Wilson
Bio: Cairine Wilson (1885–1962) was named Canada’s first woman senator on February 20, 1930. A leader in Women’s Liberal clubs and youth groups, President of the Canadian League of Nations Society, Chair of the Canadian National Committee on Refugees and a delegate to the United Nations. Cairine Wilson attended Elmwood School and was "head girl" in her graduating year.
Motto: To Give Ourselves and Never Count the Cost for Others’ Greater Need
Pin: “ W” shape, with a green letter on a yellow background
Colour: Yellow
Charity: Interval House
Each student is placed in a House upon entering the School and stays in that House until graduation.
House meetings are held regularly during assembly period. House games are held during the lunch hour. The Spirit Afternoon in the fall and Sports Day in the spring are structured around House teams. Attendance at all House activities is compulsory.
Houses also choose a program of social service each year and are responsible for designing and carrying out fund-raising activities.
Read more about this topic: Elmwood School (Ottawa), House System
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