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Even though we are in the midst of our post-holiday dip, we are not about to let the January weather […]
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Head’s Blog: Growing Grit One Child at a Time!
Welcome back to – what we hope will be for you – a great new year! Resolutions aside, the beginning […]
Snow and Shine
We closed out 2019 in style! Our annual Snow and Shine lunch, Assembly and House Lip Sync Battle were so […]
Campus Renewal Progress
Some interior pictures of the progress on phase 1 of our campus renewal. #Inspire
Holiday Music Assembly
Wednesday afternoon we celebrated the season with performances from our choirs, bands and ensembles.
Celebration of Light
Our students shone in our annual Celebration of Light. The traditional Santa Lucia hilighted the diversity of our students and […]
Head’s Blog: Children’s Books Change Lives
It is sometimes said that a good children’s book must accomplish two things: (1) it must appeal to parents, so […]
Head’s Blog: Interviewing Kids For Power!
In school, as in life, part of our job as adults is mastering the complex “arts of peace” on behalf […]
Head’s Blog: Stress and The Goldilocks Principle
With the arrival of December, many families are getting ready for a busy time of the year. Activities, gatherings, and […]
Head’s Blog: Home is Where the Hearth Is
As the days grow shorter and drearier, a desire for hearth and home can dominate the activities of many families […]
Head’s Blog: Bump, Set, Spike It…That’s How Our Kids Like It!
I don’t know how the kids are doing it, but there is no question: today’s elementary school volleyball players are […]
Head’s Blog: Teaching the Importance of Effort
Today our teachers met with parents to discuss their child’s progress during the first weeks of the school year. Some […]
Head’s Blog: The Mathematics of Progress
Today students will receive a progress report card that provides an update on their work to-date. It is not meant […]
Halloween
We had an amazing day celebrating Halloween. We began with a costume parade and assembly. Student Parliament led games and […]
Campus Renewal
It has been amazing to watch the progress this week as the structural steel has been put into place. Students […]
Head’s Blog: For the Love of Spelling!
According to Wikipedia, “a spelling bee is a competition in which contestants are asked to spell a broad selection of […]
Head’s Blog: The Social Ecology of Schools Is Culture in Action
This week I had the privilege of representing our school in the company of our Board Chair, Nate Fehrman, at […]
Head’s Blog: Building a Gratitude Generation Together
As we prepare to celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving this weekend, it seems like an appropriate time to reflect on being […]
Cross Country Meet
Today we wrapped up our Cross Country season with an Invitational Meet at Springbank Park, organized by our Athletic Director, […]
Teacher Impact This October 5th!
As we get set for the weekend, World Teachers’ Day (WTD) is upon us. Ironically, it falls on a Saturday […]
Campus Renewal Update
The sun is shining and we are pouring the concrete floor for our addition. Watch for the delivery of the […]
Campus Renewal Update
Underground plumbing has been completed and the ground is being prepared to pour the concrete floor.
Head’s Blog: Read To Me, I’m Yours!
Einstein famously said that information is not knowledge. I was reflecting on this earlier in the week after watching some […]
Terry Fox Run
Yesterday, Matthews Hall participated in our 26th Terry Fox Run! It was great to see so many members of our […]
Head’s Blog: The Road to Success Can Be Paved With Errors!
It was a pleasure to see so many of you at last night’s Parent-Teacher evening, especially the day after […]
Welcome Back BBQ
We celebrated the successful start of another school year with our Welcome Back BBQ. It was a beautiful night to […]
Head’s Blog: A Year to Shoot for the Moon!
As we get set for the weekend, we are just about to see a beautiful fall sight: the harvest moon […]
Head’s Blog: Of Campfires, Caves and Watering Holes!
Welcome to another exciting year at Matthews Hall! By choosing to send your son or daughter to learn with us, […]
Middle School Retreat
Our Grade 6 to 8 students spent the first week of school enjoying a Middle School Retreat. They focused on […]
Supporting Students with Prevalent Medical Conditions
Please read this important health information. Supporting Students with Prevalent Medical
June 24th – Campus Renewal Update
A busy start to the week as preparation for construction continues.
Head of School’s Closing Address – Friday, June 10, 2019, St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, ON
This evening we have the privilege to travel back to the future as we spend a few moments in the […]
Campus Renewal Update: Site Preparation is well underway!
The last day of school for our students was Friday, June 14th. Promptly on Monday the site preparation began. The […]
House Cup Challenge: Ainsley’s Play Day
It’s a big day at Matthews Hall – Ainsley’s Play Day is so much fun – games, teamwork, student leadership […]
Hearth and Home: Boot Camp for Living!
We are in the home stretch! A week from today we will gather at the site of our school’s founding, […]
Teach Me, I’m Yours!
Years ago, I had the opportunity to attend a conference in Vancouver organized by CIJSHA (Canadian Independent Junior School […]
Grade 5 at Forest Cliff Camp
Check out these great photos of Grade 5 enjoying the outdoors, bonding, and taking risks!
Head’s Blog: All Our Life’s a Circle!
Today was Grandparents’ Day at Matthews Hall – an opportunity for our entire school community to celebrate the importance of […]
Head’s Blog: Test is Not a Four-Letter Word
Scientists have known for years that being “tested” on what we’ve been learning boosts long-term memory. Many studies show that people […]
Campus Renewal: Phase One – A Virtual Tour!
The plans for Phase One of our Campus Master Plan are very exciting. Check out this link to a You […]
Spaces that Inspire: Our Plan for Campus Renewal
Thursday evening, Mr. Anderson shared exciting news with our school community as they gathered for our student production of the […]
The School As Teacher
I read an article this week in the Financial Post claiming that weather can have a significant impact on mood, […]
Spaces That Inspire
“Here is my secret. It is very simple: it is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what […]
Back to the Future for Earth!
We tend to think of environmentalism and concern for the Earth as a modern concept; however, men and women were […]
Head’s Blog: The Lesson of the Red Bird
These days, if I listen carefully when I arrive at Matthews Hall most mornings, I can hear the song of […]
Spring Concert
Thank you to all of our talented musicians and dedicated teachers. A great night to celebrate Spring and music!
Mastering the Civilizing Arts
Last week I referred to the well-known Robert Fulghum essay about how life’s most important lessons and skills are often […]
Re-Set For Success!
The arrival of the March Break each year, followed by our return to school, is a perennial experience for students, […]
The Epidemiology of Learning!
As of today, we have all made it to the March Break and Daylight Savings is just around the corner. […]
Be the Best Version of Yourself
Today at school, several of our classes had the chance to experience a foretaste of next year as they “sprung […]
Founder’s Reception 2019
We honoured our Founder, Kate Matthews, at a reception for the Class of 2019 and their families last Thursday evening. […]
The Importance of a Personal Road Map
This week we recognize Founder’s Day, which celebrates the life and legacy of Kate Matthews after whom our school is […]
Roots of Responsibility Create Wings of Independence!
If, as Confucius claimed, “every truth has four corners”, then “it is the job of the teacher to give students […]
Goals Encourage Responsibility On the Road to Success!
As we begin a new school term, it is an opportunity for students, parents, and teachers to re-group around the […]
Reading Should Nourish the Culture of Childhood
Although it is true that no two students know exactly the same things, they often have a great deal of […]
Matthews Hall makes the most of Winter!
Winter is here and our students are experiencing a wide variety of winter sporting activities! Grades 1 to 3 are […]
Head’s Blog: The McMorris Attitude!
Canada, for all its mountains, has never produced a more successful snowboarder than Mark McMorris. After breaking his leg in […]
Head’s Blog: Words Define Culture
A quick review of the daily news does not usually elevate a person’s thinking or lift the spirits of the […]
Head’s Blog: The Importance of a Mastery Mindset
This week, our teachers have been finalizing report cards for the end of Term 1, which will be sent home […]
Mayor Ed Holder Visits Grade 5
Grade 5 was very fortunate to have Mayor Ed Holder present to their class as part of their study of […]
Head’s Blog: Traditions Are Important Signals
I have worked in schools for over a quarter century now (…not counting my own years as a student!) and […]
Buildings Speak and Students Respond
As we near the end of 2018, it seems like a good time to look back over the year and […]
House Choir Showcase
We are proud of our House System at Matthews Hall. Students participate with enthusiasm, pride and a sense of fun. […]
Head’s Blog: Making Moments Matter
At this fall’s CAIS Heads and Chairs conference, I had the opportunity to discuss issues of common interest with school […]
Head’s Blog: Our Giving Tree is Growing!
We are in for a big weekend here at Matthews Hall as we welcome the annual “Holly & Ivy” Artisan […]
Head’s Blog: In Perfect Stillness, Matthews Hall Remembers
Today, students, staff and parents marked our annual Remembrance Day observance. As has become our custom over the past several […]
Head’s Blog: Student Leadership Is Not Scary!
The end of October always coincides with the celebration of Halloween. This is an annual tradition at Matthews Hall with […]
Halloween
Halloween is always a special day at Matthews Hall. Students enjoyed a costume parade and an assembly.
Kindergarten and Grade 1 Parent Breakfast
After weeks of collaborative baking, our youngest students welcomed their parents and special guests to breakfast today. Thank you to […]
Head’s Blog: Braveheart
Where Are You Going Braveheart? To the Spelling Bee! The story of English spelling is the story of thousands of […]
Head’s Blog
Dear Parents: This week, we have been reviewing and finalizing our first set of interim reports, which will go home […]
Cross Country Meet
Our students enjoyed a great morning of Cross Country running at Springbank Park this Thursday.
Head’s Blog: The Case for Normalizing Struggle
In the case for “normalizing struggle” in schools, how do we do a better job of encouraging the failures of […]
Head’s Blog: Gratitude – The Foundation of Thanksgiving
As we break for Canadian Thanksgiving, I thought it would be appropriate to share some thoughts on gratitude. After all, […]
Terry Fox Run
Our 25th Annual Terry Fox Run was held on Wednesday. Thanks to all who joined us for this important event.
Head’s Blog: Practical Wisdom: Always in Style
As we conclude the first month of school, we have accomplished some important goals that will ensure a successful year. […]
Holly & Ivy
Mark you calendars! November 16th and 17th! Matthews Hall will host their annual holiday shopping event. Over 40 vendors will […]
Head’s Blog: As Goes the School, So Goes the World
Last night we gathered for our annual Parent-Teacher Night to provide parents and teachers with an opportunity to understand some […]
Head’s Blog: People Make the Difference
As the first full week of classes concludes, I can’t help but reflect on our positive beginning together. Students have […]
Welcome Back BBQ
Thursday evening over 380 guests gathered at the London Hunt and Country Club to celebrate the start of another school […]
Head’s Blog: September – Beginning With the End in Mind
We are very happy to welcome all new and returning students and families to Matthews Hall after a long, hot […]
Mr. Anderson’s Address to the Student Body at Closing Exercises
JUNE 15, 2018 At the conclusion of this, our centennial year, we are grateful to the people of St. Paul’s […]
Closing Exercises 2018
On June 15th, we officially closed the 2017-2018 school year. At the beautiful St. Paul’s Cathedral, where our school began, […]
Grade 8 Graduation
Last night we celebrated the Class of 2018 at their Graduation. Parents, friends, faculty and special guests gathered for dinner, […]
Head’s Blog: Genius Hour
Exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability – that is how genius is often defined. I am sure […]
Centennial Gala
Last Saturday we evening, we gathered at the London Hunt Club to celebrate 100 years of magic! Thanks to the […]
Head’s Blog Good Habits, Formed in Youth, Make All the Difference!
This week, I found myself flipping through the pages of a volume of the Ontario Teachers’ Manuals. The Ontario Teachers’ […]
Our Centennial Homecoming Reunion
We had a wonderful day last Saturday! The school was filled with past and current families. It was great to […]
Head’s Blog: Matthews Hall: Ahead By A Century!
With the arrival of our Centennial Homecoming and Gala this weekend, I look forward to celebrating the 100th anniversary of […]
House Challenge: Sports Day
Thanks to our Teachers and Grade 7 and 8 students for a great Sports Day!
Head’s Blog: Our Centennial Homecoming Reunion
Our “roots are showing” this year as we take time to celebrate the annual Victoria Day weekend. Not only was […]
Centennial Gala
Our Centennial Gala is less than two weeks away! Don’t miss out! Order your tickets today! Come celebrate 100 years […]