From the editor
At a recent high school reunion, I was honoured to give the keynote speech. It included the obligatory reminiscences of school days past — of friendships made, lessons learnt, opportunities given, teachers that made a difference, rites of passage moments and more. As I planned what I would say, I reflected that while I hadn’t fully appreciated how crucial those school years were then, they really had been pivotal in shaping who I am today. Not only did my schooling give me the educational grounding necessary for my career, it provided opportunities that helped to make me a well-rounded human being, gave me a sense of community, and helped instil in me values and priorities which I am now thankful for. Preparing my speech had highlighted for me something that my…