Category: Prep School
Prep School’s Core Four: Meet the Student Leaders Shaping the Year
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Written by Aiden L., Ariana G., Cara D., and Paolo E.,
Grade 8 Students
Hello Everyone! We are Aiden, Ariana, Cara, and Paolo and are happy to serve as this year’s Executive Team of the Prep School Student Council. Last year’s Core Four created our mission: “It is our goal to create a vibrant, inclusive, and fun space where student voice can be heard, spirit is encouraged, and purpose is a priority.” We are ready to uphold this mission and are excited to share our own perspectives on leadership.
Hi, I’m Aiden! I first joined Bayview Glen back in Grade 5, and I’m really excited to be a part of the Executive Committee this year! My mission is to ensure everyone feels included, involved, and safe, so that no one feels left out. I’ve participated on a sports team every term since I started here at Bayview Glen, and was in the Jazz and Concert Bands last year. I want to help build a space where everyone feels comfortable being themselves, open to new ideas, and truly welcome. We have a great year ahead of us. Let’s make it the best one yet!
Hi! My name is Ariana and I am thrilled to be one of the four heads of Student Council. Since joining Bayview Glen in Grade 4, I’ve been a part of numerous leadership opportunities, from speech contests to helping run New Family Orientation Evenings and now Student Council. These experiences have helped me grow as a leader. I know there’s a special kind of magic in creating something meaningful, and I hope to share that feeling with others in the Prep this year through inspiring leadership in others and creating more opportunities for student involvement within the school. I’m looking forward to a year at filled with leadership and growth!
Hi, I’m Cara, and I’m proud to serve as one of the Co-Heads of the Executive Team. My mission is to help students find their voice and feel confident sharing it. I’ve been at Bayview Glen for six years, and during that time, I’ve learned how much a supportive leader can empower others. I encourage everyone to speak their truth, even when it’s hard, and I strive to inspire my peers to believe in themselves. As Nelson Mandela once said, “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” I am dedicated to guiding, uplifting, and motivating others, creating a school community where every student feels heard, valued, and inspired to make a difference.
Hello, I’m Paolo and as one of your Heads of Student Council, I want to take some of the privileges that we are fortunate to have as members of an independent school and help extend them to the community around us. As I enter my 11th year at Bayview Glen, I have not just witnessed, but taken part in, many of the activities that we are given access to (for example, Gryphon Athletics, robotics, musical bands, etc.). I plan to use my previous experience on our Community Outreach Committee to further not just the direct needs of the students, but the wider community around them. I can’t wait for this year; let’s make it amazing, Prep!
We are lucky to have an amazing team behind us that includes and represents all aspects of Prep School life and look forward to making this year a memorable one.
Sincerely,
Aiden, Ariana, Cara, and Paolo
Co-Heads of Council, PSC
Learning Without Borders: Bayview Glen’s Global Education Journey
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Written by Dr. Angela Mantie,
Director of Global Education and Strategic Partnerships
Bayview Glen, Global Education is more than just a concept — it’s a mission. A mission to bring people together, foster understanding, and inspire students to take meaningful action toward a more just and equitable world through realworld, transformative field-based learning.
Launching this year, our Global Education Experiential programmes invite Prep students to explore through the theme Canada: Land as Teacher, Guided by Story. Upper School students will explore via a three-year cycle (the Americas, north-south and east-west) through Three Years, One Planet, Infinite Perspectives.
Guided by our strategic plan, students across all divisions will engage in transformational learning opportunities through two key platforms: Round Square Conferences and Bayview Glen Global Learning Experiences.
Round Square International Conference: Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
This September, Bayview Glen sent four leaders to Dubai, UAE. Joining over 1,000 students, 200 adults, and 170 schools, our delegates engaged in a dynamic series of experiences.
After a long 14-hour flight, our excitement was unmatched — not just to stretch our legs, but to finally have arrived in Dubai. We were warmly welcomed by students from the host schools of the conference. After settling in, we headed to sand dunes just outside of the city for a dinner of traditional Emirati cuisine, followed by a stunning fire dance and fireworks show. The next day, we continued to meet students from around the world, formed “baraza” groups for discussion and bonding, and experienced a dhow (boat) cruise with breathtaking views of the Burj Khalifa and Ain Dubai. The next couple of days were a bit more focused, with the Spirit of Environmentalism day including the making of natural pesticides and planting Ghaf trees. The Spirit of Service day included seva at a local gurudwara, and later participation in a souk (market) to raise funds for the development of a school in Nepal. The nights were always packed with exciting activities that pushed us to bond with the students around us, like the cultural night, where diversity was celebrated through performances from students representing many nations. Overall, the trip was an unforgettable experience that expanded our worldviews, fostered meaningful connections, and strengthened our adaptability, empathy, and global awareness.
Alida K., Grade 12 student
If you’d told me a few months ago that I’d be planting trees with students from South Africa, sorting food in a Hindu temple, and dancing beside delegates from thirty different countries — all in the same week — I probably would’ve laughed. But that’s exactly what Dubai was: a whirlwind of cultures, ideas, and laughter that showed me how powerful connection can be when it’s rooted in purpose. I met people from every corner of the world, each bringing their own perspective — stories that quietly reshaped how I think about community, empathy, and leadership. From environmental workshops to late-night conversations about identity, every moment felt alive with possibility. I came home with sand in my shoes, a camera roll full of memories, and a renewed sense of what it means to be a global citizen — curious, collaborative, and endlessly inspired.
Reese T., Grade 12 student
Robotics in Action: Celebrating Innovation and Competition
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Inaugural Innovation & Robotics Celebration Inspires and Honors Excellence
By Taylor Jennings, Senior Advancement Officer
Robots, Resilience, and a Fire Alarm: ALT-F4’s Wild Ride to Victory
By Alina D., Grade 10 Student
Sparking Innovation: Bayview Glen’s 2025–2026 FIRST LEGO League Season Kicks Off
By Benjamin McCord, FLL Supervisor
Inaugural Innovation & Robotics Celebration Inspires and Honors Excellence
Written by Taylor Jennings,
Senior Advancement Officer
On October 8, Bayview Glen held our first-ever Innovation & Robotics Celebration, an evening that brought together alumni, students, mentors and families, and showcased the creativity and accomplishments of our FIRST LEGO League and FIRST Robotics Competition teams. A special thank-you to student MCs Stefano E. (Grade 11), Grace K. (Grade 6), and Salima H. (Grade 6), whose enthusiasm and poise reflected the confidence and leadership that define robotics at Bayview Glen. The evening featured remarks from coaches Ben McCord, Eric Borromeo, Nosh Pestonji, and Noeen Kashif, as well as alumni speaker Savannah Dunbury ’20, who reflected on how robotics shaped her confidence and problem-solving skills beyond the lab.
A highlight of the evening was the presentation of the inaugural Gryphon Robotics Award to Volunteer Coach Eric Borromeo, recognizing his extraordinary mentorship and 17 years of service to FIRST LEGO League. A pivotal coach of the renowned Ctrl-Z team, Eric’s leadership has inspired hundreds of students to pursue innovation with humility, perseverance, and heart.
Robots, Resilience, and a Fire Alarm: ALT-F4’s Wild Ride to Victory
Written by Alina D.,
Grade 10 Student
For a two-day off-season competition in the middle of September, Robots@Mary Ward, was quite the tsunami of events. Before students at school wrote their first tests of the year, we were already testing our robot – and our wits.
We started off strong on the first day, winning our first four matches. However, things quickly took a turn when we faced Team DAVE, one of the highest-ranked teams in the world, securing two ranking-points.
Our next match was indescribable. We were on the same “alliance” as Team DAVE as well as Inverse Paradox, whom we nearly won Provincials with. However, during that match our arm broke. Our alliance still won, but looks like the pits were about to get interesting. Suddenly we heard the fire alarm blaring! At least now the pit crew and technicians had a chance to troubleshoot.
Thankfully, it was a false alarm, and we returned within ten minutes. We discovered a stripped gearbox which we tried to mend but ran out of time. We were forced to play our next match with the arm zip-tied and taped up. Though we successfully fixed our robot afterwards, we lost our number one ranking but finished as finalists. The second day looked promising! Our robot was mechanically sound, and our auto was up and running. The day went by smoothly, with us as the first alliance captain and picking Inverse Paradox again.
After a hard-fought battle with the second alliance, we finally emerged victorious, being crowned the champions of Robots@Mary Ward Day 2!
Though we encountered our fair share of challenges, it was fun to be back competing after our summer break. Now we are excited for the 2026 season to begin!
Sparking Innovation: Bayview Glen’s 2025–2026 FIRST LEGO League Season Kicks Off
Written by Benjamin McCord,
FLL Supervisor
Our 2025–2026 FIRST LEGO League teams are off to an exciting start! In September, Bayview Glen once again hosted the Ontario FLL Challenge Kickoff Celebration and Conference, welcoming more than 300 team members from across the province.
Our competitive FLL teams are now hard at work developing their Innovation Projects and finetuning their Robot Games in preparation for regional tournaments. We’re also thrilled to welcome Eryka Vella and Jonathan Baum as the new coaches of Operation CREAT3.
A big thank-you to all of our team members, coaches, and volunteers who continue to make robotics at Bayview Glen such an inspiring part of school life!
Join Us for Parent Association Merry Market 2025
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Date: Friday, November 21, 2025
Time: 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Bayview Glen Moatfield Campus
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The Bayview Glen Parent Association is delighted to invite you to our annual Merry Market!
Join us as we celebrate the holiday season with a fantastic shopping experience featuring local vendors and Bayview Glen community members, as well as our talented student entrepreneurs with creative products.
Don’t forget to bid on our famous class basket auction, filled with thoughtfully curated items from our families.
There will be lots of fun for everyone, with festive music, cozy hot chocolate station, and our delicious bake sale (cash preferred).
We are also bringing magic back again this year with the opportunity for families to take free holiday photo with winter festive theme and Santa, available from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis.
All Bayview Glen community members are welcome. Please register online if you and your family are planning to attend.
Be sure to bring some cash and reusable bags, as some vendors may not accept credit or debit card payments.
For more information on the PA Merry Market vendors, please check out the list available on the PA Events webpage.
We look forward to celebrating the holiday season together.
Calling for Parent Volunteers
We are looking for parent volunteers to help make this annual event a success. If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the online signup form (click here), or contact pavolunteer@bayviewglen.ca for any questions.
Parent Association Halloween Fun Bash 2025
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Thank you all for attending our annual Halloween Fun Bash on Sunday, October 26! We all had a wicked good time celebrating with our Bayview Glen community and dressing up for a Spooktacular Halloween Celebration!
The kids enjoyed trick or treating, many games, arts and crafts, and the well-attended inflatables castles and famous BeaverTails food truck with their families and friends! New this year, was our first ever Glow in the Dark dance party with a Live DJ – a big success appreciated by many!
We look forward to seeing many families again at our next Parent Association Merry Market on Friday, November 21, 2025 from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at our Moatfield Campus. Please check out the PA Events webpage for more details and online registrations.
Join Us for Parent Association Halloween Fun Bash 2025
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Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Bayview Glen Moatfield Campus
Register online today: bayviewglen.ca/pa-events
Let’s get ready for a wicked good time with your Bayview Glen community for a Spooktacular Halloween Celebration!
Get dressed in your Halloween costume, bring a treat bag, and come trick or treating with your family!
Come enjoy an afternoon of fun for everyone:
- NEW & EXCITING First Ever Glow in the Dark Dance Party with a Live DJ in the J.T.M. Guest Theatre (geared to Grade 5 and Prep School students)
- Inflatables, games, treats, and more in the Prep School Gymnasium (for all ages)
Sweets and savoury food options will be available for purchase (cash or credit), with the famous BeaverTails Food Truck again this year.
Admission cost is $5 per child. Pre-registration is required. Please register online if you and your family are planning to attend.
All members of the Bayview Glen community are warmly invited. We look forward to celebrating together.
Calling for Parent Volunteers!
We are looking for parent volunteers to help make the event a success. If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up online or contact pavolunteer@bayviewglen.ca.
If you have any questions, please contact pasocial@bayviewglen.ca.
Parent Association Morning Coffee Social 2025
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Thank you to everyone who joined us on Friday, October 3, 2025 for the Parent Association Morning Coffee Social on the beautiful back deck of our Moatfield Campus. The morning provided a relaxed opportunity to catch up, enjoy conversation, and strengthen our school community.
We look forward to seeing many families at our next Parent Association Halloween Fun on Sunday, October 26 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at our Moatfield Campus. Please stay tuned for more details.
Parent Association Nominations 2026
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The Bayview Glen Parent Association will be accepting nominations for the following executive and director positions for the term beginning January 2026:
- Parent Volunteer Director
- Student Volunteer Director
- Secretary
- Civvies Day Co-ordinator
- NISPA representative
The nomination period starts October 1, 2025 and all nominations must be submitted no later than October 31, 2025.
The term for all available positions is two years. Please download the nomination form here (PDF).
To submit completed forms or for further information, please contact the Nominating Committee at pavicepresident@bayviewglen.ca.
Parent Association Evening Parent Social 2025
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first Parent Association Evening Parent Social on Thursday, September 25 on the scenic rooftop patio of our Moatfield Campus. It was wonderful to connect with so many parents in a relaxed, social setting – celebrating the start of a new school year, fostering new friendships, and strengthening our vibrant school community.
For those who were unable to attend, we look forward to seeing you at our next Parent Association Morning Coffee Social on Friday, October 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on the beautiful back deck of our Moatfield Campus. Please be sure to register online if you are planning to attend.
Parent Association Welcome Breakfast 2025 – Thank You for Joining Us
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It was wonderful to welcome so many parents at the Parent Association Welcome Breakfast and Mingle on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The morning was filled with connection, conversation, and community spirit as we launched another exciting school year together.
For those who were unable to attend, or would like to revisit the presentations, the event recording is available for viewing via our post on Edsby news river.
Stay informed about our upcoming Parent Association events by visiting the PA Events webpage and checking your email and Edsby news river for updates.
We look forward to seeing everyone again at our upcoming PA Evening Parent Social on Thursday, September 25 and the PA Morning Coffee Social on Friday, October 3. Please register online for each event if you are planning to attend.