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Annual Report 2017 – 2018
Pillar 1: Extraordinary Girls
SHAPING AND ENHANCING THE CROFTON HOUSE
EXPERIENCE CHS Bursary Program – first year in review
Building on the strengths of Crofton “As we began to think about this The program is generating support
House, the School’s 10-year strategic program, we worked to build a shared and excitement among both current
plan, Beyond Buildings: Extraordinary framework and philosophy; we didn’t and potential families alike. This
Possibilities, seeks to create an just decide on a hard and fast process,” includes many who are not personally
environment where girls learn and says Carolyn, “That grounding of seeking support but who believe in
live the values of courage, creativity exploration and understanding was the direction that Crofton House is
and citizenship. The four pillars of so important. We are building the taking with the Bursary Program.
the plan focus on diversity in the program carefully and intentionally.” “This is where girls’ education is going
student population, leadership in Carla adds that “the application and it’s very exciting to be one of the
girls’ education, professional growth process continues to evolve with each first schools in Canada to embrace a
for teachers, and partnerships that individual”.
truly strategic approach to financial
contribute to the broader community.
assistance,” says Carolyn. “What we
“Every girl that comes into this School hoped would happen is happening. So
The focus in the first pillar has been brings something unique with her,” many people are supportive of this as
the establishment of the Bursary says Lois Rowe, Deputy Head and a defining feature of Crofton House
Program designed for girls entering Senior School Director “and we enrich School going forward.”
Grade 8 who have shown passion, understanding and openness when we
drive and achievement and who would honour these differences. Over the
both benefit from, and contribute to, course of the program’s first year, our
the Crofton House experience.
new bursary students have not just
integrated seamlessly but thrived.
Carolyn Kirkwood, outgoing chair It’s a testament to the importance of
of the Bursary Committee, and offering this kind of assistance.”
Carla Bury, the incoming chair,
both recognize how a considered, “Each of the bursary students has
customized approach is working contributed significantly, through
to attract more extraordinary girls her talents, willingness to engage,
to Crofton House and strengthen sociability, athleticism, musicality,
our community. Bringing different and enthusiasm,” says Head of
opinions and perspectives into Grade 8, Christina Cuk, “These are
classrooms helps enhance the learning extraordinary girls who were always
meant to be here and now are.”
environment for all girls.
“Every girl that
comes into this
School brings
something
unique with
her.”