Senator Robert Black spends a day at Pickering College

We were happy to welcome Senator Robert Black to Pickering College on Thursday, April 17. Senator Black began his visit by meeting with Dr. Lock and members of Student Committee. He then spoke with the Grade 5s about his role in the Senate of Canada, which they have been learning about in class. 

Senator Black then attended and spoke at the Earth Day Morning Meeting. Afterward he visited the Quaker Meeting House with the Grade 10 civics classes, and answered questions from the students about the role of the Senate in Canada, his background and what he enjoys most about being a Senator. 

After enjoying lunch with the Middle School Youth Engagement Organization, Senator Black toured the Blue & Silver Farm. Coming from an agricultural background, he shared his expertise and ideas with the students. 

Back on the Hilltop, Senator Black was interviewed by Senior School student Chantel on 102.7 CHOP fm. You can listen to their interview online. 

Pickering College students perform at CISMF

Congratulations to all the Pickering College students who participated in CISMF, the Conference of Independent Schools Music Festival, on Saturday, April 5 at Roy Thomson Hall. This festival brings together more than 1,400 musicians from independent schools across Ontario and is a long-standing and beloved tradition. 

Pickering College was represented by a number of instrumentalists from Middle and Senior School and the entire Junior Choir, composed of students in Grades 3 to 5. Music faculty member Ms. Rebecca MacDonald was also chosen to conduct one of the bands and our Instructional Lead for Arts, Ms. Ellen Wells was chosen as the accompanist for the finale performance. 

Pickering College named a finalist for fifth consecutive year in StudyTravel Secondary School Awards

Pickering College has been nominated as a Finalist in the ST Secondary School Awards, North American School 2025 for a fifth consecutive year, a category the school has won three out of the last four years.

The peer-voted ST Secondary School Awards celebrate outstanding secondary education providers and their study travel partners. Pickering College has received enough votes from its agent and service provider partners to become a Finalist again in 2025.

The winners of each category will be announced at the ST Secondary School Awards ceremony on Friday, April 25 in London, England.