Ashbury College

Exam season is in full swing, and Ashbury students are showing incredible dedication. Keep up the great work!

On Thursday, the Senior School had their final Chapel of the year where students had the opportunity to hear from a number of graduating peers, reflecting on what the Ashbury experience has meant to them.

Each speaker brought a unique voice and perspective, though across all of the messages, a consistent and powerful theme emerged: the importance of stepping outside one’s comfort zone. The graduating students emphasized the value of taking risks, trying new activities, building meaningful relationships, and remaining open to discovering new passions along the way. Their advice served as both a reflection on their own growth and encouragement to younger students to make the most of their time at Ashbury.

We are grateful to these graduating students for sharing their reflections, insight, and words of encouragement with the Ashbury community, and we wish them every success in the next chapter of their journey.

Thank you to Caroline Phillips for highlighting this year's Ashbury Golf Classic and the remarkable generosity of our community. Her article reflects on a memorable day of golf, connection, and philanthropy, as parents, alumni, sponsors, and friends of Ashbury came together to raise funds for student bursaries. We invite you to read Caroline's recap and browse the wonderful photos from the day.

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A new chapter begins as this year’s School Captains and Prefects pass the torch to the next generation of student leaders, carrying forward Ashbury’s long-standing legacy of service, spirit and leadership.

The Class of 2026 gathers in Teron Foyer on their final day of classes to count down the last moments of their high school journey while proudly showcasing their destination university colours.

Last Tuesday, the Varsity Baseball team stepped up to the plate and showcased incredible talent in back-to-back games against Hillcrest and The Element. The afternoon was filled with amazing performances from the team, keep up the great work!

Last Thursday, 58 athletes from the ​Track and Field team represented Ashbury for the NCSSAA East Conference Meet. Our team represented Ashbury excellently, showcasing an impressive display of speed, strength, and dedication. Congratulations to the 10 students who will be representing Ashbury at the OFSAA East Regionals in Brockville tomorrow and Friday.

Great work to our amazing staff and student volunteers who took the time out of their weekends to help pass out water and cheer on racers during The Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend!

On Saturday, Team Ashbury came together to run the 5K race at the Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend. This was our 29th year of participation in Canada’s largest running event!

Ashbury continues to support the innovative cancer research happening at the Ottawa Hospital. This year, funds raised by Team Ashbury will be going towards the Ottawa Hospital Foundations Campaign to Create Tomorrow, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build a state-of-the-art, world-class hospital in our region.

We are just shy of our $20,000 fund-raising goal and are still accepting donations. If you would like to help us cross the finish line, please see the link here: https://tr.ee/xXICO0

On May 22, Ashbury’s Memorial Gymnasium was officially reopened following renovations that honour its history while reimagining its future. We were delighted to welcome project donors, school leadership, Grade 10 history students, and faculty to mark the occasion. The reception featured remarks from Head of School Norman Southward, who shared the story behind this cherished space. Beautifully restored to preserve its heritage character, the Memorial Gymnasium now serves as a vibrant, multipurpose hub for student life, from guest speakers and wellness activities to drama and special events. Thank you to our generous donors for bringing this vision to life!