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Welcome from the Principal
Get To Know Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Principal
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Sarah believes wholeheartedly in Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s mission and vision and looks forward to leading the school, now in its 20th year, to benefit each of its students and remain at the forefront of education and character development.
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Sarah Bruce is Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s third Principal; she has led the school since 2018.
Sarah joined Â鶹ÊÓƵ by way of Scotland, where she was Head of the International School of Aberdeen (ISA). Sarah was drawn to Â鶹ÊÓƵ: a co-educational, smaller school offering challenging academic programs and focused on personalized learning and the development of the whole child.
Prior to ISA, Sarah worked at Havergal College for 14 years, taking on more and more leadership responsibilities during that time. Starting as a teacher and coach, Sarah then became Head of Health, Physical Education, and Athletics, followed by Senior School Dean of Students and finally Head of Upper School. Sarah’s international experience also includes teaching in Japan and Colombia and living in Belgium.
Sarah holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology from McMaster University, a Bachelor of Education from Queen’s University and a Master of Education from the University of Toronto. Her specialist and leadership qualifications include principal, independent school leadership, health and physical education, guidance and career studies and special education.
An accomplished athlete, Sarah has won numerous awards at the university and national levels and was a Canadian Olympic swimming team trialist for three Olympics. Sarah is certified in Outdoor Education / Mountaineering and as a Climbing Instructor. An experienced camper, Sarah attended Camp Tanamakoon and has been a volunteer counsellor at Camp Oochigeas. She continues to enjoy the outdoors and embraces every opportunity to join a Â鶹ÊÓƵ Outdoor Education trip or participate in an active adventure with her family (Sarah’s children are Â鶹ÊÓƵ students ‘23 and ‘25).
We acknowledge with gratitude the Ancestral lands upon which our main campus is situated. These lands are the Ancestral territories of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Anishinabek and the Wendake. The shared responsibility of this land is honoured in the Dish with One Spoon Treaty and as settlers, we strive to care for the land, the waters, and all creatures in the spirit of peace. We are responsible for respecting and supporting the enduring presence of all First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples. When away from this campus we vow to be respectful to the land by protecting and honouring it. We will create relationships with the people and the land we may visit by understanding the territories we enter and the nations who inhabit them.
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