Karen (St. John) Carmichael ’77, founder of Jai Designs, is bringing her talents as a jewelry-maker to the Winter Bazaar. She created a design, sourced materials and then led a workshop with CHS parents to create beautiful bracelets that will be sold at the Bazaar. 

Good morning Dr. Dawson, Members of the Platform Party, Students, Teachers, Special Guests, and of course, the Graduating Class of 2019.

Before I begin my speech, I want each of you to think back to the first time you saw your favourite movie. Think back to that feeling when the main character first came on screen, that feeling of wonder over what their journey would be like. Over the next few months, each of us will embark on our own journey, but today, I am here to share ours. This year marks a huge milestone in Crofton House School history. Not only is this the first time we’ve had a grad class named after an animated car, but it’s the first time we’ve had a class that was bold and clever enough to do so. I present to you, Grad L19HTNING MCQUEEN!

Now, the confused look I see on your faces is also how most of us reacted when this name was first proposed. But as we delved deeper into the meaning of L19htning McQueen, we came to realize how perfectly it embodied our grade. First of all, we may be nearly 18 on the outside, but deep down, most of us are still stuck around 12. Secondly, we are undeniably a class of 98 queens. What better way to celebrate that than to include it in our grad name? And finally, we wanted a name that wasn’t just a catchy title, but a message and a theme that we could use to leave behind our legacy. 

Jennifer (Connell) Fotheringham ’84 began her term as President of the Alumnae Association in March 2018. The busy mum of three sat down with us to share why she loves being involved at Crofton House, what she would like to bring to the Alumnae Association, plus a few fun facts!

This is the 121st year that Crofton House School welcomes extraordinary girls through its doors - although not always these same doors! It is also the beginning of my 19th, and final year, as Head of Crofton House School.

Jennifer Chow ’01 - Director of Sales for Global Business Development, American Museum of Natural History - spoke to current students through the Lunch and Learn Program. This program welcomes alumnae back to campus to speak to Grade 11 & 12 students about education and career paths. Read a brief interview with Jennifer. 

Maya Lange ’93 - Vice President Global Marketing, Destination BC - spoke to current students through the Lunch and Learn Program. This program welcomes alumnae back to campus to speak to Grade 11 & 12 students about education and career paths. Read a brief interview with Maya. 

The Class of 2018 ‘Triple O’ (hint: they were all born in the year 2000) has now graduated and are our newest members of the Alumnae Association. We are delighted to welcome these 101 graduates as they embark on the next chapter of their lives.