We are seeking a Head of Senior School to work at our Morven Campus.
The recruitment for this leadership role is being by facilitated Boyden – Executive Search. To explore this opportunity further, please submit your resume directly to: boyden.ca/canada/opportunities/head-of-morven
These are obviously interesting times. Sport Writers across the world have literally nothing to write about. Clearly, this is also true for a certain Collingwood Athletic Director who is used to bragging about the student-athletes he loves to cheer on every week.
However, we're not going to let a lack of games stop this sports blog. We're going to continue to profile Collingwood's top student-athletes. We're starting with Grade 12's who by all rights should be starring in Term 3 sports right now. Please enjoy learning more about these amazing young men and women:
KAIDEN STANLEY
SPORTS PLAYED AT COLLINGWOOD:
Field Hockey and Soccer
FAVOURITE COLLINGWOOD SPORTS MOMENT(S):
Beating Crofton House in the 2017 provincial final where I scored the winning goal in 2-1 game when I was in Grade 10.
The final whistle after crushing Crofton 5-0 in the 2018 provincial final.
Pre-game bus rides and the amazing feeling of winning 3 provincials with my teammates.
ATHLETES WHO HAVE INSPIRED YOU OR FAVOURITE ATHLETE:
Ellen Hoog and Serena Williams
UNIVERSITY YOU ARE GOING TO NEXT YEAR:
University of California, Berkeley (Where Kaiden will be playing varsity field hockey for the Golden Bears)
FAVOURITE SPORTS TEAM:
Edmonton Oilers
DJ MORETTO
SPORTS PLAYED AT COLLINGWOOD:
Basketball, Soccer, (I was planning to play rugby in third term. Or golf or tennis)
FAVOURITE COLLINGWOOD SPORTS MOMENT(S):
Trips to the Island with Soccer and Basketball
Back to Back Penalty Shoot-Out playoff wins in soccer (Editor's Note – No one has even been better stopping penalty shots in Collingwood history than DJ.)
Mr. Wong's inspirational 'quotes of the day'
ATHLETES WHO HAVE INSPIRED YOU OR FAVOURITE ATHLETE:
Lebron James, Cristiano Ronaldo
UNIVERSITY YOU ARE GOING TO NEXT YEAR:
Queens, Arizona State University or University of San Francisco
FAVOURITE SPORTS TEAM:
Green Bay Packers, Blue Jays, Chelsea, Toronto Raptors
These are obviously interesting times. Sport Writers across the world have literally nothing to write about. Clearly, this is also true for a certain Collingwood Athletic Director who is used to bragging about the student-athletes he loves to cheer on every week.
However, we're not going to let a lack of games stop this sports blog. We're going to continue to profile Collingwood's top student-athletes. We're starting with Grade 12's who by all rights should be starring in Term 3 sports right now. Please enjoy learning more about these amazing young men and women:
MAYA NEGRIS
SPORTS PLAYED AT COLLINGWOOD:
Basketball, Swimming, Junior Tennis and Senior Tennis
FAVOURITE COLLINGWOOD SPORTS MOMENT(S):
1. Winning my first provincial banner in Grade 8 with the senior tennis team as the top girls doubles player.
2. Going undefeated in provincials and winning the girls top doubles award with my partner in Grade 10.
3. Beating Sentinel in a league game as the girls singles and mixed doubles player in 2019.
ATHLETES WHO HAVE INSPIRED YOU OR FAVOURITE ATHLETE:
Caroline Wozniacki - A former Danish professional tennis player, she's won 20 singles titles and 3 doubles titles, and reaching the world No.1 in singles. Even though she didn't win her first grand slam title until 2018, Wozniacki inspired me to never give up and that I can achieve anything if I apply myself hard enough.
UNIVERSITY YOU ARE GOING TO NEXT YEAR:
University of Hawaii or Purdue Northwest
FAVOURITE SPORTS TEAM:
New England Patriots
NATE HOLM
SPORTS PLAYED AT COLLINGWOOD:
Basketball and Rugby
FAVOURITE COLLINGWOOD SPORTS MOMENT(S):
- The Australian Rugby tours 2017 and 2019
- Winning back-to-back Rugby Provincial Championships in 2018 and 2019.
- Playing in the Cav Classic/No Regrets in front of the whole school
ATHLETES WHO HAVE INSPIRED YOU OR FAVOURITE ATHLETE:
Kalyn Ponga and Lamar Jackson
UNIVERSITY YOU ARE GOING TO NEXT YEAR:
The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies at The University of Edinburgh (Where Nate will also be playing rugby.)
FAVOURITE SPORTS TEAM:
1991 Canadian Rugby World Cup Team)
(The editor REALLY likes this choice.)
Visit here to order your Yearbook online today! Choose between a soft cover or a hard cover, and if you wish, personalize your book for free! Personalization of yearbooks has been extended to May 15th!
Tag us on instagram: #collingwoodyearbook2020
Questions? Please contact Ms. Angela Walsh, Ms. Martha Bilton, or Mr. Cory McLean.
YEARBOOK NEEDS YOUR HELP!! A YEARBOOK SPECIAL REQUEST:
The DEADLINE for photos/captions is MAY 1st, 2020!
Hello and well wishes to the entire Collingwood Community! The Yearbook Team at Collingwood has been busy working with the new challenges of trying to finish this year's book given our new learning environment and the fact that we are dealing with the cancellation of many Spring academic, arts, athletic and special events that would normally be covered in the yearbook. In light of the current and extraordinary circumstances during the Covid-19 Pandemic, the Collingwood Yearbook Team would like to highlight this unprecedented time in our school's history by including the positive experiences Collingwood students, faculty, and staff are having even during such challenging times. We would like to involve as many members of the Collingwood School community as possible! And so, we are inviting every student, faculty member, and staff member to please send us a PHOTO and include a short CAPTION telling us about a positive experience that they are having as a result of this new pandemic reality.
Criteria:
Please send your photos and captions to the following EMAIL address: angela.walsh@collingwood.org
Any questions or concerns can be forwarded to Ms. Angela Walsh, Ms. Martha Bilton, or Mr. Cory McLean.
The DEADLINE for photos/captions is MAY 1st, 2020!
We thank everyone at Collingwood for considering getting involved with this fun mission and for helping us to commemorate this extraordinary time in our lives.
Example:
FAMILY FUN!! "The thing I liked the most was every night we would do a family dog walk. Usually after 9pm which is way past my normal bedtime. My brother would ride his electric scooter (it had a light on it). We would go even it was pouring rain. We would come home after, all have hot chocolate and the older kids would stay up and watch the news."
student name (Grade 5), student name (Grade 2), Mr. McLean (Wentworth Teacher)
These are obviously interesting times. Sport Writers across the world have literally nothing to write about. Clearly, this is also true for a certain Collingwood Athletic Director who is used to bragging about the student-athletes he loves to cheer on every week.
However, we're not going to let a lack of games stop this sports blog. We're going to continue to profile Collingwood's top student-athletes. We're starting with Grade 12's who by all rights should be starring in Term 3 sports right now. Please enjoy learning more about these amazing young men and women:
DEVON LITHERLAND
SPORTS PLAYED AT COLLINGWOOD:
Field Hockey & Soccer
FAVOURITE COLLINGWOOD SPORTS MOMENT(S):
Winning 3 Provincial Field Hockey Championships in a row
Having the opportunity to create relationships and memories with teammates
Each year the team is different, I think one of the most special moments each year is seeing how far our team has come from the start of the season to towards the middle and end. Reaching that point where we notice how much we have improved and accomplished is so amazing to see.
ATHLETES WHO HAVE INSPIRED YOU OR FAVOURITE ATHLETE:
The best coaches ever: Gold, Slick and Keener.
(The editor concurs - Ms. Gold, Ms. Bruner and Ms. Underwood are the best field hockey coaches ever!)
UNIVERSITY YOU ARE GOING TO NEXT YEAR:
Queens University
HARRY PHILPOTTS
SPORTS PLAYED AT COLLINGWOOD:
Soccer, Rugby, Track, Cross-Country, Basketball,
FAVOURITE COLLINGWOOD SPORTS MOMENT(S):
- Winning the 2019 Provincial Rugby Championship
- Playing soccer with my friends on the school team
- 2019 Australia Rugby Tour
ATHLETES WHO HAVE INSPIRED YOU OR FAVOURITE ATHLETE:
Steven Gerrard, Liverpool centre midfielder.
UNIVERSITY YOU ARE GOING TO NEXT YEAR:
University of Toronto, Queens or Western
FAVOURITE SPORTS TEAM:
Liverpool Football Club
These are obviously interesting times. Sport Writers across the world have literally nothing to write about. Clearly, this is also true for a certain Collingwood Athletic Director who is used to bragging about the student-athletes he loves to cheer on every week.
However, we're not going to let a lack of games stop this sports blog. We're going to continue to profile Collingwood's top student-athletes. We're starting with Grade 12's who by all rights should be starring in Term 3 sports right now. Please enjoy learning more about these amazing young men and women:
OLIVIA TILLER
SPORTS PLAYED AT COLLINGWOOD:
Alpine Skiing, Volleyball, Badminton, Track and Field
FAVOURITE COLLINGWOOD SPORTS MOMENT(S):
Winning three provincial banners in Whistler in my Grade 9 year
The team bus trips to Provincials every season
Coach Ramsden crying when we found out we won three provincial banners in Smithers in my Grade 11 year
ATHLETES WHO HAVE INSPIRED YOU OR FAVOURITE ATHLETE:
Every ski season I am inspired by the new and veteran members of the ski team. Even though while you race, ski racing is not a team sport, watching my teammates charge in their runs always inspires me to ski the best that I can. I am incredibly grateful for the amazing athletes and teammates I have had during these past five years on the ski team.
UNIVERSITY YOU ARE GOING TO NEXT YEAR:
Dalhousie University
BILL YAO
SPORTS PLAYED AT COLLINGWOOD:
Rugby (Gr 9-12), Basketball (Gr 8-12), Swimming (Gr 8-9)
FAVOURITE COLLINGWOOD SPORTS MOMENT(S):
1. Being apart of the 2018 Senior Rugby Team. It was a tour year and I really bonded with my friends and teammates in Australia. Finishing the season undefeated and winning the provincial championship was also the perfect end. It was incredible to be apart of such a strong team as a Grade 11 and I was really happy for the Grade 12's.
2. Winning the 2020 Cavs Classic against my old school and our rival Mulgrave. We beat a 4A team to get to the finals in a seemingly impossible game. The final win just topped it off so well. We played Mulgrave at the beginning of the season and lost by a 20-point margin. It felt amazing to get the win over them this time and beat them by 20. A 40-point turn around in only 2 months' time is not easy so I'm incredibly proud of our team and proud to be a part of it.
3. Scoring a career-high against Handsworth in Grade 9. Coming from China I didn't really play any sports until Grade 8. When I came here I was extremely uncoordinated and un-athletic. I worked really hard through the summer leading up to Grade 9 to prepare for the basketball and rugby season, but I dislocated my kneecap in Term 1 which really set me back. During the Handsworth game, it felt really good to see my work pay off and be at 100% again. I scored a career-high 16 points with three 3's in a row in the 4th quarter.
ATHLETES WHO HAVE INSPIRED YOU OR FAVOURITE ATHLETE:
I don't particularly have a favorite athlete, but if I had to pick one, it'd probably be Michael Phelps. It was crazy to see him break record after record on the Olympic stage, and to come out of retirement after some rough years and still compete really shows his mental and physical strength.
UNIVERSITY YOU ARE GOING TO NEXT YEAR:
Boston University, UBC, or Syracuse
FAVOURITE SPORTS TEAM:
NBA's Dallas Mavericks
In celebration of Earth Week our talented faculty, Erin Deighton, Kimberley Taylor and David Buchan, sing in seven part harmony.
Enjoy!
These are obviously interesting times. Sport Writers across the world have literally nothing to write about. Clearly, this is also true for a certain Collingwood Athletic Director who is used to bragging about the student-athletes he loves to cheer on every week.
However, we're not going to let a lack of games stop this sports blog. We're going to continue to profile Collingwood's top student-athletes. We're starting with Grade 12's who by all rights should be starring in Term 3 sports right now. Please enjoy learning more about these amazing young men and women:
GABI VILLAMIL
SPORTS PLAYED AT COLLINGWOOD:
Soccer, Field Hockey, Basketball, Tennis, Volleyball
FAVOURITE COLLINGWOOD SPORTS MOMENT(S):
1. Winning 2 field hockey provincial banners
2. Making history at provincials with the senior soccer team in my Grade 10 year (Silver Medal)
3. Pre-game meetings with the field hockey team at Bridgman Cup
ATHLETES WHO HAVE INSPIRED YOU OR FAVOURITE ATHLETE:
I am definitely most inspired by my teammates and coaches. One in particular is a soccer coach I had a few years ago who still inspires me to this day. Ella Masar had a particular perspective on both life and soccer, that always pushed me to be better and to work harder.
UNIVERSITY YOU ARE GOING TO NEXT YEAR:
University of British Columbia or University of Toronto
FAVOURITE SPORTS TEAM:
Colombia's national soccer team, Real Madrid
OWEN HUSTON
SPORTS PLAYED AT COLLINGWOOD:
Soccer, Basketball and Rugby
FAVOURITE COLLINGWOOD SPORTS MOMENT(S):
Winning the 2019 BC Rugby Championships – When I got into the game, I made one really nice inside break. It was great to contribute and winning was an amazing experience.
Travelling to the Island with the Soccer and Rugby teams
2019 Hatch Shield victory over Rockridge
ATHLETES WHO HAVE INSPIRED YOU OR FAVOURITE ATHLETE:
Tracy McGrady, Lionel Messi
UNIVERSITY YOU ARE GOING TO NEXT YEAR:
UBC
FAVOURITE SPORTS TEAM:
Houston Rockets, Vancouver Canucks
Enjoy some beauty from our first ever COLLINGWOOD VIRTUAL CHOIR! This Senior Level piece performed by 65 students – what an accomplishment for the Concert Choir made up from students in Grades 8 through 12! The lyrics are even more timely considering recent news about Nova Scotia. Those people are on our minds and in our hearts.
We look forward to the end of this pandemic so keenly and will welcome a 'bonny new land'. Things will be different. Things will also feel oddly the same. We are now definitely more alone than ever right now but also more connected in a 'new world' way. What we shape and make of our 'new land' after this pandemic will change yet again in our future. As the writer says; it will just 'roll to the ocean again'.
Traditional Celtic Tune
written by Stephen Hatfield
No one's in doubt that the children singing
All too soon shall be women and men
And the bonny new land
That we shaped with our hand
It'll roll to the ocean again.
No one's in doubt that the tale we're bringing
Can't turn time back to where he was then
For the old ways they change
But the new is so strange
Will it ever be simple again?
No one's in doubt that the children singing
All too soon shall be women and men
And the canny old land
That we never could command
It'll roll to the ocean again.
[song change]
Grampa was in the war, and when he came back to Nova Scotia
He had a bride in tow, who had no English but Yes and No Sir
What made her leave her home to be with someone she hardly knew?
(What would make her leave her home?)
How she must have hated to feel alone, she must have cried when the day was through
(I would hate to feel so alone)
Oh and this was a part of earth
Where you could hold onto one another
This was a line of work
A-where the whole town was like your brother
Ah but now it's getting hard to stay
(Now the children)
The children move to a bigger city
(move away)
And there is really nothing you can say
(There is really nothing)
But what a shame, and what a terribly pity
(That you can say, but)
Haven't got a notion, how to stop the motion, rolling to the ocean, that's the magic potion
(Roll on down the bay)
Haven't got a notion, how to stop the motion, rolling to the ocean, that's the magic potion
(Fundy to Biscay)
They say,
The world is getting smaller every day, oh every day
But to make it pay
Well everybody has to move away, so far away
Haven't got a notion, how to stop the motion, rolling to the ocean, that's the magic potion
(Roll on down the bay)
Haven't got a notion, how to stop the motion, rolling to the ocean, that's the magic potion
(Fundy to Biscay)
You know,
How much a Maritimer hates to go, and isn't it so,
Just how much we owe
(We know how much we owe)
To the land that watched our parents grow
(We love the land that watched our parents grow)
When life was oh, so deep and slow
And hard, but deep, and proud
Was the life we were once allowed,
We knew our soul never could be bowed,
(Never to be bowed)
Dealing with the ocean, when you're Nova Scotian, turns into a sign of family devotion
(You deal with what you know)
Dealing with the ocean, when you're Nova Scotian, turns into a sign of family devotion
Grampa was in the war, and when he came back to Nova Scotia
He had a bride in tow, who had no English but Yes and No Sir
What made her leave her home to be with someone she hardly knew?
(Don't cast me off discourteously)
How she must have hated to feel alone, she must have cried when the day was through
(For I have loved you so long)
[song change]
No one's in doubt that the children singing
All too soon shall be women and men
And the canny old land
That we never could command
It'll roll to the ocean again.
These are obviously interesting times. Sport Writers across the world have literally nothing to write about. Clearly, this is also true for a certain Collingwood Athletic Director who is used to bragging about the student-athletes he loves to cheer on every week.
However, we're not going to let a lack of games stop this sports blog. We're going to continue to profile Collingwood's top student-athletes. We're starting with Grade 12's who by all rights should be starring in Term 3 sports right now. Please enjoy learning more about these amazing young men and women:
DORREH ASSADI
SPORTS PLAYED AT COLLINGWOOD:
Volleyball, Basketball, (Was planning on playing Cricket and Netball in third term)
FAVOURITE COLLINGWOOD SPORTS MOMENT(S):
1. During my Grade 12 basketball season we had to play Mulgrave four times, each game more important than the last. We won all four times!
2. On our Seniors’ Night, we won against Norte Dame in a buzzer beater. I won’t forget that game ever. (Editor’s Note – It was a truly amazing come-from-behind victory!)
3. The ‘No Regrets Tournament’ White Out is for sure one of my favourite events of the school year. Even though the girls didn’t play in it this year, the energy the school brought to the guys' game was amazing!
ATHLETES WHO HAVE INSPIRED YOU OR FAVOURITE ATHLETE:
I don’t really have a favourite athlete but I enjoy watching Matt McQuaid, Kawhi Leonard, Tyler Seguin and Hailey Van Lith play!
UNIVERSITY YOU ARE GOING TO NEXT YEAR:
Western University!
FAVOURITE SPORTS TEAM:
Toronto Raptors
CASRA MOHAMMEDREZAI
SPORTS PLAYED AT COLLINGWOOD:
Soccer, Basketball, Rugby
FAVOURITE COLLINGWOOD SPORTS MOMENT(S):
‘The Brit Tournament’ in Saskatoon: Being a part of the biggest tournament in Western Canada alongside the most tight-knit team and coaches in -20 degree weather is an unforgettable experience even if you tried to.
“No Regrets Tournament’: Coming out and playing a home game in front of the entire school against a team from another province was the most energetic game I’ve ever been a part of.
My first rugby game: First ever game for Collingwood against a top team in the province. I’ll never forget the adrenaline and excitement of taking the rugby field.
ATHLETES WHO HAVE INSPIRED YOU OR FAVOURITE ATHLETE:
Hamid Mohammedrezai and Nikola Jokic
UNIVERSITY YOU ARE GOING TO NEXT YEAR:
Cass Business School, King’s College London, or University of Toronto
FAVOURITE SPORTS TEAM:
Denver Nuggets
ARTS INVOLVEMENT AT COLLINGWOOD:
Dance 8-12, Senior Dance Company, Hip Hop Crew, Leader of Junior Dance Company, Choir 10-12, Drama 8-9
FAVOURITE COLLINGWOOD ARTS MOMENT(S):
1. "You Say"- Student choreography solo 2019
2. "When I Grow Up" - May show 2019 performing with dancers from Wentworth
3. Choir concert 2019 - singing with the group, then switching to a dance solo in the middle and right back to singing!
ARTISTS WHO HAVE INSPIRED YOU OR FAVOURITE ARTIST:
Dance teachers at RNB Dance (Stephanie Johnson, Brianna Giles, Krista Hassen to name a few),Ms Tench, Menina Fortunato, Olivia Kula, Phoebe Lindenbach, Dancers at Ballet BC (Kristen Wicklund, Nicole Ward to name a few)
My dance teachers at RNB: have taught me and trained me to be the best dancer that I can be and supported me through everything and who have prepared me for many parts of my life.
Ms. Tench: taught me many valuable lessons on and offstage including doing the tech work for shows and teaching me the different steps of creating a dance. Has given me opportunities to choreograph many dances.
Menina Fortunato: Has invited me to 2 years in the Hollywood Summer Tour where I trained and learnt many valuable lessons. Trained with professionals that have worked with multiple celebs and had seminars to help us when we are ready to start getting into the industry
Olivia Kula and Phoebe Lindenbach: met them at Hollywood Summer Tour and helped me improve and taught me so many things. Supporting me through everything and are very sweet. They are amazing dancers and inspire me so much to become better
Ballet BC dancers: Beautiful dancers and such an inspiration to watch
UNIVERSITY YOU ARE GOING TO NEXT YEAR:
York University in Toronto a part of their dance program.
FAVOURITE STYLE, GROUP OR SHOW YOU HAVE SEEN:
Favourite style: Lyrical, jazz, musical theatre
TRAINING OUTSIDE of SCHOOL & FAVOURITE SUMMER INSTITUTES/EVENTS:
Training outside: RNB Dance and Theatre Arts
Favourite summer intensive: Hollywood Summer Tour
SPECIAL AWARDS:
Recognized by the North Shore Optimist Club at its annual Youth Appreciation Dinner in 2015 for positive roles that young people play in the local community, as a result of nomination by RNB Dance & Theatre Arts.
Subject award Dance 8/9 2015/16 year
Scholarships: Hollywood Summer tour, London spring tour, Vegas summer tour, Surrey dance festival
These are obviously interesting times. Sport Writers across the world have literally nothing to write about. Clearly, this is also true for a certain Collingwood Athletic Director who is used to bragging about the student-athletes he loves to cheer on every week.
However, we're not going to let a lack of games stop this sports blog. We're going to continue to profile Collingwood's top student-athletes. We're starting with Grade 12's who by all rights should be starring in Term 3 sports right now. Please enjoy learning more about these amazing young men and women:
MADDY AUGUSTUS
SPORTS PLAYED AT COLLINGWOOD:
Field Hockey, Rowing
FAVOURITE COLLINGWOOD SPORTS MOMENT(S):
1. Winning the provincials with the team both of my seasons. It was amazing to see all of our hard work pay off. Even though I wasn't on the team for the three-peat, I loved being with the team for two championships. So proud of the team!
2. I really love watching the basketball teams play during their season. When the whole school is down there watching a final game and cheering for our players you can really feel the energy of the crowd. Watching basketball at school is always a good time.
3. In Grade 9, I went to California with the junior team to play in the Cal Cup. We didn't exactly win, but the whole experience was so much fun! I loved getting to know the team and learning to play more together.
ATHLETES WHO HAVE INSPIRED YOU OR FAVOURITE ATHLETE:
My fellow teammates inspire me. Their energy right before games is what gives me energy to play the game as well as I can. Hearing everyone support each other on the sidelines makes me work hard so I don't let them or myself down.
UNIVERSITY YOU ARE GOING TO NEXT YEAR:
University of Bristol or University of York
FAVOURITE SPORTS TEAM:
Liverpool FC
KOUROSH SHAHBAZI
SPORTS PLAYED AT COLLINGWOOD:
Basketball, Swimming and Soccer
FAVOURITE COLLINGWOOD SPORTS MOMENT(S):
Winning the Cav Classic and playing on Senior's Night for Basketball. Both were incredibly happy and emotional moments and I was really fortunate to share it with my teammates.
Competing at Swimming Provincials in Grade 8.
The constant bench banter with Mr. Speirs and Mr. Yeates.
(Editor's Note: Kourosh can banter with the best of them!)
ATHLETES WHO HAVE INSPIRED YOU OR FAVOURITE ATHLETE:
Russell Wilson has always been someone I've looked up to. Despite being arguably one of the top 3 best Quarterbacks in the NFL, he still makes the time to go to Seattle Children's Hospital every Tuesday. The way he is able to stay so humble and grounded whilst being one of the best football players out there is something I really admire. Also, Lionel Messi does some mind-blowing things with a soccer ball. His skill and mastery of his craft is something I've never seen before.
UNIVERSITY YOU ARE GOING TO NEXT YEAR:
UBC
FAVOURITE SPORTS TEAM:
Vancouver Canucks and Seattle Seahawks
We are seeking qualified Early Childhood Educators to join our Junior Kindergarten team at our Wentworth campus (Grades JK-7). This will be a support position working between our two JK classes. The successful candidate is a flexible, dynamic, collaborative, inspirational, educator who is looking to become part of a vibrant teaching and learning community. This position is Full Time and will start late August 2020.
If this role sounds like a good fit, we would love to hear from you! Please submit a cover letter detailing your suitability for the position along with your resume, including three employment references, by May 12, 2020 to: christine.stuart@collingwood.org.
If you have any questions about this posting please email: christine.stuart@collingwood.org
We are seeking an experienced Learning Resources (Key) Teacher (Grades 8 & 9) to join our Morven Campus (grades 8-12). The successful candidate will be a dynamic, collaborative, inspirational, tech-savvy educator with experience working with students who have diagnosed learning differences, and who is looking to become a part of a vibrant teaching and learning community. We are looking for an excellent teacher with a strong belief in the ability of students and with experience working with Middle School grades. This is a Permanent Full-Time position that will start August 21, 2020.
If this role is a good fit, we would love to hear from you! Please submit a cover letter detailing your suitability for the position along with your resume, including three employment references, by May 6, 2020 to kelly.daoust@collingwood.org. Interviews to commence the week of May 11th, 2020.
These are obviously interesting times. Sport Writers across the world have literally nothing to write about. Clearly, this is also true for a certain Collingwood Athletic Director who is used to bragging about the student-athletes he loves to cheer on every week.
However, we're not going to let a lack of games stop this sports blog. We're going to continue to profile Collingwood's top student-athletes. We're starting with Grade 12's who by all rights should be starring in Term 3 sports right now. Please enjoy learning more about these amazing young men and women:
LILAH SAWERS
SPORTS PLAYED AT COLLINGWOOD:
Field Hockey and Basketball (Grade 10)
FAVOURITE COLLINGWOOD SPORTS MOMENT(S):
Winning the provincials in 2018 and 2019. It was amazing to see all our hard work pay off, especially in 2018 when we beat Crofton (our rivals) 5-0 on their own turf.
Winning the ISA’s in 2018 and 2019. It was so cool how the team really came together to beat Crofton (2018) and Shawnigan (2019). Our strength came from our togetherness.
Coming second at the Bridgman Cup in 2018. Even though we didn’t come first, it was an incredible feeling to have made it to the finals where we played Handsworth.
(Editor’s Note: The Bridgman Cup brings together the best AA and AAA teams in the province. For a AA team to make the final is a huge deal!)
ATHLETES WHO HAVE INSPIRED YOU OR FAVOURITE ATHLETE:
The best field hockey team and the best coaches (Gold, Slick, and Keener)
(Ms. Gold, Ms. Bruner and Ms. Underwood)
UNIVERSITY YOU ARE GOING TO NEXT YEAR:
McGill University
LOCHLAN COLLINS
SPORTS PLAYED AT COLLINGWOOD:
Basketball, Cross-Country, Rugby (Grade 8 and 9)
FAVOURITE COLLINGWOOD SPORTS MOMENT(S):
Winning the 2020 Cav Classic against Mulgrave. We had a serious rivalry with Mulgrave and they had beat us by 20 points in the league game. We were only up by 5 points at half, but we ended up winning by 20 points and everyone got into the game. It was great celebrating with my teammates. (Editor’s Note – Lochlan’s had 36 points in the final and was the Tournament MVP.)
Making the BC Championships when I was in Grade 10. It was my first full year on the senior team. We had worked super hard all season and we were viewed as the underdogs going into the season. As a team we proved almost every team wrong. As a Grade 10 starter I was able to help lead the team to getting to provincials which was a huge achievement.
Senior’s Night – It was a great end to this season and super-emotional for me because the coaches have put so much into the program and I got to thank them for everything.
ATHLETES WHO HAVE INSPIRED YOU OR FAVOURITE ATHLETE:
Kemba Walker, Steve Nash, Michael Jordan
UNIVERSITY YOU ARE GOING TO NEXT YEAR:
Notre Dame, USC or Queens
FAVOURITE SPORTS TEAM:
Charlotte Hornets, Carolina Panthers
ARTS INVOLVEMENT AT COLLINGWOOD:
Int./Sr. Chamber Choir & Concert Choir, Jr./Sr. Jazz Band (piano), Wind Ensemble (bassoon), 4 plays, Film Club/Class
FAVOURITE COLLINGWOOD ARTS MOMENT(S):
1. Creating and filming the short series The Campus with my peers.
2. Singing & playing with the Sr. Jazz Band at the January Blues cabarets.
3. Playing Mrs. McGarrigle in The 39 Steps and getting to wear the most unbelievably hilarious costume!
ARTISTS WHO HAVE INSPIRED YOU OR FAVOURITE ARTIST:
The Beatles – They pushed the envelope regarding the structure of pop music and combined classical instruments with modern music in an insanely creative way!
Sylvia Plath – A passionate poet and author who inspires me to push my limits as an artist while also appreciating my emotions and taking care of myself.
Cole Porter – One of the biggest influences in musical theatre and jazz, as well as one of the most talented composers and lyricists of all time.
UNIVERSITY YOU ARE GOING TO NEXT YEAR:
The Glenn Gould School at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, where I will be working toward my Bachelor of Music in Classical Voice Performance. I will be training under the chair of the voice department, Canadian soprano Adrianne Pieczonka.
FAVOURITE STYLE, GROUPS OR SHOWS YOU HAVE SEEN:
I love virtually all styles! As for shows, my personal favourites have been Mamma Mia on Broadway & Dear Evan Hansen on tour in Toronto.
TRAINING OUTSIDE & FAVOURITE SUMMER INSTITUTES/EVENTS:
I have trained at the VSO School of Music for the past 5 years with Diane King (voice) and Jillian LeBeck (piano). The school offers amazing year-round programs and summer intensives that I would absolutely recommend to musicians of all levels and genres!!
SPECIAL AWARDS:
Darlene Howard Award for Best Performing Arts Student (2019)
Michael Perkins Award for Top Instrumentalist (2019)
Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival Outstanding Soloist (2019)
Zoom Film Festival Award for Best Sound Design (2018)
A big thank you to all the volunteers who helped with Blitz Day Collections this week. And a big thank you to those who donated! If you missed out - or have more to contribute - bins will be available at both campuses. We can also arrange to pick up in your area - please contact Dawn Kingston for Sports Stop and/or Athena Kondopulos for CW Closet. Please keep those donations coming! For a list of acceptable items, click here.
These are obviously interesting times. Sport Writers across the world have literally nothing to write about. Clearly, this is also true for a certain Collingwood Athletic Director who is used to bragging about the student-athletes he loves to cheer on every week.
However, we're not going to let a lack of games stop this sports blog. We're going to continue to profile Collingwood's top student-athletes. We're starting with Grade 12's who by all rights should be starring in Term 3 sports right now. Please enjoy learning more about these amazing young men and women:
STEPHANIE GILLIES
SPORTS PLAYED AT COLLINGWOOD:
Field Hockey, Track and Field, Tennis
FAVOURITE COLLINGWOOD SPORTS MOMENT(S):
Winning field hockey provincials three years in a row. The best part is seeing our improvement as a team throughout the season and working so hard together to achieve what we did.
Travelling with the school to the Cal Cup field hockey tournament.
Being part of the incredible community that has been formed through the Collingwood athletics program. I have had so much fun bonding with my own teammates and coaches, supporting other Collingwood sports teams, and having others (parents, teachers and friends) come to support us at games. We are so lucky to have such a special spirit at our school, and it will always be one of my favourite things about Collingwood.
ATHLETES WHO HAVE INSPIRED YOU OR FAVOURITE ATHLETE:
My AWESOME and amazingly talented school field hockey coaches! Ms.Gold, Ms.Underwood and Ms.Bruner
My grandpa (John Newton) who was an amazing athlete and played rugby for UBC and Canada
UNIVERSITY YOU ARE GOING TO NEXT YEAR:
McGill or University of Edinburgh
FAVOURITE SPORTS TEAM:
Collingwood Cavaliers!
TUCKER LAKE
SPORTS PLAYED AT COLLINGWOOD:
Soccer, Alpine, Basketball in Grade 9 and 10
FAVOURITE COLLINGWOOD SPORTS MOMENT(S):
Winning 3 penalty shootouts during the season and then back-to-back penalty shootout wins in playoffs last year. The confidence we had as a team going into them was unlike anything I've ever seen before.
(Editor's Note - In Grade 11 and 12, Tucker never missed a penalty shot so he was crucial to all these wins.)
Coming back to win in penalties against Mulgrave this year. All our fans came to support, and we didn't let them down.
Just being able to play with some of my closest friends.
ATHLETES WHO HAVE INSPIRED YOU OR FAVOURITE ATHLETE:
Larry Fitzgerald and Paul Pogba
UNIVERSITY YOU ARE GOING TO NEXT YEAR:
Brown University
FAVOURITE SPORTS TEAM:
Manchester United, Golden State Warriors and Arizona Cardinals
Collingwood hosted the ISA Grade 8 Basketball Championships this past weekend. The event featured an 8-team girls' draw and a 10-team boys' tournament. The boys came away with the silver medal, while the girls brought home the bronze.
The girls opened the tournament with a solid victory over a feisty Southridge team. This set up a semi-final against a powerful SMUS squad. The Cavs played a tremendous first half and were tied with the Blue Jags at halftime. Unfortunately, some key missed opportunities allowed SMUS to pull ahead in the 4th quarter for the win. Collingwood bounced back in spectacular fashion with a resounding victory over WPGA to win the bronze.
The boys' team first game was against Meadowridge. The Cavs sped to an early lead and did not look back. In the semi-final, Collingwood faced Southridge. The Storm had won two out of the last three boys' championships so it seemed this might be a tough test for the Cavs. While the game was relatively close in the first half, a 10-0 run to open the second half put the game away for Collingwood.
In the final, the Cavs faced a Saints B squad that had been bolstered by a couple of their 'A' players. The game was a true 'barnburner' as it went into double overtime. Collingwood had the last shot and therefore a chance to win the game in both regulation and at the end of the first overtime period. However, the shots did not fall and Saints pulled away in the second overtime for the win.
Alex Yu
Dawn Tang
Logan Albiani
Sophie Bell
Rhys Young
Kavika Taylor
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Provincial Ministry of Education suspended all in-classroom instruction for K-12 public and independent schools. All instruction has moved online with our Home Learning Program at both our Wentworth (JK-7) and Morven (Grade 8-12) campuses.
View our Home Learning Overviews for both campuses here.