Advancement at HSC is about much more than just dollars and cents. It is about meaningful and genuine connections, a vibrant school community, sharing inspirational stories, and being true to the values and ideals that our school community embraces. Like most great academic institutions, Hillfield Strathallan College (HSC) is a not-for-profit charitable organization that relies on philanthropic support to enhance the educational experience of our students. It is thanks to generations of generous donors that HSC is the strong academic institution that it is today. And it is our donors who will enable our school to grow for generations to come.
 
What does Advancement at HSC mean? It means that we work every day to support our school in developing students who respect and understand our world, and who inspire, lead, act and make a difference in their own unique ways. We look to partner with those in our community who believe in the power of investing in education, and together we develop well-rounded future leaders with a sense of purpose. 
 
When you support HSC, you are helping to create a better future. Together, the funds we raise go directly to supporting and enhancing educational programs for our students. I invite you to explore these pages to learn more about various initiatives and ways that you can support HSC. There are many ways to get involved, and we welcome the opportunity to help find an initiative that is meaningful to you. 
 
I am proud to be a part of this fabulous school and look forward to connecting with you. I believe there is an exciting future ahead for HSC, and with your support, we have the tools to make great things happen. 

Zahra Valani
Director of Advancement & Communications

Advancement Team

List of 8 members.

  • Photo of Zahra Valani

    Zahra Valani 

  • Photo of Bianca Barton

    Bianca Barton 

    Alumni Officer
    (905) 389-1367 Ext: 117
  • Photo of Alex Berry

    Alex Berry 

    Communications Officer
    (905) 389-1367 Ext: 155
  • Photo of Katelyn Galer

    Katelyn Galer 

    Communications Manager
    (905) 389-1367 Ext: 239
  • Photo of Katie Haick

    Katie Haick 

    905-389-1367 Ext: 107
  • Photo of Alessandro LoSardo

    Alessandro LoSardo 

    Coordinator
    (905) 389-1367 Ext: 161
  • Photo of Will Vipond Tait

    Will Vipond Tait 

  • Photo of Jaclyne Fitzpatrick

    Jaclyne Fitzpatrick 

Early Education Orientations:
Junior School Welcome Breakfast - September 5, 2023, at 8:30 - 11:00 a.m. 
Montessori School Welcome Lunch - September 5, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Middle School Orientation:
(All grade 5's and New Students in Grades 6 to 8)  - September 6
Students are in #2 Dress for Orientation
 
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. (Parents and Students Breakfast)
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. (Student Programming in Middle School)
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. (Parent Programming in VFC)
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Optional Ambassador Lead Tours and Parents Guild Courtyard/Kemper Reception - Photo Op In Courtyard) 
 
Senior School Orientation:
(All Grade 9's and New Students in Grades 10 to 12)\
September 6, 2023
Dress code to follow

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  (Grades 9-12 Student Programming) 
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Parent Programming in VFC)  
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  (Campus Walk or Strategic Planning Presentation)
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. (Parent Continental Reception Lunch Served in Student Commons. Parents Guild Courtyard/Kemper Reception - Photo Op In Courtyard) 

Parents' Guild Used Uniform Sale
September 6, 2023
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Parents' Guild Portable

The first day of classes is on Thursday, September 7!  
#2 Uniform Dress Required.  
Reminder Fridays, #1 Dress Required. 

Located in Hamilton, ON, Hillfield Strathallan College is a Canadian independent, co-educational day school.
The academic program runs from Montessori Toddler and Pre-K to Grade 12.

Hillfield Strathallan College | 299 Fennell Avenue West | Hamilton, ON L9C 1G3 | 905-389-1367