Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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BRANKSOME HALL FOUNDATION - YEAR 1 A year ago the Branksome Hall Foundation was established and the first appeal for donations was addressed to alumnae, parents of students (both past and present) and friends of the School. In adopting this measure, the Foundation hoped to increase the revenue that Branksome could depend on each year. A course was being followed that had already been tried successfully by similar institutions in the United States and more recently by comparable private schools in Canada. The decision to set up the Foundation was arrived at reluctantly, but the reasons were compelling. On one side was the continued refusal of government agencies to assist the independent schools financially and the impracticability of continually increasing student fees. On the other side, a scale of salaries for teachers that would compete with those paid in the public schools and provision for new and modern teaching facilities were most essential if the School were to retain and enlist superior staff, keep abreast of educational advances and techniques and maintain the highest possible standards which have always prevailed at Branksome. The Foundation now (mid February 1972) stands in round figures at $153,000, which includes $82,000 received in the form of cash donations, $40,000 in the form of pledges and approximately $31,000 from the incorporation of other school funds dedicated to the same purposes as those of the Foundation. The monies have been invested and already some solid results are discernible. Income has provided three new bursaries and allowed five of the already existing twelve bursaries to be substantially increased. There is now a total of fifteen bursaries available and this number will be increased in the next school year. In addition, and using income only, a large number of much-needed books for the library have been bought and important new pieces of teaching equipment installed. But there is still much to be done. The fund is a continuing one that must always be raising its sights as the needs become more and more urgent. Its success depends on the participation of all those who wish it well and who recognize the need to subscribe. While individual gifts have been very generous, the number of donors has been disappointing. Any donation is not only acceptable but also most welcome and can be made on an annual basis with a pledge covering subsequent years, or by way of a single gift. Annual giving is becoming established practice in other schools, and it is hoped that when one is revising or drawing up one ' s will, Branksome ' s need will not be forgotten. All donations are tax deductible. The importance of the Foundation to the future of the School cannot be exaggerated. A good start has been made, but it must be continued. The capital will grow and with it the income and its beneficial effects on the Branksome which means so much to all who have been associated with it. Marshall Stearns, Chairman Trustees, Branksome Hall Foundation, 10 Elm Avenue, Toronto

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RESIDENTS ' SUNDAY EVENING SERVICES The contemporary world was well reviewed at Sunday evening services as we viewed Ecuador and the work of Station HCJB in Quito, rural India, Hong Kong and Thailand, as well as having a visit by slides to an Ontario summer camp and hosting those involved in inner-city of Toronto mission work. Among the people who gave of their time to us were Dr. and Mrs. D. Harrison, Thailand; Col. and Mrs. John Nelson, recently returned from Hong Kong; and Patrol-Sergeant Mrs. Gladys Jolly of the Youth Bureau, Metropolitan Toronto Police. Depicting various walks of life were representatives of the Salvation Army, a medical doctor, the president of a large business firm, a church organist, a secondary school teacher, a camp nurse and a minister. Each of these demonstrated the purpose of the Christian life as he (or she) experienced it in every-day living. With the able leadership of the Head Girl, the warm-hearted support of the House Prefects and the cooperation of the girls, the complementing requirements of the Sunday evening services were expedited, making the evening worship a time to be remembered. A MESSAGE FROM THE ALUMNAE The fact that this note is being written in January, but will not be read until June, brings to view just how fast time flies and how organized our lives have become. This will become more obvious to you in the next several years as you begin a new phase of your life. Right now, most of you are living at home, but soon many of you will move out on your own. This will mean a change of address — one of many in the next few years. We who are associated with the correspondence end of Branksome, hope that as you move from your own apartment, marry, move from an apartment to your first house, that you will keep in touch with us. Branksome is known for its school spirit which all of you have felt during the past years. The Alumnae renew this spirit with their functions. Our Bazaar in the fall enabled us to provide pianos for the Junior and Senior School. Our Annual Dinner will be held on Wednesday, May 3rd, and we hope that all of the graduating class will join us. We also send out a newsletter twice a year, hence the need to know where you are living. Many new interests are waiting for you as graduates; however, do not forget the fun that you can have, and the help that you can give as Branksome Old Girls . Good Luck from all of us. Katherine A, Staples, President Page 30 The Branksome Slogan

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