Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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SCIIIENCIE WING In Marcl) 19X2, an archilcct was conmiissioncd lo do a feasibility study tor the constrnclion ot a new Science Wing at Branksonie. Although we had dilficuily in obtaining a demolition permit, we said goodbye to Scolt House in late spring 1983, and hello to the beginning of the new Science Wing. During the summer, the skeleton was built. Construction continued until the new labs were ready for classes on November twenty-second. By that time, the bui lding was entirely closed in and renovations on the old science labs were well underway and completed by the March Break. In the spring, the landscaping of the quad was done. The quad is the enclosed area between the new Science Wing and the body of the school. In it were put trees, grass, benches and walkways for students to sit, talk, and relax. On May second, the new Science Wing was officially opened by the Honourable .l(;hn Aird, Lieutenant Ciovernor ol Ontario. I he new Science Wing was complete. Many people worked very hard to make the new Science Wing a success, not the least of which is Miss Roach who initiated the project, Mr. Sharpe who oversaw the project from start to finish, and the construction workers who built it. Thanks to everyone who made the new Science Wing a reality from idea, to planning, to building, to opening. Emily Stephenson SCIENCE wiNc Mechanical Electrical H.H. ANGUS Assocwts ub. Consultants

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PRINCIPAL This has been a year of significant change for Branksomc Hall. The most noticeable is, of course, the acquisition of our new science labs, and the resulting attractive quadrangle which enhances the appearance of our school. Although we have refurbished and reconstructed our properly before, the science wing is the first new building since the former science labs were built in 1956. This year marks the arrival of our long awaited instrumental music program - in grade 7 this year, but expanding to grades 8 and 9 in September 1984. And we are pleased with the addition of our two large music rooms to accommodate both the instrumental and vocal programmes. The school ' s timetable and courses have been ad- justed to enable more students than before to move more quickly through the high school curriculum, a major change, for the choice between a four and five year programme will demand careful thought and wise decisions from parents and students. Not all change is welcome, however. In June we will say goodbye to a great friend of the school, our Dean of Residence, Mrs. Lloyd. Branksome has always been fortunate in the number of people who have been willing to work tirelessly for her with care and love and good humour. Mrs. Lloyd is one of them and we will miss her constant gentleness and warmth. Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the girls of the school, particularly the 1984 graduates, for making this another happy year at Branksome. Allison Roach