Student Features

On Ep. 30, we welcome an extraordinary guest host … Mr. Williams is joined by Hope, Head Girl, Class of 2023, for a great discussion about becoming a prefect and what it’s like to grow up at Balmoral Hall. Later, Hope takes a turn in the hot seat with staff trivia. On “Memory Lane” this month, we connect with Celina Penny ’14 all the way from London, England, along with a very special (and familiar) surprise guest! We look back at the 2021–2022 school year with Head of School Joanne Kamins, and then Meagan Mutchmor returns for a final “Spotlight on Learning.”

On Ep. 29, we’re running up the field with our sports episode! Host Mr. Williams is joined in the booth with the one-and-only Mrs. Sveinson as they talk physical education, sports, and mindful learning. On “Memory Lane” this episode, we talk to alumna Lia Loewen ’18, who is currently dancing with the Ailey School of dance in New York City! Mrs. Mutchmor returns for another “Spotlight on Learning” segment, and we catch up with Mrs. Mikos to talk about Middle & Senior School participation in athletics and how great it is to be competing in-person again. Coach Boulton ’09 gives us a recap on the BH Blazers prep hockey season, and we hear from Grade 5 students who tell us about interhouse sports and what it’s like to referee your peers. Finally, we’re introducing a new segment, “Teach Me Something,” featuring Grade 6 student Jocelyn.

On Ep. 27, we begin by speaking with Grade 3 teachers Ms Hedden ’13 and Ms MacDougall ’14. Next, we are thrilled to welcome Jeannie (Riley) Senft ’67, who recently was appointed to the Order of Canada for her contributions to the sport of figure skating. She talks about her career, her work to help change the judging of figure skating for the better, and then we take a look back at her time at Balmoral Hall School. Mrs. Mutchmor returns for another “Spotlight on Learning” segment. Then, we have another instalment of student news with Joanne telling us about her role as Alumnae Prefect. Student-athletes Abby and Cailin share with us the “Code of Honour” of BH Blazers Hockey. Lastly, boarding student Chise reflects on winning a recent language contest hosted by University of Manitoba.

On Ep. 24, aside from discussing their favourite Halloween treats, Mr. Williams and Mr. Kerr interview Paralympian Olivia Meier, Class of 2017, who shares her exciting experiences representing Team Canada in Tokyo. Then, our Middle School leaders drop by for a chat, and Communications & Grad Prefect Hannah Friesen brings us our first edition of “Student News.” Later in the episode, we’re giving you a sneak preview of our new “Spotlight on Learning” feature with Mrs. Mutchmor.

On Ep. 23, we return to the recording studio for Season 3, and we’ve got a special welcome message from Head of School Joanne Kamins to start the school year. Then, meet our new Junior School Principal, Mrs. Nancy MacTavish! She sat down to talk with Mr. Williams and Mr. Kerr to talk about life at BH and some of her plans for Junior School in 2021–2022. Later, we catch up with School Captain Safiya Ratana and find out how the prefects spent their summer vacation and what they have planned for the upcoming school year.