The Pillars (Winter 2018)

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My artwork, “It’s time to break the chains,” is a mixed media piece, where a pair of woman’s hands are being held back by the excuses made towards sexual assault victims, not allowing them to break free. My artwork represents the struggles women must face because of their gender and the stereotypes and myths placed upon women solely because of their gender. The sayings (in brighter orange) on the chains represent what attackers have said to their victims during the act of sexual assault, as well as the victims’ responses to their attackers (in duller orange). The brightness of the attackers’ words show how much power they hold over the responses and pleas of the victims. The mood of this piece is dark, but in order to get this particular statement across, the reality of this issue must reveal itself in the piece. –Moira Banks-Batten, Grade 12

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Isaias Medina ’85, former senior Venezuelan diplomat to the United Nations, takes a stand for his humanitarian beliefs.

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Thank you to the Pickering College community for your generosity.

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The Global Leadership Program inspires Pickering College students to enact positive change around the world.

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Pickering College honours Charles Boyd with the Class of 1842 award as he marks his 50th year with the school.

4 Head Shots 6 Strategic Plan 8 Light The Way 9 PC Selected as UNESCO Candidate School 10 Student Life 22 Feature: Isaias Medina ‘85 24 Athletics 26 Boarding Life 28 Thank You to Donors report 46 AGM News 48 Feature: Charles Boyd 50 Reunion Weekend 52 Alumni Connections 58 PC’s Urban Cultivator Launches 60 PCA Update 61 Holiday Home Tour 62 Upcoming Events

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HEAD SHOTS

In celebration of our past, present and future with Peter Sturrup, Headmaster

This issue of The Pillars is dedicated to the school’s past, present and future. The pages that follow reveal that it has been extremely exciting to celebrate our 175th anniversary and honour those who have made the school what it is today. And what it is today is quite remarkable. We have a solid foundation based on our traditions, our Quaker values and our historical successes. The school is benefiting from excellent enrolment, outstanding satisfaction amongst our students, parents and staff and the school is financially strong. This allows us to be prepared for the future; and that has never been more important. For a revolution is happening around us. We hear about it in the political world, we see it in the technology within our grasp, we feel it in the social structures reacting to emotional health, social media and claims of inappropriate behaviour and we face it in the rapidly-changing demographic face of our community. There is a revolution happening but the strategic choices we are making have prepared us to thrive and to lead in that revolution. The heart of strategy is about the choices you make to do things differently than your competitors. With this issue of The Pillars we launch a refreshed strategy, outlining the three key strategic choices we are making to ensure we really do thrive and lead. To be ready, we need vision, purpose, consistent values and an unambiguous sense of direction. As a result of an almost year-long strategic review process, the Board of Directors adopted a new Vision and Mission in December 2017. Our Vision is “To develop innovative, courageous and compassionate global citizens who take action, true to Quaker values.” Our Mission is “To instil in each individual the ability and responsibility to make the world greater, better and more beautiful than they discovered it.” If these words sound familiar it is because they build on the work we have been doing for decades, if not 175 years. Our strategy is student-focussed. It builds on our history and instilling our values to develop citizens who are true to Quaker values. It develops in our students the skills to be innovative, courageous, compassionate citizens. It is instilling in them the ability and responsibility to take action to make the world greater, better and more beautiful than they discovered it. Our strategy is focussed on transforming how we engage with our community. It will allow us to leverage the opportunities technology affords to enhance and enrich the student learning experience, to enhance the way staff, parents, alumni, prospective families and the community engage with the school in a faster, more user-focused, more seamless and engaging experience. And our plan will focus on establishing transformational partnerships that provide enhanced opportunities and resources for our programs as well as the community. This is a thought-provoking, ambitious, creative and innovative strategy. It will give rise to a transformation in the way the school leads in the future. It will build on our reputation as a leader in education and will transform the way we engage with the broader world. In the coming months we will be sharing more about the specifics of our strategy. We hope you will be as excited as we are. We hope you will get involved, or become more involved, with the school because you are inspired by our Vision. We hope that all members of our community feel compelled to take action and fulfill our Mission.

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To develop innovative, courageous and compassionate global citizens who take action, true to Quaker values.

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To instil in each individual the ability and responsibility to make the world greater, better and more beautiful than they discovered it.

VALUES • Community • Compassion • Integrity • Respect • Responsibility

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• Drive a Digital Transformation

• Capture New Revenue (from innovation)

• Embrace Disruption

• Accelerate the Global Leadership Program • Complete Phase I of the Campus Master Plan

• Improve our Branding Awareness • Intensify fundraising and build endowment

• Forge Strategic Collaborative Partnerships • Create a Culture of Innovation

“When Peter asked me to lead the Committee to develop the school’s new Strategic Plan to 2020, I was humbled by the privilege and quite intimidated. The work that resulted in the last Strategic Plan was excellent. Even though my background is in strategy process and development, I had some trepidation that I could really help steward the school to an even greater plan. I spoke with each Committee member early in the process. It quickly became very apparent that we had an amazing amount of passion, history and expertise among the volunteers and Board members on the team. What I would bring to the table would stem from where my passion and skills are—process, research, listening and synthesizing into the coherent and clear plan we have. I am very proud of what we accomplished. I thoroughly enjoy working with Peter and the Committee—and am keen to continue our work.” –Ailene MacDougall, current Parent and Board Member; Chair, Strategy

Last winter, a group of volunteers came together to begin the next strategic planning process for Pickering College. It was the intention to build on the previous plan and take into account the school’s achievements with the development and execution of the Global Leadership Program, the Campus Master Plan and our financial and administrative goals. In February 2017, a retreat was held at the school that included members of the Board, senior administration and the Strategic Plan Steering Committee. Facilitated by Susan Wright of Wright Management Consulting, the agenda included a review of the competitive world around us, an analysis of our strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and strengths, key trends affecting education, a look at innovation and a review of our Mission, Vision and Values. As a result of the retreat, the following steps were agreed to: undertake a more comprehensive review of our Mission, Vision and Values; solidify the strategic framework and key strategic choices; and build a case for an innovation strategy. Following the retreat, Pickering College engaged with Jennifer Steele and Frank Viti, of Aurora Consulting Group, to assist in the process of refining our strategic choices in a way that addresses the needs of the school and our constituents. They conducted almost 40 in-depth interviews with members of the Pickering College community to help define what is working at the school, what could be improved, and what was missing. It is fitting that we engage in this process in our 175th anniversary year, as it was evident from the interviews that the roots and history of the school are deeply significant in planning for the future. For instance, the Board has reconfirmed our commitment to Quaker values as an important differentiator, providing an ongoing link from our founding to our future. Our commitment to remaining a “small school” (under 500 students) was verified, as was the ongoing role of the Global Leadership Program in building Pickering College’s reputation as a leader in education. Digital transformation, progress through disruption, identifying new sources of revenue, and collaborative partnerships round out the commitments we made in this plan. The new plan is straightforward with three new overarching strategic choices: To Build, To Fund and To Innovate. Looking forward, our priorities for investment will be: - Completing the Campus Master Plan - Renewing branding and marketing - Providing seed money for innovation

THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE MEMBERS OF THE STRATEGY COMMITTEE: Ailene MacDougall Committee Chair, Board Member and Current Parent Charles Beer ’59 Corporation Member and Alumnus Karen Dubeau Community Member Beth Egan Past Board Chair and Alumni Parent Beric Farmer Board Member and Current Parent Barclay Morton Current Parent Darren Slind Corporation Member and Current Parent Peter Sturrup Headmaster and Alumni Parent

- Increasing fundraising resources and expertise - Enacting a digital transformation - Investing in our talented staff and volunteers

On December 13, the Board of Directors approved our new stategy and now the implementation plans are being prepared. Over the coming months we will be encouraging any and all members of our community to become more involved by offering their expertise, time and feedback. If you would like more information about the strategy or would like to be involved, please contact Kylah Adams in the Headmaster’s Office at kadams@pickeringcollege.on.ca.

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Light The Way Don King shares his thoughts on a lifelong connection to Pickering College, and why he is donating $100,000 to the Light The Way capital campaign. I may not have attended Pickering College, but this is my spiritual home.

In 1928, my father, Sanford W. King, accepted the job offered to him by Pickering College Board Chairman Albert S. Rogers as Grounds Manager of the Pickering College farm. I was just a baby at the time and the school had recently reopened after a ten-year hiatus, including a time when it operated as a hospital for “shellshocked” soldiers returning from the devastation of the First World War. My father worked at Pickering College for 25 years, greatly upgrading the soil quality of the farmlands that were east of the school campus (now College Manor). His work produced food for generations of students and taught them about rural life and the science of agriculture. Along with my mother they raised two boys, myself and my older brother, MacCallum. To learn more about the campaign and how you can make a gift, please contact Magdalena (Meg) Bodnar, Director of the Light The Way capital campaign at 1-877-895-1700 ext. 254 or mbodnar@pickeringcollege. on.ca. There is a brochure included with this edition of The Pillars that provides information about how you can help with this important project.

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I remember working on the grounds of the farm helping my dad, and playing with the Widdrington boys as a child. I also got to know the Headmaster at the time, Joe McCulley, and some of the faculty and staff. I recall attending the school’s 100th Anniversary banquet in 1942, and this past October I was a special guest for the school’s 175th Anniversary banquet. Thinking back, I never would have thought Pickering College would be a constant in my life for all these years. I may not have attended Pickering College, but this is my spiritual home. My life took me far afield first to pursue my education at the University of Toronto, followed by a successful career in management consulting. My parents left the Pickering College campus in 1953, when my father retired. But even after many years away, something kept calling me back to Pickering. I visited the College grounds one day in 2005 and met the Alumni Director at the time, Jane Lynes, and became engaged with the school once again. I had the pleasure of serving on the 100th Anniversary in Newmarket Committee, began attending alumni luncheons and Pickering events, and in 2010, to my surprise, was invited to become its only honourary alumnus. Over the years, I’ve seen the changes Pickering College has undergone; from becoming a co-ed school to expanding outdoor education and developing the Global Leadership Program, to enhancing the facilities. It has provided me with an opportunity to reflect more deeply on the school that has meant so much to me and my family. That is why, after the sale of my home in 2017, I decided to make a $100,000 gift in support of the Light The Way capital campaign. I would encourage everyone to take a few moments and reflect on their personal connection to Pickering College and think about giving back to the school that has given so much to you. Let’s remain true to “The People are Pickering” and join together in helping the school build the new Centre for Creativity and Innovation, to benefit generations to come.

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Pickering College is proud to have been selected as a Candidate School within the Canadian Commission for UNESCO’s Associated Schools Project Network (ASPnet) in Ontario and is currently working towards full membership.

UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) launched the Associated Schools Project Network in 1953, which includes 10,000 educational institutions in 181 countries, with 84 located in Canada. In 2017, Pickering College became the only independent school in Ontario to secure a candidacy. The goal of ASPnet is to ensure quality education from early childhood to teacher education by strengthening the four main pillars of learning: learning to know, learning to do, learning to be and learning to live together. Associated Schools are committed to promoting UNESCO ideals by conducting projects to better prepare children and young people to address the challenges of an increasingly complex and interdependent world. “It was just a perfect fit for us. We’re not just teaching it, we’re actually doing it— we’re doing what UNESCO is looking for internationally,” says Kim Bartlett, Director of Teaching and Learning at Pickering College. “Being selected as a candidate school recognizes all of the wonderful work our teachers are doing.” To apply to become a candidate school, Pickering had to provide evidence of our work in teaching and learning, our values as a school, as well as the development and implementation of the Global Leadership Program. “What also impressed them was, between Kindergarten to Grade 12, our program has a scope, sequence and continuum of skills and values and knowledge. We’re not just taking students one year and teaching them; we’re teaching them from a very young age to become active, informed global citizens. The Global Leadership Program is really based on inter-cultural learning, peace and human

rights, and sustainable development—it’s very powerful.” Montgomery Gole and Hayden Spiers are in Grade 12 politics and are excited by what becoming a UNESCO candidate school means for Pickering College. “We feel pretty validated,” says Gole. “We have a lot of cultural diversity and not only are we a Quaker school, we also have a lot of boarders and it has been really cool for me to learn about other cultures.” “Our Capstone project is trying to solve a major issue in the world, so it goes hand in hand with UNESCO,” says Spiers. “We get to learn a lot more and I think it will be a great step forward for the school.” To gain full membership, Pickering College will have to retain its candidacy for approximately two years and be active participants within the network. UNESCO encourages candidate and member schools to recognize special international days, such as World Peace Day, and international days reflective of the international student body, such as United Nations Day which Pickering College has celebrated for many years.

Throughout the school year, Pickering College will observe 43 international days that are marked by the United Nations. These special days and their significance will be discussed at Morning Meeting. A few of the upcoming days include: February 11 UN Women in Science Day February 13 UN World Radio Day March 8 UN International Women’s Day March 20 UN International Francophonie Day March 21 UN Elimination of Racial Discrimination Day April 6 UN Sport for Peace Day May 3 UN World Press Freedom Day June 5 UN Environment Day

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Developing digital creators and innovators Technology is playing an increasingly important role for all students both inside and outside the classroom. That’s why Pickering College has made it a key focal point of the Global Leadership Program, to ensure our students are embracing new technology and mastering its use, from our youngest students to our graduates.

TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION BY GRADE:

In the Junior School—the Foundation Years—the Global Leadership Program focuses on inquiry, creativity and collaboration and students are introduced to technology from the very beginning. Alexis Furlan, Kindergarten teacher, says very early on her students are well versed in using technology to enhance their learning, such as working with Code-a-Pillar, a precursor to coding and robotics. The colourful device allows students to experiment as they play, helping them to develop coding, sequencing and critical-thinking skills. “As a result, they’re confident and comfortable with various media before they reach the later grades,” she says.

Creativity and innovation are transferable skills that can be applied to any context...

In addition, students in the Junior School receive continuous feedback both from their teacher and through the use of Sesame, an assessment platform used by Pickering’s primary teachers to provide a living, visual record of student competencies. “We use photographs and videos to assist students in reflecting back on their thinking,” Furlan explains. “We might look at and discuss photos of students engaged in an activity and include a quote of something they said in the moment.”

By Grades 4 and 5, students are comfortable with having such ready access to technology including using computers, mobile devices, 3D printers, robotics, and coding. Grade 5 teacher Alex Au Yong says, with some guidance, students in these grades are able to make good choices and conduct themselves responsibly. “Our students are taught that these tools help express ideas, create original content and solve problems,” Au Yong says. “The high level of engagement and interest in our design and build challenges, such as Lego robotics and coding, is incredible. Our students in the Junior School also love using Google Apps for Education and Edsby, our learning management system, as a natural part of their learning.” According to Pickering College’s technology integration specialist, Gordon Chiu, all of the tools at students’ disposal are really just “modern day paintbrushes” to develop critical thinking, integrative thinking and design thinking skills. “Even though students of this current generation are widely considered as digital natives, most will develop into digital native consumers without any purposeful engagement of the mind,” Chiu says. “It’s our mission to develop students who are digital native creators and innovators.”

Kindergarten: Code-a-Pillar Grade 1: Dash and Dot Hour of Code Grade 2: Hour of Code May the Fourth Dash and Dot Grade 3: Hour of Code, FIRST LEGO League Junior Coding Dash and Dot Grades 4 and 5: Hour of Code Lego Mindstorm Robot Programming FIRST LEGO League

The ability to use technology in an innovative way to create products and solve important problems is critically important for 21st century students, says Julia Hunt, Director of Global Leadership. “Our Junior School Global Leadership Program sets the foundation for this type of interaction with the global context through carefully selected technological tools and platforms,” she says. “Creativity and innovation are transferable skills that can be applied to any context, giving Pickering College students a competitive edge in their future endeavours.”

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JUNIOR SCHOOL STUDENT LIFE

On Air is a video that tells the story of our own 102.7 CHOP-FM, and the radio heritage at Pickering College, beginning with the original Roger’s amateur radio story. It shows our radio facility in action and highlights Pickering as Canada’s only independent school with an FM radio station, licensed by the Canadian Broadcast regulator, the CRTC. Produced by Pickering alumnus and CHOP-FM Board member Brian Purdy ’56, the video captured a Platinum Award at the 2017 MARCOM AWARDS in the category of Educational/Institution. The MARCOM AWARDS is an international competition, established in 1995, that honours outstanding achievement in terms of quality and resourcefulness. There were over 6,500 entries from US, Canada and 15 other countries for the various categories of awards this year. Be sure to watch On Air on PC’s YouTube channel or on our website.

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1 One beautiful mid-October morning, Grade 4 students explored Pickering College’s campus with Ms. Lamont, looking for evidence of animal and plant habitats. Students took note of what animals, plants, insects, trees, and birds they observed in our own backyard. One student remarked, “We felt energized, inspired and connected to nature! What a special campus and outdoor classroom we have here at Pickering College!” 2 Grade 5 has been studying the digestive system and writing stories about the adventure that food goes on in the body. They then shared what they had learned on 102.7 CHOP FM.

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3 As part of the GLP Environmental Stewardship Building Block, the Grade 5 students have been presenting to the Junior School classes about the importance of using fewer paper towels when drying their hands to minimize waste. By shaking off your hands—12 times to be exact!—and then folding one paper towel before carefully drying your hands, boys and girls could learn a better way to dry their hands. 5

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4 The U12 Girls’ Basketball team learned some fundamentals of passing and shooting from PC parent Linas Balaisis. He inspired the girls to combine their efforts at skill development with a passion for the game. Mr. Balaisis played varsity basketball at University of Toronto, played in the Lithuanian Olympics and was selected to the All Star Tournament team.

5 Junior School recently participated in a math evening where students and their parents had the opportunity to engage in fun, hands-on activities together. For the past two years, Pickering College has focused on mathematics, an essential 21st century discipline, and its connection to science, technology and real-world interdisciplinary problems. Pickering will continue to develop our students’ abilities in STEM, as we recognize that mathematics is the foundation for everything. 6 The Grade 1 class was excited to be introduced to Dash the robot. Using the Wonder Workshop app Go, the students learned how to move the robot. Dash moves forward, backward, turns, looks in different directions and speaks! The students were thrilled with this new learning experience. 7 On October 31, Ms. Duncan’s Grade 11 LEAP course ran their second Junior Buddies Leadership event for Ms. Smith’s Grade 2 class. The theme for the day was “Race to Halloween Town.” The Grade 11 students helped the Grade 2 students with their map and compass skills as they “navaghouled” campus and completed several Halloween-themed challenges. 8 A little rain did not dampen the spirits of our Grade 3s who spent the afternoon last fall collecting soil samples at our outdoor education property, Blue & Silver Farm.

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Water worries In the week leading up to December’s holiday break, our Grade 8 students were fully immersed in project-based learning. The students were tasked with creating a film to raise awareness for a local water issue as they worked towards attaining the Wisdom pillar of their Global Leadership Program “pillar pursuits.” Grade 8s explore local water issues through documentary film projects.

With topics ranging from banning microbeads to the consumption of water, from the use of plastic water bottles to access to clean water, students collaborated in groups as they moved through a series of workshops that prepared them for their final project, a film to be submitted to the Water Docs Film Festival in Toronto.

“We started them off with a process of integrative thinking, where they look at the problem and then have them break it down into two opposing models, finding the pros of both,” says Chris Coyne, the Middle School science teacher leading this initiative. “They need to ask—is there a middle ground or a solution that best encompasses both sides—that they can go forward with.” Although it’s the third year Grade 8s have participated in this project, the Middle School faculty team made some changes this year to create a stronger connection between this interdisciplinary undertaking and the curriculum. For instance, in math students worked on data management projects where they researched the impact of water on an issue and then presented their data on a scatter plot or histogram. Students learned how to storyboard so that they would be better prepared for creating their films and how they may look. Faculty also introduced a workshop to assist students in developing their French language interview skills so that the films contained a French component—something few schools in the festival have done. “This project was a massive undertaking for Grade 8 students—they were researching, they were finding answers, they were trying to solve problems that adults might not have answers to yet. But overall they seemed to get really involved in it and they liked the activities that we did, the workshops we had planned for them—you could really see the engagement of the students throughout,” says Coyne. Julia Hunt, Director of Global Leadership says projects like ‘Water Docs’ are “incredible opportunities for our students to address an important topic from multiple disciplines, and really delve into both the problem and potential solutions. Our Grade 8s are not only considering solutions, they are taking action, which will prepare them to be changemakers in today’s society.” In early March, the students’ work will be submitted the Water Docs Film Festival which takes place in Toronto in April.

“This experience was incredible because we got to think creatively about different solutions and perspectives we may take on our local water issue. Throughout this project I’ve learned that teamwork is such a huge skill when it comes to big group projects. My favorite part was getting to make a change in our local community.” –Mathea MacRae “I loved the creative aspects of the project and the focus on being innovative in delivering our message. It allowed me to really appreciate the creativity of my classmates and the feeling of knowing we were being very productive and really working well together. It was exciting to build on each other’s ideas and really get our creative juices flowing.” –Michaela Morra “When we started working, I realized that it was going to be fun but also challenging. Our group’s favorite part was filming and getting the finishing touches together. My favourite part was communicating with other organizations to work with us.” –Dakota Bagshaw

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MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT LIFE

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Tyler Yue, Mathea MacRae, Michaela Morra, Yoyo Zhang and Avery Clune attended the CAIS National Student Leadership Conference last fall. Our Middle School leaders teamed up with The Study, a school located in Westmount, QuĂŠbec, where they have challenged each other to make milk bag mats. You can read more about this initiative at www.milkbagsunlimited.ca

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1 The Field to Fork co-curricular, run by Mrs. MacDonald, encourages students to learn more about local foods through grocery shopping, going to an apple orchard and learning how to prepare and cook various meals and desserts. The students worked collaboratively and were enthusiastic in trying new recipes, such as mini apple pies, canned salsa and healthy smoothies. The students’ ideas were considered throughout the term to make this co-curricular activity engaging, fun and educational. 2 In a friendly debate with Villanova, Pickering students tried their hands at futurology as they discussed the impacts of artificial intelligence on the

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survival of humans. Congratulations to Edurne Sulaiman Grana, Michaela Morra, Danica Khanna, Jennifer Porter, Krish Gupta, Jamie Conway, Pepa Prochazka, Dakota Bagshaw, Alyssa Lucchese, Georgia Saarimaki, and Yoyo Zhang for taking part! Special thanks to Grade 10 students Hillary Krofchak and Meghan Beswick for assisting as poised and equitable judges. Lastly, warm congratulations to Andrei Maris for earning Best Overall Speaker. 3 Middle School students launched their GLP Pillar Years with three challenges that tied to the pillars of Adventure, Wisdom and Community. The highlight for many students was the Adventure challenge,

where teams were tasked with sourcing materials to build a fire to burn through a string suspended above. They were given a flint to strike a spark, and had to tend their spark carefully to light the fire. All groups successfully built and lit their fires. 4 The Grade 7 classes travelled to Blue & Silver Farm to explore and document interactions in local ecosystems for their Pillar Pursuit project. They had beautiful weather and learned a lot thanks to their superb guide, Mr. Lewis. 5 The Grade 6 class teamed up with Grade 9 science students to work together to investigate invasive species on campus.

ANDREI MARIS Delving into drama and debate. Now in his sixth year at Pickering College, Grade 8 Andrei Maris was immediately drawn to the strong PC community and pursued new activities wholeheartedly. Impressed with the opportunities the co-curricular program offers, he’s already an active member of the Theatre Club, landing roles in last year’s production of Macbeth and the upcoming musical School of Rock. In addition, he’s the current co-chair of the Junior and Middle School Committee and is a member of the jazz band and Youth Engagement Organization. Andrei discovered a talent for debate and public speaking after trying it in Grade 7. He is actively involved in theatre and music lessons outside of school, already listing the YTV science-based 10-skit series How Much is 2 Much? on his résumé. He has found his drama and debate skills overlap and help him to express himself and voice his ideas clearly. Loving reading and creative writing, his favourite subject is language arts. He has enjoyed the curricular trips to Halifax, Ottawa, and Quebec. His favourite experience was the trip to the Canadian Independent Schools Drama Festival performance of the original comedy Prom Queens 3 last spring. He notes Mr. Bishop and Mr. Robertson as motivating him to push himself and expand his skills in drama and language. Looking beyond Middle School, Andrei hopes to incorporate his love of language and math in his future endeavours.

“Middle School brings new opportunities. Try new things to see if you’ll be good at them.”

His advice to other students? “Middle School brings new opportunities. Try new things to see if you’ll be good at them.”

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Pickering students are making a difference locally and globally

ENACT The Global Leadership Program encourages students to take action to make a positive global impact. They are expected to actively engage with their community and advocate for important causes such as social justice and service projects, taking real action to address their concerns. Here are just two examples of great work by students who are truly making a difference. Nupur Krishnan, Grade 12 Nupur Krishnan has been exposed to India’s culture and way of life from a very young age, having two parents who were born there. Last summer, after completing a course by the National Lifesaving Society, she decided to share the skills she had learned with students at a semi-rural school while visiting the country with her family. “In India, learning to swim isn’t a priority and fewer people learn first aid and lifesaving skills,” she says. And so, Nupur decided to tailor what she had learned into a lifesaving course for students at the school, so they could help someone in their family or their community in urgent medical distress. The course was very well received, with both teachers and students asking lots of questions and volunteering to come up and demonstrate the skills they had just learned. It was so successful that Nupur and the school have decided to continue their relationship by staying in touch through Skype and online. “I could directly see the impact I was making—it opened their eyes to this sphere of knowledge that maybe they hadn’t even thought about before, and that will help their community in the long run. At Pickering we learn that by dropping a stone in a pond, the ripples can continue to grow out and I thought that was really cool to see.” Nupur says the Capstone project (which for her is on an entirely different topic than this initiative) has really helped to open her eyes to identifying problems she sees in a community and then coming up with solutions to solve them. “I was able to use a similar process of ‘okay here’s my problem, how do I come up with a solution? How do I implement it, what’s my action plan?’ So the process that I learned last year—and I’m continuing to learn this year—really helped me to structure my approach for the course that I taught.”

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CHANGE Alp Batur, Grade 12 Last summer, Alp Batur decided to volunteer to help Syrian refugees who were living in a camp not far from his home city in Turkey. In Turkey, the experience for refugees is far different than it is in Canada—many are forced to focus solely on the day-to-day survival of staying fed and sheltered. The Turkish government provides support for refugees who enter the country legally, but those who cross the border illegally are not entitled to the same services. While at the camp, Alp learned of a 16-year-old girl who was very ill with blood cancer. Her name was Dilara and she did not have access to much-needed medical care because her family was among those who had crossed the border illegally. With help from Alp’s father who works in a hospital, she was transferred to his hospital where she could receive care. After a check up, they learned that sadly she was in the end stages of cancer. Over the next few weeks, Alp visited Dilara daily. The first week they spent getting to know each other. She enjoyed puzzles so Alp brought them to her to help keep her mind off what she was going through. Through it all, Alp says he was amazed by her positivity and her courage. She told him how she dreamed about being able to learn English and to study in New York. Alp taught her some English words and answered her many questions about what it’s like to study in Canada.“Time was flying for both of us, she was forgetting her sickness and I was finding my real self and understood what is important in life,” says Alp. It was during their third week of spending time together that Dilara passed away. Alp says throughout it all he was amazed by her hope and her spirit even as she faced death. It makes him happy to know that he was able to help make her last few weeks of life brighter and more enjoyable. “Supporting someone, especially in this case, is just priceless. I know that it is not for everyone. It is a really big responsibility. It was, and still is, hard for me to bear the consequences,” he says. “I didn’t change the world, but I changed her world, which means a lot.”

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1 To draw attention to the September earthquake in Mexico, Hurricane Irma, and the efforts that will need to go into rebuilding the affected communities, Pickering College’s music students took to Main Street to raise awareness while performing “Second line,” a New Orleans-style march. 2 Our Grade 10 Canadian History class had the opportunity to visit the Newmarket Historical Society’s First World War Interactive Trench Exhibit at the Old Town Hall. A highlight was the wall dedicated to Pickering College’s contribution during that time as a military hospital for injured soldiers. 3 In October, 24 LEAP (Leadership, Exploration,

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Adventure Perspectives) students completed a 20-hour Red Cross wilderness first aid course. Students and staff are now well prepared for their upcoming trips for this course—a winter camping trip to the Crown land north of Manitoulin Island and a spring hiking trip to Algonquin Park. There was an intensive exercise where students had a limited time to diagnose an issue and treat it. Cardiac arrest, hypothermia, sucking chest wounds, fractures and spinal injuries were some of the issues they learned to address. They also learned a multitude of ways to carry a victim to safety and wrap a hypothermic individual in a “taco” using silver foil, insulation, tarp and a rope.

4 Patrick Prochazka, Grade 12, competed in the International Young Physicists’ Tournament in Singapore last summer, winning a bronze medal with the Canadian Team. “PC’s program, especially Mr. Daleman’s 12 physics class and the debate program, really helped me gain the skills necessary for this tournament.”

6 In the fall, our students supported the Quakers from Yonge Street Meeting as they prepared and served dinner at Inn From the Cold, a local shelter. Joining Bert and Glenda (from left) were Mali, Huy, Emre, Emre, and Jaide. The students found the experience to be rewarding and eye-opening.

5 The PC Senior Boys’ Soccer team fought hard to win the CISAA Division III championship game against Albert College in Belleville. To earn their spot in the championship game, PC played and won a semi-final against Villanova College. In the championship game, Pickering College’s goals were scored by Adam Murphy and Berkay Onur, securing our win over Albert College, 6-2.

7 The Green Team, chaired by Michael Wang (right) continues to be committed to reducing food waste at Pickering College. Lucas Tan (left) has accepted the responsibility to collect daily data from our meals and to work with Dining Services to come up with ways to ensure that we produce as little food waste as possible.

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“Stand on the right side of “The foundation of my life was built here during these incredible three years in Newmarket. I honestly and sincerely thank PC for being there for me, for shaping my beliefs, my respect for humanity, my moral principles, my faith and my courage.” –Isaias Medina ’85

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history, whatever the cost.” Isaias Medina ’85 resigns his United Nations diplomatic post to draw worldwide attention to the crisis in Venezuela.

crisis in Venezuelan history, I could not stay silent. I had to stand up and speak out. I loved my job at the UN but I love my country even more,” he says. What led him to that moment began over 30 years ago while he was a student at Pickering College. Medina describes himself as having been a “rowdy kid” who didn’t speak much English when he first arrived at the school. What he didn’t expect was the kind of lifelong impact Pickering College would have on the two-time Student Committee Chair. “The foundation of my life was built here during these incredible three years in Newmarket. I honestly and sincerely thank PC for being there for me, for shaping my beliefs, my respect for humanity, my moral principles, my faith and my courage,” he says. Last summer, a crisis brewing in Venezuela was thrust into the international spotlight due in large part to the actions of Pickering College alumnus Isaias Medina ’85. The now-former senior Venezuelan diplomat to the United Nations made headlines around the world when he resigned his post in protest, breaking ranks with Venezuela’s president and his ruling socialist party, and publicly criticizing its handling of months of antigovernment protests. The most recent trouble in Venezuela began in April 2017. The Supreme Court made two unconstitutional decisions that usurped the competency of congress and the president violated the constitution by convening a fraudulent constituent national assembly. Millions of people took to the streets in protest, lasting four months. In all, Medina says 130 people were murdered, 15,000 people were injured and 600 people were arbitrarily arrested as political prisoners. “During the most profound humanitarian

After Pickering College, Medina went on to study law, becoming a successful corporate lawyer in New York. But the pull towards making a difference in the world was great and so he switched to public international law, where he became an expert in negotiation, peaceful dispute resolution and preventative diplomacy. When Venezuela joined the United Nations Security Council in January 2015, Medina was honoured to be invited as an advisor to the team. At the same time, he continued his work with the United Nations General Assembly Sixth Committee (Legal), the primary forum for the consideration of legal questions in the General Assembly. Fast forward to July 2017. “I had to make a choice: do I keep my mouth shut and turn my head around and not see what is happening, or come at them and try to make a difference … because they’re (Venezuelans) in a country where the media is completely censored. So, I made my resignation public. I did not endorse human rights violations or crimes against humanity.

We were doing this every day at the UN, our work was to fight against impunity for many different issues in the international community. How could I be honest with myself and stay there and see what’s going on in my country without doing anything?” Medina says his resignation did what he had hoped it would do, drawing international attention to the crisis in Venezuela. Since then, the international community has enforced sanctions, repudiated the constituent assembly and “has unmasked an international criminal organization that has hijacked 30 million people, dressed as a sovereign government,” he says. Though no longer a diplomat, Medina has been invited to participate in the Organization of American States’ hearings to declare as a witness of the alleged crimes against humanity committed by President Nicolas Maduro’s regime, particularly regarding the inhumane acts committed during this profound humanitarian crisis. In October, Pickering College had the privilege of hosting Isaias Medina as a virtual Leader in Residence, providing students with the opportunity to ask him questions about his life and what brought him to what was, in essence, his defining moment. At Morning Meeting, his advice to our current students resonated with the audience as it is in keeping with the principles being taught through Global Leadership Program today. “Align what you think with what you say and what you do. Do not ever abandon your beliefs and in the hardest challenges, be who you really are. Defend the defenceless. Speak for the voiceless. Always stand up for what you believe with respect of others. And remember, might is not right. Right is right. Stand on the right side of history, whatever the cost.”

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ATHLETICS

Allowing students to develop a love of sport in a safe and encouraging environment is among the top priorities of the Pickering College athletics program. By embracing these changes our students are becoming more physically literate which we know allows them to be more active for the rest of their lives. Countless studies have proven that if a person is physically literate they are more likely to have the confidence to be a healthy and active adult. We look forward to continuing to implement and embrace these changes as we move into the winter season.

Changes to U12 Sports promote fair play and skill development.

There have been some exciting changes in our U12 competitive sports this year! If you have had the chance to watch, you might have noticed some differences in the way the games were being played. For example, U12 soccer games were held on New South Field and U12 volleyball coaches were active participants tossing volleyballs in games. These were just a few of the modifications put in place to support the Canadian Sport for Life initiative which strives to improve the health and wellness of all Canadians. One of the programs associated with the initiative is the Long Term Athlete Development Model. The goal of this model is to support active involvement in all levels of physical activity with developmentally-appropriate programs. In short, we are modifying the way our Grades 4, 5, and 6 students play competitive sports so that they have more opportunity to build their skills, develop sport competencies, increase their confidence, and hopefully develop a lifelong love of participating in sport. In U12 soccer this fall there were two significant changes that happened. The first is that the field and net size were modified, and the second is that teams played 9-versus-9 instead of 11-versus-11. By playing on a

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smaller field, students had more touches on the ball allowing players to use the skills they had developed in practice which led to more sport engagement. “The changes have provided a greater opportunity for younger students to develop their skills through playing experience and it has allowed the older students to take on leadership roles to mentor the younger players,” says Amanda Hamm, Grade 6 teacher and coach of the U12 soccer team. “I also like that the changes promote more fair play.” In volleyball, we transitioned to playing Tripleball which was developed with the intent to focus more on skill development. Instead of serving back and forth between teams which often led to a game of just serves, coaches from opposing teams tossed the ball into play so that the student in the receiving position could use an underhand pass to begin the game. With this modification, students could practice their skills and work towards achieving three touches before sending the ball over. One significant change in basketball was implementing stop play every four minutes to allow rotation of players. This ensured that all players were getting equal playing time. As Coach Au Yong remarks, “equal playing opportunities at this age are especially important when the season is so short. The improvements to the rules helped promote fair play, greater confidence and serve as a reminder about the ideals of sportsmanship and representing Pickering College with pride and spirit.”

ROSA SCHAEFER The difference a year makes. With the goals of improving her English skills and gaining new life experiences, Grade 11 student Rosa Schaefer first arrived at PC in the fall of 2016. Like many international boarding students, she only intended to stay for one year. After just one term, she persuaded her parents to let her continue her high school studies here with her second family. Rosa has proven herself a valuable asset for the swim team, competing with the team at the OFSSA championships last year and she’s looking forward to another successful season. She is also a member of the Senior Girls’ basketball team and track and field team. She describes herself as initially “very shy” when she first arrived but pushed herself to become more open and make friends, struggling at first but gaining confidence once her English improved. “Everyone here has made an impact. My personality has changed a lot, and I love the cultural diversity of the students.” Her newfound confidence allowed her to tackle the challenges of math and chemistry, expanding her problem-solving skills and applying formulas. She finds a new way to approach an assignment if her first attempt doesn’t work. On choosing Pickering College, Rosa says she simply had the feeling she wanted to go here. Her advice to a new boarding student is “Don’t be afraid to speak English because everyone is in the same situation.”

“Everyone here has made an impact. My personality has changed a lot, and I love the cultural diversity of the students.”

Expressing gratitude for the opportunities she has been given, Rosa adds “I love PC. I’m really glad I came back.”

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BOARDING LIFE Laura Mason, Director of Health Services and Boarding, talks about making new friends and forging relationships that can last a lifetime.

The first snowfall is a special time in boarding. It is filled with excitement and awe. Each year I wait with anticipation, not for the snowfall but for the reaction of the boarding students to that first snowfall. For many of them, they have never experienced snow and when it happens there is laughter, excitement and a joy that is almost tangible. I am then reminded that, for many of these children, this experience is filled with so many “firsts.� Living in boarding and being part of the boarding family and the Pickering College community is often the first time most of these young people have been away from their parents for a significant period of time. There are expectations and responsibilities that come with being a boarding student. For some students, they make this adjustment easily and for others it takes some time. It is wonderful to watch young people share new experiences throughout their time at Pickering College. They are making new friends, and forging relationships that often last a lifetime. They are trying new things, new foods, a new language and new experiences. Our boarding program attempts to offer enough variety of activities to appeal to the majority of people. In addition to the evening activities that include fitness, yoga, Zumba, board games, cooking and baking we also go on trips every weekend that include things like a boat cruise around

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Toronto Harbour, team building at YMCA, apple picking and baking, Nuit Blanche, Cirque du Soleil Volta, paintball and various sporting events including the Blue Jays and Toronto Raptors. There is truly something for everyone, whether you are from halfway across the world or from just up the street. Along with this great privilege comes a great deal of responsibility. It is also a time for students to learn about themselves and of what they are truly capable. Being in boarding is a test of personal strength. The days are very full and the schedule is very tight, from getting up each weekday morning at 7:30 a.m. through to Open Space Study which ends at 8:00 p.m. followed by evening activities until 9:30 p.m., it is a busy day. Students are responsible for things like keeping their room clean and washing their own clothes as well as self managing but they do it all with such resolve. The boarding program provides our students with coaching and guidance along this path of growth and maturity. I believe it takes a great deal of courage to take on the challenge of boarding, away from home and the things that are most familiar and comfortable and, in some cases, to learn a new language and culture. What a blessing it is that we can share in each others’ lives and learn and live with each other in such a diverse and special community.

TIMUR SABIROV PC makes a lasting first impression on GLP Scholar. Hailing from Kiev, Ukraine, Grade 9 student Timur Sabirov is excited by the prospect of spending the next four years at Pickering College. Timur is the recipient of the 2017-2018 Global Leadership Program Scholarship and proudly acts as a representative of his home country. This scholarship recognizes the potential of a student entering Grade 9 as a significant contributor to the school and to the Global Leadership Program. Timur has quickly adjusted to life as a boarding student far from home. Enjoying his newfound independence, he loves spending time with friends playing soccer, visiting Main Street, and simply relaxing on the weekend. His four-day trip to Camp Tawingo allowed him the opportunity to further bond with new classmates, while marvelling at the breathtaking scenery of the Ontario wilderness. Enjoying all subjects equally, he finds his studies here easier with more attention from teachers and more time devoted to individual subjects. “Teachers go into greater detail with a more concentrated focus,” says Timur. He has been amazed by the friendly, open atmosphere and the welcoming environment provided by the boarding community, emphasized by Associate Faculty members Ms. Daoust and Mr. Di Nardo who provide extra help with studies and join in for the occasional soccer game.

“Two things [the Global Leadership Program] has taught me since September is to be more patient and to help others. You learn and it’s interesting.”

Dazzled by the size, scope and diversity of downtown Toronto, Timur is already looking forward to future studies in Canada. His enthusiasm shows he is well on his way to becoming a model scholar.

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Thank You

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to the Pickering College Community 2016-2017

Welcome The 2016-2017 school year was one of exciting progress for Pickering College. This was the second year that the entire school, from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12, was fully engaged with the Global Leadership Program. Our first graduating class under the Global Leadership Program, our Grade 12s, showed incredible innovation and creativity in the global issues solutions they presented in their Capstone projects. Upon graduating, they walked through the Pillars confident and well prepared for post-secondary and beyond. They also know that we will always be here to support them and welcome them back to the Hilltop as treasured alumni. Our debate team, only five years along, sent its first competitor to the World Debating Championships in Australia. We brought the LEGO League and Reggio learning to the Junior School. We also added sports championships to the banners in Egan House, performed brilliantly at national music festivals, and between the efforts of staff and students, served over 100 not-for-profit organizations with gifts of volunteer time and financial donations. Our supporters responded to the successes of our students and the passion of our educators. Through support for the Holiday Home Tour and the Golf Tournament, by providing thousands of volunteer hours, by donating generous annual gifts to financial aid and athletics, by building our endowments, and by providing exceptional support for the Light The Way capital campaign and the building of the Centre for Creativity and Innovation, our community continues to give of their time, talent and treasure to build a bright future at Pickering College. What a wonderful example this sets for the students in our care and for the community we serve. Our future leaders witness this generosity of spirit from our parents, alumni, alumni parents, staff, their fellow students and friends. The school continues to grow from “strength to strength� as Charles Boyd, our longest-serving employee, often says. This is the result of your support. As you look through the pages of this magazine, we hope you feel our gratitude for what each of our volunteers and donors have provided. Your support allows our school and our students to thrive now, and into the future. Thank you. Peter Sturrup Headmaster

Kelly Mason Chair, Board of Directors

Donna Fordyce Chair, PCA

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Thank You for Your Generosity Thank you once again to all of our parents, students, alumni, staff, Board and Corporation, grandparents, alumni parents, past Board and Corporation, past staff, foundations and sponsors. Your philanthropic and event support for Pickering College demonstrates to all your commitment to the school and this community.

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WAS DONATED IN 2016-2017.

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IN 2016-2017, OVER $1.7 MILLION WAS RAISED IN CAPITAL DONATIONS (AS OF JUNE 30, 2017), BRINGING THE LIGHT THE WAY CAMPAIGN TOTAL TO OVER $5M OF OUR $10M GOAL.

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WERE AHEAD OF BUDGET AGAIN THIS YEAR. NEW ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT INCLUDING SHOT CLOCKS FOR THE BASKETBALL COURTS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR COACHES AND TECHNOLOGY FOR THE CLASSROOMS WERE SOME OF THE RESULTS OF YOUR INVESTMENT. HOLIDAY HOME TOUR WAS A SEASONAL DELIGHT AND THE FABULOUS “HOUSE SPIRIT” GOLF TOURNAMENT SUPPORTED THE LIGHT THE WAY CAPITAL CAMPAIGN AND OUR NEW CAMPUS PLANS.

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*Please refer to the 2016-2017 Report Card for more detail on Pickering College’s financial position. The Report Card is available online through the PC website, www.pickeringcollege.on.ca or you may contact Kim Bilous at (905) 895-1120 ext. 260 or kbilous@pickeringcollege.on.ca to receive your copy.

Leadership Giving Thank you to our Circle of Friends members who have given $1,000 or more during 2016-2017.

FOUNDATIONS CIRCLE ($100,000 +)

BLUE CIRCLE ($2,500 - $4,999 )

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Light The Way Your support makes great things happen. Thank you.

Capital Campaign Gifts – to June 30, 2017

Thanks to you we are halfway to our fundraising goal! As of June 30, 2017, $5M of our ambitious $10 million goal was received or pledged in support of the Pickering College Campus Master Plan. We continue to work diligently with our architects, Salter Pilon, as well as the Town of Newmarket and York Region to complete the plans and approvals for the new Centre for Creativity and Innovation, which will be built on North field. This building will complement the school’s heritage structures while offering teaching and learning spaces firmly focussed on the future of education. Approvals have been received for the renovation of the front circle, and final approvals are expected early in 2018 from the Town and Region for the Centre for Creativity and Innovation. Why is this building so critical to Pickering College? What will this new building mean for our school? Through this build and this campaign, we are continuing to usher in a new era, one that began with the innovation of the Global Leadership Program. The Centre for Creativity and Innovation will feature innovative, more efficient facilities to welcome more students who will inspire us all. New light-filled classrooms, including space for specialty programs like robotics, learning spaces specifically geared to students’ age and stage—this building will allow what is already an excellent educational experience to flourish and meet the demands of future programming. Thank you to everyone who has had the vision and determination to support this campaign. We appreciate each and every one of you for your support for the school in this journey. We look forward to what 2018 will bring for our school and campus! F or more information on the Light The Way capital campaign, and how you can help, contact Magdalena (Meg) Bodnar, Director, Light The Way Capital Campaign, at mbodnar@pickeringcollege.on.ca or 1-877-895-1700 ext. 254.

Masayo and Norimichi Adachi Aecon The Late Henry Aguayo ’48 Miren Edurne Aguayo Katie Armitage ’04 Baljit and Salim Bardai Kim and Alan Barlow L Elaine and Stephen Barratt ’86 L Charles Beer ’59 Jim Beer ’63 L Dawn and David Beswick L Christina and Sal Bianco Diane Li and James Bihari Magdalena (Meg) Bodnar L Kirsten Nicolson and Brad Boland L Bill Bryant ’58 Patricia and Donald Cameron Susan Cameron The Cannon and Trussell Families L Vanessa and Donald Carson CAS Accounting for Insurance Inc. Susan and Edward Chant Eunyoung Lee and Chansoo Chung YanLin Liu and Dongtai Cui Eleanor and Troy Cumiskey L Andie and Kevin Desforges Direct IT Recruiting Inc. Greg Dopulos ’68 The Tony and Robin Eames Family Foundation L Beth Egan L The Egan Family Foundation L Diane and Beric Farmer L Diane and Brian FitzGerald L Debbie and Adam Floyd L Sharon and Wayne Ford L Donna and Allan Fordyce Karen Whetstone and Richard Geurts Michelle Zhang and Bin Gong Carol and Peter Grys Kenneth Hills ’59 Anthony Jackson ’79 L Beverly Jackson Natalie Owen-James and Michael James Maria Jordan Rekha and Ajit Khanna Heather King Mukta and Murali Krishnan Krishnan Medicine Professional Corporation Catherine and Christopher Lane Peter Lau ’82 Yim Yin Yung and Terrence Lau In Memory of James A. Lawson by Patricia Lawson, Penny Lawson-Cameron and Pamela Lawson

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Annual Giving Campaign Supporters Thank you to the alumni parents, former staff and faculty, corporation members, grandparents and friends of our school for supporting Pickering College in 2016-2017.

Aecon Cynthia Serur and Moises Araf Maria Madjuano Lopez and Andres Avila Garcia Paula and Gus Badali Janice and Lu Barbuto Karen Benson L Tracy and Kevin Beswick Annamaria Bianchi Darlene and Peter Blenich Laurie and Marshall Blondy The Cannon and Trussell Families Danielle and Marc Caron CAS Accounting for Insurance Inc. Susan and Edward Chant L Charmaine van Schaik and Gilles Cinq-Mars L Lesley and Robert Coleman Susan and John Cowen Troy and Eleanor Cumiskey L James Cumming Direct IT Recruiting Inc. Robyn and Tony Eames L Beth Egan L The Egan Family Foundation L Jaime and Michael Elliott

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Diana Salazar and Mauricio Farah Kaia and Patrick Farmer Chris Farquhar Linda and Tom Fodey L Susan Hamlen and Robert Foote L Sharon and Wayne Ford Karen Whetstone and Richard Geurts Mary and James Gordon Carol and Peter Grys L Lisa and Martin Hambrock Elizabeth Hempen The Late Sheila Howarth Interguild L Beverly Jackson L Heather and Kevin Jenkins Maria Jordan L Sandra and Philip Kaszuba Rekha and Ajit Khanna Irene Kneale Krishnan Medicine Professional Corporation L Jill and Michael Krstajic Catherine and Christopher Lane

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Donna and David Rouselle Penny and Steve Sedore Colleen Sexsmith Shanahan Ford Lincoln Sales Tracey and Andrew Simpson L Gerry and Anita Smith Family Foundation at the Toronto Foundation Peter Smith Trading Ltd. Mary and Robert Stevenson L Tim Hortons, The Floyd Family Zankhana and Amitkumar Upadhyay Gillian Veale Sheila and James Waters L Wayne Ford Sales Limited L Daniel Weinzweig Thomas Whealy The Late Betty Ann Widdrington L Jane Zavitz-Bond L Joan and Bert Zetzl Chang Zhou and Jian Zhang Yue Tang and Hao Hua Zhao Anonymous

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Gifts-in-Kind ADET Inc., The King Family L Thomas Aikenhead ’44 Atec Signs Brenda and Robert Beckett Susan and David Cooper Donald King ’46 Danielle and Gino Larice Carla and Christopher Liberta John Lockyer Shanahan Ford Lincoln Sales L Kim Bilous and Darren Slind Treasure Mills

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Event Sponsors & Partners Thank you to everyone who planned, participated in and/or contributed to the 2016-2017 Pickering College signature events.

12TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY HOME TOUR AND SEASONAL BOUTIQUE – NOVEMBER 18 & 19, 2016

On November 18 and 19, 2016, Pickering College was proud to host the 12th Annual Pickering College Holiday Home Tour, featuring six beautiful homes in the Newmarket, King Township and New Tecumseth areas. The 2016 tour welcomed back past committee members and original designers, and showcased the homes of two of the tour’s founding members. The tour included many exciting features with horse and wagon rides, performances by York Synchro Swim Club, a Victorian Santa, music by our fabulous student musicians and singers, outstanding designs, delicious treats and inspiring entertainment. Thank you to participants and our generous sponsors for their support of this tour. A special thank you to our title sponsor, Buckley Insurance Brokers Ltd. The early bird draw, sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Newmarket, added a fun element and provided VIP tour transportation to one lucky winner and five friends. The Seasonal Boutique showcased 40 vendors with a dazzling array of gift items for our holiday shoppers, while the Café offered a delicious menu for a coffee stop or lunch. We were pleased to welcome back Frankie Flowers for a special design presentation on 2016 holiday trends. The tour raised $65,000 benefitting both Pickering College and Yellow Brick House. A huge THANK YOU to the whole hardworking Holiday Home Tour committee, with special thanks to Co-Chairs Krystie Robinson-Vincent and Donna Fordyce.

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Sponsors Buckley Insurance Brokers Ltd. L Mason’s Masonry Supply Ltd. Select Art Galleries Home Owners Julie Cochrane and Donald Chretien Karen Whetstone and Richard Geurts Deanna Bosschaert-Gruhl and Stephen Gruhl Janet and Wayne Jannaway Beth Egan and Simon Prigmore Andrea McMullen and Kirk Roberts Home Sponsors Auto Group North Intentions Yoga Studio Inc. New Roads Automotive Group Prep Academy Tutors L Wayne Ford Sales Limited, Canadian Tire Newmarket Realtor Home Sponsors Daniel Foch ’09, Royal LePage Violet Gal, Royal LePage York North Realty Wayne Jannaway, Your Community Realty, Royal LePage Anita Kotsovos, Re/Max Omega Realty (1988) Ltd. Brokerage Brian Tanner, Century 21 Leading Edge, The Tanner Brothers Lynda Thompson, Keller Williams Realty Centres

Gift-in-Kind Sponsors Aramark Canada Ltd. Arcadia Academy of Music Atec Signs Cobs Bread Aurora Gateway David Howard’s Music Studio Frank Ferragine Fun Love Photography G & D Baking Co. Metroland Media Group Ltd. Michael Angelo’s Millview Farm Shop Nature’s Emporium The Arts Music Store The Piano Studio Tim Hortons, The Floyd Family Interior Designers/Decorators ADM Design Incorporated Bower Interiors Design Line Studio Inc. Grand Entrance Design HJ Interior Design KleinHome Lifestyle Interiors Floral Designers Black Forest Garden Centre Flowers by Terry of Aurora Luda Flower Salon Mid Valley Gardens Ltd. New Roots Garden Centre

Seasons Floral Studio Simply Flowers Sweet Stems Floral Designs Advertisers Butler Girl Lifestyle Solutions Direct IT Recruiting Inc. L Gole Eyeworks, FYi Doctors Hempen Fine Jewellers Ltd. L Knappett Jewellers Ltd. Lori Pedersen Home Staging & Styling SL Home Support for Seniors Inc. Terra Brook Homes Inc. The Royal Wood Shop Holiday Home Tour Committee Donna Fordyce, Co-Chair Krystie Robinson-Vincent, Co-Chair Kim Barlow Pamela Byer Susan Cooper Christie Ingram Eva Lara Andrea McMullen Lori Pedersen Laurie Philp Lisa Shirriff Nicole Stella

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Title Sponsor Mercedes-Benz Newmarket Theme Sponsor Select Art Galleries Auction Technology Sponsor Leith Wheeler Investment Counsel Ltd. House Spirit Sponsor Counterpoint Engineering Inc. 19th Hole Sponsor St. Marys Cement Golf Cart Sponsor SMC Project Realization and Management Inc. Banner Sponsor The Look Company Beverage Cart Sponsor Roman Building Materials Ltd. Entertainment Sponsor Meridian Brick Lunch Sponsor Cornerstone Insurance Brokers 18TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT – JUNE 22, 2017

On behalf of Pickering College and the 2017 Pickering College Golf Tournament Committee, thank you to our supporters for their participation in the 18th Annual Pickering College Golf Tournament, sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Newmarket. It was a spectacular day, highlighted by sunshine, lots of House spirit, and fun features through the Pop Culture theme. Nearly $80,000 was raised at the tournament, held on June 22, 2017, with the proceeds directed towards the Light The Way capital campaign, specifically toward the school’s front entrance redesign. This year we were pleased to recognize alumni parents Paul Clubbe ’61 and Claude Gautier as the 2017 recipients of the Foster ’46 recognition award. Paul and Claude co-chaired the golf tournament for over a decade and were steadfastly committed to the growth and overall success of this event. This year the electronic auction system, Givergy, was added to enable us to invite the greater PC community to be part of our silent auction, and they participated enthusiastically! Thank you to all of our bidders for your immense support—the auction raised more than double the auction proceeds from last year’s tournament. Heartfelt thanks to our lead sponsors, contest sponsors, hole sponsors, prize donors, players, guests, volunteers and to the PC Community who made this event such a success for Pickering College. We were delighted with the strong presence of our Pickering College alumni, and look forward to welcoming all participants again for the 2018 tournament!

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Trophy Sponsor Avenue Auto Parts Beat the Pro Sponsor Crestview Estates Celebrating 175th Anniversary Sponsor Jarislowsky Fraser, Global Investments Management Closest to the Pin Sponsor Mercedes-Benz Newmarket ‘Drop a Ball’ Sponsor Salter Pilon Architecture Hole in One Sponsor Mercedes-Benz Newmarket Putting Contest Sponsor Permacon

Hole Sponsors L Advertek Graphic Solutions Apple Suites Aramark Canada Ltd. CIBC Wood Gundy Control Fire Systems Inc. Crate Designs Furniture Diamond Groundskeeping Services Ltd Ecclesiastical Insurance Office Fari Hara Custom Menswear, Richard Adejumo ’05 Fully Completely Inc. Cleaning & Restoration L Gole Eyeworks, FYi Doctors Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa Innovative Spine & Wellness L Mason’s Masonry Supply Ltd. Melcour Security Solutions L Miller Waste Systems Inc. L Morel Benefits Consulting Services Ltd. Mr. Janitorial Supplies Inc. Northstar Pharmaceutical Inc. L Office Imaging PowerEdge Group Old Flame Brewing Co. PHA Project Management Inc. Robins IDA Pharmacy L Rogol Electric Company Limited The Everest Group, TD Wealth Private Investment Advice L Tim Hortons, The Floyd Family Todays Taxi

Donors Mary Lou and Mark Hadden L Vida Sernas and Alan MacDonald Mercedes-Benz Newmarket L Mirella and John Morra Wietzes Toyota Gift-in-Kind Donors Pietro Adamo Northstar Pharmaceutical Inc. Aramark Canada Julie Axford Becoming Hair Studio Rosario Baucino Jennifer and Ronald Carlton L Rhonda Raby and Michael Daleman Deerhurst Resort L Sarah Demarco Laurie and Corey DiCarlo Fari Hara Custom Menswear Forward Riding School Gabo’s Jewellery, Gabriela Musil Violet Gal, Royal LePage Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, Barrie Horseshoe Valley Brewing Company Industrial Alliance Junk Bunk Inc. Kappa Foods Danielle Larice Leith Wheeler Investment Counsel Ltd. MacNini Designs Mercedes-Benz Newmarket L Miller Waste Systems Inc. L Mirella and John Morra

OPHFitness Old Flame Brewery L Laurie Philp Pickering College Riojas-Ozturk Dentistry Sigma Promotions Silver Lakes Golf & Conference Centre Gail and Colin Simpson L Kim Bilous and Darren Slind L Linda and Mitchell Stevenson Sunnybrae Golf Club The Heights of Horseshoe The Lube Factory Golf Tournament Committee Graeme Montgomery, Chair Joel Berger Charles Boyd Corey DiCarlo Robert Doyle ’96 Robert Desouza ’96 Adam Floyd Stephen Gruhl Thomas Kim Malcolm Mason Ryan McCluskey ’06 Rob Merrick Jim Pedersen Rebeca Riojas-Ozturk Sean Rickman Margo Starr Kevin Still Anton Udaltsov

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Ways to Give At Pickering College we are inspired that our community—parents, alumni, Board and Corporation, staff, family and friends alike—demonstrate their pride in and commitment to our Spirit of Community by donating so generously to the school. With the Campus Master Plan underway, your continued support is more important than ever, to ensure a robust future for Pickering College.

There are many ways to make a gift to Pickering College: Gifts of Cash, Cheque or Credit Card: You can choose to make a one-time gift or a monthly gift. Gifts of Securities and Mutual Fund Shares: You can reduce your capital gains tax by donating appreciated securities to PC. It’s a wonderful way to benefit both you and the school. Matching Gifts: Many companies offer a Matching Gift program. Please contact your HR Department to inquire whether a Matching Gift is possible. Monthly Giving: Giving monthly is easy and convenient. Your monthly donation can be charged to your credit card or you may charge your school account. This is a great way to have your manageable monthly amount make a large impact every year.

Commemorative/Tribute Gifts: Through your donation, you may choose to pay tribute to someone special. This gift can be made in honour of a teacher, advisor, coach, or friend who has had a positive influence and made a difference in your PC experience. Tribute Gifts can include: Dining Hall Chair and Table Dedications, wherein an engraved plaque is placed on each chair and/or table that is dedicated. A wonderful gift for alumni, for current students, or teachers. Learning Commons Tribute Program, wherein PC families can honour students’ birthdays or other special occasions by making an investment in library resources. Grad Gift: The graduating class participates in deciding what their grad gift will support each year. This has included establishing endowments, supporting programs and investing in the Light The Way capital campaign.

International Gifts: PC uses FRISBE (Friends of Independent Schools and Better Education) to facilitate donations from U.S. alumni and friends to Pickering College. FRISBE is a licensed U.S. non-profit organization and can issue US tax receipts. We are happy to send a Canadian charitable tax receipt to donors residing outside of North America. Gifts in Kind: Gifts in Kind can include auction items for events, services to assist our school operations, or gifts of art and property. Planned Giving: Please join Pickering College’s Firelighter community by making a gift to Pickering College in your will as part of your estate planning. You will have the comfort of knowing that you are ensuring that the Spirit of Community, so profound in Pickering College, lives on for future generations. So simple. So necessary.

For further information about PC’s Firelighters or any other method of making a gift to Pickering, please contact Kim Bilous, Executive Director, Development at kbilous@pickeringcollege.on.ca or (905) 895-1700 ext. 260.

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We are deeply grateful for the service of the members of our Pickering College Board of Directors and Corporation. Their gifts of expertise, insight and time are backed up by their generous donations, and their work as ambassadors and advocates for the school. Board of Directors 2016-2017 Christina Bianco, Secretary/Treasurer Beric Farmer Adam Floyd Ajit Khanna Jonathan Knaul ’87, Vice Chairs Christopher Lane Ailene MacDougall Kelly Mason, Chair Mirella Morra Patrick Turner ’97 Karen Whetstone Corporation Members 2016-2017 Dawn Beswick Charles Boyd Paul Clubbe ’61 Julie Cochrane Janet Downer Karen Dubeau Beth Egan Andrew Gordon ’02 Martin Hambrock Beverly Jackson Daniel Nelson William Prittie Ian Proudfoot Brian Purdy ’56 Doug Reed ’58 Ed Richardson ’45 Ed Rynard ’70 Darren Slind Jason Smith Peter Sturrup Thomas Tam ’95 Roger Veale ’61 Ron Veitch ’69 James Waters Stephen Widdrington ’83 Jane Zavitz-Bond

If you would like to speak to someone further about the many ways you can support Pickering College, please contact the Development Office:

(905) 895-1700 Executive Director, Development and Parent & Alumni Relations Kim Bilous kbilous@pickeringcollege.on.ca Director, Light The Way Capital Campaign Magdalena (Meg) Bodnar mbodnar@pickeringcollege.on.ca Manager, Special Events Shelley Frank sfrank@pickeringcollege.on.ca Alumni Ambassador and Former Faculty Charles Boyd cboyd@pickeringcollege.on.ca Alumni & Parent Relations Coordinator Anna Cook acook@pickeringcollege.on.ca Development Administrator Karen Meisel kmeisel@pickeringcollege.on.ca PRIVACY OF INFORMATION: A COMMITMENT FROM PICKERING COLLEGE: Pickering College is committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information. When you as a parent, student, alumnus or other individual provide personal information to the school, such as your name, address and telephone number, it is shared with the Development Office so that we may communicate with you through various publications and so that we may solicit your financial and volunteer support. Information in the Development Office is stored in a confidential database located on-site at Pickering College. Under no circumstances is the information rented, sold or given to any organization outside Pickering College. Access to the information is restricted to authorized staff members. For further information on our commitment to protecting your privacy, please contact Kim Bilous at privacyofficer@pickeringcollege.on.ca or (905) 895-1700. Thank you. DISCLAIMER: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the listings in this report. We regret and apologize for any inadvertent errors or omissions and ask that corrected information be provided to the Executive Director of Development, Pickering College, 16945 Bayview Avenue, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 4X2 — advancement@pickeringcollege.on.ca Registered Charitable Registration Number: 11909 2815 RR0001

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2017 Board and Corporation welcomes new members

AGM The members of the Pickering College Board and Corporation are an exceptional group of volunteers, providing leadership and direction for Pickering College. They generously give the gift of their time, their unique insights and their resources in support of our school. On Tuesday, November 14, we recognized and thanked our long-serving and hard-working volunteers at our Volunteer Reception. We had the opportunity to honour six volunteers who have been giving back to the school for over 30 years, including Ed Richardson ’45, Brian Purdy ’56, Charles Beer ’59, Roger Veale ’61, Jonathan Knaul ’87 and Jane Zavitz-Bond. At the AGM, we heard about the successful 2016-2017 school year, the structure of our new Strategic Plan from 2017-2020, and welcomed new members to the Corporation, including Sal Bianco, Tara RoyDiClemente, Heward Lee ’78, Vivian Lee, Helen Pei, Colleen Sexsmith and Adam Shully ’78. Thank you to our outgoing corporation members Doug Reed ’58, Jason Smith, Roger Veale ’61, Andrew Gordon ’02 and Karen Dubeau for your dedication and commitment to our school.

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The Pickering College Board and Corporation for the 2017-2018 year includes: Charles Beer, Corporation Member, Alumnus Class of ’59 Dawn Beswick, Corporation Member Christina Bianco, Secretary/Treasurer of the Board and Corporation Member Sal Bianco, Corporation Member Charles Boyd, Corporation Member Paul Clubbe, Corporation Member, Alumnus Class of ’61 Julie Cochrane, Corporation Member Janet Downer, Corporation Member Beth Egan, Corporation Member Beric Farmer, Board and Corporation Member Adam Floyd, Board and Corporation Member Martin Hambrock, Corporation Member Beverly Jackson, Corporation Member Ajit Khanna, Board and Corporation Member Jonathan Knaul, Board (ex-officio) and Corporation Member, Alumnus Class of ’87 Christopher Lane, Board and Corporation Member Heward Lee, Corporation Member, Alumnus Class of ’78 Vivian Lee, Corporation Member Ailene MacDougall, Board and Corporation Member Kelly Mason, Chair of the Board and Corporation Member Mirella Morra, Vice Chair of the Board and Corporation Member Daniel Nelson, Corporation Member Helen Pei, Corporation Member Bill Prittie, Corporation Member Ian Proudfoot, Corporation Member Brian Purdy, Corporation Member, Alumnus Class of ’56 Ed Richardson, Corporation Member, Alumnus Class of ’45 Tara Roy-DiClemente, Corporation Member Ed Rynard, Corporation Member, Alumnus Class of ’70 Colleen Sexsmith, Corporation Member Adam Shully, Corporation Member, Alumnus Class of ’78 Darren Slind, Corporation Member Peter Sturrup, Corporation Member Thomas Tam, Corporation Member, Alumnus Class of ’95 Patrick Turner, Board and Corporation Member, Alumnus Class of ’97 Ron Veitch, Corporation Member, Alumnus Class of ’69 James Waters, Corporation Member Karen Whetstone, Board and Corporation Member Stephen Widdrington, Corporation Member, Alumnus Class of ’83 Jane Zavitz-Bond, Corporation Member

HISTORY

IN THE MAKING

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Charles Boyd is someone who has profoundly influenced thousands of students, who has been the heart and soul and spirit of the school, and who has had a greater impact than any other staff member, student, alumni or parent. During Reunion Weekend, he was honoured for his deep and abiding dedication to the human spirit as a minister, teacher, mentor, coach and counsellor when Pickering College conferred to him the Class of 1842 award.

HONOURING

CHARLES

BOYD CLASS OF 1842 RECIPIENT

Our alumni shared their well wishes and congratulations to Charles on joining the Class of 1842. We couldn’t print them all! Here are excerpts from just a few of the notes we received:

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Nalton Brangman ’78 Congrats Charles Boyd (we used to call him Grumps —great soccer coach). Greetings from Bermuda! Dag Spicer ’80 How wonderful to see you still at Pickering, keeping the flame of the school’s ideals burning brightly across the years. How many lives you have touched; how many souls you have healed—truly, you exemplify what it means

to be a decent man, in the best sense of that word.

domains of knowledge. Thank you Charles!

Thank you for the privilege of having known you and may blessings continue to flow your way, as it has for us PC boys who know and admire you and whose lives you have shaped indelibly.

Steve Schmidt ’82 Yours is a life that has meant so much, to so many, mine included. Yours was a great gift to all who have known you—of spirit, irrepressible and generous—of intellect, keen and quick. You are a shining beacon on a hill—the very definition of a moral compass pointing us all in the direction of a meaningful

Blake Melnick ’81 You were a pivotal influence in my life, you helped me see the connection between

Pickering College’s longest-serving employee marked his 50th year with our school in September.

“Pickering College has become more than a place to work. It became a way of life where people have enriched my life and I trust in some small measure I may have enriched theirs. This is an institution which has burned its way into my life and I would not ask for it to be otherwise.” –Charles Boyd

life well lived! Many, many thanks. We are now and always in your debt. Robert Sahota ’91 For being there for the seven years, the Googly only got me once! Mr. Boyd, you made History classes exciting and interesting, and let’s not forget your famous World Religions classes! Congratulations on your epic milestone. You, sir, are a true pillar of the Pickering College community!

Sunny Lai ’92 Mr. Boyd, you are simply the most inspiring figure of Pickering College in our past 175 years history! Tim Beers, past faculty The People Are Pickering and no one exemplifies the heart and soul of Pickering more than you. Abolade Oshodi ’96 He grew to trust me as much as I did him and was my fierc-

est critic at times but he was always my biggest defender. I mean this truthfully, I am not sure that I would have had the depth of character that has led me through life, without his influence. I know that I am not alone in the number of people you must have inspired. Lily Ma ’97 Thank you for your contribution to the PC community all these years, touching the lives of

so many of us who attended the school. I have learned so much from you and look forward to our next gathering in Hong Kong. Stephanie Fillman ’09 I cannot think of anyone who deserves this honour more than you do. I can guarantee you have touched every soul who has had the pleasure of meeting you. I fondly remember the visits to your farm—including all of the barn work!

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REUNION WEEKEND

CLASS OF 1842 RECIPIENTS Brian Purdy ’56, Greg Dopulos ’68, Charles Boyd, Charles Beer ’59, Jim Brown ’69 photo: Doug Wolters ’88

1940s JOE’S BOYS Congratulations to Hugh Edighoffer ’47, Jack Houghton ’47, Miles Keenleyside ’47 and Dunc Waddell ’47 on their 70th Anniversary. Front Row: Don King ’46, Hugh Edighoffer ’47, Dunc Waddell ’47, Ricky Arnold ’49, Jack Houghton ’47 Back Row: Miles Keenleyside ’47, Susan Beard and Katie Southon (Hugh’s daughters), Charles Beer ’59, Jim Beer ’63, Greg Dopulos ’68

A TRIBUTE TO CHARLES Thank you to Adam Shully ’78, Heward Lee ’78 and Francis Coral-Mellon ’06 for creating a tribute film about Charles Boyd, shown at the banquet dinner. Creating laughter and tears, the film was the highlight of the evening for all. George Keltika, former faculty, Patrick Turner ’97, Thomas Tam ’95, Ken Tsui ’95

1980s ALUM BACK ON THE HILLTOP and up to no good! Front Row: Adrian Betts ’85, David Hwang ’89, Kevin Allan ’88, Tom Everson ’84, John Beer ’85, Sunny Yui ’85, Back Row: Chris Campbell ’87, Steve Barratt ’86, Peter Maresch ’85, Paul Spagnolo ’86, Keith Singer ’88, Peter Dobbs ’87 photo: Doug Wolters ’88

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WHAT A GREAT GAME! Student/staff vs. alumni: a tight race, but the student/staff team eventually eeked out a victory 3-2. Thanks for playing, Chris Campbell ’87, Rob Doyle ’96, Rob DeSouza ’96, Jon Eden ’04, Tom Everson ’84, Garrett FitzGerald ’17, Oliver Gomes ’90, Kat Harper ’07, Nick Harper ’99, Steve Kang ’06, Tunde Kolarinwa ’01, Temi Kolarinwa ’03, Ruslan Ruban ’17, Keith Singer ’88, Jason Wells ’91

Oliver Gomes ’90, Keith Singer ’88, David Hwang ’89, Jason Wells ’91

1960s GOOD OLD BOYS Thanks to Greg Dopulos for organizing another late 1960s/early 1970s reunion this year. Celebrating their 50th anniversary, congratulations to Jim Burnham and Alan Leitch First Row: Alan Leitch ’69, David Crook ’68, Jay Francis ’70, Chris Rogers ’70, Duncan Walker ’69, Paul Weisburg ’69, Peter Bussell ’61 Middle Row: Monty Bourke ’69, Jim Brown ’68, Brian Worrall ’69, Jim Burnham ’67 Top Row: Ray McLellan ’67, Greg Dopulos ’68, Rory MacDiarmid ’67, Bernie Hashmall ’70

Roger ’61, Ron ’63 and Cynthia Veale

A GREAT DAY OF FLY FISHING at the Franklin Club with parents, alumni, past parents and staff. Above: Nick Spring ’01, Ed Cowan, Peter Bussell ’61, Garrett FitzGerald ’17 and Brian FitzGerald Left: Patrick Turner ’97

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2007 on your 10th anniversary! It was so nice to see you back on the Hilltop, together again. A special shout-out to Clarence and Jen for travelling such great distances to attend! Steve Kang, Nataliya Stasyuk, Mariya Stasyuk, Kat Harper, Aleem Jindani, Clarence Naylor, Riane Tse, Jen Gautier, Avish Sood, Patrick Roy and his wife Katie photo: Doug Wolters ’88

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ALUMNI CONNECTIONS

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UPCOMING ALUMNI EVENTS Friday, February 2 Pickering College 175th Anniversary Movie Night Saturday, February 3 Alumni Kingston Reunion Saturday, February 10 Alumni Pickering College Cares Day Friday, March 2 Alumni Guelph Reunion Saturday, April 14 Alumni Pickering College Cares Day Saturday, May 5 Pickering College “Open Doors” Wednesday, May 16 Alumni Transition Event Visit our website at www. pickeringcollege.on.ca/ our-alumni to learn more.

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Julian Tudor Hart ’45 “At only 90 years of age I feel awestruck by your 175 years, and suitably humbled. If you can preserve your patch of North America from your southern neighbours, I’m sure Pickering will still keep some sanity going for another 175. Best of luck to everyone, Julian Tudor Hart, retired family doc and epidemiologist.” In memoriam, (Llewellyn) John Applegath ’45, passed away on July 15, 2017. John had a distinguished career in law, graduating from Osgoode Hall with an LL.B and working most notably in the Crown Attorney’s office downtown at Old City Hall in Toronto.

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In memoriam, Thomas Goldstick ’52 passed away in January 2017. Thomas was a noted scholar and pioneer in the field of Biomedical Engineering and was a professor at Northwestern University’s School of Engineering for over 32 years. Thomas was a proud PC alumnus. In memoriam, Donald R. Baker ’53, passed away on July 16, 2017. He and his wife Mary Ann had been living in Alaska since 1965 and had a daughter, Heather. He was at Pickering for approximately

seven years starting early in WWII and had always been fond of the school and his time here. In memoriam, Tony Drew ’53 passed away on September 4, 2017, after a lengthy illness. Tony was a reporter and volunteered as the editor of The Pillars magazine for many years. Tony was a passionate PC alumnus, dropping by the school often for a visit and a chat, still wearing his PC sweater. In memoriam, William Warwick Somerville ’55, passed away Feb 26, 2017. In memoriam, David Taylor Rivers ’59. David and his wife Diana lived in Mill Bay,

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British Columbia. David often talked fondly of his time at Pickering, and his inspirational teachers.

1980s

Peter Lau ’82 recently brought his family to visit Pickering College. They are pictured here with Charles Boyd. 2 Grant Nickalls ’85 interviewed Charles Boyd on the school’s radio station 102.7 CHOP FM. Grant is a radio host in Huntsville, a professional actor and musician. He also joined our students on air and plans to work further with PC. 3 José Aguayo ’86 visited with fellow PC alum while here in Ontario. Jose also dropped by the school to be interviewed

by Adam Shully ’78 and Francis Coral-Mellon ’06 for the documentary film about Charles Boyd. Pictured here with Steve Barratt ’86, Ken Domik ’87 and Chris Campbell ’87 4 and here with Tom Everson ’84 5. He wrote “My son, Martín, and I stopped on our drive from Montreal to Toronto to meet Tom Everson ’84 for dinner. It was amazing to get together decades later and talk of events as if they occurred yesterday; in particular, the experience of going through the fire. Tom explained how he was in the top floor and someone stopped him from going down the main staircase, which was filling up with smoke, and directed to the metal (external) fire escape stairs ... as well as the

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silence in the Dining Hall as Rex Taylor read off names and the fire raged. Also ... I was able to get a hold of his roommate, Lorne Zacks, from that time—they hadn’t talked since school ... a happy reunion.” An ’80s reunion came together when Lamarque Lockhart ’89 came to Toronto for a visit. Pictured are Kevin Allan ’88, David Wolder ’88, Keith Singer ’88, David Hwang ’89, Jeff Graham ’86, John Beer ’85, Mike Bolt ’88, Glenn Stants ’87 and Paul Spagnolo ’86. 6 In memoriam, Garnet Riley ’89 passed away on July 1, 2017. Garnet was born on the island of Trinidad. He attended Pickering College before

beginning tertiary studies at the University of Alberta and later the University of Toronto. Patrick Verity ’89 comes back every year to visit his parents in Muskoka and dropped by PC for a visit this fall. He lives in Alaska, a place he loves to call home, even though he says he will always be a Canadian. 7 Charles Boyd paid a visit to Thomas Kim ’89 at his business KT Web Printing in Toronto. Thomas has run the family business for many years and prints many of the local newspapers and real estate magazines for Toronto. 8

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Howie Murray ’86

In the wake of a hurricane We contract our maintenance services to helicopter companies worldwide. We are currently contracted to Guardian Helicopters out of Springbank airport, just west of Calgary. Guardian in turn had a contract with the United Nations World Food Program to provide airlift capability in the Caribbean in the wake of the hurricanes. The pilot and I left Winnipeg on September 11, bound for Florida. After three days of travel in our slow and loud air machine, we arrived in Fort Lauderdale where we spent a day wrapping the aircraft in white vinyl to comply with United Nations contract requirements. We were forced to wait for almost a week while hurricane Maria got out of the way and for the UN to decide on where we were needed the most. We wound up basing our operation out of Guadeloupe where my French (thank you Mr. Beer and Mr. Greanbaum) served me quite well as the company translator for the duration of our stay.

Howie Murray’s company Union Aerospace Corporation provided airlift assistance in the Caribbean after last fall’s devastating hurricanes. Here, he shares a firsthand account of relief efforts in Dominica and Puerto Rico and reaches out to fellow alumni who have NGO connections.

We flew daily to Dominica, which was almost totally destroyed by two hurricanes. We were able to fly food and medical supplies to remote isolated communities until they were able to repair the roads, after which we mainly flew observers who were monitoring the distribution of food and goods to the various communities in the island. Everyone there was very thankful for our presence. We were always met with kind words of thanks for having left our families in Canada to come help them in their time of need, and it was quite a moving experience for me to be on the receiving end of so much appreciation for just doing my job. After seeing such destruction each day, it was a very surreal experience to come back every night to Guadeloupe to spend an evening by the pool and eating good food in restaurants. The island was almost completely destroyed by the hurricane, the trees are bare of leaves. What was once a lush jungle, full of parrots and birds and other wildlife, is now a barren landscape littered with fallen trees and the contents of everyone’s homes. The hills are silent, there are no birds in the branches of the trees that remain standing. Villagers are having to hike high into the hills to find water not tainted by dead bodies, and yet, everyone was thankful and appreciative of the most basic things we would bring—a bag of rice, a box of crackers, a can of soup. Dominica is definitely on her way back to being an island nation once again rather than the rock in the sea strewn with the remains of human civilization that it seemed to be when we arrived. We are also very grateful for the additional assistance of the US military who were there with many heavy lift helicopters distributing food and goods supplied by USAid. In addition to crewing on the Guardian machine down here, Jose Aguayo ’86 approached me to attempt to provide assistance to the island of Veques just off the east coast of Puerto Rico. While that ultimately did not result in any air assets being put into place through my efforts, it did get me thinking more about the requirements for an agency or NGO that has expertise in crisis management on a national scale. If there are any alumni with NGOs, let’s see if we can connect to toss around some ideas. José and I also worked together to provide air assets to the hurricane victims in Houston.

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Congratulations to Quinn Ross ’94 who took office as the 83rd President of the Ontario Bar Association (OBA) in August 2017. In his upcoming term, Quinn looks forward to continuing the OBA’s leadership in addressing challenges and opportunities in the legal system that face all stakeholders, from the professional members of the association to the most vulnerable in society. 1

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Ken Tsui ’95 and his wife Shirley dropped by to visit Charles with their baby boy, Reichmann, this summer. 2 Victor Liu ’95 and Danielle Lu ’96 came for a visit in July, pictured here with Charles Boyd. 3 Libra Chan ’98, Pauline Wong ’98, Eliza Yee ’98 and Johnson Yung ’98 visited PC this fall. They were so happy to be back on campus and hear about the exciting changes at the school. 4

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Angelica Ingram (née Blenich) ’03 and her husband Chad, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Evangeline Marie Ingram, born on April 20, 2017. At birth, Evangeline weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces and was 20 inches long. She was born at Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay and is loved by grandparents Frank and Patti Ingram and Peter and Darlene Blenich. 5

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Aeden Ierullo ’03 and her mother Ray, own a horse sanctuary in Stouffville, ON, called Forever Thyme. They care for aging horses, and provide a home for those in need. With over 20 horses and “minis” to look after, it’s a full time job, one which Aeden obviously loves. Forever Thyme was recently featured on CTV News segment “What’s your story?” 1 Congratulations to Yann ’03 and Angie Arminjon ’03 as they welcomed their first child, Aria on November 9. 2 Thank you to James Cho ’04 for helping level the bridge on Charles Boyd’s farm this fall. 3

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Caleb Sturrup ’04 and his wife Megan welcomed Caleb James Sturrup on July 19th. 8lbs 15oz, 22 inches. First time grandparents, Lisa and Peter, were thrilled to have him visit over the Thanksgiving holiday. Congratulations to the Sturrup family. 4 Congratulations to Daniel Foch ’09 and his partner Jamie-Lee Common, who welcomed baby Nora James Foch on January 27, 2017. 5 Joyce Kong ’06 came to Canada for a visit and had a chance to connect with PC classmates Adam Camenzuli ’06 and Seun Kolarinwa ’06. 6

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Julius Koll ’10 finished his master’s degree in Economics this June and is now working at the Ministry of Public Health in Guinea-Bissau. Julius has been enjoying reading and travelling, visiting parts of former Yugoslavia: Bosnia & Herzegovina as well as Montenegro. “Please say hello to everyone who is still there from those people whom I know.” Nadeem Jiwani ’12 recently opened a new business, Float Valley, in Markham. So contact Nadeem if you want to try this experience. Best of luck Nadeem with your new venture! 7

Congratulations to Ciara Mohammed ’12 who was recently profiled in XX magazine, highlighting her many successes, managing four businesses in the hospitality field in Trinidad and Tobago. 8 Thanks to Shannon Cumiskey ’12 who worked at Pickering College as a summer student, in reception and in the business office. 9 Congratulations to Alyssa Chin ’13 who recently passed the Bar of England and Wales and started qualifying for the Jamaica Bar in September. 10 Congratulations to Fernando Casanova ’14 (pictured with

Former staff news In memoriam, past faculty member Gordon Mitchell, passed away peacefully at his home in Newmarket, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, in his 70th year. 7

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On a recent visit, former Headmaster, Sheldon Clark donated some artifacts to the Pickering College archives, including a PC bench, pottery made by Jamie MacRae and a portrait from when he was Headmaster.

9 10 Chantal Gionet, former Assistant Head, Academics) who went on a two month cycling trip from Vancouver to Toronto to raise funds for The Rainmaker Enterprise, an NGO providing sustainable food and job security for South Sudanese communities suffering from resource-based conflict. He covered 4,700 km in 48 days. 11 Congratulations to Sydney Stevenson ’17 on the release of her first three original songs, now available on Apple Music. Syd’s first music video was produced by Matt Sochaniwskyj ’17 and included Hamza Kara ’18 on the drums and Mark Barrett ’17 on the bass guitar. 12

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Charles Boyd and Anna Cook visited former faculty member Jamie MacRae at his studio, Walnut Studios, in Toronto. His current artwork consists of acrylic paint and photography, layered beneath resin. His work is rapidly becoming well-known for its vibrancy and modern look.

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Pickering College leads the way among independent schools as the only one in Ontario to produce its own food using Urban Cultivator technology. TM

What’s on the menu?

Pickering College has always been committed to serving students fresh, healthy, locally-grown food. That’s why the team in Dining Services took that commitment to healthy eating a step further by introducing an Urban CultivatorTM in the fall. The gleaming white double-door apparatus is a showpiece in the school’s servery. Full with verdant organic greens, the indoor hydroponic growing system allows a commercial kitchen like ours to produce healthy sprouts, microgreens and fresh herbs year-round. “The urban cultivator’s philosophy is ‘from farm to fork in ten seconds or less,’” says Julie Axford, Director of Dining Services at Pickering College. “We know that local food tastes better because it is so fresh.” The purchase of the cultivator was assisted by a grant provided by the winner of the Farmer Environmental Stewardship Award last year, an award provided by a current family in recognition of student environmental leadership. Axford says Pickering College is truly leading the way among independent schools as it is the only one in Ontario to have made this kind of investment in producing its own food. Locally-produced food leaves a much smaller environmental footprint, it’s safer because it has passed through fewer hands and time zones and it supports the local economy—it’s also more nutritious since fresh produce loses valuable minerals and nutrients the longer it is in transit.

PC students are enjoying fresh local herbs and microgreens year-round. Thanks to investment in Urban CultivatorTM, we are able to produce such crops as: • basil • broccoli • cilantro • flax • komatsuna • pea shoots • radish • wheat grass • pepper arugula • crimson beet tops • chervil • mild chives • citrus dill • power kale • wild oregano • sugar peas

“Being able to grow our own greens and herbs is really in keeping with our practice of making meals as nutritious as possible—whether it’s changing our menus so we’re taking advantage of seasonal choices or purchasing ingredients from local suppliers,” Axford says. “Our kitchen uses the vegetables and herbs grown by Pickering’s students in the raised garden beds behind the Dining Hall and this additional investment will mean we are able to continue producing our own food right here, even during the winter months.”

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What’s a good word for life?

Busy!

Watch for the PCA Coffee Corners at school events, drop by for a cup of coffee and a quick chat!

Aligning with the school’s mission, demonstrating our values of compassion, community, integrity, respect and responsibility in all that we do, the PCA strives to make every member of our multi-national community feel welcome, provide opportunities for their engagement and continue to educate ways families can support the school. The strength of the PCA lies in the diversity of our community. We work to foster relationships, create networks and engagement opportunities through social events, fundraisers and more. What’s a good word for life? Busy! Recognizing this, the PCA has adapted its programming to provide meaningful opportunities for connection and community engagement by planning opportunities within existing events. Welcome to our new families! Thank you to all the Family Mentors for welcoming our new families so kindly and to the International Family Reps who are working so tirelessly to assist our families new to Canada adjust to Newmarket life, and help them with their English. Another thank you to our Grade Reps for helping communicate school news and information and arranging the Grade lunches/dinners this term. Many committees have been hard at work: organizing another amazing, successful Holiday Home Tour; planning the upcoming Gala dinner/dance; coordinating Staff Appreciation days; creating the upcoming Spring Luncheon and more. Our volunteers are at the heart of the school! Thank you to everyone for their time, expertise, support and attendance to help make our school greater, better and more beautiful each year.

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13 TH ANNUAL

On November 17 and 18, 2017, doors opened to the 13th Annual Pickering College Holiday Home Tour presented by Buckley Insurance Brokers Ltd. Every year the Holiday Home Tour committee strives to feature homes in a different York Region community, and this year the committee was thrilled to showcase homes in Aurora, Newmarket and Sharon. Once again, designers and florists outdid themselves with each home decorated in holiday splendor to a unique theme. Feedback on the 2017 event has been very positive; guests enjoyed the variety of homes, the decor, the music, and the warm welcome they received from our volunteers. As a special feature of this year’s tour guests were treated to a festive concert series with performances by our own Pickering College Senior Choir, as well as our Jazz and Strings ensembles. The Saturday series highlighted the tremendous musical talents of alumni Kat Harper ’07 and Garrett FitzGerald ’17, the North York Concert Band and the Salvation Army Kettle Band. Friday at the temple was “magical” said one vocal student. “Performing in the temple by candlelight made this an experience to remember.” The Pickering College Seasonal Boutique and Café welcomed over 800 guests who kicked off their holiday shopping from 44 vendors. A delicious menu was offered to shoppers and tour guests in the Seasonal Boutique Café. This year’s boutique saw the opening of the “Designers’ Hall” where our guests could shop from Holiday Home Tour designers while listening to the tranquil acoustic sounds of guitarist David Howard ’85. The tour raised $70,000 benefitting both Pickering College and Doane House Hospice. Sincere thanks to Pickering College staff and students, Aramark Food Services, Pickering College’s facilities staff, our sponsors, advertisers, vendors and guests for making this year’s tour such a success. A heartfelt thank you to our volunteers and to the 2017 Holiday Home Tour committee under the exceptional leadership of co-chairs Donna Fordyce and Susan Cooper. Thank you for making the Holiday Home Tour a part of your holiday celebrations! Planning for the 2018 tour has begun. Contact Shelley Frank, Manager, Special Events, at (905) 895-1700 ext. 403.

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CORRECTION In the Summer edition of The Pillars magazine, two of our graduating Senior Kindergarten students were mislabelled. We regret the error.

ALEKSANDER UDALTSOV Diversity

VOLUME 39

ISSUE TWO

MANAGING EDITOR

TRISTAN SIMPSON Acceptance

SAVE THE DATE!

JUNE 21, 2018 Polish your clubs, warm up your swing and get ready for the 19th Annual Pickering College Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 21, 2018.

JESSIE-MAY ROWNTREE

Director of Admission and Marketing

EDITOR

NAOMI CÔTÉ

Communications Manager

CONTRIBUTORS

KIM BILOUS

MAGDALENA (MEG) BODNAR

ANNA COOK

CRISTY DRAKE

SHELLEY FRANK

LAURA MASON

KAREN MEISEL

PETER STURRUP

NICKY WOOD

GRAPHIC DESIGN

UPCOMING EVENTS FEBRUARY – JUNE 2018

Thursday, February 15 Saturday, February 24

Re-Enrolment Deadline 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 28 to Friday March 2

Grade 7-12 Musical Production School of Rock 8:30 a.m.

Tuesday, March 6

1:00 p.m.

Junior/Middle School Winter Athletic Awards (during Morning Meeting) School Winter Athletic Awards (during lunch)

VANI ROUSE

TO SHARE YOUR COMMENTS, IDEAS OR FOR ADVERTISING RATES AND INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT

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Thursday, April 5

7:00 p.m.

Honour Society Reception

Saturday, April 28

6:00 p.m.

Pickering College Cirque de Rêves Gala

Thursday, May 10

2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

Grandparent & Special Friend Afternoon Junior and Middle School Springfest Senior School Springfest

FAX: (905) 895-8916

Spring Luncheon

THE PILLARS

Sports Day

IS PUBLISHED BY THE ADMISSION

9:45 a.m.

Senior School Closing Meeting

AND MARKETING OFFICE FOR

8:30 a.m.

Junior and Middle School Closing Meeting

ALUMNI, PARENTS, STUDENTS,

STAFF AND FRIENDS OF PICKERING

Tuesday, June 12

2:00 p.m.

Kindergarten Graduation

Wednesday, June 13

5:00 p.m.

Grade 8 Closing Ceremony

Thursday, June 14

7:00 p.m.

Grade 12 Grad Celebration

Friday, June 15

11:00 a.m. Grade 12 Commencement Ceremony

Tuesday, May 15 Friday, May 25 Thursday, May 31 Friday, June 8

Thursday, June 21

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Alumni Hockey Day on the Hilltop

8:30 a.m.

19th Annual Golf Tournament

TEL: (905) 895-1700 www.pickeringcollege.on.ca

COLLEGE.

LEARNING FOR LIFE. CREATING THE FUTURE.

Consider Pickering College for Your Child, Grandchild, Friend or Relative Pickering College’s Global Leadership Program strikes the ideal balance between challenging students to develop critical thinking and real-world life skills that can be applied to their university career and beyond. As a result of their studies, students develop valuable skills, including: • advanced academic ability • time management and self-reliance • strong research and writing • critical thinking abilities

• leadership and mentorship • dialogue, communication and presentation • design, invent and problem solve

All Pickering College students—from JK to Grade 12—benefit from an immersed program that prepares and inspires students to make a difference in the world as ethical, compassionate and values-based decision-makers.

DROP IN DAYS (9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m.)

SPEND-A-HALF DAY

Meet students, staff, faculty and parents. Learn more about our specialized programming and go on a personal tour of our historic campus.

Your child can spend the morning at PC— attend class, meet our teachers and join us for lunch! Please note: Registration is required.

February 20 February 22 April 11

February 23 April 20 May 14

Inquire now! Contact our Admission Office at (905) 895-1700 ext. 259.

Visit us at www.pickeringcollege.on.ca

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A PC GALA EVENT EXTRAORDINAIRE

SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 2018

COCKTAILS 6:30 pm DINNER 8:00 pm EGAN HOUSE, PICKERING COLLEGE Tables of 10: $1,800 (until February 1). Individual tickets: $200 each (released February 2). Proceeds directed to the Light The Way capital campaign. Tickets and Information: www.pickeringcollege.on.ca/events/gala