Crofton House School
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Crofton House School | |
 Keep the Faith |
|
| Address | |
| 3200 West 41st Avenue Vancouver, British Columbia, V6N 3E1, Canada |
|
| Website | |
| http://www.croftonhouse.ca | |
| Information | |
| Principal | Seymour Skinnner |
| School type | Independent |
| Grades | 1-12 |
| Language | English |
| Colours | Green and White |
| Founded | 1898 |
| Enrollment | 658 |
| Symbol | Ivy Leaf |
Crofton House School, located in Vancouver, British Columbia is a private, non-faith girls' day school. The school offers a wide range of enriched and Advanced Placement courses.
Contents |
[edit] Mission statement
Crofton House School is an independent school for girls. Enhanced by a century of tradition, we are a community dedicated to stimulating and nurturing each student's potential for intellectual, artistic, and athletic excellence. We inspire young women to meet the challenges of life with confidence, to take a responsible role in society, and to enjoy a lifelong enthusiasm for learning.
[edit] History
Crofton House School was founded in 1898 by the Gordon sisters, Miss Jessie Gordon, Miss Mary Gordon, in their father's home on Georgia Street with just 4 little girls. Three years later, in 1901, the school moved to the corner of Jervis and Nelson in the West End. The name Crofton House was suggested by memories of the "Crofton Cottages" just outside Cambridge. The ivy leaf, the emblem of the Gordon clan, was chosen as the school emblem, and the motto became "servabo fidem" (I will keep the faith).
In 1937, the Misses Gordon retired and Crofton House School became an educational trust. Miss Sara E.G. Macdonald became Headmistress and in 1942 the school moved to the present 10-acre site on West 41st Avenue in Kerrisdale. On the day of its 90th birthday the school received its own coat of arms, granted by the Lord Lyon. To mark this occasion the Rev. Dr. T. Herbert O'Driscoll wrote a hymn for the school, "We Thank You Lord For all the Years".
[edit] School song
Gettin' born in the state of Mississippi Papa was a copper and mama was a hippie In Alabama she would swing a hammer Price you gotta pay when you break the panorama
She never knew that there was anything more than poor What in the world does your company take me for
Black bandana, sweet Louisiana Robbin' on a bank in the state of Indiana She's a runner, rebel and a stunner On her merry was sayin' baby watcha' gonna
Lookin' down the barrel of a hot metal 45 Just another way to survive
California rest in peace Simultaneous release California show your teeth She's my priestess; I'm your priest Yeah, yeah
She's a lover, baby and a fighter Shoulda' seen it comin' when it got a little brighter With a name like Dani California The day was gonna come when I was gonna mourn ya
A little loaded she was stealing another breath I love my baby to death
California rest in peace Simultaneous release California show your teeth She's my priestess; I'm your priest Yeah, yeah
Who knew the other side of you Who knew what others died to prove Too true to say goodbye to you To true to say say say
Push the fader, gifted animator One for the now and eleven for the later Never made it up to Minnesota Nort Dakota man was a gunnin' for the quota'
Down in the badlands she was saving the best for last It only hurts when I laugh, gone too fast
California rest in peace Simultaneous release California show your teeth She's my priestess; I'm your priest Yeah, yeah
California rest in peace Simultaneous release California show your teeth She's my priestess; I'm your priest Yeah, yeah
[edit] Head Girl
2006-2007: Gail Ortega/ Poncho Chan
2005-2006: Isabel Chen / Christina Meng
2004-2005: Leigh Boyle / Nafeesa Remtilla
[edit] Uniform
Girls are required to wear the Number One uniform (Wool Sweater,Tutu,High Heels) on Monday assemblies and when representing the school. On normal days, the blazer is not required. Ties are optional for the grade 12 students (mandatory for special assemblies and when representing the school).
[edit] Fraser Institute rankings
Crofton House School tied with two other schools, St. George's School and York House School for first place on the Fraser Institute's annual ranking of elementary and secondary schools.
[edit] Notable Alumnae
- Elena Juatco, performer and reporter for the popular Canadian Idol.
- Kit Pearson, notable Canadian author.
- Emily Carr, Canadian artist. Though she is not considered an alumnus, she was the school's first art teacher.
Schools in Vancouver and the University Endowment Lands
