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SPRING 2019 Albertalks 04 Meet Our New Head of School / 15 Congratulations, Class of 2019 / 37 Accessibility Project
Head of School: Keith Stansfield Please submit your comments Photo Credits: Faculty, staff, students, parents
to the Advancement Office. and friends.
Senior Leadership Team Heather Kidd, 160 Dundas Street West, Belleville,
Jennifer Kimball, Dianne Purdie, Crystal Ontario, Canada, K8P 1A6 Design/Layout: THEY
Shea, Keith Stansfield and Helen Walsh. 613-968-5726
communications@albertcollege.ca Printing: Advocate Printing and Publishing Ltd.
Albertalks, the magazine of Albert College,
is produced by the Advancement Office Editor: Ruth Young
and is distributed to more than 3,500 Above: Kipton, Varun, Emily and Juno (back
alumni, parents, staff and friends. Contributing Editors: Melanie Barrett, row). Ellison, Rachel and Phelan (front row)
Angie Drysdale, Allison Loft, Sarah Stone
and Helen Walsh.
Our Spring
2019 Issue
02 Welcome Messages 34 Supporting Albert
02 Head’s Message, 34 Opa & Abba Greek Gala Regatta
Keith Stansfield 36 2019 Partners
03 Board Chair’s Message, 37 Memorial Chapel & Ackerman Hall
John Barritt ’68 Accessibility Project
04 An Interview with Incoming 38 Volunteering at Albert
Head of School, Mr. Mark Musca 39 20th Anniversary John Davidson '59
06 Assistant Head - Senior School Golf Tournament
Message, Dianne Purdie and
Junior School Principal's
Message, Crystal Shea 41 Alumni
41 Events
07 Life at Albert 43 Where Are They Now?
45 Yearbook Digitization
07 Strategic Plan: Year One 46 Around Campus
08 Welcome to the Board! 47 Getting Together
09 Student vs. Teacher Hockey 48 Alumni News
Game and Skating
10 Life at Victoria Manor
11 Shewfelt Lecture 51 News
13 Junior School Year-End Celebration
14 Middle School Graduation 51 Staff News
15 Convocation 53 Celebrating 40 Years of Service
18 Happy Retirement:
Dorothy Prinzen & Jane Acton
20 Inspiring Excellence
in the 5 ‘A’s
21 Introducing 'A' Days
22 Academics
24 Arts On the Cover: Mr. Mark Musca, Incoming Head
27 Athletics of School
29 Active Citizenship
31 Adventure
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Welcome Messages
HEAD OF SCHOOL'S MESSAGE
Keith Stansfield
“Change is the only
constant in life.”
-HERACLITUS OF EPHESUS, 535 – 475 BCE
After a year that included the production of
Mamma Mia and the Opa and Abba Greek Gala
Regatta, it is fitting to end the year with a quote
from a Greek philosopher.
At the time of writing, a very hesitant spring
seems to be creeping into Eastern Ontario, but
by the time this edition of Albertalks is distributed
it will be fully summer. Seasons change.
When this issue of Albertalks is distributed,
exams will be a memory, our 2019 grads will
be alumni, our 2019 Junior Kindergarten Above: Mr. Stansfield with his wife, Kathy and their children, Dylan ’08, Laura ’10 and Kaitlin ’12 at
students will have received their Junior School his retirement celebration.
ties, and I will be living in Winnipeg. Life at
Albert College changes too. building a new school at our current location. dedicated faculty and staff ready to carry out the
Within these pages, you will find a description For a few years after the move, we were an plan, I truly
of all that has already transpired as we moved all-boys school because we didn't have a girls' believe Albert College is poised to achieve new
through the first year of our new strategic plan, residence. Headmaster Bert Howard remedied heights. I also believe that Mr. Mark Musca is the
and you will read an interview between our that by purchasing Victoria Manor. right person at the right time to lead Albert
Grade 10 student, Zuri, and our incoming Head of Our campus has certainly changed over the College on to those new heights.
School, Mr. Mark Musca. years, but more importantly, the world has It has been a true honour to be a part of Albert
This is a very exciting time of transition. evolved and changed. To remain relevant in an College over the past 14 years. Through
Albert College has been an important and ever-changing world, Albert College has had to watching my own three children grow at the
vibrant institution in Belleville for over 160 constantly re-invent itself to ensure it was always school, I can say first hand that Albert College is
years. This was not accomplished by ready to provide the best possible education for a very special place. I would like to thank Board
remaining static. We started on the corner of its students through the generations while Members, faculty and staff, both past and present
College and North Park Street in 1857. When holding on to those traditions that set us apart. parents and students for your support over the
that building suffered significant fire damage in With a strong vision and strategic plan from years and for the wonderful opportunity to have
1919, the school adapted to the situation by our Board of Governors, and a marvelously my family be part of the Albert College family.
Our Vision
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Albert College is an international university preparatory school committed to academic excellence
and recognized for developing courageous global citizens within a close family environment.
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BOARD CHAIR’S MESSAGE earned the right to kick back, put his feet review of his past. They require no
John Barritt ’68 up and spend more time on himself and embellishment from me. But it wasn’t just
with his family, doing the things he wants to his background that convinced the Board of
do but was never able to find the time to Governors that he was the right person for
It is times like these that we feel the need do. We call this retirement, and on his the job. He, too, has a way about him that
to say something profound or at least retirement as Head of School at Albert meets what we are looking for to embody
memorable as well as suitably reflective of College we wish him nothing but the best in and to project here at Albert. It goes to the
the occasion. This is one of those times. the days ahead. very heart of not just the wider education
On behalf of the Board of Governors and I pause here to note that I have made it that we make available to all who enter
the entire Albert College community, it falls sound like Keith’s are big shoes to fill. They Albert’s doors but to the very essence of
to me to express our deepest and sincerest are. But I can also tell you this, and with the who we are.
thanks to our out-going Head of School, same degree of confidence and assurance, As Chair of the Board, I am more than
Mr. Keith Stansfield and a hearty and sincere that his successor, our new Head, Mark Musca, pleased that after a careful and thorough
welcome to his successor, Mr. Mark Musca. not only knows what he is inheriting from Keith search we successfully found what we were
This is not something as Chair that I here at Albert College, but that he is more than looking for in Mark – and that he found us.
must do (although it is, of course) but capable of meeting the challenge before him. It now falls to all of us to give him all of the
rather it is something that I want to do and Keith has also done his part to ensure support and encouragement that we can as
do as well as I can. that this will be so – and for this we also Mark embarks on his new journey as our
First, let me rework a line from the thank him. next Head of School. I am confident that we
famous and well-known passage found in What is already evident from Mark’s initial can and that we will, and that we will achieve
the Book of Ecclesiastes: to everything visits with the Albert College family is his this simply by being ourselves - committed
there is a season; a time to say hello and a enthusiasm for our school, its traditions and for members of the Albert College family.
time to say goodbye. the role that it plays in the lives of many. I thank Bear in mind too: there is an excitement
Here we are then, in the midst of another too, those of you who have already met with that comes with change because change
season of change at Albert College. It is Mark and helped to make the transition presents us with new opportunities. May I
definitely not the first and most likely will seamless and as smooth as possible. invite everyone to seize those opportunities
not be the last. We do what we must: we Mark’s credentials and his passion for and make Albert stronger than it already is.
embrace the change, and in stride, as we education are readily apparent from a quick Finally, my best wishes, and good luck to all.
have successfully done in the past. Indeed,
if Albert’s past gives us any indication of
what we can expect, and it does, we can
look forward to the future with confidence.
The great bard, William Shakespeare, who
was a man of many memorable words, put it best
when he wrote: “Parting is such sweet sorrow”.
So, it is in the case of Keith Stansfield.
Like many of you, I have come to know
Keith well over the years; indeed, for all of
my ten years on the Board of Governors he
has been the only Head I have known. I
have found him to be nothing short of a
consummate professional who was totally
dedicated to Albert College and all its
constituent parts - whether they be students,
faculty, staff, Governors, parents, alumni or
supporters. He has at all times exhibited and
practised those qualities that we want to
develop and see in our students: compassion,
commitment, empathy, enthusiasm, humour
and a steadfastness to complete the task
undertaken, whatever it might be.
Keith also happens to be a wonderful human
being - warm, thoughtful, inquisitive, a good
listener and an engaging conversationalist, but
above all, approachable and personable.
We are therefore sad to see him go. But
let’s also be happy for Keith. That is the
sweet part of saying goodbye. Keith has
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AN INTERVIEW WITH
MR. MARK MUSCA
Q. Albert College is more than a school for
most of us, especially boarding students. We
think of Albert as a family and a safe space to
be ourselves. A big part of the Albert
community is about trust and building
relationships. How do you feel about joining
the Albert family and how will you go about
building relationships with not only the
students but also the rest of the school?
A. It is so exciting for me to hear your
description of Albert College as more than just
a school, but also as a home. It is comments
like these - that I have been hearing over and
over - which have served to reconfirm that
Albert College is where I need to be. I am most
excited about working in a school where there
is such a sense of community and where there
are strong relationships amongst faculty, staff,
students and parents. I also appreciate your
comment about Albert being a “safe space to
be ourselves”. It is important for young people
to truly be individuals, and not feel pressured
to conform to the group.
In terms of building community, it will be
important for me to be visible. As an
administrator, I always strive to get out of the To answer your question, though, in there is an Activist Club at Albert developing a
office as much as possible: to walk around the preparation for my entry to Albert College, I have pride initiative as they work for positive social
school, to visit classrooms and to interact with been reviewing the school’s Strategic Plan which change in the school and community.
the community. I strive to listen more than I has three pillars: fostering collaboration, problem As a father of three daughters and as an
speak and to be approachable. I feel that the solving, and critical thinking; supporting student, educator, I believe that all students should
best way to build community as a school faculty, and staff mental and physical health and have equal opportunities and that barriers
leader is to interact honestly with others, to wellness; and attracting and retaining mission-fit need to be removed so that each individual
always stress the positives, to do what I say I students, faculty and staff. My mandate, can flourish. In education, that means
will do, and if I cannot, to explain why I cannot. therefore, will be to work with all stakeholders in supporting strategies that try to address any
Finally, one builds community by recognizing developing strategies that will realize the goals gaps that are revealed by research. Boys’
and celebrating the successes of others. Given articulated in the Strategic Plan. literacy would be an example. Research tells
what I’ve already seen, that will be the easy Mr. Stansfield has done an exemplary job us that girls tend to outperform boys in reading
part, as there is much to celebrate about Albert. leading Albert over the past 14 years, and I am and writing, and so, it is important that schools
lucky to be following somebody who has set bear this in mind when programming for boys.
Q. Do you have any long-term goals for Albert on the right course. I see myself There have been successes in those schools
Albert? Any plans or policies you would like continuing along the pathway that he has forged where teachers are able to motivate reluctant
to implement in the future? and working closely with the school’s leadership readers – specifically young boys – by
A. This question is difficult to answer team so that together, we can ensure that Albert choosing literature that appeals to them.
because the first thing I will need to do is to continues to evolve and grow. Research also tells us that while girls and
learn all about Albert College before I jump boys perform equally in mathematics and in
right in and start enacting new policies. There Q. At Albert, the Activist Club has been the sciences, male students tend to choose
is a running joke around the Musca dinner working on their pride initiative as well as math-intensive career pathways more
table about all of the draconian uniform rules many other projects. As the father of three frequently than girls do. Is this because of
that I am going to introduce in September. daughters, do you consider yourself a personal preference, or are there barriers in
Every so often, I’ll announce a new policy, and feminist? If so why, and if not why? place that hinder female students in their
at first this got quite a rise out of my daughters. A. I would hope that in 2019 everyone is a career choices? Recognizing that in a
Now that the joke is getting stale, however, feminist! In my opinion, feminism means - very classroom setting, boys have a tendency to
they just roll their eyes with every outlandish simply - that we support women in the same way jump in and answer right away, whereas girls like
pronouncement that I make. that we support everyone. It is great to hear that to take time to think and to process before
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answering, perhaps some girls are being left my age used to do back in the 1980s and 1990s the 5 ‘A’s. I’m not sure where the 5 ‘A’s originated,
behind. I don’t think there is a simple answer, but was to make mixtapes – a collection of songs but whoever first chose this as the school’s
I do think that it is incumbent upon educators to from one's personal collection that were focus, certainly hit the nail right on the head in
be aware of the ways that boys and girls learn recorded onto a cassette and shared with terms of articulating a philosophy of educating
differently, so that every student can be friends. Making a truly excellent mixtape took the whole child. Certainly, academics are
supported in achieving their fullest potential. hours, and there was a lot of thought put into important and in many ways of primary
picking the right songs and, more importantly, to importance, but in order to fully develop,
Q. Growing up, have you always planned on put them in the right order. Remember, this was students also need to be taught the arts,
being in education? Are you living the life you before the era of Spotify and YouTube, and so athletics, citizenship, and, as I mentioned earlier,
had imagined for yourself as a child and what discovering new music was much harder to do to appreciate nature and to live a healthy, active
would you change if you had the chance? back then. It was a labour of love – in fact, I lifestyle. I am eager to be joining a school whose
A. Yes, I have always wanted to be a teacher. often gifted them to my wife when we were philosophy so closely aligns with my own.
My love of teaching started with a love of history. dating, and she still has them, though they have I also love that Albert is a small school.
My earliest memory of a developing interest in been gathering dust as of late. Maybe my next Throughout my career I have worked at both
history was when I was living in Belleville and my project should be to find a working cassette small and large schools, and there is
dad worked at the local school board. He often player so that I can revive these old tapes too. something special about small schools. You
went to the office on Saturday mornings to catch mentioned this in your opening question about
up on the week’s work, and frequently took me Q. The Action Committee at Albert has the sense of family that you feel here at Albert.
with him. Back in the 1980s all of the school been fundraising for various causes such as I have found that this sense of camaraderie
board’s educational films (on actual film reels, not the humanitarian crisis in Yemen among and fellowship is not always so easily
video tape – yes, I am that old) were housed at other things. A big focus of the group is on cultivated at a larger school. I love working at a
the central board office. While he was working in climate change and clean energy. How do school where everyone knows one another,
his office, I was in the basement film library you think the Albert community can work on where we rely on one another, and where we
watching and re-watching World War I and World reducing our carbon footprint? work together. At smaller schools like Albert,
War II documentaries. I think that’s what ignited A. I commend the Action Committee for students grow as a result of being challenged
my passion for history and got me thinking, way choosing to focus on such an important area. As to come out of their comfort zones, and it is
back then, about becoming a history teacher. you know, Zuri, we are witnessing an ecological very hard to “slip through the cracks”.
The rest, as they say, is history! I pursued a crisis in many parts of the world, but because it is Finally, I am excited to come here simply
degree in history, studied to become a teacher happening slowly, we take little notice of the because of geography. I am happy to be moving
and I was lucky enough to land a job teaching changes occurring around us. As a start – and I away from the busyness of the GTA, and I am
high school history in Brockville, Ontario. I was am sure that this is happening already at AC – it looking forward to being closer to family and
able to share my love of history and being in the is critical to reconnect students with nature. I’ve friends in Eastern Ontario. AC is perfectly located
classroom also taught me the importance of seen very successful outdoor education because it is still close enough to Toronto that
fostering relationships and being part of a programs where students are taught to one can easily access all the cultural events and
community. So, in many ways, this was the life I appreciate the fragility and interconnectedness activities happening there, and it is such a
imagined way back in that dark film library of my of nature. Once students start developing this beautiful area to live in and to raise my family.
dad’s office. appreciation, they tend to begin looking for ways
of preserving and caring for the environment.
Q. What type of music do you most enjoy Many people, unfortunately, are disconnected
listening to? Do you know who influenced from the natural world: too many children today Below: Interviewer: Zuri is a Grade 10, first year
your interest in it and why? learn about nature from a one-dimensional video boarding student from Montego Bay, Jamaica.
A. I have a passion for music and the stereo is screen, which limits their connections to the
on at our home almost all the time. A few years environment. But, when students are immersed
ago, I picked up a turntable, and started in the natural world and begin to understand the
rediscovering my old vinyl records that had been changes that are happening, they will often start
collecting dust in the basement. One of my to take ownership. They will start thinking about
favourite hobbies now is to scavenge through reducing their own carbon footprint, the
vinyl shops for used records; there is nothing problems with plastic, and even their own
quite like finding a rare, hidden gem! In terms of consumption and garbage production. All of
the types of music I enjoy, I have wide-ranging these things become possibilities for students
tastes, but my favourites include Bob Dylan, Tom when they are given opportunities to reconnect
Waits, PJ Harvey, Pink Floyd and Ani Difranco. with nature.
It's hard to pinpoint who influenced my
interest in music… I have loved it for as long as Q. Why Albert College? Of all the other
I can remember. Throughout my teen years schools in world, why did you choose to
and well into my early 20s, I prided myself on come to Albert?
the mixtapes I used to make. Here’s another A. As I mentioned at the outset – I am very
history lesson for you, Zuri: what many people excited about joining the AC community. I love
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new Head of School provides Albert College community, we will do our best to ensure
with the opportunity for change. We continue that he and his family have that same sense
to work towards a “whole-school” approach of family and embrace all that Albert College
and are starting to see the rewards that come has to offer. Although change in leadership
with such an approach. It is an exciting and can create some angst, Albert College is an
energizing time as we prepare for the changes exceptional community with a solid
that occur with new leadership and the foundation that will assist with this transition.
continuation of our Strategic Plan. While we develop our whole-school
In our first year of our Strategic Plan, we have approach, we will continue to grow the
already achieved many of the goals that were relationships that are so crucial to teaching
set. Although change may seem to come slowly, and learning. Becoming a school that is truly
there is a definite sense of momentum moving an Early Primary Learning Centre (EPLC) to
forward. Heading into year two of the plan, we Grade 12 school will contribute to the family
ASSISTANT HEAD – SENIOR can all be optimistic that the hard work that was environment that Albert College is so well
SCHOOL MESSAGE behind this Strategic Plan is guiding us in the known for. Through a variety of programs and
Dianne Purdie right direction. We will continue to see growth in flexibility in scheduling, Junior, Middle and
our school while providing the new Head of Senior Schools have had the opportunity to
School with the guiding principles that make blend together as one. Building relationships
We near the end of another academic year Albert College unique. between the schools allows for positive role
and reflect on a year of transition. This past As we say good bye to Mr. Stansfield, we modelling and a true sense of being one
year we embarked on our new five-year should all reflect on how much our school school - one family.
Strategic Plan, which has helped to guide community is really a family. Not only have Transitioning through this period of change,
decision-making processes throughout the we seen the Stansfield children (Dylan, Laura we, as a school community, should be
year. We also prepare to transition from the and Kaitlin) graduate from Albert College, we encouraged to flourish and embrace the
familiarity of our Head of School for the past 14 have truly seen how much Mr. Stansfield upcoming change with enthusiasm, energy
years, to welcoming a new Head. While it is contributes to this school on a daily basis. and active engagement. This will maintain our
difficult to say goodbye to someone who has We are not just a school to him but his sense of community and provide a common
represented the heart and soul of Albert “family” as well. While we prepare to vision for the upcoming years and the future of
College for so many years, the transition to a welcome Mr. Musca into our school Albert College.
JUNIOR SCHOOL involved. The opportunity for students to work these experiences. At our assembly, every hand
PRINCIPAL MESSAGE alongside students in other grades was a went up when students were asked if they felt
Crystal Shea wonderful thing. It built collaboration and that they had learned something new. May this
problem-solving skills that we know they will love for learning and fearlessness at trying
need throughout life. The creativity and desire something new never leave them. May our
Innovation requires courage. As a school, to improve the world developed their sense of teachers continue to feel empowered to think
introducing innovative initiatives means that stewardship and love of using their imagination outside the box and try innovative ideas,
we have to be brave enough to step outside to create something out of nothing. Athletic because when they do, amazing things happen.
comfort zones, risk possible failure and be activities and outdoor discovery promoted the Please read more about our ‘A’ Days on
willing to try something new because we value of health and nature for both physical page 21.
believe that possibility of something great and mental well-being.
happening outweighs everything else. At every turn, each ‘A’ Day activity helped our
Looking at ways to be more innovative with students grow and develop skills. And as
student learning, the Junior School introduced a teachers running sessions, we have loved the
ten-day schedule which has provided a unique opportunity to get to know students better from
opportunity for our students. It allows them to various grades and engage in learning together
pursue something which they are passionate fuelled by a passion to learn and share new
about exploring and the teachers are passionate things. We are also able to model vulnerability
about sharing, with the creation of ‘A’ Days! at not knowing all the answers and learning
While as a staff we knew we wanted to try alongside the children. And together, we shared
this initiative and hoped that it would be well in the joy of learning and discovery - a joy that
received by our students and parents, there is we’re proud to say our students get to
always that initial worry about its success. I am experience regularly at Albert!
excited to say that ‘A’ Days have been highly Following each round, students took some
successful and a highlight for everyone time to reflect on what they liked or gained from
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Strategic Plan 2018 - 2023
Year One Places: Places actually refers not only to the all students from Grades 7 to 12. Finally, we
physical plant itself, but also infrastructure surveyed all staff in May. The parent survey data
- elements such as the computer and phone was analyzed by the Senior Leadership Team and
networks, and the various databases used to then shared with the whole staff. The student and
store the myriad types of information required staff survey data were analyzed by the School
September saw the official beginning of to run a school. Work towards a formal facilities Culture Committee. This data will be used to
our new Strategic Plan, Small School · Open audit has begun with the hope that it will be determine what needs to be addressed to
Minds · Bright Futures. We had, however, completed next school year. At the same time, improve the health and well-being of all members
already begun to implement aspects of the we have moved forward with the conversion of of our community. As this process continues into
plan before the end of last school year. our phone system. Research is also continuing next year, the goal will be to bring students into
As you may recall from previous into finding a whole-school data solution to the planning process moving forward.
communications, our plan has three primary streamline the many different platforms being
goals, each with three sections, People, used across the school. It is thought that we Places: The facilities audit is the primary Places
Places, and Processes. will be able to start migration to a new system component of all three goals in the first year.
as soon as year two of the plan The areas of required focus discovered from
Goal 1: Create a coordinated Pre- the surveys will have physical plant implications.
Kindergarten to Grade 12 academic Processes: In some respects, some of the goals The recommendations coming out of the gap
environment that fosters collaboration, listed within Processes, such as the analysis above will almost certainly require
nurtures critical thinking and problem- establishment of cross-divisional meetings, are physical plant utilization changes.
solving, and stimulates deep learning. more actions or supports of the goals listed in
People and Places. There are others, however, Processes: This was started well before the
This goal is about the actual teaching and that stand alone. For example, the development Strategic Plan. The Long Range Planning
learning that is happening at Albert College of whole-school activities. In the case of this Committee had already highlighted Health and
every day. The goal was not established goal, we are discovering that it is almost more a Well-Being as an area requiring attention in
because we had concerns about our current state of mind than an action. As new things are 2016-17. It is for that reason that a significant
program. Rather, it was established to ensure being introduced, or annual events come up, component of all professional development days
the evolution of best practices remains central we are doing a better job of asking the throughout 2017-18 addressed areas of Health
to all our planning and professional question, who could participate in this? A few and Well-being. With the heightened awareness
development, and to ensure clear continuity of examples are the Middle School being involved that comes from being named as a primary goal
programs from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12. in activities like Scare Hunger, the Grades 5 and of the Strategic Plan, the focus on health and
6 students joining the Senior School wellness will continue in both whole-school and
People: The mandate and terms of reference Remembrance Day Ceremony and this year’s individual professional development for staff, as
for our new Cross-Curricular Committee Shewfelt Lecturer being scheduled to speak to well as in programming for students. The
were developed over the summer, and the the Junior School as well as the Senior School. selection of the Fall 2018 Shewfelt Lecturer
committee was hard at work before classes would be an example.
began. They have been working on several Goal 2: Create an environment that nurtures
strategic initiatives including re-designing a culture of health and well-being for Goal 3: Ensure that Albert College continues
our academic leadership structure and students, faculty and staff. to attract and retain students and faculty who
creating a job description and position will contribute to, and benefit from, the 5 ‘A’s
profile for a new Pre-Kindergarten – Grade People: Our first goal in this area was to of Albert College.
12 Academic Role to be put in place next determine what our constituents’ perceived needs
year. They have also collaborated with the are. A significant part of the groundwork for this People: Again, work began on this goal before
entire faculty to generate the articulation of a goal was data collection. A School Culture the school year started. There was a whole-
new whole-school teaching philosophy. Not Committee was formed from the evolution of two staff exercise during opening meetings that
only is this a requirement for Canadian other groups, and this committee was charged started the process of creating the profile of an
Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS) with much of the data collection. We surveyed 'A' Student at Albert College. The Enrolment
accreditation, it is essential to a well- parents in October and again in May regarding
coordinated academic program. their perceptions of the school, and also surveyed continued on next page...
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Management Committee continued working Places: The facilities audit will have boarding, and country of origin. There has also
with the material generated in August and immediate value in terms of highlighting areas been a concerted effort to move toward more
has created a package that truly captures that might negatively impact enrolment/ “pull” marketing. At time of writing, research is
the essence of the Albert College advantage retention, but will be even more important being conducted on a new website provider
that is our 5 ‘A’s. Another objective was when we move to the goals of years two and that will increase our ability to control all
increased engagement in, and emphasis on, three in terms of recommending appropriate aspects of our web presence and to make it
the 5 ‘A’s. The data from parent surveys has facilities to support all 5 ‘A’s. both a more accessible gateway for current
shown wonderful gains over previous years and prospective families and a better
in the perceived balance, engagement, and Processes: Many of the Processes goals for recruitment tool for enrolment management.
value of the 5 ‘A’s. Another goal in this area Goal 3 refer to marketing and recruitment
was an analysis of staffing within the activities of the Advancement and Enrolment This is a just a summary of our progress thus
Enrolment Management Office. This has Management teams. There has been far on our Strategic Plan. If you have questions
resulted in the creation of a new position to significant work on updating paper and digital regarding next steps, please bring them
increase time and focus on local day and marketing materials that better target each of forward to any member of the Senior
hybrid boarding recruitment. our distinct target markets by age, day/ Leadership Team.
WELCOME TO THE BOARD Toronto Press). Dr. Brohman teaches in the
OF GOVERNORS Ph.D., masters, undergraduate and
executive programs at the Smith School of
Business and has published over 75 articles
Kathryn Brohman Ph. D. is an Associate in premier journals and international
Professor at the Smith School of Business at conference proceedings. Prior to joining the
Queen's University. Dr. Brohman is globally Board at Albert College, Kathryn served on
recognized as a thought leader in digital the Board for Belleville Quinte West
transformation and strategy execution. She Community Health Centre. She is a current
has co-authored several books including parent with two children attending Albert
her most recent entitled SHIFT: A New College and joined the Board to share her
Mindset for Sustainable post-secondary expertise in long-range
Execution (forthcoming, University of planning as well as school accreditation.
8 AlbertalksLife At Albert // SPRING 2019
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Student vs. Staff Hockey Game
and Skating Day
Albert College took over the Quinte Sports
and Wellness Centre on December 20 for the
annual student vs. staff hockey game and skating
day. Congratulations to the students who brought
home the win and bragging rights.
Right: Albert College students and faculty
pose for a group photo.
Below: Carin, Guaner (Gloria), Yuen Kiu
(Kiu Kiu), Zhou (Apple), Qianru (Nicole)
Above: Kurtis and Zheshu (Peter)
Second Row, Middle: Ella, Sofya, Jaden,
Rhiannon, Trishna and Sydney
Left: Mr. Fredericks winks at the camera
Albertalks 9SPRING 2019 // Life At Albert
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Life at Victoria Manor…
HOME AWAY FROM HOME Some of the ways that we do that in residence community. We encourage our alumni to
Heather Kidd, Director of Enrolment Management is through the planning of activities. In Victoria pass on their positive experiences and
& House Director of Victoria Manor Manor, the girls have themed craft times, off-site recommend us to families who are looking to
excursions, workshops to learn how to better send their children to a school where their
manage their time, cooking lessons, yoga and child will live in a welcoming, homey
It is hard to believe that I have been part of the many more activities that keep the girls busy and atmosphere. For more information, you can
Albert College family for over 35 years. For many learning new skills. Our girls have access to a contact me at hkidd@albertcollege.ca.
of those years I have lived in Victoria Manor as different teacher every evening during structured
House Director to girls who come to attend study times to ask questions and get extra help.
school from all over the world. This year was no You are immediately aware of the camaraderie
different; students from 20 different countries and close friendships that develop as our
lived in our residences this year. Over the months students spend time together. From doing “As the Manor prefect, I will definitely miss
and years we live together, we become family. laundry to eating meals to attending socials and the opportunities that I was given to make
Living in residence and being far away from dances, our residence students make close bonds with every girl in our residence.
home can be a scary thing for both the student memories that they will never forget. I know this Also, the Sunday cookies, weekend activities
and the parents. Some students live in to be true because my other role at Albert and the year-end barbecue are my favourite
residence as early as Grade 7. When they arrive, College is Director of Strategic Enrolment. I visit things in the Manor.”
they are often nervous and not sure what to many countries every year and meet many - Carin, Grade 12
expect. First time being away from the security alumni while on the road. I cannot begin to
of mom and dad can be daunting. All of our count the number of past students who come to “The residence is a great place to get involved
residences have amazing, caring staff who work hug me and tell me how much they miss “the and learn more about yourself. One of my
tirelessly to quickly put our boarders at ease so Manor”. We have alumni who loved it so much favourite things about living in Victoria
they feel part of a wonderful community. We all they come to the school fairs and tell other Manor is the special bonds that form
work as a team with the students, as well as parents how great it was. between all the girls and house directors that
with the family back home, to make the Albert Residence life at Albert College really is a can last a lifetime. Another great aspect is the
residence experience a positive one that will be unique experience and we pride ourselves on support you receive from everyone no
remembered for a lifetime. the fact we are a small school and a strong family matter the occasion and the ability to go to
anyone for help. The residence at Albert
College is a very welcoming place where a
strong trust is established that allows you to
be comfortable and feel at home.”
-Alina, Grade 10
“My favourite part of living in Victoria Manor
is the relationships that I have with the other
girls, the staff and their families. I love that I
can hang out with the other girls, but still
have my own space to go to if I need it. I also
know that I can go to any of the staff or the
other girls with my concerns and they will
listen and give me advice. I feel safe in the
manor and it is my home away from home.”
-Anh, Grade 10
“The things that I will miss most about living
in residence are my 40 sisters from all over
the world.”
-Josefine, Grade 12
10 AlbertalksLife At Albert // SPRING 2019
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Shewfelt Memorial Lecture
Nothing Gets
By Former NHL
Goaltender, Clint
Malarchuk
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According to Clint Malarchuk, “The two most
important days of your life are the day you
were born, and the day you figure out why you
were born.”
Former NHL goaltender and Mental Health
Advocate Clint Malarchuk was at Albert
College on Thursday, November 22 for the
2018 Shewfelt Memorial Lecture to share his
life story and shed light on the stigma of
mental illness.
Clint Malarchuk has come a long way since
his time in the NHL. Today he is a horse dentist
and chiropractor, a rodeo cowboy, animal
lover, and a rancher wearing cowboy boots
and matching cowboy hat. Clint Malarchuk is in “Coaching was the next best thing to being a wouldn’t set in.” He encouraged students to
a good place today but it was not always that player,” he said. “I loved the game, and still do, ask for help if they are struggling and assured
way. After 300 stitches in his neck, having his but I really enjoyed the camaraderie of the them they should not be ashamed or
nose broken 11 times, and a bullet in his skull players and being part of a team.” embarrassed to reach out for support.
that still remains there today, Mr. Malarchuk is Students at Albert College in Grades 4 to 6 Later that evening, Mr. Malarchuk spoke to a
an advocate for mental health. He is also the got to speak to Mr. Malarchuk and his message sold-out crowd including members of the
author of a national best-selling book, The was inspiring. He shared with them his struggle community. He explained to the audience that
Crazy Game: How I Survived in the Crease with mental illness as a child and how animals
and Beyond, which is one of 15 books on the ease his anxiety. He showed students
Canada Reads list for 2019. photographs of his horses, his goats Stella and
Mr. Malarchuk suffered from Obsessive Stanley and his three dogs. Students enjoyed
Compulsive Disorder (OCD) as a child but did asking Clint lots of questions about his time in
not know it then. He said that the repetition of the NHL and what life is like on the ranch today.
drills and training as a goalie, combined with Mr. Malarchuk then spoke with boarding and
his OCD is probably why he made it to the day students in Grades 7 to 12 and shared
NHL. “My dream growing up was to be a details of the accident that took place in 1989
goalie in the NHL. It was all I wanted to do.” when a skate cut his jugular vein during an
Clint played 12 years in the NHL for the NHL game. Malarchuk told students, “I
Quebec Nordiques, Washington Capitals, returned to play after only ten days with no
Buffalo Sabres, and in the IHL for the Las counselling or therapy. None was offered. I
Vegas Thunder. After retiring, he coached four didn’t tell anyone how I felt. I came back way
NHL teams and served as Head Coach of the too soon because I thought I had to prove
IHL Las Vegas Thunder and Idaho Steelheads. myself. I thought if I came back quickly, the fear
Albertalks 11SPRING 2019 // Life At Albert
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he did not have a lot of money growing up and
would collect bottles and pop cans and
exchange them for money to pay for his hockey
equipment. In fact, his mother made the goalie
mask he wore during his first NHL game.
Attendees enjoyed meeting Clint and his
wife Joanie after the evening lecture and
enjoyed photo opportunities and a book
signing. “It is always so great to meet with
people and hear their stories. I love doing this,”
said Mr. Malarchuk after the lecture. “This is
why God spared me and why I am still here to
do what I do so that others don’t have to suffer
with mental illness in silence anymore.”
Top Right: Mr. Malarchuk and his wife, Joanie,
sign books and meet with parents and guests
following the public lecture.
Right: Mr. Malarchuk and Joanie pose for a
photo with Senior School students following
the student lecture.
Celebrating 25 years of the
Shewfelt Memorial Lecture in 2019!
Please join us on Thursday, November 21 for the Shewfelt Memorial Lecture
featuring Robert Koehler from Global Athlete.
Mr. Koehler is the former Deputy Director General for the World
Anti-Doping Agency. In the wake of doping scandals and relaxed treatment of
sports committees, Mr. Koehler left his position as Deputy Director General to
head Global Athlete, along with British cyclist Callum Skinner and eight
Olympians and Paralympians. Mr. Koehler is tired of athletes being told to
keep quiet and is determined to see them balance the power with sports
administrators. The international advocacy group strives for change in the
sporting world including better athlete welfare and anti-doping systems.
The Shewfelt Memorial Lecture is an Albert College community event and
everyone is welcome to attend. To celebrate the 25th Anniversary, the
Shewfelt Memorial Lecture is being offered at no cost. Please spread the
word and join us at 7:00 p.m. in the Memorial Chapel at Albert College.
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EPLC and Junior School
Year-End Celebration
With musical performances by students from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade
6, families and guests celebrated student achievements at the Year-End
Celebration on June 14. Congratulations to the Grade 6 class who will be
joining the Middle School in the fall, and to Junior Kindergarten (JK) students
at the Early Primary Learning Centre (EPLC) who will join the Parrott Junior
School. JK students received their Junior School ties from their teacher as
they crossed the stage one by one. Similarly, Grade 6 students received
their Middle School ties from Director of the Middle School, Mrs. Moodey.
Congratulations to our EPLC and Junior School graduates.
The Oak Tree Award of Recognition was presented to Grade 12
graduates Katrine and Alexandria. Both graduates began their schooling
in Junior Kindergarten at Albert College. Their Kindergarten teacher
Mrs. Haddock (who continues to teach Kindergarten today), said, “These
students came to us as little acorns and leave us as mighty oaks – strong
and well-rooted in education. They are ready to extend their branches in
the direction of their futures.”
Top Right: Junior Kindergarten graduates sporting their new Junior School ties.
Right: Congratulations, Grade 6 graduates.
Below: The John Davidson ’59 Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Katelyn.
Below, Middle: The Jack and Bernice Parrott Award was awarded to Naisha.
Above: The Achievement Award was awarded to Carson.
Left: Katrine, Kindergarten teacher Mrs. Haddock and Alexandria.
Albertalks 13SPRING 2019 // Life At Albert
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Middle School Graduation
Warm congratulations to our Grade 8
graduates who celebrated their successes at the
Middle School Graduation reception on June 13.
Together with their families, friends, the Grade 7
class and Middle School faculty, the graduates
enjoyed dinner in Ackerman Hall followed by an
awards presentation in the Memorial Chapel.
Congratulations to the graduating class and the
Grade 7 students on their success this year in
the Middle School.
Grade 7 student, Kendal (pictured top) received
the Middle School Citizenship Award from faculty
member, Mr. Harris. The Middle School
Outstanding Achievement Award is presented
each year to two graduating students who have
made outstanding contributions to the Middle
School Program and who have exemplified
leadership and the spirit of Albert College. The
Outstanding Achievement Award was presented to
Natalie (far left) by faculty member, Mr. Schneider
’86, and to Aaron (left) by faculty member Mrs.
Baker. Natalie also gave the valedictory address
representing the Grade 8 graduates.
14 AlbertalksCongratulations,
Class of 2019
“Home is the story of who you are and a collection of things you love.
Albert has become the centre of my story and is a compilation of
everything I love. Be proud of what you have accomplished. It’s time to
show the rest of the world what we can do. But don’t forget about the small
school that really was a smart choice.”
− FAITH, VALEDICTORIAN
Albertalks 15 Above: Alexandria, Jan, Faith, Katrine, Troy and Aidan. Students at Albert College gathered finest contribution to residential life. Troy will Jan Yui of Hong Kong received the together with families from near and far to study Sports Management at Durham Pisano-Finlay Award recognizing excellent celebrate their accomplishments at the College in the fall. sportsmanship qualities and athletic 162nd Convocation celebration on Saturday, Alexandria received the Marjorie Pryor contribution as well as a subject award in June 15. Students from Grades 7 to 12 were Award for conspicuous contribution to the Chemistry. Jan Yui will attend McGill recognized with top awards for their life of the school and the Mary Jane Haskett University to study a Bachelor of Science in outstanding accomplishments. McCullough Award for outstanding long-term Bio-Physical-Computational Science. Faith received the Howard Award for contribution to athletics. Alexandria is Katrine received the “Pete” Beach Athletic character, scholarship, leadership and pursuing a Bachelor of Arts and Science ‘A’ Award for conspicuous contribution and recreation, the Governor General’s degree at McGill University. leadership in athletics and the Guild Academic Medal for the highest academic Aidan received the Marsh Award for Scholarship for significant personal growth average in Grades 11 and 12, and the character, scholarship, leadership and and an increased understanding of the Academic ‘A’ Award for achieving the highest athletics and the McIntyre Award for meaning of responsibility in and to the academic average in Grade 12. She achieved outstanding long-term contribution to school community. Katrine will be attending her gold level Duke of Edinburgh award and athletics. He achieved his gold level Duke of Queen’s University to study Biology. received the Active Citizenship ‘A’ Award for Edinburgh award and received the extensive community service contributions. Adventure ‘A’ Award for conspicuous She was also named the College’s most contribution. For strength of character and outstanding athlete. Faith will be pursuing a compassion to the service of others, Aidan Bachelor of Journalism degree at University also received the MP Neil Ellis Citizenship of King’s College in Halifax. Award. Aidan received Canada’s largest Troy of Bahamas was named the College’s STEM Scholarship (Schulich Leader most outstanding athlete and received the Scholarship) to study Engineering at the Howard Purchase Memorial Award for the University of British Columbia. 16 Albertalks
- Class of 2019 Highlights -
35 STUDENTS { REPRESENTING 11 COUNTRIES }
GRADUATED FROM ALBERT COLLEGE
85% ONTARIO
100%
PURSUING
SCHOLARS POST-SECONDARY
Achieving an academic average of
80% or higher in six Grade 12 subjects. STUDIES
20 ALBERT
SCHOLARS
Achieving an academic average of
THE MOST POPULAR
CANADIAN UNIVERSITY
DESTINATIONS THIS YEAR
90% or higher in six Grade 12 subjects. include University of Toronto, Queen’s University,
McGill University, Western University and Dalhousie
University. In addition, international post-secondary
17 STUDENTS GRADUATED WITH DISTINCTION locations include schools in Mexico, Netherlands,
Achieving an average of 85% or more and excelling in Albert College’s 5 ‘A’s. Germany and United Kingdom.
TOP AREAS BUSINESS ARTS & SOCIAL MEDICAL, HEALTH,
OF STUDY & COMMERCE SCIENCES & LIFE SCIENCESSPRING 2019 // Life At Albert
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Featured Profiles
Happy Retirement, students into a safe and orderly environment
filled with the pure joy of discovery and learning.
delight to see a child’s heritage reflected in
classroom activities. It takes a master planner like
Miss Dorothy Dorothy has similarly drawn parents into the
embrace of the rich teacher-student-parent
Miss Prinzen to ensure all goes well.
In addition to all she does for Albert College
Prinzen relationship of trust and the highest regard. She
has made a tremendous difference in the lives of
Junior School and her family, to whom she is
truly dedicated, Miss Prinzen has been working
- hundreds of children and their families, who together with the people of Saugeen First
because of her, where determined to do their Nation and Wiikwemkong First Nation, located
best. She has diligently nurtured the minds and on Manitoulin Island, for over 20 years, during
“A teacher affects eternity; she can never tell spirits of our children with dedication and her summer breaks.
where her influence stops.” steadfastness as she prepared them for a For all of us at Albert College and beyond,
~Henry Brooks Adams journey of lifelong learning. And in return, they who have been blessed to know you,
“Miss Prinzen saved my life!” These words were love and respect her! On one occasion toward Miss Dorothy Prinzen, we recognize that
spoken by a 21-year-old college graduate in a most the end of a school year, I overheard several of teaching has been your true calling, the music
emphatic and unequivocal way. His name is David her Grade 2 students, speaking in hushed tones, of your life. We are thankful that our children
and he was part of a small group destined for trying to figure out how to move to Grade 3 and have been a part of your Opus. You will forever
Kenya to provide charitable organization support in still keep Miss Prinzen as their teacher. hold a special place in our hearts. As you
the summer of 2012. As we were engaging in small Here at Albert, her students have been taken embark on your next journey of discovery, with
talk on the bus trip from Belleville to Pearson, the on voyages of discovery right in their classroom camera at the ready, you are already missed by
conversation moved to people who inspire. David, through her “Passport to the World” and the students, parents and staff at Albert College.
with a perceptible crack in his voice, uttered those “Celebration of Canada’s Diversity” programs, as Your life dedicated to teaching has touched the
words as he looked me straight in the eye. He well as through experiential learning as they future. Godspeed, Miss Prinzen. Enjoy your
relayed his family’s encounter with Miss Prinzen, observed the life cycle of butterflies and watched retirement and most of all, thank you!
when other teachers had lost hope that his special chickens hatch. She engaged the Junior School —
needs could not be met. He stated categorically, “If community to document their travels with Flat Mourasia Duffus
not for Miss Prinzen, I don’t know where I would be Albert who travelled to more than 40 countries Albert College Parent
today. She never gave up on me! She literally throughout the years. Dorothy included parents
saved my life.” and international students in the life of her
Throughout her commendable 40-year classroom through an annual invitation to share Below: Miss Prinzen and some of the students
teaching career, Miss Prinzen has invited her their history, culture, food and travels. It is such a she taught during her 15 years at Albert College.
18 AlbertalksLife At Albert // SPRING 2019
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Happy Retirement,
Ms. Jane Acton
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We knew this day would arrive; I think we just
did not want to believe it. Last September
Ms. Jane Acton announced that this would be her
final year at Albert College. Jane has served the
Albert College community for 34 years. It seems
impossible that it has been that long since Jane
does not really look much different than she did
when she joined the faculty in 1985. So, what is
her secret? Did she find the fountain of youth? No,
I think it has more to do with Jane's approach to
life and teaching that keeps her so young at heart.
There are two principal pillars that form the
basis for Jane's teaching philosophy - enthusiasm
and adventure. These are the qualities Jane used
to motivate, inspire and educate her students. of the staff supervisors on the Brigantine sailing Above: Remy, Ms. Acton and Alexandria receiving
The job of a teacher is to excite a sense of trips. She led countless trips for the POWER the Girls Senior Division Field Hockey award.
curiosity about life so that the student will Program either up the Long Trail at Mount
come to appreciate life with an excitement Mansfield in Vermont or the Bruce Trail at
that is stimulated by awe and wonder. Norman Tobermory. Recently she accompanied the Duke “Jane loved bombing the ski hill much to the
Vincent Peale once said, “Your enthusiasm of Edinburgh candidates to a winter snowshoeing encouragement and cheers of the students.
will be infectious, stimulating and attractive to and dog-sledding adventure in Northern Ontario. She was ready to take on any student and race
others. They will love you for it. They will go When adults and children experience some them on skates down the Rideau Canal. Jane
for you and with you." type of adventure together, a bond is formed. By was and is, a great athlete. She has shared her
Jane recognized that if she were eager and creating adventures for students, we are not only expertise of lacrosse with many students who
excited about teaching, her students would be teaching them a great deal, but we are also have gone on to become excellent players.”
excited about learning. Her enthusiasm was building their confidence, fostering trust and - Mrs. Jane Moodey
contagious. Whether teaching a history lesson on encouraging them to take risks. As Abraham
the 20th Century in the classroom, coaching her Lincoln said, “Only those who will risk going too far “Two qualities that stand out about Ms.
teams on the playing field to pick up a lacrosse can possibly find out how far one can go." Jane Acton are her supreme dedication and
stick or a field hockey stick, or running up the aisle subscribed wholeheartedly to that philosophy. passion. My first memories of her are not as a
of the chapel exhorting her fellow Bishop Jane has always been the master of her colleague, but rather of Ms. Acton in her first
members to come out for house league, Jane own destiny. In turn, she wanted her students year working at the school and my last as a
challenged, praised and created opportunities for to realize that they too have choices, and it is student! Many memorable years have passed
success. She had unfailing trust and confidence in important that they choose to go down the since 1985, but what is truly remarkable is
her students. paths that will fill their lives with excitement, that Jane has demonstrated those two
Jane has always been a keen adventurer. She service to others, laughter and activities they qualities to the same level each and every day
was always quick to volunteer as a staff supervisor can be proud and enthusiastic about. of her Albert career!”
for many of the out-of-school learning experiences To love what you do and feel that it matters, -Mr. Mark Schneider ’86
offered at Albert. In her early years, she was one how could anything be more fun? Where would
any of us be without teachers? Without those “When I reflect on working with Jane, the
people who have a passion for their craft and love first thing that comes to mind is the saying,
it right in front of us? ‘Great things come in small packages’. As
Thank you, Jane, for 34 years of love and passion. everyone she meets will tell you, Jane is a very
— special lady who has impacted the lives of a
Molly McIntyre multitude of young women.”
Former Albert College Faculty -Mr. Daryl Radford
“My heartfelt congratulations to Jane Acton on
Left: From left to right, Margaret Finney her upcoming retirement. I have many fond
(retired faculty), Jane Acton and Molly McIntyre memories of her and truly wish her all the best.”
(retired faculty) in 2004. -Kieran Morris ’01
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