Teachers learning at Professional Development workshop

Faculty Take PD into Their Own Hands

When I find myself in social settings outside of Bialik, I am often asked, “What is the key to Bialik’s success?” and “How do you have so many students?” Although the answer is, of course, multifaceted and there are many contributing factors, my immediate and top answer always rolls right off my tongue: “It’s our […]

Shana Tova from Our Head of School

Dear Bialik Community Members, Shana Tova! As we settle into the new school year at Bialik and approach the start of the year 5783, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on the symbolism of the shofar and its role in our lives as Jews. The ram’s horn can be heard throughout the month […]

Addressing the Class of 2022

Erev Tov and Congratulations to Everyone! It is so wonderful to all be here together. It’s been a long time since we’ve been able to celebrate Simchas in person, and we’re so glad that we’re all able to be together tonight. It is all the more special because this is our first in-person graduation as […]

Our Parents’ Farewell Address

At our Graduation Breakfasts at each of our branches, we were privileged to hear from two parents — Alisa Daly’95 at our Himel Branch and Ilana Graben at our Viewmount Branch. Both their heartfelt addresses to the Class of 2022 spoke of the impact Bialik has made on their lives and those of their families. […]

Reflections by Our 2022 Valedictorians

At Graduation on June 16, 2022, we were very proud to honour seven students — chosen from both branches — as Valedictorians. Congratulations to the three emcees who led us flawlessly through the ceremony — Cameron Goldstein, Max Herczeg and Eidan Kastner — and to the four who addressed the audience in all the languages […]

Celebrating Pride Month at Bialik

We all have a lot to be proud of. Whether our accomplishments in life are big or small, we should be proud of ourselves for getting up each day and facing our challenges head on. Many of us take pride in our education, our careers and our successes, but how often do we simply take […]

Becoming Digital Mensches at Bialik

Changes in technology are a permanent reality for all of us, like it or not. From my first PalmPilot in 1997 (yeah, I’m that old) to my latest iPhone 13, my career in IT has tracked along with this generational change. Over that same period, I have been amazed to see some head-turning changes in […]

How We Carefully Cultivate our Student Leaders

“As we look into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others.” Bill Gates. Did you know that Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team and is now a six-time NBA champion, five-time NBA MVP and four-time NBA all-star? Did you know that Walt Disney was fired from a newspaper […]

The Courage of Heroes

Dear Bialik Community Members, Each year, when our students learn about Chanukah, we focus on the themes of bravery, courage and heroism. Particularly during the pandemic, these themes have great resonance in our modern lives. It is interesting that students can understand the themes differently as they progress through the grades and grow in maturity. […]

Every Child Matters – A Canadian Jewish Perspective

On September 30, Bialik students and staff commemorated Canada’s first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation or Orange Shirt Day, as it is known. This was a day to celebrate and honour Canada’s Indigenous peoples and develop a greater appreciation for Indigenous culture, customs, beliefs and traditions. One might think that in sending our children […]