EVENTS
Georgian Moments
Class of 2020 Reunion
Over 40 alumni from the Class of 2020 joined Mr. Beatty and over a dozen faculty members on January 21 for a casual Zoom event. There was a scavenger hunt and a lot of identifi able RSGC swag within reach!
Class of 2020 Alumni Parent Virtual Pub Night
On February 4, Alumni Parent Reps Daniela Gallo, Pat Forgione and their co-hosts, Julie and Andrew Dreger, hosted a virtual Pub Night for the Class of 2020 parents. There was a fun trivia challenge, time to catch up in small groups and a visit from Headmaster Stephen Beatty ’86. To enhance the evening, optional Cheese Boutique Snack Packs were available for purchase and prizes were awarded to the champions of the pub quiz. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this fun event.
On-Screen Cuisine with Afrim Pristine ’99
On February 17, the RSGCAA hosted the second On-Screen Cuisine with Toronto’s very own cheese master and owner of the Cheese Boutique, Afrim Pristine ’99. Afrim led a sold-out audience of 270 people (120 households) through a virtual cooking demonstration of a traditional meze-style meal with Italian, Greek, Turkish and Moroccan flavours, textures and combinations. All ingredients were delivered right to the homes of our participants, including a bottle of Le Calvane’s Quercione Chianti and a sampling of bread from Forno Cultura, donated by the DiCapo Family Foundation. These were the perfect complement to the meal.
University Transition Workshop
In an effort to help the Class of 2021 prepare for life after high school, the RSGCAA hosted the annual Grade 12 University Transition Workshop on May 12. This event is designed to help prepare our boys for the transition from high school to the lecture halls of post-secondary study. Guest speaker Noah Gentner, Ph.D., NBC-HWC, CPHWC, RHC, Professor and Program Coordinator for the Wellness Coaching post-graduate program at Humber College, spoke to the students about mental health, time management, accountability and tools for success. Noah was joined by a panel of alumni for his presentation , and a group of university mentors from the Class of 2020 led a series of breakout discussions.
Hidden Gems
A virtual Hidden Gems showcasing the incredible talents of the RSGC community was held on April 8. If you missed it, you can watch it anytime below. Thank you to music teacher Emily Johnson for her dedication, along with MC Max Balzer and editors Liam Cassano, Owen O’Leary and Joey Lisser.
Grad Moms' Tea
On May 7, RSGC hosted the virtual Grad Moms’ Tea, one of the most beloved events on the school calendar. Despite not being held in person, moms of boys graduating this year were still celebrated. The Advancement Team delivered them a package of goodies and a special gift, and everyone got together on Zoom for an emotional tribute. Tears were shed.
