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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 […]
Head’s Blog: It Takes Time to Play!
The spring of the year is a “busy” time. Students are firing on all cylinders and teachers are striving to […]
Wizard of Oz
Congratulations to our Middle School Students on a wonderful performance of the Wizard of Oz!
Head’s Blog: There’s No Place Like Home
“There’s no place like home”. It’s an expression we will hear on stage next week during our production of The […]
Head’s Blog: Manners Maketh the Kid!
Years ago I worked with a school parent to introduce two extracurricular courses for students that fell outside the school […]
House Choir Showcase
Our students all competed in our annual House Choir Showcase on Wednesday. There was so much school spirit in our […]
One Month to Go!
Our Centennial Celebrations are just a month away. Plan to join us on Saturday, May 26th from 10am to 3pm. […]
Head’s Blog: Honouring the Arts
Each week as I “walk the walls” of our school, I enjoy the various examples of student work on bulletin […]
Head’s Blog: A Tree Falls the Way it Leans
Earth Day is an annual event celebrated worldwide on April 22nd and an opportunity to reflect on environmental themes. First […]
You’re Invited!
Calling all Matthews Hall alumni, past parents, former staff and Board of Governors! On Saturday, May 26th, we are celebrating […]
On Being Human: The Lesson of the Caterpillar
The founder of the Humane Farming Association, Bradley Miller, has a quotation circulating in the world of memes these days. […]
Our Centennial Celebrations
Our Homecoming Reunion and our Centennial Gala are less than two months away! Check out the video invitation here. […]
Head’s Blog: Our Centennial Celebrations
The return of our students from their March Break adventures has included many tales of trips to sunnier climes and […]
Head’s Blog: March Break – A Time to Refresh and Recreate
The arrival of the March Break is always a welcome part of the school year – for students, teachers and […]
Head’s Blog: Children – More than the Sum of their Parts
One of my favourite expressions is that “children are more than the sum of their parts”. People who know me […]
Founder’s Tea
On February 23rd, we gathered as a community to celebrate the birthday of our Founder, Kate Matthews. Remembering the history […]
Head’s Blog: Reflecting on our Roots
As our community takes time to remember its roots this Founder’s Day during our centennial year, my thoughts turn to […]
Head’s Blog: Fostering Emotional Strength
Setbacks. We’ve all experienced these at some point in our lives. They are part of the human condition and can […]
Centennial Gala – Tickets Now on Sale
Our Centennial is Saturday, May 26th at the London Hunt and Country Club. Seating is limited. Don’t miss out on […]
The Power of a Good Question!
Education is often filled with acronyms and jargon that can confuse, confound or provoke. News feeds and media are […]
How the Finns Win
While the cold weather can become a drudgery over a long winter, there is also no question that active time […]
Inquiry Based Learning – Asking the Right Questions
At Matthews Hall, the week has been full of excitement about snow, upcoming ski trips and talent shows – and, […]
Boler Ski Night
Join us this Friday evening for our Annual Alumni Ski night. All past and current families are welcome to join […]
Gratitude: The Gift of the Nutcracker
Over 350 guests gathered to enjoy the efforts of our students and staff, as weeks of work culminated in the […]
Celebration of Light
Our annual “Celebration of Light” includes the traditional Santa Lucia procession, a tradition familar throughout many parts of Europe. The […]
The Case for Independence
This week I have been reflecting on the distinctive character of independent schools. There are many different types of schools […]
Grade 4 and Ancient Civilizations
Grade 4 had a busy week sharing their learning as they wrapped up their inquiry study on Ancient Civilizations. They […]
Teacher Advisor Groups Focus on Gratitude and Optimism
This past Wednesday, November 29th, the Middle School at Matthews Hall all got together to talk about gratitude. We watched […]
Head’s Blog: Accreditation
With the arrival of December, our school has just completed our accreditation visit from the association of Canadian Accredited Independent […]
House Challenge: Spelling Bee
Our House Challenge this month was our annual Spelling Bee. Twenty finalists competed in two divisions. The competition was intense! […]
Head’s Blog: Aesop Says
Each week I appreciate the opportunity to share some thoughts with you about students, learning and school. Although many of […]
Head’s Blog: Read to Me, I’m Yours!
In discussion with a student this week, I enjoyed a brief chat about the merits of a classic book from […]
Remembrance Day
Matthews Hall Remembers. All students and staff took part in a moving ceremony Friday. Many thanks to the choirs and […]
Head’s Blog: The Maker Movement: “Back to the Future”
There is a well-known proverb that runs: “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach […]
Halloween
Halloween is always a special day at Matthews Hall. Students enjoyed a costume parade followed by an assembly filled with […]
Head’s Blog: Mindset and Purpose Are Key
As I approach the 30-year point of my career, I have seen firsthand the emphasis placed on dealing with student […]