Alumnae
Alumnae Snapshot
- We have over 4000 alumnae living in 78 countries
- 76% live in Canada
- 55% live in Metro Vancouver
- There are alumnae chapters on Vancouver Island and in Toronto, New York and Hong Kong
Celebrating a reunion year?
Please contact the Alumnae Relations office to see how we can help you with your plans.
Catherine Newlands, Alumnae Relations Officer.
Tel: 604 263 3255 ex. 4204
Email: cnewlands@croftonhouse.ca
Directory update
Register or update your profile in the CHS online alumnae directory.The directory is a great way to stay connected with classmates, other alumnae, and the school.
Class Reps Needed
Class Reps Needed: If you are interested in taking a lead role in reuniting classmates and keeping your grad year updated on alumnae activities and the school, please contact Catherine Newlands at the Alumnae Relations Office at 604 263 3255 ex. 4204.
Volunteers Needed: Alumnae volunteers are always needed. If you are interested in becoming more involved with the school, please contact the Advancement Office.
Association History
Twenty-nine former students of Crofton House School in Vancouver's West End initiated the Croftonian Old Girls' Association in 1915. Their goal was to maintain school friendships through various activities, and that is still the association's goal today.
Membership is open to Crofton House School graduates and 'Old Girls' – those who attend the school for two or more years. The Association is run by the Association Executive consisting of the President, Vice President, Past President, Treasurer, Secretary and Uniform Shop Manager. The Head of School and Headmistress Emerita are honorary members. Ex-officio members include the Director of Advancement and the Alumnae Relations Officer. Four to five meetings take place throughout the year. The Annual General Meeting is held on the school's birthday on the first Friday each March during which the Alumnae Achievement Award is presented to an outstanding alumnae or Old Girl. The AGM is followed by a luncheon celebrating key reunion years.
Other events include a social get-together before the school's Carol Service in December, a Cypress snowshoe and fondue in February and in October of 2010, a new event was launched called 'Inspiring Women', an evening of exciting conversations, networking and socializing.
As a volunteer driven association, we raise funds for student scholarships and bursaries, operate the Uniform Shop and donate all profits and provide birthday gifts to the school and remain actively involved with school functions.
The Association, in partnership with the school, is committed to making it easy for you to stay connected, engaged and involved with your classmates, other alumnae and the school. With your input, we continue to renew and expand our alumnae activities and services that add value to the alumnae experience and to the life and work of Crofton House.
How can you get involved? Begin today by visiting the CHS Alumnae On-Line Directory: Crofton House School Alumnae Directory
Visit croftonhouse.ca and click on the Alumnae link, then select Alumnae Directory. The directory is a great way to stay in touch with your classmates or find alumnae around the globe.
The CHS Alumnae Association wants to continue to help you to build leadership and service skills. Interested in being a Class Rep, a Geographic Rep. or in joining the Association Executive? Would you like to be mentor for a student or young alumna? Let us know.
Please contact Catherine Newlands, Alumnae Relations Officer at 604 263 3255 Ext. 377 or via email: cnewlands@croftonhouse.ca for further information.
All of us that make up the Alumnae Association provide the enduring role of linking the past to the future through a lifetime of nurturing and caring for the invisible bonds that former Croftonians share. Together, we all share a life-long commitment, pride and passion for Crofton House School.
Servabo Fidem,
Celia Dawson '83
President of the Alumnae Association
