How lucky I am to have the unique opportunity to be the first Head of St. Anne’s School. As we develop our strategic plan, launching in January 2025, our priority is to forge a community of young women based on authenticity, kindness, and a desire to cultivate change.

 

Founding a school from inception provides endless opportunities to establish the culture, lay the groundwork for building tradition, and set the stage for a unique educational experience complete with progressive programming, community connections, and social-emotional learning.

 

The first girls of St. Anne’s School have been challenged to be more than students; they have been called to the table to share their voices and engage in the process that builds the SAS foundation. Empowering the SAS girls to be part of such an important process in establishing St. Anne’s is exhilarating, and they are excited to be leaving their legacy.

 

As York Region’s only school for girls, we offer young women the same unparalleled educational experience as their male counterparts in single-gender schools. However, we offer a unique twist – the benefit of a shared partnership with St. Andrew’s College, an all-boys day and boarding school only a kilometre away. This is the best of both worlds.

 

St. Anne’s is a place of learning where girls are encouraged to find their centre, develop their voice, and explore and integrate beyond traditional norms. SAS serves young women in every capacity, providing an experience as unique and fulfilling as St. Andrew’s College has since 1899. Our students’ experiences are much richer as we construct and establish a progressive learning environment for future generations.

 

Our girls enter as cygnets – young swans – and, throughout their SAS career, blossom into pens – older female swans – ready to leave the nest and take on the world. What a privilege it is to partake in and observe this transformation.

 

It is time to engage, empower, and prepare young women to fulfill their role in the world, and that begins at SAS, a progressive, supportive, and innovative community.

 

I am so grateful to serve the St. Anne’s community in what is a triumphant chapter in history.

 

I invite you to explore the St. Anne’s School website and follow our social media channels for the authentic experiences of our students. If you are interested in learning more the St. Anne’s experience, please contact our Admission team, or if you want to be part of a groundbreaking group, take a few minutes to learn more about how you can support the Dream it Forward Campaign.

 

I look forward to meeting you and discussing your interest in St. Anne’s School.

 

Sabrina D’Angelo

Head of School