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Ottawa Citizen
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Ottawa Citizen
Community Builders: Elmwood Gala - Reach for the Stars
Elmwood School reached for the stars Saturday, May 10, and landed a record-breaking $210,000 in support of a revitalized sports field. Article content Held in the transformed gymnasium of the school, the 2025 Elmwood Gala was an elegant celebration of community and a high-energy fundraiser rolled into one. This year's celestial theme, Reach for the Stars, brought together parents, alumni, diplomats and local leaders for an unforgettable night. Article content Article content Guests kicked off the evening with designer cocktails before enjoying a three-course dinner prepared by chef Candice and the Elmwood bistro team, described in advance as 'Michelin star-worthy.' Article content 'This is the major fundraising event of the year, and tonight's gala is really important to making continuous enrichment and innovation a reality,' said Véronique French Merkley, chair of the Elmwood board of governors. Article content 'If you look back over the past few years, some examples of the impact that the gala has had includes a new art space for students, redesigned science labs, a library that was reimagined into learning commons and a new play structure for the junior school,' she added. Article content Article content Article content Article content
Ottawa Citizen
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Ottawa Citizen
St. Pius X High School's delightfully buggy production of Die Verwandlung skillfully balanced humour and horror
Article content The set played a vital role in immersing the audience in the story's 19th-century setting. From the detailed attic chest filled with period items to Gregor's bed and textured house walls, the design was both thoughtful and effective. Common materials were transformed into evocative pieces through careful craftsmanship, enriching the visual storytelling. Article content Die Verwandlung took Kafka's century-old tale and reimagined it with whimsy, boldness, and heart. The result was an unconventional yet thought-provoking performance that explored themes of depression and alienation through the electrifying lens of rock theatre. Article content Article content Article content Article content About the reviews: Article content The St. Pius X High School production was reviewed by 13 critics representing 5 schools. The critic discussions were mentored by teacher Laura Grace Conlon of Elmwood School and student reviews were edited and selected for publication by teacher Morgan Brown of Lester B. Pearson Catholic High School, who could see only the reviews, not the names or schools of the reviewers. Article content
