NCGS: The Girls’ School Advantage Program

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GSA TorontoThe National Coalition of Girls’ Schools (NCGS) in partnership with nine girls’ schools in the Greater Toronto Area, is hosting a free virtual event for prospective families and community organizations to learn about the …

Grade 10 Retreat

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Christ and CultureOn Friday, March 26th, the grade 10 classes joined together virtually for their annual Religion Retreat. Centered around “Christ and Culture,” the Grade 10 Religion Course invites students to personalize the Gospel values …

Student Life in Middle School

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Student Life Council Keeps Students EngagedDespite the freezing temperatures, HNMCS Middle School school students have weathered the winter months, building forts and giant snowballs and are kicking spring off with a variety of artistic endeavours. …

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

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43 HNMCS Students on a Transformational Journey The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a self-development programme aimed at encouraging young people, aged 14 to 24, to set their own goals and challenges, work towards achieving …

Choose to Challenge

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About a year ago we had no idea that the world was about to change exceptionally. We knew there were challenges ahead and we knew that we would find resilience and courage. My school, specifically …

COVID Silver Linings

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I know that thinking about COVID does not often spark images of fluffy silver lined clouds and innovation. However, I am thrilled that we can at HNMCS discuss the innovation that came throughout the last …

Community Day

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Building a Connected CommunityMiddle School Houselympics The HNMCS House Captain and House Heads planned an action packed community day called the Houselympics, where students competed on house teams to help their house earn house points! …

Leadership & Community Building

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Wellness & HopeSenior Student Leadership Recently the Grade 11 and 12 students spent two days with ALIVE Outdoors staff focusing on hope. Brene Brown shares that, “Hope is a function of struggle”. In a year …

Black History Month

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Black History Month at HNMCSHNMCS’ Culture Club hosted a series of events in February bringing awareness, teaching our community about black history and promoting inclusivity. In a year that highlighted inequity in the world, this …

Bringing Online Learning to Life

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#InThisTogetherA recent edition of the Toronto Star’s Private School Section included an article that focused on how private schools have adapted to the pandemic. through innovative programming while helping students find silver linings during a …