Student Life
Athletics
Athletics is a powerful tool for personal growth.
Beyond physical fitness, staying active bolsters mental well-being, fosters confidence and builds resilience. Athletes develop important life skills, like time management, commitment and accountability, that serve them in their education, careers and communities.
At BSS, we offer a variety of sports and levels of play. Whether they’re trying a sport for the first time or training for elite competition, BSS students have the opportunity to build their athletic skills and grow as a competitor. Our focus isn’t just on winning, but on progress, perseverance and being a team player. The goal is to get girls in the game, and keep them playing for life.
Why? Because these experiences are a strong foundation for leadership - and a path towards gender equity. Research shows that female athletes are more likely to take on leadership roles across sectors and advance further in their careers. When girls discover their voice, strength and capabilities, they can change the world.
Junior School
The Junior School Athletics program offers students the chance to explore various sports. We want students to get active, stay active and uncover the strengths and interests. Athletes in Grades 1 to 4 participate in a multi-sport program that aligns closely with the Long Term Development Framework. Developed by the independent non-profit Sport for Life Society, this program focuses on what children need to be doing at specific ages and stages to develop in their sport or activity. Athletes in Grade 4 are invited to join competitive play in a selection of sports, including cross country, hockey, and track and field, and Grade 5 and 6 athletes can compete in CISAA inter-school competitions.
Middle and Senior School
In the Middle and Senior School, we encourage exploration while honing students’ skills in their preferred sport as they get older.
Grade 7 and 8 students can participate in athletics either through club sports (designed to introduce students to a new sport by teaching them fundamental skills) or through division sports, where students compete in CISAA inter-school competitions. Through our divisional program, we focus on meaningful competition against equivalent schools.
In Grades 9 to 12, competition increases, with more opportunities to participate in division-level sports. Students can also participate outside of CISAA at OFSAA, CAIS and other school association tournaments. With passion and focus, students excel at their sport, hone their leadership skills and work together as a team in practices and games.
