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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 […]
Head’s Blog: Choosing the Right Words
As we approach Remembrance Day in early November, it will be a time for our students to recall and reflect […]
The World Remembers
Matthews Hall will be taking part in a unique commemoration of those who died in World War 1. Starting on […]
Head’s Blog: Labels are for Jars
While I was in Winnipeg this week attending the annual CAIS Heads and Chairs conference, it was an opportunity to […]
Guest Speaker: Robert Pio Hajjar
“I Can, YOU Can” was the powerful message delivered by Robert Pio Hajjar at this week’s assembly. The students were […]
Grade 8 Parent Meeting
Thank you to all of the students and parents who attended our information session on Wednesday. Important information was shared […]
Education is Proactive
As we pass the six-week mark of the school year, most teachers in most schools would agree that we are […]
Terry Fox
Our 24th Terry Fox run was met with slightly cooler weather and a warm response from the Matthews Hall Community. […]
Another Successful “Back-to-School” Night
Now that we have met with one another at “Back-to-School” night, September seems complete. I want to thank you all […]
The Importance of Physical Activity and Fun On the Playground
Despite the unseasonably hot temperatures, our transition from summer to fall has officially taken place. I for one prefer the […]
Welcome to our Centenary Year
It is probably not a surprise that this year’s centenary is a theme that will permeate all that we do […]
Welcome Back!
It has been a pleasure to welcome back our returning families this week as we launch our much-anticipated centennial year. […]