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TRILLIUM 2016
THE STUDY MAGAZINE
TRILLIUM
CONTRIBUTORS
2016
EDITOR Susan Orr-Mongeau
EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Tamara Ohnona
EDITORIAL SUPPORT Pattie Edwards,
Belinda Hammel, Katie Kostiuk ’96, Sylvie Lafleur,
Antonia Zannis
CONTRIBUTORS Line Benoit, Pattie Edwards,
Patricia Briand, Joseph D’Intino, Lisa Jacobsen,
Sylvie Lafleur, Chantale Lewis, Susan Orr-Mongeau,
Chloë Maas, James McDonald,
Katerina Petropoulos ’16, Nancy Lewis Sweer,
Cynthia Van Frank, Antonia Zannis
PHOTOGRAPHY Allen McInnis, Amalia Liogas,
Jean-Pierre Mongeau, Susan Orr-Mongeau,
Tamara Ohnona
DESIGN Origami
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
2015–2016
CHAIR James McDonald
TREASURER Philip Nolan
SECRETARY Marie-Françoise Jothy
PAST CHAIR Brenda Bartlett ’76
MEMBERS Arabella Decker ’87,
Erika Flores Ludwick ’88, Sarah Ivory Stewart ’78,
Christopher P. Manfredi, Michael Shannon,
Regina Visca, Anthony Zitzmann
THE STUDY SCHOOL FOUNDATION
2015–2016
CHAIR F. William Molson
VICE-CHAIR Jeffrey S. D. Tory
TREASURER Jill de Villafranca
SECRETARY Rebecca McLeod ’94
TRUSTEES Jean-Guy Desjardins, John Hallward,
Joan Ivory ’51, Scott Jones, Jean-Sébastien Monty
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COVER IT’S HARD TO DO JUSTICE TO A HUNDRED-YEAR
HISTORY, WE DID OUR BEST WITH CONCERTS, RETROSPECTIVE
PRESENTATIONS, COMMEMORATIVE PLANTINGS, WRITING
CONTESTS, BBQS, PARTIES, CENTENNIAL TIE CEREMONY,
CENTENNIAL BOOK LAUNCH, GALA AND MORE. ON THE COVER
IS A MOSAIC OF PHOTOS FROM OUR ILLUSTRIOUS PAST AND
GREAT MOMENTS FROM OUR INCREDIBLE CENTENNIAL YEAR.
RIGHT STUDY GIRLS ARE CONFIDENT GIRLS, LEADERS
OF TOMORROW AND CREATORS OF A BETTER WORLD.
(L TO R) HEAD GIRL CHLOË MAAS AND SUB HEAD
VICTORIA SEBAG.
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100
YEARS!
STRONG BEGINNINGS.
EXCELLENT OUTCOMES.
2016
IN THIS ISSUE
THE STUDY AT 100
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centennial
We proudly celebrate 100 years
of providing exemplary
girls’ education.
MESSAGE FROM THE
CHAIR OF THE BOARD
OF GOVERNORS
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The world needs great women —
girls can count on a great start at
The Study — for another 100 years.
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with distinction
MESSAGE FROM
THE HEAD OF SCHOOL
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in the classroom
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SUZANNE: 20 ANS
HOMEWORK IN
A NEW TIME
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PARTY OF THE CENTURY
THE STUDY'S DRABBLE
25
CONGRATULATIONS
TO THE CLASS OF ’15 & ’16
THE LEARNING OF
FRENCH: A PRIORITY!
alumnae events
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APPRENDRE LA
PROGRAMMATION
EN S’AMUSANT
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HOMECOMING 2015
CENTENNIAL COCKTAIL
DINATOIRE
LEADERS OF TOMORROW
CREATORS OF A BETTER
WORLD
alumnae profile
being active
FOUR GENERATIONS
OF STUDY GIRLS
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TRAINING + ENJOYMENT =
WILL TO WIN
fostering independence
12
DISCOVERING YOUR
PASSION
heritage
13
THE STUDY'S SONG
LA CHANSON DU STUDY
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DARING SPIRITS
17
NO ORDINARY SCHOOL
THE STUDY 1915 – 2015
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SEATH INSPIRED
WORKS OF ART
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class notes
33
IN A CLASS OF THEIR OWN
foundation
37
THE 1915 SOCIETY
AN INVITATION
38
7TH ANNUAL BUILDERS’
RECEPTION
39
A LETTER FROM THE
HEAD OF THE SCHOOL
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DARE TO DREAM
CAMPAIGN
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JAMES MCDONALD
CHAIR, BOARD OF GOVERNORS
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PRÉSIDENT, CONSEIL DES GOUVERNEURS
I
n the last five years, I have often received letters from our Old
Girls crediting The Study with having contributed to their success in many aspects of their lives. Malcolm Gladwell speaks of
successful people as “products of their history and community,
of opportunity and legacy.” He claims that there is really no mystery
to success, but rather an equation for success that becomes critical
in achievement.
Contrary to that notion, Frank J. Sulloway, author of a study on
success, Born to Rebel, (Pantheon, 1006), claims “Creative people are
not just sitting around waiting for opportunities to come to them.
They create their own opportunities.” Both concepts are required in
creating successful great women. The Study offers a landscape of rich
history, community involvement, and exceptional student experiences.
This nurturing atmosphere, combined with the opportunities for your
daughters to imagine and create, are quintessential in developing strong
women leaders well equipped for the challenges of a changing world.
Our new Strategic Plan, (2020), provides the springboard for our
staff and faculty, as we guide your daughters to utilize their strengths,
and develop confidence and resilience. Our Pillars of Success, (Academic Excellence, Exceptional Student Experiences, Innovation and
Leadership), woven with 100 years of rich tradition, and a diverse
population of passionate learners, provide the triumvirate in creating
the recipe for achievement.
As The Study’s 100th year gives way to the next century, it is apt to
laud the enriching history that has set the stage for such a promising
future for the school and for your daughters. I am so very proud to
be the Head of School in our 100th year and to take my place among
many passionate and gifted leaders, bookending the first century
with our founder, Margaret Gascoigne. Miss Gascoigne’s belief in
‘teaching things that really matter’ set the stage for our evolving great
young women. I look forward, with great passion, to helping the next
century of this outstanding school unfold.
Au cours des cinq dernières années, les lettres et les messages que
j’ai reçus de nos anciennes élèves, soulignaient combien l’école avait
contribué à leur réussite. Malcolm Gladwell définit les personnes qui
réussissent « comme le produit de leur histoire et de leur collectivité,
des opportunités et de leur patrimoine ». Il affirme que le succès n’a
rien de mystérieux, mais que l’élément essentiel de la réussite relève
plutôt d’une équation.
Contestant cette notion, Frank J. Sulloway, auteur d’une étude
exhaustive sur le succès, Born to Rebel (Pantheon, 1996) assure que
« les gens créatifs ne se croisent pas les bras en attendant que les
occasions se présentent à eux. Ils créent leurs propres opportunités ».
Pour former des femmes extraordinaires, il convient donc de se
reposer sur ces deux concepts. The Study offre un riche contexte
historique, une implication sociale et des expériences épanouissantes
à ses élèves. Cette atmosphère propice, associée à des occasions
d’imaginer et de créer, est fondamentale pour la formation de femmes
fortes solidement préparées pour les défis d’un monde en mutation.
LES PILIERS DE LA RÉUSSITE — L’EXCELLENCE
SCOLAIRE, L’EXPÉRIENCE EXCEPTIONNELLE
DE L’ÉLÈVE, L’INNOVATION ET LE LEADERSHIP
Notre plan stratégique (2020) sert de rampe de lancement aux
nombreuses stratégies de nos enseignants, lorsque nous aidons vos
filles à exploiter leurs forces et à développer leur confiance et leur
résilience. Les piliers de la réussite — l’excellence scolaire, l’expérience
exceptionnelle de l’élève, l’innovation et le leadership — ainsi qu’une
riche tradition séculaire et une population diversifiée d’apprenantes
passionnées, constituent une triple recette pour la réussite.
Alors que The Study amorce son second siècle d’existence, c’est le
bon moment de faire l’éloge de cette histoire enrichissante qui ouvre
la voie vers un avenir prometteur pour notre école et pour vos filles.
Je suis particulièrement fière d’être la directrice de cette école au
moment du centenaire et d’occuper une place parmi cette lignée de
directrices douées et passionnées, et de terminer ce siècle commencé
par notre fondatrice, Margaret Gascoigne. Sa conviction d’enseigner
« les choses qui sont vraiment importantes » a tracé la voie pour
former des jeunes femmes extraordinaires. J’attends avec une grande
impatience de contribuer à l’avancée de cette école exceptionnelle
dans son prochain siècle.
NANCY LEWIS SWEER
HEAD OF SCHOOL
DIRECTRICE DE L’ÉCOLE
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I
am very proud of what we have accomplished over the past
year, in particular the completion of our visionary 5-year
Strategic Plan: 2020. Anchored in our Mission and Vision,
the excitement for the plan is palpable, as the school is at a
pivotal moment in its history. I am delighted with the progress
Head of School Nancy Sweer, the faculty and the leadership team
have already made with a number of compelling initiatives.
I am also very proud of our Dare to Dream Campaign, driven
by our Strategic Plan, which has seen real progress as the Campaign
is now firmly in its public phase. Now, more than halfway through
to our $8.75 million goal, we are profoundly grateful to everyone who
has embraced the vision with their early support of the campaign.
I sincerely thank Nancy Sweer for her candid leadership and her
unwavering pledge to focus on ‘the main
thing’: providing exemplary girls’ education,
DARE TO DREAM
ensuring that Study girls are the strong
women of tomorrow who are well-equipped
for the challenges of a rapidly changing world. I would also like
to thank our exceptional faculty and staff, who are leading the way
in innovative pedagogy while maintaining a nurturing atmosphere
and the traditions of an established all-girls’, bilingual school.
To my colleagues on the Board, it is been a privilege to serve
with you. I am grateful for your work on the Board and its various
committees. On behalf of the Board I thank all members of The Study
family for their generous gifts, for volunteering their time and talents
and for their belief in and commitment to, both The Study experience
and to our daughters.
The Study’s 100th Anniversary year has seen the culmination
of energy from the growing ranks of past, present and future
students — and the parents and faculty and staff who support
them — fuelling the school’s growth towards the next century.
I remain excited to be on this journey with you all!
J’éprouve une grande fierté pour tout ce que nous avons accompli
au cours de la dernière année et tout particulièrement pour le Plan
stratégique 2020, un document visionnaire qui couvre une période
de cinq années. Ce plan, ancré dans notre mission et notre vision,
suscite un engouement palpable à un moment privilégié de l’histoire
de notre école. Je suis ravi par les avancées déjà réalisées dans un bon
nombre d’initiatives mobilisatrices par la directrice de l’école, Nancy
Sweer, les enseignants et l’équipe de direction.
Je suis aussi extrêmement fier de la campagne « Osons rêver »,
dictée par notre plan stratégique, car elle enregistre des progrès réels
alors qu’elle est maintenant bien engagée dans sa phase publique.
Nous avons déjà atteint plus de la moitié de l’objectif de 8,75 M $ et
nous sommes très reconnaissants à tous ceux qui ont souscrit à cette
vision en y apportant leur soutien dès le début.
Je tiens à remercier très sincèrement Nancy Sweer pour sa direction
franche et son implication indéfectible envers l’essentiel, à savoir,
une formation exemplaire des élèves afin
d’assurer qu’elles deviennent les femmes
fortes de demain, solidement préparées pour
les défis d’un monde en rapide évolution.
J’aimerais également remercier les excellents
enseignants et le personnel qui ouvrent la
voie en matière d’innovation pédagogique,
tout en maintenant l’atmosphère
chaleureuse et les traditions d’une école
de filles bilingue solidement établie.
Je tiens à mentionner à mes collègues
du Conseil que c’est un privilège d’assurer
mes fonctions avec eux et je les remercie pour le travail accompli au
Conseil et dans les divers comités. Au nom du Conseil, j’exprime ma
reconnaissance à tous les membres de la grande famille de The Study
pour leurs dons généreux ainsi que le temps, les talents, la confiance
et le dévouement consacrés à l’école et à nos filles.
Le centenaire a constitué un point culminant pour mobiliser les
énergies de l’ensemble des élèves, anciennes, présentes et futures avec
le soutien des parents, des enseignants et du personnel, contribuant
ainsi à l’évolution de l’école pour le prochain siècle. C’est avec
le même enthousiasme que je poursuis ce périple avec vous tous !
head of school
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chair of the board of governors
in the classroom
THE ZENTANGLE METHOD is an easy-to-learn
relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images
by drawing structured patterns as are mandelas.
It increases focus and creativity, provides artistic
satisfaction along with an increased sense of
personal well-being. Repetitive, simple steps are
part of the zentangle method. These steps support
relaxation and mindfulness.
REAL CHALLENGE: BALANCE
JOSEPH D’INTINO, M.Ed., Enrichment Specialist
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BE A HOMEWORK CONSULTANT
TIME FOR CHANGE
When helping others there is also a fine balance
between doing something for someone and
showing someone how to do something for his
or herself. Any parent who has ever sat down
with their child during homework time knows
this dilemma well. One way to counter this is to
become a “Homework Consultant”. Consultants,
for example, fitness consultants, will help to
develop workout programs and monitor progress.
The consultant cannot do the exercise for the
Too often students become overwhelmed with
the amount or difficulty of their homework.
Their coping mechanisms, such as avoidance or
procrastination, can frustrate their parents and
teachers. By teaching students how to effectively
manage their responsibilities and their stress
from an early age by acting as consultants
instead of helpers, students can learn the
appropriate skills that will prepare them
for a well-balanced life.
En tant que pionnières du
programme Mindfulness
dans notre école, les
élèves du premier cycle
ont invité d’autres écoles
partout au Canada et aux
États-Unis à participer
à un projet Mindfulness
de 30 jours.
L’objectif était
d’encourager les enfants
à vivre sereinement en
consacrant une minute
par jour à Mindfulness
et ceci durant 30 jours.
C’est Barbara
Kurtzman, la professeure
d’anglais de première
année qui a lancé ce
projet. Son but principal
était d’explorer les
diverses manières
d’enseigner Mindfulness
à l’intérieur des classes
de manière à ce que
les enseignants et les
élèves puissent intégrer
cette pratique dans
leur quotidien.
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GRADE 7 STUDENT TALAYAH
MINTO RATTRAY PICTURED
HERE AS PART OF A COLLAGE,
LEARNING THE PLEASURE
OF CREATING A ZENTANGLE”
It is important to keep in mind the purpose
of homework. It can either be for practice,
preparation, or clarification. The purpose is not
to exhaust students, but to help them to gain
some form of autonomy, independence, and
responsibility for their own learning. Often
times, children spend too long on homework
because they might be distracted by thinking
about what comes next, complaining about how
they will not have time to play, or worrying that
things won’t get done. One way to avoid such a
situation is to set a fixed amount of time, which
helps to relax and focus children because they
know that the end is defined. Most research
suggests that teachers and parents follow the
10-minute standard, which means about 10 – 20
minutes of total homework time per grade level.
MANAGING EXPECTATIONS
LE DÉFI
MINDFULNESS,
UNE MINUTE PAR
JOUR DURANT
30 JOURS
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E client; nor should they. This example relates
well to the role that parents should have when
supporting students. Students should be guided
through the process. For example, parents can
look through the agenda and make a short list
of things to do with an approximation of how
long each item will take, while occasionally
checking in to answer any questions. The earlier
these types of routines are set-up and modeled,
the more likely the students will internalize
the process.
ducation has undergone significant
changes in the last 15 years with the rise
of technology, changing demographics,
and the emergence of better teaching practices.
However, to the dismay of students, homework
remains a consistent feature of most school
environments, as it can be used for reinforcement
or diagnostic purposes. Nevertheless, for some
parents, the idea of homework can be as daunting
and stress-inducing as it can be for their child.
There are a number of challenges that are
associated with homework, including getting
started and finishing in a timely manner,
working independently, and finding time for
other activities. Among these, perhaps the most
challenging aspect about homework is finding
the balance between academics, extra-curricular
activities, and time to be a kid.
Despite its challenges there are intangible
skills that are practiced through homework,
such as time management and other executive
functions like planning, prioritizing, and revising.
These are the skills that students will use in the
future to achieve the ever-coveted work-life
balance. The problem is that these skills are
often not innate, but are learned. Children learn
from structure, observing, and doing. Therefore,
this highlights the importance of using routine
and appropriate support to encourage proper
homework habits.
in the classroom
THE FRANCOZONE
Pedagogy and Technology Integration
Specialist and Technology Teacher Lisa
Jacobsen with grade 2 student Adeline
Sozanski in the Makerspace testing out
“my blue ‘dash’ robot”.
THE LEARNING OF FRENCH:
M
ontreal is a multicultural city open to the world
and a multitude of cultures. The Study’s global
community view is very well integrated within the
Quebec milieu. Exploring the francophone culture in both
Quebec and abroad, all the while maintaining the rigorous
structural aspect of the French language, enriches the learning
of French at The Study.
Starting in kindergarten through to grade 6, Study
students follow the French language mother-tongue program
prescribed by the Minister of Education (MEESR) just as do all
francophone schools in the province. Study teachers use both
the materials and the “progression of learning” programme
as approved by the Ministry of Education. Students in grades
4 and 6 are required to complete the same French language
Ministry final exam as do students in all francophone schools
in the province of Quebec.
In addition, there are four other subjects taught in French
in elementary school, such as Drama and Science, all part of
The Study’s langue maternelle program designation. Half the
school day in elementary is spent in French and half in English.
In fact, we often hear that The Study is considered the most
francophone of all anglophone schools.
“
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Arrivant de New York, nos deux filles parlaient très peu
de français. L’École The Study a joué un rôle déterminant
dans leurs apprentissage de la langue. L’approche
totalement bilingue de l’école et l’attention individualisée
pour bien répondre aux besoins spécifiques de chaque
élève ont contribué à leur apprentissage rapide du
français, un de nos objectifs en venant nous établir
au Québec. Nous sommes très reconnaissants à l’École
The Study pour cette belle réussite.” — DR. YVES BERGEVIN, PARENT DE SOPHIE ’26 ET SARAH ’23
EXEMPLARY BILINGUAL EDUCATION
The key objective of the French department is simple: guide
students to achieve their full potential, in French. Creating
an environment that stimulates students to want to learn,
we advocate both academic excellence and the cultural
and playful aspects of the French language and the French
culture. We are fortunate to live in the diverse metropolis
of Montreal that supports our vision.
The Study takes pride in providing an exemplary
bilingual girls’ education and preparing our students
for leadership roles in both Quebec and the global world
of tomorrow.
EN BAS QUE DU PLAISIR EN BUVANT DU CHOCOLAT CHAUD ET EN JOUENT « SCRABBLE »
DANS LE FRANCOZONE AVEC ENSEIGNANTE DE FRANÇAIS EN 4IEME ANNÉE MARIE-ÈVE
RIOUX ET (L TO R) LOU GUYOT, CLARA MARCOUX ET SARAH BERGEVIN (TOUTE ’23).
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ù les jeunes technophiles, les fanatiques de Star Wars, de
l’informatique, des portables et des robots se retrouvent-elles ?
À l’école, dans le Makerspace. Au lieu de se contenter de
consommer, les élèves de The Study apprennent à créer. Elles s’initient à la
pensée critique pour participer pleinement à la construction d’un monde
toujours plus technologique. Un coup d’œil furtif dans le Makerspace suffit
pour voir à quel point elles adorent les défis posés par le code informatique.
La programmation leur permet de donner un sens au monde dont elles
hériteront et qu’elles façonneront.
Depuis 2011, les élèves perfectionnent leurs compétences informatiques,
leurs connaissances des algorithmes, leurs aptitudes de débogage et
leur résilience en s’initiant à divers langages et applis : My Robot Friend,
Hopscotch, Scratch, C, JavaScript et HTML.
Les élèves de premier cycle explorent la manipulation des robots
programmables avec Dash & Dot. À partir de six ans, à l’aide d’applications,
elles font parler Dash & Dot avec leur propre voix ou les font se déplacer dans
des paysages urbains ou ruraux virtuels. Elles chorégraphient les séquences
de leurs actions grâce à des capteurs et des commandes vocales. L’attention
qu’elles portent à leur travail indique à quel point leur expérience est
gratifiante et enrichissante.
LA PROGRAMMATION
LEUR PERMET DE
DONNER UN SENS
AU MONDE DONT
ELLES HÉRITERONT
ET QU’ELLES
FAÇONNERONT.
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SYLVIE LAFLEUR, Elementary School Director
PEDAGOGICAL INNOVATION
To enrich the ministerial program, teachers constantly
find innovative pedagogical approaches to stimulate
the intellectual curiosity of our students, making for an
increasingly enhanced academic French program. Recently,
The Study enhanced the facilities in the elementary
school and dedicated a new space to French learning,
The FrancoZone. This welcoming space located on the
3rd floor of the elementary school, overlooking the city of
Montreal, exemplifies all elements of a francophone world.
The FrancoZone is a place where students are given the
opportunity to play in French, create in French and welcome
special francophone guests.
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A Priority!
being active
ACTIVITIES
OFFERED
BADMINTON
BASKETBALL
CROSS COUNTRY
RUNNING
CROSS COUNTRY
SKIING
GOLF
HOCKEY
ROWING
SOCCER
SWIMMING
TENNIS
TOUCH FOOTBALL
COMMUNICATION
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Sports Captain
CHANTALE LEWIS, Athletic Director
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— KATERINA PETROPOULOS,
ATHLETES NEED TO ENJOY THE TRAINING
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“I really love sports
and team sports at
The Study has done
something for me
that I will be eternally
grateful for — I was
able to break out of
my shell. I joined The
Study in grade 7 and it
was the school’s team
sports that helped me
learn to communicate.
In a team everyone
has one specific goal
in common — to
win — everyone works
together as a group
with the intention of
winning — we strategize
together, we make
passes, we congratulate
someone when they
make a goal, we
reassure someone
when they miss —
we communicate.”
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ur Study student athletes are taught
to push beyond, forge their own path,
venture outside of their comfort zone
and enjoy doing it. The pure enjoyment from it all
creates their will to win. What is more important
than winning, is the ability of an athlete to
perceive the sport in new ways, to embrace
creativity and to make connections above and
beyond what situations they are faced with in a
game, and to find a possible solution. These are
skills that our girls learn to embrace, both inside
and outside of the classroom.
Champions share many characteristics,
none of which are solely determined by their
talents. For accomplished athletes, their sense of
empowerment comes from taking risks, letting
go, and pushing themselves beyond what one may
think is the impossible. This attitude helps ignite
a fire that one may not have discovered if she
hadn't taken that shot, made that pass, or stopped
that goal. It is that determination, that fire, in
every one of our Study girls, that helps make them
become the very best that they can be.
Katerina
Petropoulos,
sports captain
FACING PAGE MICHAELA SIMONNOVY AND MORGANE-MARIE
DACKIW (BOTH ’17) FOCUS ON
HIGH-OCTANE SMASHES DURING
VOLLEYBALL PRACTICE WITH COACH
ALEXANDRA SHILLER.
TOP ROW (L TO R): FALL ROWING
AT THE OLYMPIC BASIN WAS GREAT
FUN THIS YEAR! (L TO R) SOPHIA
TONE ’18, ASHLEE ZITZMANN,
VICTORIA SILVA, VICTORIA
PETRECCA-BERTHELET, EVA PAYEN,
SYERA MONET DEL BELLO, LILOU
DELAS (ALL ’20) AND MICHELLE
ANTONIAZZI ’18. HOCKEY PLAYERS
MIRKA COUTURE-ZIKOVSKY ’23,
AUDREY DESJARDINS ’18 AND
JACQUELINE HAYES-BABCZAK ’22
GEARING UP FOR PRACTICE AT THE
WESTMOUNT ARENA, HOME TO
ALL OUR GAMES NEXT SEASON.
MIDDLE ROW (L TO R): SOCCER
THE STUDY’S SENIOR SOCCER
TEAM (TOP L TO R) MICHELLE
ANTONIAZZI ’18, CHLOË MAAS ’16,
ALEXANDRA KOURI ’17, ABYGAEL
LUSTIG ’17, CHLOË MALIKOTSIS ’18
(BOTTOM L TO R) MORGAN GEYER ’18,
CAROLINE KOURI ’18, LISA-MARIE
MELATTI ’17, ZOE WONG ’17,
ALEXANDRA BRISEBOIS ’17,
NATASHA YANG ’18 AND GOALIE
GABRIELA CARRARA ’17, WITH
COACH AND STUDY FATHER PETER
ANTONIAZZI. CURLING CHELSY
LAUREANO, CHLOÉ DESJARDINS
AND ADÉLAIDE HUGÉ (ALL ’24)
PRACTICE CURLING DURING THEIR
SPECIALIZED GYM CLASS. BANTAM
VOLLEYBALL GMAA CHAMPIONS
(TOP L TO R) JAMIE SHORE, ELOISE
VALASEK, (BOTH ’19) (MIDDLE L
TO R) ABIGAIL RITCHIE ’20, LILY
CREAGHAN ’19, VICTORIA ROBINSON,
SELENE HINTEREGGER, MILLICENT
PENNER, COACH RIKKI BOWLES,
(BOTTOM L TO R) ORLAITH BURGARD
AND EMMA RICHARD- POLIDORO
(ALL ’20). BOTTOM: STUDY
SWIMMERS PRACTICING AT
THE WESTMOUNT YMCA. (L TO
R) NATASHA YANG ’18, ALIYA
KIPLING-BOWKER ’20, ANA
GORDON ’20, TIFFANY ASSALY ’16,
MILLICENT PENNER ’20, KATERINA
PETROPOULOS ’16, CAROLANNE
CARR ’18 AND LÉA MONTY ’20.
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VOLLEYBALL
+
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NI
AI
TR
TRACK & FIELD
in the classroom
LEADERS of TOMORROW
IMMENSE
PRIDE
CREATORS of a
BETTER WORLD
Grade 10 student
Morgane-Marie Dackiw ’17,
gives hands on demo of science
experiment to girls at our sister school
in Nicaragua. 18 senior school students
again traveled to Diriá, Nicaragua for
a ten-day community service trip this
past March. This was the fifth visit
to The Study’s sister school since
the partnership began
in 2009.
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PERHAPS THE MOST WONDERFUL THING ABOUT AN ALL
GIRLS’ SCHOOL IS THAT A GIRL OCCUPIES EVERY ROLE—
WHETHER IT IS STUDENT GOVERNMENT, ATHLETICS,
ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS, COMMUNITY SERVICE,
THE ARTS, SCHOOL CLUBS, OR EVERYDAY CLASSROOM
LEARNING, STUDY GIRLS ARE ALWAYS CENTER STAGE.
EMBEDDED IN THE CURRICULUM
So strong is our belief in the value of learning to
lead, that we developed a leadership curriculum
that students follow from grades 5 to 11. Every
week, via experiential games, role-playing,
discussions, and challenges, girls explore a
different notion of leadership. Over the course
of their high school experience, girls delve
into a multitude of leadership topics including
collaboration, teamwork, communication,
presentation skills, conflict management,
creativity, motivation and the power of diversity.
Through experience, feedback and reflection,
girls identify their individual passions and goals
in an evolution of self-discovery.
and lead younger students throughout the year in
a variety of fun, school-wide competitions. Girls
cheer for one another during Concours d’art
oratoires, Science Fair competitions, and when
they take to the stage as members of the Concert
Band or drama productions. Our students
compete in debating, public speaking, robotics,
and le Parlement des jeunes.
Our entire student body learns to appreciate
their collective power when we support cancer
research through Girls for the Cure, and their
impact as global citizens when we fundraise for
our sister school in Nicaragua. At The Study, we
help build leaders that will have a love of what they
do, and the ability to adapt to an ever-changing
future. Confident girls, leaders of tomorrow and
creators of a better world, all part of our pledge
to provide exemplary girls’ education.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ONE AND ALL
Study girls understand that we do not need a
title to lead. While there are plenty of formal
leadership opportunities (Student Council, Sports
Team Captains, House Heads, Prefects), there are
many more informal leadership roles that grow in
an almost organic way, on a daily basis. Every year
our in-school tutoring program “Helping Hands”
coordinates a team of Senior School students who
support students in the Elementary School as
they patiently help with homework and act as role
models for their “little sisters”. Our House system
allows girls in the Senior School to connect with
STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS
(L TO R) SARAH IACOBACCI,
VICTORIA SEBAG, KATERINA
PETROPOULOS, SAMANTHA LEVY,
CHLOË MAAS AND IN BARREL
SARAH PETRECCA (ALL ’16) ENJOY
GOING BACK IN TIME AS THEY
STRIKE A POSE WITH THE “OLD
LADY” GAME SETUP IN THE GYM.
ent
S tud
Coun
cil
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he development of well-rounded
leadership qualities is clearly stated
as a central aim in The Study’s mission
statement, and leadership holds a
key place in our new strategic plan as one of
four “Pillars of Success”. Through a fantastic
combination of enriched curriculum and
extensive co-curricular activities in the Senior
School, opportunities abound for students
to grow and build essential leadership skills
to prepare them for all that is to come.
“The Study isn’t just
a school. It’s a
community. It’s a
sisterhood.” We all
like to believe that we
have something that
nobody else will ever
understand. I believe
that Study girls are
bonded by something
greater than simply
sharing the same
uniform. For example,
the simple fact that I
am in the same House
as a girl in kindergarten
creates an instant
bond between us.
I feel immense pride
looking out at all of
you and being able
to say that every single
person in this room;
student, alumna,
staff, or parents, is a
link in the strong chain
that will move The
Study forward into
our second century —
thank you!”
Excerpt from Head
Girl Chloë Maas’s
speech on our 100th
birthday — Founder’s
Day 2015.
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PATRICIA BRIAND, Senior School Director
fostering independence
DISCOVERING
your PASSION
PRINCIPAL AND VICE-CHANCELLOR
OF MCGILL UNIVERSITY,
PROFESSOR SUZANNE FORTIER
THE STUDY’S FIRST OF THREE
OUTSTANDING CENTENNIAL
SPEAKERS.
ANTONIA ZANNIS, Deputy Head of School
“DO WHAT YOU LOVE.”
The Study’s Song
La chanson du Study
Music by composer and Study parent Belinda Takahashi. Bilingual
lyrics by a collective group of Study volunteer teachers and students*.
See The Study’s YouTube channel to hear The Study Song sung by our
elementary school choir during our 100th Founder’s Day celebration.
Every morning in kilt and tie,
Yellow, green and white and blue,
With compassion and a friendly smile
We are here to sing for you.
Oh, Study, ever let our passion burn!
Every girl, old and new,
Friends we find here and all we learn
And these we owe to you.
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Currently, the impression among many
people is that in order to find the right path,
to be most successful, one must overschedule,
overprogramme and overachieve. It is so
important to find balance our lives, and this
skill starts at an early age. It was so inspiring to
see Grade 1 students teaching our graduating
class about mindfulness, about reflection and
relaxation. As students move forward and try
to experience as much as possible, they cannot
get so caught up in the whirlwind of classes
and activities that they do not take time to rest,
surround themselves with supportive people and
find the time and space to truly think about what
they are doing, what they like to do and most
importantly, what they love to do.
*CENTENNIAL SPEAKERS
Professor Suzanne
Fortier, Principal and
Vice-Chancellor of McGill
University (Nov 12),
Aleissia Laidacker Lead
Gameplay Programmer
Ubisoft (Jan 20),
Ann-Marie MacDonald
Canadian playwright,
novelist, broadcast
journalist and Study
parent (Mar 31).
We’re the sisters of The Study,
Standing side by side.
Rooted in tradition,
Yet we’re aiming for the sky.
Like the petals of the trillium,
We flourish and we grow,
Le sourire dans les yeux
Et la flamme ardente au cœur.
Le lien qui nous rassemble
Nourrit notre âme de bonheur.
Hier, enfants, demain, femmes,
Femmes vraiment formidables.
Chacune de nous suit sa voie
Et s’élance avec conviction.
Nos ailes se déploient,
Notre regard vise l’horizon.
Main dans la main, tournées vers l’avenir,
Changeons le monde pour l’embellir
Avec nos joies, nos couleurs
Pour répandre le bonheur.
We’re the sisters of The Study,
Standing side by side.
Rooted in tradition,
Yet we’re aiming for the sky.
Like the petals of the trillium,
We flourish and we grow,
Le sourire dans les yeux
Et la flamme ardente au cœur.
Le lien qui nous rassemble
Nourrit notre âme de bonheur.
Hier, enfants, demain, femmes,
Femmes vraiment formidables!
Unity for a hundred years,
Together through our joys and fears.
Leaders rise and help to guide.
Every morning, in the sunshine
Study girls stand on the hillside.
We’re the sisters of The Study,
Standing side by side.
Rooted in tradition,
Yet we’re aiming for the sky.
Like the petals of the trillium,
We flourish and we grow,
Le sourire dans les yeux
Et la flamme ardente au cœur.
Le lien qui nous rassemble
Nourrit notre âme de bonheur.
Hier, enfants, demain, femmes,
Femmes vraiment formidables!
Femmes vraiment formidables!
Femmes vraiment formidables!
*VOLUNTEERS
ENGLISH LYRICS:
Anne Heenan, Lisa Jacobsen, Roger
Jay, Sean Mayes, Isabelle Metwalli,
Edna Reingewirtz, Nancy Sweer, Ellen
Yambouranis. French lyrics : Sylvie
Beaudoin, Lorraine Bergeron,Julie
Caron, Marjolaine Léveillé, Isabelle
Metwalli, Jamilla Oualla, Louise
Paquin, Marie-Ève Rioux
STUDENTS who participated
in the brainstorming session:
Yaretzi Aviles Hernandez, Sophia
Creaghan, Sarah Iacobacci, Aitana
Juristo-Andrade, Lauren Leonard,
Samantha Levy, Leah-Annia PlanteWiener, Ella Qu (Yi Yin), Anna Shi
ABOVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHOIR AND
SENIOR SCHOOL CONCERT BAND ALONGSIDE
CELLIST SOLOIST JUNO ADELMAN ’21 FIRST
PERFORM THE STUDY SONG CONDUCTED BY
ISABELLE METWALLI, STUDY MUSIC TEACHER.
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MANAGING FAILURE
Success comes as a result of hard work, and
sometimes that includes a certain element of
failure. Young people have to learn how to
manage failure, and, indeed, they must learn
that failure is a fine thing, as long as they learn
from the experience! They need to have the
tools to face the unknown with confidence and
understand that their educational/career paths
may be a bit messy, with some challenging
obstacles along the road. Learning how to
manage obstacles and overcome them is a very
important skill to have, and will certainly help
them on the road to finding their true passion.
IN HONOUR OF THE STUDY’S
100TH ANNIVERSARY
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This is a theme common to what we heard this
year from our Centennial Speakers*. It was truly
an honour to hear from such prestigious and
accomplished women who exude passion for
their careers and truly love what they do. This
is a message that I try to pass on to students in
Career Education every year. Students need to
explore a variety of domains and find the one
that interests them the best. Loving what you do
makes studying easier, and going to school and
work every day so much more enjoyable. All this
being said, how should students prepare in order
to find a career where they “love what they do”?
Students in 2016 are very busy — they
take multiple different classes, many of them
enriched and accelerated, they participate in a
plethora of activities and complete many hours
of community service. Having these varied
experiences is so important to helping students
learn what they have a passion for, but they must
also develop many skills which will help them
pursue their passions.
heritage
Daring
Spirits
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A CENTURY AGO, BACK IN THE DAYS OF
STEAM ENGINES AND SILENT MOVIES, THERE
WAS A FRESH SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE IN
CONSERVATIVE MONTREAL. A PROGRESSIVE
EDUCATOR NAMED MARGARET GASCOIGNE
FOUNDED A NEW SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
ONLY, AND A NEW GENERATION OF FEMALE
PAINTERS BEGAN PRODUCING DARING,
COLOURFUL WORKS OF MODERN ART.
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HEAD OF SCHOOL NANCY SWEER
AFFIRMS THE DARING SPIRIT
OF THE STUDY COMMUNITY OF
BOTH YESTERDAY AND TODAY.
ACCLAIMED STUDY ART TEACHER
ETHEL SEATH, MEMBER OF
THE BEAVER HALL CIRCLE,
HER PAINTING THE CANAL,
MONTREAL 1924, HANGS
IN THE BACKGROUND.
FORTUITOUS TIMING
Of many connections between The Study and those pioneering
female painters, Ethel Seath is the strongest link. She was not
only an ardent painter of the Montreal cityscape and a member
of the Beaver Hall circle, but also a close friend of Miss
Gascoigne — and The Study’s passionate art teacher for fortyfive years, from 1917 to 1962.
Fortuitously, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA)
mounted a major exhibition of the Beaver Hall Group just
as The Study began to celebrate its 100th anniversary this fall.
“A few years ago, I learned this exhibition was coming,” said
Pattie Edwards, The Study’s Director of Alumnae Relations.
“I said, ‘Wouldn’t it be great if it happened during our Centennial?’
And sure enough, it did! We decided to extend our Homecoming
Weekend and go to see the exhibition.”
Co-curated by the MMFA’s Jacques des Rochers and Dr. Brian
Foss of Carleton University, the exhibition was entitled 1920s
Modernism in Montreal: The Beaver Hall Group. It brought together
many once-daring canvases by well-known artists such as A.Y.
Jackson, Prudence Heward, Anne Savage, Lilias Torrance Newton,
Adrien Hébert, Sarah Robertson, and, of course, Ethel Seath.
“We made a deliberate decision to include not only works
that are justifiably well-known, but also pieces both from museum
storerooms and from private collections that would be unfamiliar
or even unknown to scholars and to members of the general public
alike,” Dr. Foss said of the selection process that brought him
to The Study on a research trip.
One of the gems he found was Lilias Torrance Newton’s 1921
canvas Portrait of Marcelle, which had been hanging in the school’s
administrative offices for decades but was little-known beyond The
Study community. French teacher Marcelle Boucher (later Gaudion)
was one of the first teachers hired by Miss Gascoigne, in 1916, and
she would remain at the school until 1959 — affectionately known
simply as “Madame” by three generations of students.
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T
he Study was just four years old when a group of creative
men and women — the fourteen women were mostly the
daughters of wealthy Montreal families — pooled their
resources and rented a large house at 305 Beaver Hall Hill
to serve as studios and exhibition space. They came to be known
collectively by the name of their street.
Both The Study and the Beaver Hall artists faced tough
challenges. Miss Gascoigne struggled to keep her school open
with limited enrolment and meagre financial resources while
few Montreal art collectors and critics appreciated modern
art. But the parallel stories of The Study and the Beaver Hall
Group are both inspiring examples of victory against the odds
through perseverance.
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Sharing a Celebrated Pas t
heritage
Mme Gaudion
TOP FRENCH TEACHER MME
MARCELLE (BOUCHER) GAUDION
WITH THE STUDY'S 1948
GRADUATES. BOTTOM, GRADE
9 STUDENTS AT THE MONTREAL
MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, STANDING
ALONGSIDE THE STUDY’S PORTRAIT
OF MARCELLE ON LOAN TO THE
MUSEUM’S BEAVER HALL GROUP
ART EXHIBITION. (L TO R) JENNY
VALÉRY- ARCHAMBAULT, JUSTINE
HENRICHON-GOULET, MORGAN
GEYER, ZHOU QIANQIAN AND
LÉA MORIN.
No Ordinary School
THE STUDY 1915 –2015
I
n September of 2015, in celebration of The Study’s 100th
anniversary, our much-anticipated commemorative
history book was published. No Ordinary School, The
Study 1915–2015 provides an insightful and engaging
retrospective of the people, programme and place. Presenting
lively images, oral testimonies, and material gleaned from
the school’s archives, No Ordinary School explores the evolution
of The Study through world wars, the Great Depression,
the Quiet Revolution, and many stages of feminism, from
its predominantly English Montreal origins into the bilingual
and thriving multicultural community that it is today.
Firmly grounded in a wider historical context, No Ordinary
School celebrates our exceptional educational institution while
paying tribute to our illustrious past and promising future.
Written masterfully by Colleen A. Gray, Professor of
History at Concordia University, with the kind assistance of
The Study’s book committee, Jill de Villafranca, Mary Liistro
Hebert, Eve Marshall and Susan Orr-Mongeau and published
by McGill-Queen’s University Press, www.mqup.ca.
COUNTER-CLOCKWISE, TOP TO BOTTOM THE NEW HISTORY BOOK NO ORDINARY SCHOOL,
THE STUDY 1915 –2015. THE STUDY CENTENNIAL BOOK COMMITTEE AT THE BOOK LAUNCH,
HEAD OF SCHOOL NANCY SWEER, TREASURER OF THE STUDY SCHOOL FOUNDATION, FORMER
BOARD CHAIR JILL DE VILLAFRANCA, FORMER HEADS OF SCHOOL, EVE MARSHALL AND MARY
LIISTRO HÉBERT, ALONGSIDE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING SUSAN ORRMONGEAU. VIGNETTE FROM NO ORDINARY SCHOOL: MISS GASCOIGNE AND FRIENDS AT SAINTEANNE-DE-BELLEVUE, 1920–1922. JUSTIN TRUDEAU, WITH STUDY GIRLS IN 2008. VIGNETTE
FROM NO ORDINARY SCHOOL: STUDY PIPERS.
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In the summer of 2015, the portrait was loaned
to the museum and extensively restored by the
MMFA. When Head of School Nancy Lewis Sweer
next saw it, at the private visitation for lenders and
sponsors, it was on the museum wall as part of the
exhibition. She couldn’t believe the transformation.
“I was bowled over,” Mrs Sweer recalled. “I was
touched that it was even more vibrant than when
I had originally seen it. The restoration made her
come to life even more.”
“It’s a very moving picture. You can tell this
woman had great conviction — you see that in her
face. When I looked at her face, I thought, What
powerful and elegant women taught at The Study.
What an incredible connection to society and to
our girls. It’s leadership at its roots.”
Mrs Sweer was also drawn to another painting
by the celebrated portrait painter — Newton’s
1931 portrait of Frances McCall. As she stood
there, admiring the way the artist captured the
subject’s strength of character, a man standing
next to her turned to her.
“Do you like this painting?” he asked.
“It’s my favourite,” she replied. “This woman
has something very strong. She reminds me of
my mother.”
“That’s my mother,” the man said, and
introduced himself as Storrs McCall, the
painting’s owner.
Please contact Pattie Edwards,
Director of Alumnae Relations, at
pedwards@thestudy.qc.ca, if you are
interested in purchasing the book.
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ENDURING PRIDE
“For me, one of the highlights of our visit to the
exhibition during homecoming weekend was seeing
Study Old Girl Barbara Meadowcroft ’47 looking
at the paintings and really enjoying herself,” Ms
Edwards said, adding that Meadowcroft is the
author of the book Painting Friends, the story of
ten Beaver Hall women. Many of the fifty or so
visiting alumnae had close connections to the
artists — relatives of Anne Savage and Prudence
Heward — and they were thrilled to see many
paintings for the first time.
When current students viewed the exhibition
they felt proud of their school’s strong connection to
Modernism and the important message of the Beaver
Hall painters — much like The Study’s message of
being strong independent women. “They came back
with this wonderful feeling,” Mrs Sweer said. “‘Oh, it
was so wonderful,’ they said — and you don’t usually
hear that — ‘We saw paintings by Ethel Seath! She
was a teacher here!’ They really wanted to know more
about her challenges — her spirit.”
The pioneering spirit of the Beaver Hall women
in their art, and Miss Gascoigne in founding The
Study in 1915, still serves as an excellent example
for today’s students. “These artists dared to try new
things, and The Study was the school that dared
to educate young women — students who dare to
try something that really matters, dare to dream,
dare to experience something new,” Mrs Sweer said.
“Ethel Seath’s art enhanced our school’s image then
and now; it reflects how much we value the arts and
how much we applauded daring spirit — just as we
still do, 100 years later!”
centennial
SEATH INSPIRED
WORKS of ART
It is important
to convey our
CONNECTION
to the PAST,
bring it into the
present and imagine
our future.
CYNTHIA VAN FRANK, Art teacher
“Always consider the negative space in your work”, Ethel Seath told her
students in the art room of The Study more then 40 years ago. I say
the very same thing to my students in class today. I feel as if Miss Seath
has symbolically passed the baton to me. I, like Miss Seath, am a
painter and The Study’s art teacher and very rooted in the rich tradition
of the love of art at The Study.
Six years ago, I started teaching acrylic painting on canvas to
the senior students in high school. Today, each high school student
who takes art, regardless of innate talent will graduate knowing
how to paint but more importantly will have an understanding
and appreciation of the visual arts.
Last year, the students in grades 8 and 9 created paintings
inspired by Miss Seath. The girls researched The Study’s first art
teacher’s work and used their own photographs as subjects for their
work. Their task was to select which of Miss Seath’s ideas and what
in her painting style that would serve as a springboard to inform
their paintings. It was in this way that Ethel Seath’s work would be
brought into the present. It is important to convey our connection
to the past, bring it into the present and imagine our future.
THIS ETHEL SEATH PAINTING INSPIRED
ERICA DI BATTISTA’S WORK
(CLASS OF ’19)
J’ai appris comment peindre de la même
façon que Mme Seath, avec différentes
couches de couleurs et de petits coups de
pinceaux horizontaux. J’ai adoré ajouter les
détails sur les petits bâtiments dans ma peinture.
Cela me rappelait mon voyage en Italie avec
mes parents. Que de bons souvenirs.
PARTY
of the
CENTURY
THE REVIEWS ARE UNANIMOUS — A BIG SUCCESS — WITH OVER
350 GUESTS FROM THE STUDY COMMUNITY CELEBRATING OUR
100TH ANNIVERSARY AT THE WINDSOR BALLROOMS.
A SPECIAL THANKS GOES TO THE GALA COMMITTEE AND ITS COCHAIRS ERIKA (FLORES) LUDWICK ’88, VICKY AJMO AND ISABELLE
COURT, WITHOUT WHOM THE REMARKABLY GLAMOROUS AND
TOTALLY FUN CELEBRATION WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE.
BRAVO MESDAMES!
THESE ETHEL SEATH PAINTINGS INSPIRED
DESCHANEL LI’S WORK
(CLASS OF ’17)
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“My painting isn’t based on one exact painting,
but inspired by many of her still life paintings.
My painting is of an eye behind leaves. I am really
inspired by the way she colours and shades the
leaves in her still life and plant paintings. I don’t
usually paint like that, so I was thinking it would
be a great opportunity to learn more techniques
in art and also discover another style.”
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CELEBRATE
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ÉNORME MERCI!
The Study’s centennial
website, THESTUDY100.ORG
will stay active as a memoir
of the year. Check it out to
see more photos and relive
more of the memories.
CENTENNIAL GALA
SPONSORS
Noonoo Family
Famille de Gaspé Beaubien
Blush Lingerie
Centria
Gillespie Munro Inc
Orchard House
Perfect Optical Corp
Selwyn House
Joaillerie Signature
Vero Moda
Cinemas Guzzo
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14
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1. (L TO R) GALA
2. GALA CO-CHAIR
3. PARENTS DANCE
4. MEMBERS CLASS
5. HEAD OF SCHOOL
6. (L TO R) FERNANDA
7. (L TO R) FOUNDATION
8. CAMPAIGN CABINET
9. (L TO R) SAMANTHA
10. FORMER BOARD
11. HEAD OF SCHOOL
12. (L TO R) MICHAEL
13. PAULINA (FLORES)
15. (L TO R) CAMPAIGN
CO-CHAIRS ERIKA
(FLORES) LUDWICK ’88
AND VICKI AJMO
ISABELLE COURT, ERIKA
(FLORES) LUDWICK ’88
IN REAR
THE NIGHT AWAY! (L TO R)
BAHIA BOUCETTA, MARIA
GUZZO, KATHERINE
KARAMBELAS
OF ’76 REUNITED
AT THE GALA!
NANCY SWEER GIVES
WELCOME TOAST
SOUSA FRONENBERG,
JOELLE KENT
VICE-CHAIR JEFFREY TORY,
CAMPAIGN CABINET CO-CHAIR
RANDY KELLY, WIFE ANNESOPHIE BARETTE, FOUNDATION
CHAIR BILL MOLSON
CO-CHAIR JEAN GUY
DESJARDINS
HAYES’ XX, ARABELLA
DECKER ’87, SUZANNE
BARWICK ’79, EMILY
BECKERLEG RITCHIE ’90
CHAIR DEBBI EAMAN,
HUSBAND SKIP EAMAN,
DIRECTOR OF
COMMUNICATIONS
SUSAN ORR MONGEAU
NANCY SWEER, LINE
VAUTOUR, HUSBAND
STEVEN PARASKEVAS
AND JOSEE KAINE,
MIKE AND JANET
SHANNON
RUTENBERG ‘90 DANCES
WITH DAD ENRIQUE
FLORES
CABINET CO-CHAIR
SCOTT JONES,
WIFE SOPHIE JONES,
PAST PARENTS PETER
AND CLAIRE KRUYT
14. THE WINDSOR
BALLROOM
with distinction
OVERALL WINNER SEN
THE STUDY’S
100WORDS
CONTEST WINNERS
OVERALL WINNER ELE
GESTURES
DRAWINGS by first place winner of the cycle 1 Drawbble
contest, grade 2 student Isabelle Paraskevas (facing page, left),
alongside runners up from grade 1, Ksenia Boudko (below) and
from kindergarten, Ingrid De Sousa Jossai (facing page, right),
highlighting the theme of joy and diversity.
GLISH “JOY”
BY CHELSEA ZHOU, GR
ADE 9
“I love this doll, mommy,
please get her for me, I pro
mise
I will make her pretty, and
I will be a better girl,” she
says,
as she looks at her mom.
“But you have got too ma
ny dolls in your bedroom
honey, and it’s just ordina
ry,” her Mama answers.
She sighs and goes home
following her mom.
In the corner of her room,
there are all the dolls; the
y
all look stunning except
one. That doll can’t be mo
re
ordinary. That doll doesn
’t seem to belong at all.
“Sorry,” she whispers. “I wa
s just trying to find you
a friend, dear.”
GR ADE 5
BY ISABELLA GUALTIERI,
lb on top of their head.
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see
the city and
Imagine walking through
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lightbulb on top of everyo
ile
lightbulbs last longer, wh
some sof tly pale. Some
all
glisten. Some just stay lit
some shine brighter and
you
en
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the time. All unique in the
ly,
cheer them up and sudden
you
notice a dim lightbulb,
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their light bulb illuminat
light and flickers open like
your light bulb projec ts
a little egg!
a caterpillar coming from
Drabble
DRAB’BLE (N.) — IN CREATIVE WRITING,
A DRABBLE IS A WORK OF PROSE
FICTION EXACTLY 100 WORDS LONG.
MENTARY SCHOOL EN
, “BELONGING”
HONOURABLE MENTIONS
Catégorie Junior en français, 4ème année :
Lauren Leonard, 6ème année : Sophia Backman Creaghan
Catégorie Senior en français, 8ème année :
Lola Gilmore, 10ème année : Joséphine Hugé
Junior Category English, grade 3 :
Goldie Gilmore, grade 5 : Mia Gordon
Senior Category English, grade 7: Millicent Penner,
grade 9 : Sana Lamy, grade 11 : Sarah Petrecca
OVERALL WINNER SEN
IOR SCHOOL FRENCH,
‘APPARTENANCE’
APPARTENANCE
ADE 10
PAR MAYA BEDJAOUI, GR
té.
e, à une idée, à une identi
up
gro
un
L’appartenance à
désirée, aimée.
C’est se sentir comprise,
la solitude.
Pouvoir partager, rompre
habitudes.
Sortir du silence, briser les
pensées et des mots.
Échanger des gestes, des
ses idéaux.
S’ouvrir au monde, oser
chaleur de l’autre.
Sortir de l’ombre sous la
ines pour les vôtres.
Prendre ses joies et ses pe
.
des amitiés, fuir l’isolement
Entrer en contac t, nouer
.
der mutuellement
Coopérer, accepter et s’ai
sons
urer pour de bonnes rai
Rire pour des futilités, ple
on.
nts de doute et de trahis
S’épauler dans les mome
onstances,
La fraternité en toutes circ
ent d’appartenance.
Voilà ce qu’est le sentim
OVER ALL WINNER
SANS TITRE
ELEMENTARY SCHO
OL FRENCH, “JOIE”
PAR SARAH BERGEV
IN, GR ADE 4
On ne peut rien enten
dre.
Soudain, des enfants
courent joyeusemen
t en descendant
les escaliers de la cour.
Je marche avec impa
tience jusqu’à l’érable
si beau et
si gentil comme une
grand-mère qui t’emb
rasse avec
amour.
J’at tends.
Mes amies arrivent av
ec des sourires si gra
nds et si joyeux.
Je m’assieds sur la ba
lançoire. Lentement,
je
vole et je vole
vers mon imaginatio
n.
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100th anniversary celebration, we launched the
“100 Words” Centennial Drabble Contest. Students
in grade 3 to 11 were asked to write a story of exactly
100 words in length — a drabble — that addressed one
of three topics in English or one of three in French.
The English topics in Senior School were; belonging,
strength, innovation, in elementary school the
English topics were; roots, joy, diversity. In French in
senior school the topics were; appartenance, force,
innovation. In the Elementary School the French
topics were; racines, joie, diversité. In Kindergarten
to grade 2 the students were asked to submit
Drawbbles using the same themes.
Published here in this special Centennial issue
of Trillium are the winning Drabbles and Drawbbles
as selected by our panel of esteemed judges,
Ann-Marie MacDonald, acclaimed author & Study
parent, Julie-Anne Cardella, Director Westmount
Public Library, Marie-Françoise Jothy, former Study
French teacher and current Study Board member
along with former Study art teachers Joanne
Arsenault and Marilyn Campbell.
SENSE OF BELONGING
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IN THE SPRING OF 2015, as part of The Study’s
IOR SCHOOL ENGLISH
Congratulations
Suzanne
to the Classes of ’15 & ’16
THE STUDY’S GRADUATING
CLASS OF 2015 (in alphabetical
order) along with their homeroom
teachers (L to R) Chantale Lewis
and Kierra Pannell.
MORE GREAT WOMEN
pursue their passion for
commerce, creative arts,
design, education,
international relations,
languages, law, media, music,
health sciences, social sciences,
with offers from a number
of leading post-secondary
institutions.
LINE BENOÎT, Enseignante en maternelle, français
J
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on staff is Maintenance
Supervisor Roland
Bienvenu (CENTER).
Pictured here with The
Study’s caring custodial
team, (L TO R) Carlos
Gomez and Adrian
Serrano.
SOPHIE BATTAT
’15 WINS TOP
HONOURS.
The Governor General’s
Academic Medal, one
of the most prestigious
medals that a student
in a Canadian school
can receive was awarded
to Sophie (in front row
fifth from right).
THE STUDY’S GRADUATING
CLASS OF 2016 (in alphabetical
order) along with their homeroom
teacher Amalia Liogas.
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ABOVE CELEBRATING HER
20TH YEAR OF TEACHING
AT THE STUDY, ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL FRENCH TEACHER
SUZANNE RODIER
PICTURED HERE ENJOYING
CIRCLE TIME TOGETHER
WITH HER GRADE 1 CLASS.
KAELA ALEXANDER-YOUNG,
TIFFANY ASSALY, SARAH
IACOBACCI, GRACE JAST,
AITANA JURISTO-ANDRADE,
SAMANTHA LEVY, MELISSA LU,
JULIA LUCIANI, CHLOË MAAS,
SARAH PETREECA,
KATERINA PETROPOULOS
and VICTORIA SEBAG.
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ALSO
CELEBRATING
20 YEARS
e me souviens de cette femme discrète, Suzanne Rodier, qui m’avait
accueillie lors de mon entrevue d’embauche. Elle semblait sérieuse et
posée. Il y avait déjà deux ans qu’elle était enseignante au Study. Elle
avait d’abord été spécialiste en français pour ensuite devenir enseignante
en première année et en troisième année.
À cette époque, Suzanne travaillait avec Kareen Finley. Lorsque celle-ci
a pris sa retraite, Suzanne a eu beaucoup de peine. Elles formaient une
excellente équipe d’enseignantes, très complices. C’est à ce moment
que j’ai appris à la connaitre davantage. Lorsque ma collègue anglophone
en maternelle, Anna Kasirer, est partie en congé de maternité, Suzanne
est devenue mon amie et ma confidente. Elle est discrète, oui, mais elle
est aussi généreuse, à l’écoute et très empathique. Qui n’aime pas Suzanne ?
Elle est gentille, terre à terre et vraie. Elle possède un excellent sens de
l’humour et peut même être ironique à ses heures. Que de beaux souvenirs,
j’ai, des fous rires que nous avons eus en métro et en autobus avec notre
amie, et ex-collègue, Jane Samuel !
Suzanne accorde une très grande importance à sa famille. Tout aussi
dévouée dans son travail, Suzanne aime véritablement ses petites et sait
les faire grandir en leur enseignant la lecture et l’écriture. Les élèves
l’aiment et la respectent beaucoup. Elles me le disent dans leurs sourires
quand elles me croisent et qu’elles me parlent de Mme Rodier.
Passionnée de voyages, Mme Rodier est toujours à l’affût d’une nouvelle
destination. Nous sommes tous très chanceux de la côtoyer depuis
si longtemps, 20 ans… Le temps passe si vite. J’espère que tu resteras
ici encore longtemps chère amie !
SOPHIE BATTAT, VICTORIA
BEAULÉ, CATHERINE BOISVERT,
FRÉDÉRIQUE CANNON,
MARISA DARIOTIS, TAYLOR
GEYER, KATE HAICHIN,
MEGAN KOURI, RACHEL
KWONG, TIFFANY MACH,
CHLOË MAVRIDIS, AMANDA
MORGAN, KAYLA POMPONIO,
EMMANUELLE ROCHEFORT,
SAMANTHA SAMBROOK,
CARINA SASSE-VILLEMAIRE,
CHLÖE SHAHINIAN, CAMILLE
ZEITOUNI and BRIDGET ZICHA.
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ANS
with distinction
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alumnae events
Homecoming
2015
LEFT (L TO R) SISTERS
KATHLEEN KIRKPATRICK ’68,
PATRICIA KIRKPATRICK ’72
AND XENIA KIRKPATRICK ’65
IN THE PERFORMANCE HALL
OCTOBER 23 TO 25, 2015
The Study celebrated its 100th Birthday at the
Founder’s Day assembly on October 23, 2015.
Over one hundred guests comprised of Old Girls
and former Faculty/Staff attended the full-school
assembly. In celebratation of this milestone in The
Study’s history, a new Study song was inaugurated
at the beginning of the assembly. At the close,
special centennial cupcakes were distributed to all
the students while guests and faculty met in the
Mary Liistro Hebert Performance Hall for birthday
cake and refreshments.
BIRTHDAY CAKE RECEPTION
Guests enjoyed reconnecting and celebrating
in the Performance Hall, decorated with
archival displays and students’ paintings
inspired by first Study art teacher, Ethel Seath.
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CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT
(L TO R) CLASS OF 1965: BEVERLEY
BIRKS, CAROL (FRUEH) GOURLEY,
JORIE ADAMS, CATHY (PETERS)
CLUBB, XENIA KIRKPATRICK
AND KATHY (KERRIGAN) BAKER
CELEBRATING THEIR 50TH REUNION
(L TO R) CATHIE (MCKINNON)
PFAFF ’71 AND SARAH TOBIAS ’71
(L TO R) CLASS OF 1977:
PAMELA (HOBART) CARTER,
SARAH (DINGLE) ECHESORTU,
CAROLYN EVERSON-IRWIN
AND KARMA (PRICE) HALLWARD
(L TO R) CLASS OF 2008:
ANDRÉANNE BEAUDOIN, JOANNA
MICELI, MARIAN BENNETT AND
LAETITIA BONALDO-CORNING
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ABOVE ELDEST OLD GIRL
IN ATTENDANCE, DR. SYDNEY
(FISHER) DUDER ’36, CUTS
THE BIRTHDAY CAKE WITH
YOUNGEST STUDY GIRL
DANA IBRAHIM ’27
RIGHT (L TO R) ESTELLE
DE GASPÉ BEAUBIEN ’23 AND
ELIZABETH ANDRIOPOULOS ’23
ENJOYING THEIR CENTENNIAL
CUPCAKES BELOW THE CHOIR
SINGS THE STUDY SONG
FOUNDER’S DAY
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100
th
20
alumnae profiles
CALL FOR
NOMINATIONS!
FOR THE 2016 JUDY
ELDER ALUMNA
AWARD
JUDY ELDER ALUMNA AWARD
Outstanding
Alumnae
Honoured
SAVE
THE DATES
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2016
+ SOGA High Tea for Old
Girls and Faculty/Staff
+ Founder’s Day
Assembly & Presentation
of the 2016 Judy Elder
Alumna Award Recipient
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2016:
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+ SOGA Annual
General Meeting
+ Reunion Brunch
for all classes, particularly
those with milestone
celebrations (years
ending in 1 and 6)
The Centennial Judy Elder Alumna Award
recipient is Joan (Fraser) Ivory ’51. Joan was
recognized at the Founder’s Day assembly for
her life-long career as a professional volunteer.
She works tirelessly and contributes actively
to numerous community organizations,
including but not limited to, the Junior League
of Montreal, the McGill University Health
Centre, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, the
National Ballet of Canada and The Study School
Foundation. Over the years, Joan has received
many awards and recognitions such as the
Goldbloom Distinguished Community Service
Award in 2011 and the Order of Canada in 2014.
CENTENNIAL YOUNG ALUMNA
DISTINCTION AWARD
Also on Founder’s Day, Caroline Jo ’08 was
presented with The Centennial Young Alumna
Distinction Award. This award was established
for The Study’s Centennial and recognizes a young
alumna for her outstanding achievements in
academia, business and/or for her contributions
to the betterment of society. Caroline was named
one of Canada’s Top 20 Under 20 a year after
graduating from The Study. She is a Rhodes
Finalist (2012), a Princeton University graduate
(2013), a Princeton-in-Asia fellow in Beijing, and
has completed her Masters in Environmental
Policy from the University of Cambridge. Caroline
speaks four languages, is a dedicated community
volunteer, and is currently working at a renewable
energy company in California.
ABOVE JOAN (FRASER)
IVORY ’51
BELOW CAROLINE JO ’08
Winners of the Judy Elder
Alumna Award have
distinguished themselves
in their chosen field of
endeavour and embody
the values that Judy
embraced: heart-based
leadership, ambition to
excel in a chosen field,
courage to break new
ground and commitment
to teach and inspire
through mentorship.
View previous winners
at www.thestudy.qc.ca/
alumnae/judy-elderalumna-award
alumnae events
CENTENNIAL
COCK TA IL
DI NATOIR E
On Saturday, October 24, 2015 The Study welcomed over 275 guests for the
much anticipated Cocktail Dinatoire. Guests, comprised of Old Girls, former
and current Faculty/Staff, enjoyed a welcome cocktail, delicious food stations
catered by JAVA U, music, dancing, raffle and photo booth. Thanks to the
expert event planning of Erika (Flores) Ludwick ’88 and Paulina (Flores)
Rutenberg ’90 the evening was truly magical.
Nominations can be
emailed to Pattie Edwards,
Director of Alumnae
Relations at pedwards@
thestudy.qc.ca. Deadline
is June 1, 2016.
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PHOTO 1 FRONT ROW (L TO R) SOGA LEADERS
PAULINA (FLORES) RUTENBERG ’90 AND ERIKA
(FLORES) LUDWICK ’88. SECOND ROW (L TO R)
ANNABEL SOUTAR ’88, MARTHA MCCALL ’87,
LEAH VINEBERG ’87, STEPHANIE MARSHALL
’87, SARA BRADEEN ’87, ALI MINDEL ’88,
MARIE-FRANÇOISE JOTHY, KATHI BIGGS,
ARABELLA DECKER ’87, MIRANDA MOK ’88
AND KATHERINE (PRICE) ZMIJEWSKI ’88. BACK
ROW (L TO R) MARGARET (BENTLEY) CROSS
’87, MARGOT (YAPHE) PERLMUTTER ’92, ALI
YAPHE ’87, PATTIE EDWARDS, REGINA FLORES
’93, NATALIE (MOLSON) ZAURRINI ’90, EMILY
BECKERLEG RITCHIE ’90, ANDREA MOLNAR ’90,
LOUISE BLUNDELL ’87, JENN ENGELS ’87 AND
ANNE HEENAN ’88. PHOTO 2 FORMER TEACHER
JOSEPHTE MCNAMARA AND SOGA CHAPTER
TORONTO PRESIDENT ANNE HOSPOD ’01
PHOTO 3 (L TO R) CLASS OF 1953: DOROTHY
(MCINTOSH) WATERSTON, MARY MCEACHRAN
WILLIAMS AND FIONA (BOGERT) MCKIM
SEE MORE PHOTOS ON PAGE 30
A NIGHT OF
SOGA
EXECUTIVE
2015–2016
C E L E BR AT ION
THE
WOR L D N E E DS
PRESIDENT
Erika Flores Ludwick ’88
(mother of Mylie ’24)
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9
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GR E AT
10
VICE-PRESIDENT
Paulina Flores Rutenberg ’90
(mother of Isabella ’20)
TREASURER
Suzanne Barwick ’79
(mother of Emma Goucher ’20)
WO M E N
ALUMNAE PREFECT
Victoria Sebag ’16
OFFICER
Isabel Valenta ’03
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6
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(L TO R) STAR-STRUCK STUDY TEACHER
DEENA PATEL WITH CAROLINE RHEA ’81
PHOTO 4 (L TO R) RETIRED TEACHER PATRICIA
JOHNSTON OVERJOYED TO SEE HER FORMER
GRADE 3 STUDENTS SARA BRADEEN ’87 AND
LOUISE BLUNDELL ’87 PHOTO 5 (L TO R) ADRIENNE
WOLFE-KOUKHARSKI ’01 AND MADELINE ARSENAULT
COOPER ’01 PHOTO 6 (L TO R) CYNTHIA MCCALL ’78
WITH FORMER PHYS. ED. TEACHER EILEEN BALFOUR
PHOTO 7 (L TO R) ANNE SUTHERLAND ’74, ALISON
GALT ’71 AND DAPHNE MACKENZIE SPINDLER ’71
PHOTO 8 (L TO R) JANET SAUNDERSON ’71 AND
DIANE (ALLISON) VOLGYESI ’71 PHOTO 9 (L TO R)
CLASS OF 1991: JEANA PARK, CLAIRE HEENAN,
ARIADNE DECKER, CATHERINE HERBA, MELINA
NACOS, JULIE HÉBERT, LARA COHEN AND HELEN
ATHANASSIADIS PHOTO 10 (L TO R) CLASS OF 1953:
FAITH (HEWARD) BERGHUIS AND JUDITH (DOBELL)
BERLYN PHOTO 11 (L TO R) FORMER FACULTY:
ELLEN COOKE, EILEEN BALFOUR, PAULETTE ROY,
EVE MARSHALL, DIANE FRY, JIM MCCAULEY, SOPHIE
GLORIEUX, KAREEN FINLEY AND JOANNE RONSLEY
PHOTO 12 (L TO R) EMILY BECKERLEG RITCHIE ’90
AND MARGOT YAPHE PERLMUTTER ’92 WITH THE
WORLD NEEDS GREAT WOMEN T-SHIRTS AND STUDY
HATS PHOTO 13 CLASS OF 2005 & 2006 (L TO R)
ANNABEL TORY ’06, ANNE-MARIE SAVARD ’05,
STEPHANIE BIBEAU ’06 AND GENEVIÈVE SAVARD ’06
OFFICER
Joanna Miceli ’08
OFFICER
Emily Beckerleg Ritchie ’90
(mother of Abigail ’20)
OFFICER
Miranda Mok ’88
(mother of
Isabella Walter ’20)
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ADMINISTRATION
Pattie Edwards
Director of
Alumnae Relations
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Katie Kostiuk ’96
Director of Advancement
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ADDITIONAL PHOTOS
can be viewed on
the SOGA Network at
www.facebook.com/
SOGANetwork
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A LEGACY IS
WHAT IS LEFT BEHIND
THROUGH THE
ACTIONS OF A LIFETIME.
alumnae profile
class notes
In a Class
of Their Own
–Unknown
THE STUDY IS VERY PROUD
OF ITS ONE-HUNDRED
YEARS OF HISTORY AND
ITS MANY GENERATIONS
OF LEGACY FAMILIES.
STUDY REFLECTIONS
EXCERPTS FROM
THE CENTENNIAL PROGRAM
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TOP (B TO F) MARION (CRAWFORD)
RAMSAY ’23, SHEILA (RAMSAY)
BOURKE ’44, JANE (RAMSAY)
TOOKE ’72 AND BABY MEGAN
TOOKE ’03. BOTTOM MEGAN
(TOOKE) HUXLEY ’03 ON HER
WEDDING DAY WITH HER MOTHER
JANE (RAMSAY) TOOKE ’72
I
t all began when Sheila’s mother, Marion
Crawford ’23, attended The Study in its
earliest years. According to Sheila, her mother
had a great fondness for Miss Gascoigne, and
it was from her that she learned women were
shortchanged by not being educated. It was
important to Marion that her daughters were
not deprived of a good education; hence, Sheila
and Jane (Ramsay) Pomeroy ’47 were enrolled
at The Study.
Both Sheila and Jane are thankful for
their education. Neither felt at a disadvantage
anywhere they went in the world and both
appreciated the fine scholarship and love of
learning they developed at The Study. At a time
when most women did not persue post-secondary
education, Sheila and Jane are proud McGill
University graduates. After graduation, Sheila
worked at the McCord Museum with the Notman
Photographic Archives while raising her children.
Jane has been an independent author for over
thirty years and has published three books.
Sheila remained in Montreal while her sister
Jane ventured off to the United States. Sheila
married Douglas T. Bourke, former Study Board
Chair and Vice-Chair of The Study School
Foundation, and the legacy continued with their
daughters Jane (Bourke) Tooke ’72 and Diana
Bourke ’79 attending The Study.
Although Jane and Diana had two very
different experiences at school, they both
benefitted from their Study education. Jane
learned how to think critically and to express
herself on paper. She obtained her Masters of
Social Work, has worked as a family counsellor
and currently as a consultant in child psychiatry.
Diana, who is a Senior Financial Consultant in
Ottawa, credits The Study for shaping who she is
today and for allowing her to know that anything
was possible. Both sisters agree that The Study
provided a sense of community and helped them
to develop life-long friendships.
Fourth generation Study girl Megan (Tooke)
Huxley ’03 followed in her mother Jane’s
footsteps. She very much wanted to enrol at the
same school as her family. When Megan thinks
about her time at The Study, she feels very lucky
to have been able to attend such a unique school
with small classes and a nuturing environment.
Megan studied at Parsons School of Design in
New York, is currently working in catalog and
web design for Restoration Hardware in San
Francsico, CA and was recently married.
No one knows what the future will hold,
especially since Study girls can be found
anywhere around the globe. However, we do
look forward to welcoming a fifth generation
Study girl!
that we could be strong when we needed to be.
Life has to be lived and lessons learned the hard way,
with surprises along the way.”
PHOTO 1 (L TO R) SISTERS MARTHA (FISHER) HALLWARD ’48, SYDNEY
(FISHER) DUDER ’36 AND CLAIRE (FISHER) KERRIGAN ’42 ON FOUNDER’S
DAY AT THE STUDY
’75 MARION (MITCHELL) MARKHAM praises her
dedicated math teacher, Mrs. Packer, who helped her
with challenging algebra concepts. Marion is convinced
her diligence today stems from this dedicated teacher.
“This, to me, is what The Study is all about; this unique
learning experience at the individual level. The Study
really does make an impact on your life!”
’61
PHOTO 3 (L TO R) ERIKA (HOWARD) DOLMANS, MARION (MITCHELL) MARKHAM,
HEATHER KYLE DESJARDINS AND DEBORAH OATES FROM THE CLASS OF 1975
REUNITED AT THE COCKTAIL DINATOIRE DURING HOMECOMING WEEKEND.
ANN (BARCLAY) POWER’s strength in music
today is thanks to Miss Blanchard’s sight-reading
training. She recalls her class of twelve students often
drove the teachers to distraction, as it was filled with a
delightful mixture of strong personalities. “We bucked
all the old society traditions,” Ann remembers.
“We were, and still are, a tight-knit group!”
’71
ROSALIE NAGLER credits The Study for laying
the foundation for a lifetime of learning, service to
the community and care of others. The educational
support and rigor provided the opportunity for a
shy, young woman to find her voice and take her
place in society. “The greatest gift I was given was
the guidance of our English teacher, Miss Wilmott,
who lead me to find my profession of thirty-nine
years as an occupational therapist!”
’82 ASTRID GUTTMANN’s favourite memories
include Mrs. Balfour’s Bad News Bears, ‘grown-up’
discussions in English with Ms. Biggs, toga parties for
Mrs. Baugniet’s Latin class, Christmas carolling, and
weekends chez Jill Tetrault ’82 and Ayse Ataman ’82.
She remembers being happy and respected and well
known by teachers like Ms. Fry and Dr. Cooke who
always made her feel like she was smart. Astrid received
the nurturing of a small community, expectations of
respect and responsibility, and freedom to have fun.
“We were lucky!”
PHOTO 2 (L TO R) ROSALIE NAGLER ’71 WITH CLASSMATES JANICE
GOODFELLOW, JILL CAMPBELL AND CATHIE (MCKINNON) PFAFF ON
FOUNDER’S DAY.
’73
GILLIAN STIKEMAN DELPLACE remembers
playing “God be in my Heart” for those Friday
morning services. Music has remained a major part
of Gillian’s life as a freelance cellist. “Did The Study
prepare us for life after school? Perhaps it taught us
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RECENTLY,
PATTIE EDWARDS,
DIRECTOR
OF ALUMNAE
RELATIONS MET
WITH SHEILA
(RAMSAY)
BOURKE ’44 TO
LEARN ABOUT
THE STUDY
LEGACY OF
SHEILA’S FAMILY.
’36 SYDNEY (FISHER) DUDER’s entire Study career
was spent in the old building, where she remembers
very clearly getting a lecture from Miss Gascoigne
on the evils of plagiarism. Sydney recalls she was
notably incompetent at sports, gym and music,
but found solace in science in math. She celebrated
The Study’s Centennial with her sisters Claire
(Fisher) Kerrigan ’42 and Martha (Fisher)
Hallward ’48 on Founder’s Day.
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Four Generations
of Study Girls
1
class notes
’90 MARY WOOD remembers the school play
“Juliet and Romeo”, soup and milk with lunches,
art class with Mrs. Milligan, Deutsch with Frau
Sutherland, and N.A.L. with Ms. Biggs. Mary wrote
a piece about her class that aired on CBC radio in
2001. She has reconnected with Natalie Molson ’90,
Katie Davidman ’90 and Melina Nacos ’91, and
developed a close friendship with Kelly (Maier)
Rex ’90 after she graduated from The Study.
’98 ANDREA HECKLER ABOODI fondly
remembers her Study classmates and teachers, and
enjoys meeting up with them in Toronto, Montreal
and online. Her most memorable moments were the
times between and after classes, the locker room,
art room, hallways and classrooms. “There was no
better place to be a high school student!”
PHOTO 4 FRONT ROW (L TO R) SHIVANI OBEROI ’98, SHARON (HO) BE ’98,
NIDHI KHANNA ’98, ADRIANA VALERA ’98, ANDREA HECKLER ABOODI ’98,
DALIA KACHEF ’98 AND ALETA BROTT ’99. BACK ROW (L TO R) NADIA NIRO
’97, AMANDA EAMAN ’97 AND RACHEL CYTRYNBAUM ’98
’00
EMILIE NUYENS and her sister Eliëtte Nuyens
’02 attended The Study for only two years due to
their father’s expatriation. They both have very fond
memories of the school, teachers and classmates.
Emilie feels very fortunate to have met one of her best
friends at The Study, Christine Kostiuk ’00.
’02 EDLYN WU has fond memories of sitting in
the laboratory classrooms at The Study and learning
about science. Thanks to Mr. Lochtie’s spirited
teaching, Edlyn continued her studies in life sciences
post-secondary. She enjoys going back to The Study
to judge at its annual Science Fair.
’07 SAMANTHA RUDOLPH’s fondest memories include
begging Mrs. Balfour to play dodge ball, bringing her
newborn brother for Show and Tell with Mrs. Phillips,
being unable to fathom the practical use of factoring with
Ms. Tien, as well as being elected Sports Captain and
winning multiple championships alongside lifelong friends.
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BIRTHS
’90 MARY WOOD is thrilled to announce the
birth of her son Jean-Milo Yoland Valencia-Wood
on September 24, 2013 in Toronto.
TALIA BROTT married Cliffert Peschlow on
February 28, 2015 after eight years together. They
welcomed their beautiful daughter Charlotte Jeanne
Peschlow (aka Ceecee) on November 8, 2015.
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PHOTO 6 (L TO R) TALIA BROTT ’97 WITH HUSBAND CLIFFERT PESCHLOW
AND BABY
’97
NADIA NIRO and her husband John Anthony Luzio
welcomed twin daughters, Ruby Cara and Freya Leona,
on June 25, 2015.
ELIZABETH FOSTER (DRUMMOND) PATTERSON
MARGARET “PEGGIE” (DURNFORD) TURCOT
passed away on December 28, 2014. She saw many
wonders of the world with her love, Elliott, and shared
many travels and adventures with her children. She
loved to ski, golf, play bridge and spent many hours
knitting. She had a special place in her heart for White
Point, Nova Scotia where she spent many happy
summers with her parents and family.
’41
PHOTO 7 (L TO R) FREYA LEONA LUZIO AND RUBY CARA LUZIO
’98
DALIA KACHEF and her husband Justin Francis
welcomed their second child, Chloë Rebelle on July 29,
2015, little sister to Harrison who is three-years old.
’33
passed away on June 28, 2013. Elizabeth was wife to the
late Sgt. George William Alexander Patterson, mother
to Margaret Patterson-Baker. Her younger sisters,
the late Marcia Gertrude Drummond and the late
Patricia Anne Drummond also attended The Study.
According to her daughter, “Elizabeth thought the
world of The Study!”
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’97
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PHOTO 8 (L TO R) HARRISON FRANCIS WITH BABY SISTER CHLOË
REBELLE FRANCIS
BARBARA HAWKES KROGEL passed away
peacefully on June 16, 2014. Barbara was born in
Karachi, India where her father was stationed in the
British Army. At age fifteen when WWII was declared,
she was sent to live with relatives in Montreal. Barbara
worked as a nurse before marrying and having a family.
She was queen of everything: nurse, cook, gardener,
teacher and reader.
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WEDDINGS/ENGAGEMENTS
’01
RANDA KACHEF married Daniel Sleat on January
16, 2016 at the Dulwich Picture Gallery in London, UK.
The couple honeymooned in Maldives.
PHOTO 9 RANDA KACHEF ’01 AND HUSBAND DANIEL SLEAT
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PHOTO 5 (L TO R) THE CLASS OF 2002 ANGELA YUNG, LAINE ROCZNIAK,
JENNIFER PATTERSON, EDLYN WU AND MONA BOSNAKYAN TOGETHER
AT THE COCKTAIL DINATOIRE.
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PASSAGES
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5
ISABEL ANN “PANNIE” BARR passed away on
May 4, 2015. Her sister was Deirdre (Barr) Mulloy ’49
and their mother Margaret (Gordon) Barr ’20 was
one of the first students at The Study. Mu Gamma was
named after her. Pannie loved The Study, insisting it
was her entire formal education. She was distinguished
as a well-known writer and journalist. She had been
deputy editor of Harpers & Queen magazine, editor
of the Features section in The Observer, and co-author
of The Official Sloane Ranger Handbook that sold
more than one million copies. According to Jane
(McCarthy) Whistler ’48, Pannie lived a colourful life;
she was eccentric and liked eccentricity in others.
She had many Study friends and was always willing
to help others. Her beloved parrot of 40 years,
“Turkey”, was with her until the end.
PHOTO 10 ANN “PANNIE” BARR ’47 WITH PARROT NAMED TURKEY
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VIRGINIA SCHWEITZER spent twelve years
at The Study learning from great teachers and has
many happy memories: Clio’s lunches, Sammy the
Mouse, the Blues Brothers and ‘Puttin’ on the Ritz’
tea room at bazaar.
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’51 WILLA (OGILVIE) CREIGHTON passed away
peacefully on February 28, 2015. Mother to Study
alumnae Julia ’74, Caro ’78, Kirstie ’83 and Zoë ’85.
She and husband Douglas raised their seven children
in Montreal and Georgeville, spending summers in
Chester, Nova Scotia, where they moved full-time
in 1980. Willa studied painting with Ethel Seath
and Arthur Lismer. She gracefully balanced her
passions for skiing and gardening with the demands
of a large family, served on the Montreal General
Hospital Auxiliary, and helped found the Chester
Arts Centre. Willa’s sailing prowess was recognized
by the Nova Scotia Schooner Association, which
instituted a trophy for female skippers in her name.
Willa’s family scattered her ashes in the Atlantic
Ocean last summer, singing the songs of her
beloved Stan Rogers.
was published in 1995. According to a former
classmate, “Ruth was a remarkable person, talented
in so many ways, and blessed with a beautiful smile
that drew people to her.” At Ruth’s memorial service,
two favourite Study hymns “Praise my Soul the King
of Heaven” and “Jerusalem” were sung with gusto.
PHOTO 12 RUTH TAIT ’70
STAFF AND FRIENDS
BIRTHS
Music teacher STEFANIE SCHUMER and husband
Sebastien welcomed their second child, Eleonora
Karen Schumer, on January 4, 2016.
PHOTO 13 ELEONORA KAREN SCHUMER
PHOTO 11 WILLA CREIGHTON ’51
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’57 JANE (CUSHING) BRAZEAU died peacefully
on March 11, 2015. She was the daughter of the late
Ethel (Lamplough) Cushing (1915), sister to Susan
(Cushing) Lincoln ’54 and grandmother to
Georgia ’12 and Julia Takacsy ’14. Jane had nothing
but love and admiration for her beautiful children
and grandchildren from whom she received endless
joy. She was known for her warm nature and outstanding personality, which enabled her to keep a positive
outlook throughout life and during her illness.
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Math teacher KIERA PANNELL and David St-Hilaire
welcomed their first baby together, Clara Eve
St-Hilaire on November 22, 2015.
PASSAGES
TO BECOME THE NEWEST MEMBER
of the 1915 SOCIETY
P
lanned giving demonstrates long-term thinking and sets the example
for others by highlighting the importance
of preserving our legacy of excellence for generations to come. It has
the potential to perpetuate something of great value and meaning, and may
be the ultimate gift you can make, both in size and finality.
What better way to celebrate the values of education, or
to celebrate your own special memories of The Study and how it has changed
your life, than to make a Planned Gift. With many different Planned Giving
options, you can realize your own personal philanthropic goals.
Education at The Study is about changing lives and creating opportunities.
We invite you to join the 1915 Planned Giving Society and to be part of The
Study’s vision for the future,
to establish a legacy for yourself and your loved ones, and to deepen your
connection to The Study. Through Planned Giving you can make a difference
in the life of each Study girl who is learning to make her own mark on the
world.
Former Junior School Housemother, EILEEN
BEVERLEY “BEV” CARTER passed away
suddenly in October 2015. Bev was a friend to many,
both humans and animals. Bev retired several years
ago from her career at the Metro Toronto Zoo and
spent hours of pleasure tinkering in her Japanese
garden. Her Study friends were very saddened by
her death and have wonderful, magical memories
of spending time with her at her family’s cottage
in Rivière-du-Loup, QC.
’70
Admissions Officer TARA RAMIENGER and Ryan
Kennedy welcomed Shyam Satish Frank Kennedy
on January 5, 2016, little brother to Priya ’26
and Kiran.
An Invitation
RUTH ELEANOR TAIT quietly passed away
in London, UK on November 26, 2015 surrounded
by family and dear friends. Ruth was a graduate
of Harvard University in comparative literature
and from Oxford University in philosophy, politics
and economics. She had a distinguished business
career in executive search and coaching. She was
also a gifted writer; “Roads to the Top”, an account
of the journey of top business leaders in the U.K,
MACKETT passed away peacefully on September 21,
2015. Eileen’s years at The Study were happy
ones. She loved working with the children and
the staff, and made lasting friendships and many
fond memories.
PHOTO 14 FORMER JUNIOR SCHOOL HOUSEMOTHER EILEEN MACKETT
We are sad to say goodbye to an important member
of our community, IAN SOUTAR . Ian was a member
of the Board of Trustees, a Study Builder in 2010,
and an invaluable member of the Dare to Dream
Campaign Cabinet. Please see page 38 for more
information.
PLEASE NOTE
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Please email
your news to pedwards@thestudy.qc.ca
MADAME MARCELLE (BOUCHER) GAUDION,
The Study’s first staff member appointed
by our founder, Miss Gascoigne in 1916,
taught French at The Study for 43 years
and is fondly remembered for her “verb”
tests. Mme Gaudion, devoted to the
students and the school, left a considerable
sum to The Study in her Will. Her memory
and generosity are honoured by The Study’s
Marcelle Gaudion Scholarship, which
pays tribute to her early contributions
to The Study’s French language program.
MADEMOISELLE MARCELLE BOUCHER, LATER MADAME GAUDION,
FROM REPRODUCTION OF PAINTING BY LILIAS TORRANCE NEWTON
“What better way to celebrate the values of
education, or
to celebrate your own special memories of The
Study and how it has changed
your life, than to make a Planned Gift.”
ELLEN STANSFIELD ’24, one of the first students
at The Study in 1915, Head Girl, and active
SOGA Member, was an educator in her own
right, having taught at Trafalgar School for
Girls for 29 years. A philanthropist supporting
multiple causes, Miss Stansfield remembered
The Study in her Will, bequeathing a sizeable
amount to the school in 1999.
ELLEN STANSFIELD ’24, ONE OF THE STUDY’S FIRST STUDENTS,
For more information:
Katie Kostiuk ’96
DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT
kkostiuk@thestudy.qc.ca
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BUILDER’S AWARD
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n February 17, 2016, The Study hosted
its 7th Annual Builder’s Reception
honouring the Hallward family for
their many contributions to the school.
The Hallward Family is a legacy Study family,
enjoying three generations of Study girls. Laura ’11
is daughter to Karma (Price) Hallward ’77 and
John Hallward. John is son to Martha (Fisher)
Hallward ’48 and Hugh G. Hallward.
Martha’s commitment to The Study has
spanned decades, by being an integral part
of The Study Old Girls’ Association, Board of
Governors and The Study School Foundation.
Martha’s daughter-in-law and Study Old Girl,
Karma, continued in Martha’s footsteps with her
involvement on The Study Old Girl Association,
and as a Class Parent of the Study Parent
Association. And John, continuing the family’s
tradition of service, has been an invaluable,
engaged and committed Director of The Study
School Foundation since 2008.
In her introductory remarks, former Head
of School, Eve Marshall, highlighted how
the Hallwards’ contributions represented
“different types of philanthropy — fundraising,
volunteerism, providing expert advice, and
facilitating others’ interests in getting involved.”
In accepting the award on behalf of his family,
John Hallward reminded guests that his family’s
tradition of giving back began generations ago.
He spoke of his grandparents’ Club 21 and how
they gave a sizeable cheque to each of their 24
grandchildren on their 21st birthdays, not for
themselves, but to be used to help a charity
about which they could be passionate and longterm supporters.
Congratulations to the Hallwards and a heartfelt thank you, from the entire Study community!
ABOVE LEFT THE HALLWARDS WITH OTHER STUDY BUILDERS:
(L TO R) DEBBI EAMAN, JILL DE VILLAFRANCA, MARTHA (FISHER)
HALLWARD ’48, JOHN HALLWARD, KARMA (PRICE) HALLWARD ’77,
BILL MOLSON. FRONT: BARBARA WHITLEY ’36 ABOVE RIGHT (L TO R)
NANCY SWEER (HEAD OF SCHOOL), JOHN HALLWARD, MARTHA (FISHER)
HALLWARD ’48, KARMA (PRICE) HALLWARD ’77 AND LAURA HALLWARD ’11
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STUDY BUILDER IAN SOUTAR (1936 – 2016) passed away peacefully on March 21,
2016 surrounded by his close family. He will be remembered as a warm and caring
man, adoring husband of wife Helgi (Ulk) Soutar, loving father of James Soutar
(Abby Lai), Adam Soutar (John David Rigsby), and Annabel Soutar ’88 (Alex Ivanovici),
and devoted grandfather of Alistair, Augustine, Ella ’20 and Beatrice. Ian’s optimism
in life and profound integrity was matched by his long list of professional and
philanthropic achievements. Ian, we will miss your gentle soul and generous spirit.
A BUILDER OF THE STUDY IS AN
INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP WHOSE
LEADERSHIP, GENEROSITY AND
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HAVE HELPED TO SHAPE THE SCHOOL
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JILL DE AVILLAFRANCA
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“WITHOUT LEAPS OF IMAGINATION OR DREAMING,
WE LOSE THE EXCITEMENT OF POSSIBILITIES.
DREAMING, AFTER ALL , IS A FORM OF PLANNING.”
—GLORIA STEINEM
GREATNESS AND INNOVATION stem from dreams, and yet dreams happen
only when the conditions are right.
The Study’s Centennial has stimulated us to look back and celebrate our
achievements. It has also provided the occasion to consider what challenges
and opportunities the next century will bring for the school — and what
can be done to ensure its continued growth, success and relevance.
A GOAL OF $8,750,000 for The Study’s Dare to Dream Campaign ensures
our ability to resolve the school’s current challenges, and achieve a new
level of innovation, autonomy and excellence.
It will take us to a place where all dreams can become realities.
THE STUDY
OF TOMORROW:
THE DREAM
The Study of Tomorrow will have the ability
to determine its own future and blaze trails,
build upon its history of innovative pedagogical
practices, and remain relevant in an everchanging global environment.
The Study of Tomorrow will remain a very
successful and sustainable organization that
inspires, educates, and prepares girls to
become “great women” who are able to make
a contribution within the global context.
THE DREAM IS FOR THE STUDY OF TOMORROW
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PILLAR 1: $6,000,000
Long-Term Sustainability
through Financial
Autonomy
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PILLAR 4: $750,000
State-of-the Art Learning
Environments
PILLAR 5: $500,000
Immediate Opportunities
& Needs Through Annual
Giving
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PILLAR 2: $750,000
World-Class Faculty
& Staff
2
3
PILLAR 3: $750,000
Scholarships
& Bursaries
GOAL
$8,750,000
to continue to be a very special learning
environment in which dreams become reality.
DETERMINING OUR OWN FUTURE
In an environment of financial autonomy, the
programs that make us who we are, will continue
to thrive. Because it can determine its own future,
The Study of Tomorrow will be a place where
exciting and innovative programs will continue
to unfold.
BUILDING ON A HISTORY OF INNOVATIVE
PEDAGOGICAL PRACTICE
The Study has always been a school that “teaches
things that matter”, and will build on this
great history by continuing to introduce new,
innovative and relevant pedagogical practices.
THE STUDY’S CAMPAIGN FOR THE SECOND CENTURY
Moving forward, out of the traditional learning
environment, the school focuses upon new
educational strategies that meet the needs of our
girls who are destined to be the “great women” of
the future, as they unabashedly take their positions
as visionaries and leaders.
We know that a learning environment that
supports experimental approaches enriches students’
learning experiences and carves the path to their
highest potential. Blended learning, experiential
educational opportunities, the employment
of technology for real-time learning, and the
development of a deeper understanding of the global
world and its application of basic principles still
taught in the classroom, currently provide us with
our first steps as we develop our new pedagogical
plan and embark upon our quest to continue
enriching our students’ learning experiences.
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RELEVANCE IN A GLOBAL COMMUNITY
The ability to adapt to the cultural, social and
economic context surrounding our girls remains
an important and fundamental aspect of their
development. The Dream is to apply the same
approach to the philosophy of the school so that
we continue to be a resource for our community
and remain relevant within it.
Regardless of how our world changes, by leading
the way in what is possible, whether it be how we
provide an educational option for parents who
desire bilingual education for their children, how we
develop our flagship programs, or how we embrace
the notions of change and innovation so that our
faculty and staff can blaze trails in the classroom,
we will continue to thrive in a world of change
and remain an important contributor to society.
To make your Campaign gift,
or for more information,
please contact:
Katie Kostiuk ’96
Director of Advancement
kkostiuk@thestudy.qc.ca
514.935.9352 ext 224
thestudy100.org
CAMPAIGN GOAL:
$8,750,000
CURRENT CAMPAIGN
COMMITMENTS
(AS OF MAY 2016):
$6,150,000
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