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{{Short description|Independent all-girls day/boarding school in Winnipeg, Manitoba}}
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{{Infobox school {{Infobox school
|name = Balmoral Hall School | name = Balmoral Hall School
|image = | image = Balmoral Hall School uniform.jpg
|caption = | caption = The modern Balmoral Hall School uniform
|address = 630 Westminster Avenue | address = 630 Westminster Avenue
|city = ] | city = ]
|province = ] | province = ]
|postcode = ] | postcode = ]
|country = Canada | country = Canada
|coordinates = {{coord|49.881729|-97.156700|format=dms|region:CA-BC}} | coordinates = {{coord|49.881729|-97.156700|region:CA-BC|format=dms}}
|schooltype = Independent all-girls day/boarding school | schooltype = Independent all-girls day/boarding school
|motto = ] Petens | motto = ] Petens
|motto_translation = Seeking better things | motto_translation = Seeking better things
|founded = 1901 | founded = 1901
|principal = Mrs. Joanne Kamins | principal = Mrs. Joanne Kamins
|grades_label = ] | grades_label = ]
|grades = ] - ] | grades = ] - ]
|enrollment = 500 (maximum) | enrollment = 500 (maximum)
|language = English | language = English
|colours = Green, Gold, Black | colours = {{Color box|green|border=darkgray}}{{Color box|gold|border=darkgray}}{{Color box|black|border=darkgray}}<br>Green, Gold, Black
|team_name = BH Blazers | team_name = BH Blazers
|homepage = {{URL|www.balmoralhall.com}} | homepage = {{URL|https://www.balmoralhall.com}}
|}} }}
⚫ '''Balmoral Hall School''' ('''BH''') is a private all-girls day/boarding school in ], Canada.

⚫ '''Balmoral Hall School''' is a private school for girls in ], ].


==History== ==History==
Balmoral Hall was founded in 1901 as Havergal College, located at 122 Carlton Street. The name was changed in 1917 to Rupert's Land College.<ref name="BH History"></ref> Sir James Aikins gave his home, known as Aikins House, to the ] upon his death in 1929. In his will, he requested it be used as a girls' school and bestowed further funding to be used to that end. The school was named Riverbend School and opened in September 1929 at Balmoral Hall's present site.<ref name="BH History"/> In 1950, due to declining enrollment at both schools, Rupert's Land College amalgamated with the Riverbend School at its site on Westminster Avenue. The school was christened Balmoral Hall School, after ], and classes began in September 1950.<ref name="BH History"/> Balmoral Hall was founded in 1901 as Havergal College, located at 122 Carlton Street. The name was changed in 1917 to Rupert's Land College.<ref name="BH History">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Our Heritage|url=https://www.balmoralhall.com/about-us/our-heritage|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200927111529/https://www.balmoralhall.com/about-us/our-heritage |archive-date=September 27, 2020 |access-date=2020-12-09|website=Balmoral Hall School}}</ref> Sir James Aikins gave his home, known as Aikins House, to the ] upon his death in 1929. In his will, he requested it be used as a girls' school and bestowed further funding to be used to that end. The school was named Riverbend School and opened in September 1929 at Balmoral Hall's present site.<ref name="BH History"/> In 1950, due to declining enrollment at both schools, Rupert's Land College amalgamated with the Riverbend School at its site on Westminster Avenue. The school was christened Balmoral Hall, after ], and classes began in September 1950.<ref name="BH History"/>


The two schools' mottos, ''Ad ]'', or "To Better Things," and ''Alta Petens'', "Seeking New Heights," were combined to form the school's new motto, ''Meliora Petens'', which meant "Seeking Better Things."<ref name="BH History"/> The two schools' mottos, ''Ad ]'', or "To Better Things," and ''Alta Petens'', "Seeking New Heights," were combined to form the school's new motto, ''Meliora Petens'', which meant "Seeking Better Things."<ref name="BH History"/>
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==Curriculum== ==Curriculum==
Balmoral Hall School adheres to the educational guidelines set out by the Province of Manitoba. Additionally, the school is accredited by the ]. From Kindergarten through Grade 5, the school follows the ] ] (PYP). Balmoral Hall School adheres to the educational guidelines set out by the Province of Manitoba. Additionally, the school is accredited by the ] (CAIS). From Kindergarten through Grade 5, the school follows the ] ] (PYP).


Beginning in Grade 6, the school teaches to its proprietary Capstone curriculum. CAPSTONE is a student-centred curriculum, with a strong focus on STEAM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math). The CAPSTONE education model represents over two years of research, consultation and discussion. Based in part on findings from ] at Harvard University, the program uses the best educational resources available to ensure the school is teaching students to be confident, empowered, lifelong learners. Beginning in Grade 6, the school teaches to its proprietary Capstone curriculum. CAPSTONE is a student-centred curriculum, with a strong focus on STEAM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math).<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Our Programs|url=https://www.balmoralhall.com/our-programs/academics|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200810161154/https://www.balmoralhall.com/our-programs/academics |archive-date=August 10, 2020 |access-date=2020-12-09|website=Balmoral Hall School}}</ref>


The CAPSTONE education model is designed to dovetail seamlessly with Advanced Placement courses offered in Grade 11 and Grade 12, which in turn may assist students in their post-secondary education by providing course credits as well as marks of academic distinction on their transcripts.<ref>http://www.balmoralhall.com/future-parents/academics/</ref> The CAPSTONE education model is designed to dovetail seamlessly with ] (AP) courses offered in Grade 11 and Grade 12, which in turn may assist students in their post-secondary education by providing course credits as well as marks of academic distinction on their transcripts.<ref>https://www.balmoralhall.com/page/our-programs/academics/capstone-from-pyp-to-ap<nowiki/>{{Dead link|date=December 2020}}</ref>


==Boarding== ==Boarding==
Balmoral Hall School offers a live-in residence for students from around the world. Up to 75 students at a time may live and study at Balmoral Hall. Balmoral Hall School offers a live-in residence for students from around the world. Up to 90 students at a time may live and study at Balmoral Hall.


The boarding program offers an additional component to the schools' curriculum for international students, in that residents have the opportunity to immerse and take part in many Canadian cultural activities, as well as learning life skill necessary to living away from home. Students also take part in athletic activities both at school and at the Winnipeg Winter Club. The boarding program offers an additional component to the schools' curriculum for international students, in that residents have the opportunity to immerse and take part in many Canadian cultural activities. Students also take part in athletic activities both at school and at the Winnipeg Winter Club.


Students have come to BH from the USA, Mexico, Japan, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, the Bahamas, Sweden, Taiwan, UAE, China and Russia.<ref>http://www.balmoralhall.com/future-parents/boarding/</ref> Students have come to BH from Canada, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Nigeria, the Philippines, Russia, Sweden, and Taiwan.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=BH girls from around the world|url=https://www.balmoralhall.com/boarding-life/international-admissions|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200810160424/https://www.balmoralhall.com/boarding-life/international-admissions |archive-date=August 10, 2020 |access-date=2020-12-09|website=Balmoral Hall School}}</ref>


==Athletics== ==Athletics==
Balmoral Hall's athletic teams are called the Blazers. Sports offered at the school include badminton, basketball, curling, ice hockey, soccer, track and field, and ultimate frisbee.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Athletics|url=https://www.balmoralhall.com/our-programs/athletics|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200927094306/https://www.balmoralhall.com/our-programs/athletics |archive-date=September 27, 2020 |access-date=2020-12-10|website=Balmoral Hall School}}</ref>
Balmoral Hall's school team is called the Blazers.<ref name="Blazers Athletics"></ref>


=== Hockey ===
The school offers such sports as:<ref name="Blazers Athletics"/>
*Hockey - A varsity prep team that plays in the ] Balmoral Hall School has a varsity prep hockey team that plays in the ] (JWHL). Eighteen Balmoral Hall hockey players have been named to the ] (U22 and ]) rosters since the Blazer Hockey program's inception in 2006.
→ 17 Balmoral Hall hockey players have been named to the ] (U22 and U18) rosters since the Blazer Hockey program's inception in 2006.


→ Senior players have frequently been drafted to teams in the ] and ] university leagues, often on scholarship.<ref>http://www.balmoralhall.com/discover-balmoral-hall-school/bh-blazers-hockey/</ref> Over 63 Blazers have been drafted to programs in the ] and ] university leagues, often on scholarship.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Go Blazers Go!|url=https://www.bhblazershockey.com/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200810055559/https://www.bhblazershockey.com/ |archive-date=August 10, 2020 |access-date=2020-12-10|website=BH Blazers Hockey}}</ref>
*Soccer
*Volleyball
*Basketball
*Badminton
*Ultimate Frisbee
*Curling
*Cross-country
*Track and field<ref>http://www.balmoralhall.com/discover-balmoral-hall-school/athletics/</ref>

As well, the school has four Houses, named ], ], ], and ], after the districts which surround ]. Each new student is assigned a House and receives a House pin. Houses compete in athletics, debating and various competitions and receive points which accumulate throughout the year. The House Trophy is presented to the winning House at the end of the year.<ref></ref>


==Notable alumnae== ==Notable alumnae==
*] - journalist, anchor for ]. *] – journalist, currently an anchor for ]
*] – ice hockey player
⚫ *] - singer
*] – Canadian Senator
*] - actress
*] – ice hockey player
⚫ *] - singer
*] - singer *] – actress
⚫ *] – singer
*] – actress<ref>{{Cite web|last=Cassidy|first=Christian|date=2012-02-26|title=Carla Lehmann: From Winnipeg Little Theatre to London's Stage|url=http://westenddumplings.blogspot.com/2012/02/look-back-at-winnipeg-actress-carla.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150525101854/http://westenddumplings.blogspot.com/2012/02/look-back-at-winnipeg-actress-carla.html |archive-date=May 25, 2015 |access-date=2020-12-10|website=West End Dumplings}}</ref>
⚫ *] – singer
*] – ice hockey player


==References== ==References==
{{Reflist}} {{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{Official website}}


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Balmoral Hall School
The modern Balmoral Hall School uniform
Address
630 Westminster Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 3S1
Canada
Coordinates49°52′54″N 97°09′24″W / 49.881729°N 97.156700°W / 49.881729; -97.156700
Information
School typeIndependent all-girls day/boarding school
MottoMeliora Petens
(Seeking better things)
Founded1901
PrincipalMrs. Joanne Kamins
GradesChild Care - Grade 12
Enrollment500 (maximum)
LanguageEnglish
Colour(s)   
Green, Gold, Black
Team nameBH Blazers
Websitewww.balmoralhall.com

Balmoral Hall School (BH) is a private all-girls day/boarding school in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

History

Balmoral Hall was founded in 1901 as Havergal College, located at 122 Carlton Street. The name was changed in 1917 to Rupert's Land College. Sir James Aikins gave his home, known as Aikins House, to the United Church of Canada upon his death in 1929. In his will, he requested it be used as a girls' school and bestowed further funding to be used to that end. The school was named Riverbend School and opened in September 1929 at Balmoral Hall's present site. In 1950, due to declining enrollment at both schools, Rupert's Land College amalgamated with the Riverbend School at its site on Westminster Avenue. The school was christened Balmoral Hall, after Balmoral Castle, and classes began in September 1950.

The two schools' mottos, Ad Meliora, or "To Better Things," and Alta Petens, "Seeking New Heights," were combined to form the school's new motto, Meliora Petens, which meant "Seeking Better Things."

In 1955, the Senior School Wing was opened, and in 1967 the school expanded to include the Richardson Building, which housed a new gymnasium as well as new science labs and facilities.

Since then, there have been several other expansions which brought new computer and science laboratories and classrooms, as well as athletic facilities, a theatre and a communications technology centre.

Curriculum

Balmoral Hall School adheres to the educational guidelines set out by the Province of Manitoba. Additionally, the school is accredited by the Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS). From Kindergarten through Grade 5, the school follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP).

Beginning in Grade 6, the school teaches to its proprietary Capstone curriculum. CAPSTONE is a student-centred curriculum, with a strong focus on STEAM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math).

The CAPSTONE education model is designed to dovetail seamlessly with Advanced Placement (AP) courses offered in Grade 11 and Grade 12, which in turn may assist students in their post-secondary education by providing course credits as well as marks of academic distinction on their transcripts.

Boarding

Balmoral Hall School offers a live-in residence for students from around the world. Up to 90 students at a time may live and study at Balmoral Hall.

The boarding program offers an additional component to the schools' curriculum for international students, in that residents have the opportunity to immerse and take part in many Canadian cultural activities. Students also take part in athletic activities both at school and at the Winnipeg Winter Club.

Students have come to BH from Canada, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Nigeria, the Philippines, Russia, Sweden, and Taiwan.

Athletics

Balmoral Hall's athletic teams are called the Blazers. Sports offered at the school include badminton, basketball, curling, ice hockey, soccer, track and field, and ultimate frisbee.

Hockey

Balmoral Hall School has a varsity prep hockey team that plays in the Junior Women's Hockey League (JWHL). Eighteen Balmoral Hall hockey players have been named to the Canadian Women's National Ice Hockey Team (U22 and U18) rosters since the Blazer Hockey program's inception in 2006.

Over 63 Blazers have been drafted to programs in the NCAA and CIS university leagues, often on scholarship.

Notable alumnae

References

  1. ^ "Our Heritage". Balmoral Hall School. Archived from the original on September 27, 2020. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  2. "Our Programs". Balmoral Hall School. Archived from the original on August 10, 2020. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  3. https://www.balmoralhall.com/page/our-programs/academics/capstone-from-pyp-to-ap
  4. "BH girls from around the world". Balmoral Hall School. Archived from the original on August 10, 2020. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  5. "Athletics". Balmoral Hall School. Archived from the original on September 27, 2020. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  6. "Go Blazers Go!". BH Blazers Hockey. Archived from the original on August 10, 2020. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  7. Cassidy, Christian (February 26, 2012). "Carla Lehmann: From Winnipeg Little Theatre to London's Stage". West End Dumplings. Archived from the original on May 25, 2015. Retrieved December 10, 2020.

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