOST HELPED YOU PREPARE FOR
THIS PATH?
sep At MIT, you must have the resourcefulness to ask questions and work to
understand the material, rather than just memorize it. Seeking teachers, researching
course material, and working with peers are important skills I learned at The Study.
Q HOW IMPORTANT IS IT FOR THE STUDY TO PREPARE STUDENTS WITH A
STRONG LEADERSHIP SKILL SET?
sep It is essential, since leaders are not created overnight; rather, it occurs in stages
as they accept new challenges. At The Study, we were given multiple opportunities
to become involved and expand our ideas and interests. By engaging in leadership
development, you gain experience that helps orient you as you decide on your future
career.
Q POUR QUELLES RAISONS AVEZ-VOUS CHOISI D’ALLER À L’UNIVERSITÉ PLUTÔT
QU’AU CÉGEP?
sep Le fait d’aller à l’université après le secondaire m’a permis d’accéder
immédiatement à un programme de niveau supérieur en neuroscience, qui
correspond à mon champ d’intérêt. De plus, je voulais vraiment me plonger dans
un milieu mathématique et scientifique rigoureux et rencontrer des étudiants et des
professeurs de partout dans le monde.
Q À PARTIR DE VOTRE EXPÉRIENCE DE CETTE ANNÉE, QUEL MESSAGE
SOUHAITEZ-VOUS COMMUNIQUER AUX ÉLÈVES DE THE STUDY?
sep Gardez l’esprit ouvert pour explorer les différentes possibilités afin de bien
cerner vos sujets de prédilection. Trouvez les activités qui vous plaisent, donnez-vous
des défis et, plus important encore, passionnez-vous pour ce que vous faites.
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2011
MI S S ION
the study old girls’ association
aims to foster and maintain a lifelong
bond between The Study and alumnae
(“Old Girls”) through social, professional
and fundraising initiatives that reflect
the unique values and vitality of the
school, and that allow Old Girls to
remain connected to a strong, global
Study community.
l’association des anciennes
élèves de The Study vise à promouvoir
et à maintenir un lien tout au long de leur
vie entre l'école et ses anciennes élèves
par l’entremise d’initiatives sociales,
professionnelles et de collecte de fonds
qui témoignent des valeurs propres et
de la vitalité de l’établissement et qui
permettent aux anciennes élèves de rester
en contact avec la solide communauté de
l'école.
VI S ION
soga’s mission will be achieved by
building:
community
soga will initiate and support efforts
that will allow Old Girls to maintain a
strong social connection with The Study
and each other, and will inspire them to
continue to be involved with the school
community. We connect with current
Study girls to steward their initiation
into soga and ensure an immediate
sense of community post-graduation.
network
that will help Old Girls to further their
professional endeavours by providing
valuable and extensive networking
opportunities and mentorship programs.
advancement
that will enable Old Girls to give back
to The Study through fundraising
initiatives that aim to improve the
long term standing of the school, the
Foundation and soga.
2
1
soga’s Homecoming
Study Old Girls’ Association Mission
and Mandate Renewed
T
he Study Old Girls’ Association (soga) is alive and well! On September
2, 2011, a meeting of Study Old Girls took place and the result was a
reinvigorated soga for 2011–2012. The group has since met regularly,
officially forming an executive membership (see back cover for a full list of
the soga Executive) and announcing soga’s new mission and vision.
In addition to participating in the Homecoming 2011 celebrations, soga has
launched a Speaker Series to create opportunities for Old Girls to share experiences
and exchange ideas with our senior students on a range of topics. soga will
participate in Career Day and Speedmentoring and will lead the effort to bring back
an important event – the soga Send-Off, formerly the soga Luncheon. Taking place
in late May, this event brings the graduating class and soga together to acknowledge
and celebrate the passage from student to Old Girl.
We are working to update our database , so please send your news since
graduation, as well as your contact info! Don’t be shy; we look forward to news about
your post-secondary education, your career path, volunteer activities, hobbies, travel
adventures, marriages, births, etc.
Send your news and updates to the attention of Belinda Hummel, Advancement &
Alumnae Relations Coordinator, at [email protected], by fax to (514) 935-1721
or by mail to 3233 The Boulevard, Westmount, qc h3y 1s4.
1 (BACK ROW, L TO R) LYNN GRUNBERG ’90, SOGA OFFICER (EXPANSIONS, EVENTS) HEATHER MONAGHAN ’88, SOGA PRESIDENT,
ERIKA FLORES LUDWICK '88, KARMA HALLWARD ’77, ALI MINDEL ’88, SAMANTHA HAYES ’86, SOGA OFFICER (COMMUNICATIONS) KATIE
KOSTIUK ’96, SOGA SECRETARY TANYA GUYATT ’88 (FRONT ROW, L TO R) SOGA VICE-PRESIDENT, PAULINA FLORES '90, STUDY BOARD
CHAIR BRENDA BARTLETT ’76, STUDY BOARD MEMBER SARAH IVORY ’76, SOGA OFFICER (EVENTS) CARRIE HABER ’91. (MISSING
FROM PHOTO) SOGA TREASURER SUZANNE BARWICK ’79, ALUMNAE PREFECT CARLEY SAMBROOK ’12 AND ARABELLA DECKER ’87.
2 CARLEY SAMBROOK ’12, ALUMNAE PREFECT AND MEMBER OF THE SOGA EXECUTIVE (CENTRE) ALONG WITH RECENT OLD GIRLS
TAYLOR NAYMAN (LEFT) AND SARAH FORTIN (RIGHT), BOTH CLASS OF 2010, WHO VISITED THE SCHOOL TO LEAD THE FIRST SOGA
SPEAKER SERIES BY OFFERING THEIR INSIGHT ON THE CEGEP EXPERIENCE TO OUR GRADUATING CLASS.
Join the
SOGA
Networks
The Study Old Girls’ Association
is now on Facebook! Simply
search for the “soga Network”
and join our growing network of
Old Girl ‘friends.’ At press time,
our group includes over 255 Old
Girls and more join every day!
Looking to develop your
professional network? soga
has set up a group on Linkedin,
as well! Also called the “soga
Network,” this newly formed
group will quickly grow into a
resource for all Study Old Girls.
Join today!
New SOGA President Erika Flores Ludwick ’88 and her sister, SOGA
Vice-President Paulina Flores Rutenberg ’90, take a moment during
Homecoming 2011 to announce the renewal of
The Study Old Girls’
Association (soga)
Study Old Girls’ Association
(soga) Executive
President Erika Flores Ludwick ’88
Vice-President Paulina Flores Rutenberg ’90
Secretary Tanya Guyatt ’88
Treasurer
Suzanne Barwick ’79
Alumnae Prefect Carley Sambrook ’12
Officer (Expansions, Events)
Heather Brennan Monaghan ’88
Officer (Communications)
Katie Kostiuk ’96
Officer (Events)
Carrie Haber ’91
(L TO R) ERIKA AND PAULINA ANNOUNCE THE
NEW SOGA MISSION, MANDATE AND LOGO.
(L TO R) SOGA OFFICER (EXPANSIONS &
EVENTS) HEATHER MONAGHAN ’88 SHARES
A LAUGH WITH FELLOW OLD GIRL AND SOGA
SUPPORTER LYNN GRUNBERG ’90.
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Officer (Administration)
Jason Finucan, Director
of Advancement &
Alumnae Relations

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