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150 years ago, a Toronto reverend wanted to educate his four daughters so he founded Bishop Strachan all-girls' school

Named after Toronto’s first Anglican Bishop, it started as an independent school with high standards that was in reach of those of moderate means

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Architectural firm Sproatt & Rolph designed the Collegiate Gothic style building which opened as Bishop Strachan School's permanent home in September, 1915, at 298 Lonsdale Rd.

 

“Remember girls, you are not going home to be selfish butterflies of fashion. The Bishop Strachan School has been endeavouring to fit you to become useful and courageous women. I believe you will yet see our universities open to women. Work out your freedom, girls! Knowledge is now no more a fountain seal’d; drink deep.”

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The $35 million, 64,000 square foot STEAM wing officially opened Sept. 12, 2017, for Bishop Strachan School's 150 anniversary.

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Inside the new arts and sciences STEAM wing at Bishop Strachan School.

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Students at Bishop Strachan School playing and fishing in the Don Valley river in 1914.

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Students in the art studio in 1918 at the current Lonsdale site of Bishop Strachan School.

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Sports have always been on the curriculum at Bishop Strachan School. This is the ice hockey team in 1925.

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