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Comment on On the Road by Michelle Olsheski

Michelle Olsheski — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:02:40 +0000

As an Elmwood parent, I just wanted to say that, this weekend, I was witness to some outstanding coaching. At the Canterbury Basketball Tournament, Karine coached with gusto(!) our girls to victory with outstanding plays, strategy and skills. This very early morning, in the dark before the sun rose at the Ottawa New Edinburgh Club, under the auspices of Derek Howe and Dana Borschewski, equipped with flashlights and megaphones, they gave high quality coaching to our rowing girls on the waters of the Ottawa river. Dedication, commitment, passion for their sport – our daughters are fortunate to be lead by top notch coaches who are transferring the enduring athletic principles that will help them all through life.

Comment on Lessons from Dr. Sax by Cheryl

Cheryl — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 21:40:48 +0000

Thanks for your feedback Anna. We were happy to open this event up to everyone as we know these are challenges that all girls and parents are facing. It’s important to us as an independent school to give back to the community at large through initiatives such as this speakers series as well as our scholarship and bursary program.

Cheryl

Comment on Lessons from Dr. Sax by Anna

Anna — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 15:46:15 +0000

Great summary and insights. You have reinforced what I took home following the talk. I am more aware of how I should be directing my attention and also trying hard to bring more understanding to the relationship. As you said give them a voice, they want to be heard. This was the second presentation I have attended at your facility. Always thought provoking and useful. If I could afford tuition at your facility I would have my girls there in a heart beat.

Thanks for providing such thought provoking presentations.

Anna

Comment on This is why we run by Cathy Cuthbert

Cathy Cuthbert — Wed, 19 May 2010 20:20:06 +0000

This is fabulous! well done.

Comment on Math is for girls by Susanne

Susanne — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:09:49 +0000

I am glad that the benefits of a single sex environment are no less for our friends and colleagues up North! Thank you, Cheryl, for adding yet another voice from the field to this important topic.

Comment on Math is for girls by Sally Reid

Sally Reid — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:26:50 +0000

Cheryl,

Thanks for reading and glad you agree. I was particularly interested in your statistics about the percentage of women who pursue engineering and the salary ramifications if they do! This past fall, we had a fabulous panel of women engineers come to speak in assembly. Our girls could hear first-hand about career possibilities in design and computer science, many of which may never have occurred to them. For example, one young panelist designs high-tech tents and actually had some of them set up in our common area. If you want information about these speakers, you can contact Nancy Rich at nancy.rich@danahall.org. Good luck!

Sally Reid

Comment on Math is for girls by Sally Reed

Sally Reed — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:59:46 +0000

Great to see this reference to AllGirls (my blog for NCGS) in your post. And glad you picked up on guestblogger Sally Reid’s piece. I love hearing that 75 percent of your Grade 12 girls are taking calculus. When I was in high school — OK it was a looong time ago — I was an unenthusiastic student of mathematics. Then in college I took calculus, and the scales fell from my eyes. Math was fascinating! I felt the that fun stuff had been kept from me, and I was finally discovering it.

Comment on What makes you great? by Kelly Hoey

Kelly Hoey — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:17:39 +0000

Cheryl –
Love your blog. The breakfast with Carla Harris was truly outstanding – an inspiration to everyone in the room – and we are thrilled you shared it with your girls.
Very best regards,
Kelly
Kelly Hoey
President/NY Chapter Leader, 85 Broads

Comment on Workin' like a dog by The final countdown | Headlines

The final countdown | Headlines — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:55:04 +0000

[...] final note…As I mentioned back in May, the entire Middle and Senior School will be going away together to Camp Walden from September 23rd [...]

Comment on Why tweet? by wow power leveling

wow power leveling — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 08:57:44 +0000

Good article – plenty of food for thought.