Junior/Senior Newsletter 7-12

K-6 Newsletter 02.27.26

February 27, 2026 Hello Hill Families, On Wednesday, February 25th, we proudly participated in Pink Shirt Day , a national movement dedicated to promoting kindness, inclusion, and taking a stand against bullying. Pink Shirt Day began in 2007 in Nova Scotia when two students organized a show of support for a peer who had been bullied for wearing a pink shirt. What started as a simple act of kindness has grown into a nationwide (and global) reminder that we all have a role to p

7-12 Newsletter 02.27.26

February 27, 2026 Hello Hill Families, On Wednesday, February 25th, we proudly participated in Pink Shirt Day , a national movement dedicated to promoting kindness, inclusion, and taking a stand against bullying. Pink Shirt Day began in 2007 in Nova Scotia when two students organized a show of support for a peer who had been bullied for wearing a pink shirt. What started as a simple act of kindness has grown into a nationwide (and global) reminder that we all have a role to p

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7-12 Newsletter 02.27.26

February 27, 2026 Hello Hill Families, On Wednesday, February 25th, we proudly participated in Pink Shirt Day , a national movement dedicated to promoting kindness, inclusion, and taking a stand against bullying. Pink Shirt Day began in 2007 in Nova Scotia when two students organized a show of support for a peer who had been bullied for wearing a pink shirt. What started as a simple act of kindness has grown into a nationwide (and global) reminder that we all have a role to p

7-12 Newsletter 02.20.26

February 20, 2026 Hello Hill Families, I have the privilege of interacting with K-PG students. I see them learning, problem-solving, competing, and supporting one another; whether it’s at recess, in the classroom, during assessments, or playing the sports they love. There are transferable and emotional skills that can be applied to all of these moments, at any age. Two that stand out, especially this time of year, are resilience and perseverance. During a Hill session with o

7-12 Newsletter 02.13.26

February 13, 2026 Hello Hill Family, One of the most complex and emotionally charged topics in sport is playing time. When I reflect on my own playing career, some of the most difficult moments revolved around playing time in one form or another—being a healthy scratch, coming off special teams, or sitting for extended periods. I remember the feeling vividly: like a caged animal, mixed with personal hurt and the belief that the coach didn’t believe in me. I felt everything—an

7-12 Newsletter 02.06.26

February 6, 2026 Hello Hill Community, It's Olympic Time. It's the best time. There's just something about the Olympics. There's a special kind of excitement in the air. The Olympics have a way of bringing people together and reminding us why sport matters. They showcase years of dedication, sacrifice, and belief, all coming together on the biggest stage in the world. To debase a saying from one of my favourite movies Moneyball: how can you not be romantic about... the Olympi

7-12 Newsletter 01.30.26

January 30, 2026 Hill Community, In academics and athletics we talk about the process being more important than results. Sometimes you can be ill prepared and still obtain the results you want. Conversely, you can follow a perfect process for preparation and not obtain your desired results. You often see this in sports when a weaker team gets a lucky bounce, resulting in a victory. You could also get lucky by having all of the material you studied show up on a test with no qu

7-12 Newsletter 01.23.26

January 23, 2026 Dear Hill Family, Over the Holiday Break I had some time to read David Yeager’s book 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People: A Groundbreaking Approach to Leading the Next Generation—And Making Your Own Life Easier . It was a great read, and I would recommend it to everyone. Dr. Yeager spends much of the book breaking down the “mentor mindset” and how it can be effectively used to support young people’s healthy development. He describes the mentor

7-12 Newsletter 01.16.26

January 16, 2026 Dear Hill Family, This is a busy time of year for transitions. We find ourselves busy finishing one term while another one begins. We are also busy with outside commitments and are often overwhelmed with new opportunities. In all of the business of transitions, I like to see when students are being present and in the moment. I see this in our students, from kindie to graduation, in the form of their curiosity. Curiosity is more than just asking questions, It

7-12 Newsletter 01.09.26

January 9, 2026 Dear Hill Family, As we begin a new calendar year at The Hill Academy, I want to welcome everyone back and hope you're having a healthy and successful start to 2026. A new year is a natural time to pause, reflect, and think about what’s ahead. It gives us an opportunity to recognize what we’ve already accomplished and set our focus on the goals we want to pursue in the months to come. Winter break offers something that’s often hard to find during the school ye

7-12 Newsletter 01.02.26

January 2, 2026 Dear Hill Families, As we prepare to welcome students back to Hill Academy on January 5th, we hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful and relaxing winter break filled with rest, reflection, and time with family and friends. We look forward to seeing our students and staff back on campus soon and reconnecting as a vibrant learning community. The return to school brings renewed energy and a chance to reestablish routines that support student success. With Term 2 comin

7-12 Newsletter 12.12.2025

December 12, 2025 Hello Hill Family, As I was walking into school the other day, rushing from my car to escape the cold, I bumped into Bruce, one of our facility managers. Bruce is the kind of person you’re always happy to run into, whether you’re a student, teacher, or coach at The Hill. For me, conversations with him usually revolve around lacrosse and chirping the Leafs, a shared pastime we both enjoy. That morning, Bruce was returning from plowing what looked like a milli

7-12 Newsletter 12.05.25

December 5, 2025 Hello Hill Family, This week, the theme of our Tuesday school assembly was creativity. Creativity and critical thinking, whether in school, sport, or life, are traits we actively try to nurture in our students. In coaching, we can think about developing creativity in two ways: Mastering the fundamentals. When technical skills become automatic (subconsciously competent), we free up mental space to see and create new opportunities: noticing an opening that wasn

7-12 Newsletter 11.28.25

November 28, 2025 Hello Hill Family, Happy Thanksgiving to our American families! We are glad that our school community is able to break on these days, giving families time to be together, to travel, rest, play or do whatever is needed at this time. Having parent-teacher/parent-coach meetings last week really hit home that we are a quarter of the way through the year already. From all reports, meeting parents and guardians through these conferences was a great way to get to

7-12 Newsletter 11.21.25

November 21, 2025 Hello Hill Family, As we settle into the heart of the hockey season, it’s easy to fall into routines: early mornings, practices, games, school days, and car rides that blur together. But during a quiet moment last week, I came across a quote that stopped me in my tracks: “Remember, your kid will never be as young as they are right now again.” It was a reminder of how important it is to appreciate the little moments we experience with our young athletes every

7-12 Newsletter 11.14.25

November 14, 2025 Hello Hill Family, This week, students across our school community engaged in meaningful learning and reflection leading up to Remembrance Day. In classrooms, age‑appropriate discussions and activities helped students understand the importance of honouring those who have served our country and those who continue to work for peace today. Students explored themes of courage, sacrifice, and the value of working toward a more peaceful world. On Tuesday, our scho

7-12 Newsletter 11.07.25

November 7, 2025 In the Arena: Lessons from the Blue Jays Journey If I’m being honest, I’ve never been a die-hard Blue Jays fan. I used to joke that I’d rather tune into a preseason Habs game than a playoff Jays matchup. But this year, it became undeniable — I had to jump on the bandwagon. It was an easy team to root for. From star players to gutsy role players, from cult heroes like Alejandro Kirk, to cagey veterans like “Mad Max” and rookies such as Trey Yesavage, this team

7-12 Newsletter 10.31.25

October 31, 2025 - Happy Halloween! Hello Hill Families, Like many this year, I have been following the Blue Jays’ run to the World Series. My wife and I moved back to Toronto in July and hosted a Canada Day BBQ where we had the Jays game on and followed closely since. Those games at the beginning of July are viewed as a turning point in their season. Sweeping the Yankees that week propelled them to the AL East Championship, and eventually into the World Series. When asked a

7-12 Newsletter 10.24.25

October 24, 2025 Hello Hill Families, This week we were fortunate to have Andy Corno speak to our students about his journey in sport and beyond. Andy was a teammate of Coach Brodie at Georgetown University, and this past year he experienced unimaginable loss with the passing of his daughter, Cameron, to cancer. Andy’s story was powerful and full of perspective. He shared two key messages that resonated deeply with our student-athletes: The Power of Sport: When Andy received

7-12 Newsletter 10.17.25

October 17, 2025 Hello Hill Families, Earlier this month saw the passing of world-renowned Primatologist, conservationist, activist, author and more – Jane Goodall. I remember learning about Dr. Goodall in school and finding her remarkable research on chimpanzees so interesting that it promoted life-long learning of anthropology. As I got older, I often returned to Dr. Goodall as her work on the impacts of humankind – our legacy – became more important to me as a parent and a

7-12 Newsletter 10.10.25

October 10, 2025 Hello Hill Families, What a great story the Toronto Blue Jays are right now. I have never been a huge baseball guy, but...

7-12 Newsletter 10.03.25

October 3, 2025 Annual Terry Fox Run at The Hill This week, our Hill community came together on our beautiful campus for our annual Terry...

Weekly Newsletters

K-6 Newsletter 02.27.26

7-12 Newsletter 02.27.26

7-12 Newsletter 02.27.26

7-12 Newsletter 02.20.26

7-12 Newsletter 02.13.26

7-12 Newsletter 02.06.26

7-12 Newsletter 01.30.26

7-12 Newsletter 01.23.26

7-12 Newsletter 01.16.26

7-12 Newsletter 01.09.26

7-12 Newsletter 01.02.26

7-12 Newsletter 12.12.2025

7-12 Newsletter 12.05.25

7-12 Newsletter 11.28.25

7-12 Newsletter 11.21.25

7-12 Newsletter 11.14.25

7-12 Newsletter 11.07.25

7-12 Newsletter 10.31.25

7-12 Newsletter 10.24.25

7-12 Newsletter 10.17.25

7-12 Newsletter 10.10.25

7-12 Newsletter 10.03.25