Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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The Branksome Slogan 7

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6 The Branksome Slogan Editorial Our Head Girl, in her address, has spoken of the school standards and ideals, and this year Miss Read has emphasized the importance of the fourth standard, purity. Let us remember that these ideals reach far beyond the life within the school. Although the maintenance of these principles in the school itself must always be our first goal, we also feel that Branksome must play a part, be it only a small one, in world affairs. This year on her world tour, our Queen, uniting the Commonwealth and furthering good will in other countries, has striven for world peace. Our school, too, can foster friendship with other countries. We have always had connections with schools in Great Britain and the United States, and have always received visitors and students from these and from other countries. By welcoming these visitors, we shall do our part in drawing together the United States and Great Britain, and in creating good will among other nations. Last year, our Queen was crowned. It was, perhaps, the most im- portant year of her reign, but she does not look back on the splendour of her Coronation. Instead, she faces the responsibilities of the years to come. Last year was our Jubilee Year — the most important year in Brank- some ' s history so far. We must regard this year not merely as the year after the Jubilee, but as the foundation for the next fifty years of the school ' s life. If we remember that our school principles form the basis, not only of our school life, but also of world relations, we are sure that this founda- tion will be a firm one.

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8 The Branksome Slogan Head GirPs Message 1953, Branksome ' s Golden Jubilee Year, was an outstand- ing one in the School ' s history. It was a time of praise and thanksgiving to God, for His help and guidance during fifty years of tremendous achievement. Most important of all, pledges to uphold standards of Truth, Honesty, Justice and Purity were renewed. This year and those that follow should be of even greater significance to Branksome. They hold a very special challenge for us. As we enter upon a new half -century in our history, we must show that we can put that pledge into action. Surely, if this challenge is met each year, the spirit of friendliness, cooperation and sportsmanship which have always been an important part of our school life, will increase and become a lasting tradition. Installation On November sixth Branksome had its annual Installation of Prefects. For the second time it took place in Rosedale United Church, which was filled with parents and friends of the girls. Miss Read gave an introductory address on the value of the four cornerstones of the school : Truth, Honesty, Justice and Purity. The Clan Chieftains and the Sub-Prefects, wearing their red bands, were installed. Then the Head Girl and the fourteen Prefects in their Royal Stewart kilts went up to the platform to shake hands with Miss Read and with our special guest, the Reverend Alexander MacMillan, a member of the original staff of Branksome Hall. Dr. MacMillan, in his speech, emphasized the importance of good books in our lives, and he placed the Bible at the centre of them all. Last year ' s Prefects then handed over the flags to the new Prefects, and Jean Wahlroth, last year ' s Head Girl, gave the school flag to her successor, Molly. On February nineteenth two more Prefects and Sub-Prefects were installed. This ceremony, like the other, was colourful and impressive. Mary Hendrie Gumming, O.B.E., of London, England, was our principal guest.