Ridley Spirit of Philanthropy
The Advancement office would like to thank the Ridley family for their tremendous support in raising $2.7 million in 2011-12. This money was directed to make several vital projects on campus become a reality and we are truly grateful for your support. With Ridley’s 10th Headmaster Ed Kidd firmly at the helm we have the chance to survey our past as we look forward to our future.  It is our desire this year to increase both our participation numbers and total amount raised by the Annual Fund to reach over the $3 million mark. With the injection of these new monies and with everyone doing their part for OUR School, we will be well on our way to the realization of this year’s slate of projects that are integral to OUR future.  Please click here if you would like to make a contribution to the Annual Fund.

Ridley College Featured in National Post
Ridley College was recently featured in two articles in the Education section of the National Post.  In one of the articles, Igal Flegmann ’13 was interviewed about his boarding experience at Ridley College and Director of Residential Life Ms. Rachael Scott was interviewed about life at Ridley.  Please click here to view the article. In the second article, Director of Instructional and Administrative Technologies Ms. Shelley Thomas and Deputy Headmaster Mr. Stephen Clarke were interviewed about the use of Technology at Ridley. Please click here to read the article.

A Great HomeComing
During the weekend of September 21-23^rd hundreds of Ridleians returned to campus for HomeComing 2012!  The weekend kicked off with the Governors’ Dinner on Friday evening where the class of ‘62 received their Golden Tiger Tie.  Saturday morning rowers hit the Henley course to relive some glory days and to make some great memories, others headed to campus to listen to the organ concert in the chapel, watch the many sports games and explore the campus.  Saturday evening classes met for parties throughout the Niagara Region.  The Founders’ Day service and the alumni soccer game rounded out the events on Sunday.  We hope everyone enjoyed the weekend back at Ridley. Mark your calendars for HomeComing 2013, it will be the weekend of September 20-22^nd and is a special reunion for classes ending in 3’s and 8’s.  Please click here to view pictures and video from HomeComing.

UK Branch Reception
On Thursday, October 11 the UK Branch met for their Annual General Meeting and Dinner at the Cavalry and Guards Club.  A splendid turnout included seasoned Tigers, recent graduates and former faculty.  On behalf of the Advancement Office a special thanks to Rob Black '99 for heading up this event .

Ridley Sports Update
Ridley College recently hosted the 32nd annual CAIS National Boys Soccer Championships. The First Boys Soccer team was ranked 16th out of 20 teams and became National Silver Medalists after some remarkable playing in front of a large home crowd! Congratulations to the First Girls Hockey team who won Gold at the Cornwall Showcase Tournament. The girls won 4 out of 5 of their games and made the finals an exciting one with a shoot-out to win the tournament!  First Girls Field Hockey travelled to Victoria, BC for the inaugural National Championships and came away with 2 wins, 2 losses, 1 tie and some incredible memories, click here to read more about their trip.

Calgary Pub Night
Saturday, Oct. 27th @ 7:00 pm at The Barley Mill (201 Barclay Parade SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 4R5) - Headmaster Ed Kidd and Bryan Rose '96 attending. Contact Derek Fraser '79 frasers109@shaw.ca for further details.

Christmas Market
Get in the holiday spirit with the annual Ridley Christmas Market in the Fieldhouse on Friday, November 16th, 3-8pm (free admission).  This incredible Ridley Family event will feature over 50 vendors, bake table, cafe, House Charities, and live performances by the talented bands and choirs of both Upper and Lower School.  Want to get involved?  Please email volunteerschristmasmarket@gmail.com if you would like to volunteer.

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