Academic calendar
Full School Year 2026-2027 runs Sep 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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A
- Aikins
- The historic house that serves as the primary residence and administrative hub for the school.
- Aikins House
- The historic 1902 mansion on campus, formerly a residence and now used for school functions and heritage events.
- AP
- Advanced Placement, referring to the College Board courses offered in the Senior School.
- Aramark
- The third-party food service provider that manages the school's dining program.
B
- BH
- The standard abbreviation for Balmoral Hall School.
- BH
- The standard abbreviation for Balmoral Hall School used in internal communications and branding.
- BH Blazers
- The official name for the school's athletic teams, particularly the prep hockey program.
- BH Girl
- A term of identity and pride used by current students and alumnae to describe the school's community members.
- BH girls
- The common term used by students and faculty to refer to the student body.
- BHPA
- Balmoral Hall Parents' Association; the organization that coordinates parent volunteers and school events.
- Blazers
- The collective name for Balmoral Hall students, also the name of the school's athletic teams.
- Boarding
- The residential program and living quarters for international and out-of-province students.
- Boarding House
- The apartment-style residence on campus for students in grades 6–12.
C
- CISAA
- Conference of Independent Schools Athletic Association; the league in which the school's sports teams compete.
- Closing Exercises
- The school's formal term for the graduation and year-end awards ceremony.
D
- Dalton
- Historically known as Dalton House, a building that served as a dormitory for 60 students and is still referenced in campus heritage.
- Dining Hall
- The main campus cafeteria managed by Aramark, recently renovated into a full-service food court.
F
- Flex
- A dedicated period in the school schedule used for meetings, student-led workshops, and club activities.
G
- Glenlyon
- One of the four school houses (Yellow), used for spirit competitions and internal school events.
- Green and White
- The school colors, frequently used in cheers and spirit events.
- GSA
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance, a student-led club for LGBTQ+ support and advocacy.
H
- Haddington
- One of the four school houses (Purple), used for spirit competitions and internal school events.
- Highlanders
- The official name and mascot for all Balmoral Hall athletic teams.
- House
- Refers to one of the four school houses (Aikins, Craig, Metcalfe, or Williams) to which every student belongs for competitions.
- House Head
- The student leader of one of the four school houses (Braemar, Ballater, Craig Gowan, or Glen Gairn).
- House ties
- Specific neckties worn by students in Grade 6 and up to indicate their membership in one of the school's houses.
- Houses
- The four spirit groups (Braemar, Ballater, Craig Gowan, and Glen Gairn) that compete for the House Trophy.
I
- IB
- International Baccalaureate, specifically the Primary Years Programme offered in the Junior School.
- IB PYP
- International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, the academic framework used in the Junior School.
- It's Thursday
- The name of the school's weekly electronic newsletter sent to parents and students.
L
- Lifer
- A student who has attended Balmoral Hall continuously from their earliest years (Junior School) until graduation.
M
- Main Line
- The primary hot food station in the Dining Hall featuring rotating daily entrees.
- Mary Jane Dalton
- The historic name for the residence building opened in 1961, named after the school's first principal.
- MCCA
- Manitoba Child Care Association, a partner organization for the school's early learning center.
- Mufti Day
- A designated casual dress day when students are permitted to wear non-uniform clothing.
- MY
- Middle Years, referring to the student body and curriculum for Grades 6 through 8.
N
- Nearly New
- The school's second-hand uniform store where students can purchase pre-loved kit and blazers.
- NNUS
- Nearly New Uniform Store, a student and parent-run shop for gently used school attire.
- No. 1
- Shorthand for the formal 'No. 1 uniform' (including blazers and ties) required on Mondays and for special ceremonies.
- No. 1s
- The formal school uniform, typically required on Mondays and for special ceremonies like assemblies.
- Number 1s
- The formal school uniform, including the blazer and tie, required for assemblies and special events.
- Number 2s
- The standard daily uniform, which is less formal than the Number 1s.
P
- PAC
- Parent Advisory Council, a group involved in school planning and feedback.
- Pearls of Wisdom
- Traditional letters written by returning students to welcome and advise new students entering their grade.
S
- Sage
- The name of the catering service (Sage Dining Services) often used by students to refer to the cafeteria food.
- Sifton
- Sifton Hall, the primary on-campus residence for boarding students.
- SRC
- Student Representative Council; the primary student government body at the school.
- Strathcona
- One of the four school houses (Blue), used for spirit competitions and internal school events.
- Student Council
- The student leadership body, often led by the Head Girl and Prefects.
- SY
- Senior Years, referring to the student body and curriculum for Grades 9 through 12.
T
- Tartan
- Refers to the school's specific plaid pattern used in uniforms and spirit wear.
- The Blazer
- The name of the on-campus school store where uniforms and gear are purchased.
- The Boarding House
- The modern apartment-style residence for boarding students located on the Assiniboine River campus.
- The Caf
- Common student shorthand for the school cafeteria and dining area.
- The Dining Hall
- The primary campus cafeteria managed by Aramark, featuring self-service stations and the 'Eat Well' program.
- The Great Hall
- The central dining room where all students and staff eat lunch and where formal dinners are held.
- The Hall
- The common shorthand name used by students and alumni to refer to Balmoral Hall School.
- The Hall
- Shorthand for the Great Hall, the primary dining and assembly space on campus.
- The House
- The boarding residence located within the historic Aikins House mansion.
- The Red Door
- The iconic main entrance of Aikins House, used symbolically for graduation and new student welcomes.
- The Residence
- The on-campus boarding facility located within the historic Aikins House for domestic and international students.
- TIE
- Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship, a specialized certificate program for Middle and Senior School students.
W
- Westminster
- One of the four school houses (Red), used for spirit competitions and internal school events.
- WWAC
- West Winnipeg Athletic Conference, the sports league in which the Balmoral Hall 'Tigers' teams compete.
Y
- YAA
- Young Alumni Association.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 8-Day Cycle
- The rotating academic schedule used to organize classes across the school year.
- Aikins
- Aikins House, the historic main building on campus that houses administrative offices and the primary reception area.
- Aikins House
- The historic centerpiece of the campus, housing administrative offices and classrooms.
- Alliance Bus
- The school's busing service provider that operates routes throughout Winnipeg.
- balmoral_hall_dining_hall
- Balmoral Hall Dining Hall
- Benidickson
- The Benidickson Centre for Arts & Design, used for visual arts and technology classes.
- Benidickson Centre
- The Benidickson Centre for Arts & Design, a state-of-the-art facility for visual and performing arts opened in 2019.
- CLI
- The Centre for Learning & Innovation, a modern facility for science, tech, and library services.
- Closing Exercises
- The formal year-end ceremony for graduation and the presentation of school awards.
- Day 1-8
- The rotating eight-day cycle used for the school timetable rather than a standard Monday-Friday schedule.
- Edsby
- The primary learning management system and portal used for checking grades, schedules, and school announcements.
- EDULOG
- The mobile application used by students and parents to track school bus locations and delays in real-time.
- Flex boarding
- A part-time residential option allowing local students to stay on campus for a few nights a week.
- House Points
- Points earned by students through participation in school spirit events, contributing to the annual House Cup standings.
- It's Thursday
- The school's weekly e-newsletter containing important updates for the community.
- Junior School
- The academic wing and program area for the school's youngest students.
- Kozminski Common Room
- A student gathering space located near the riverside patio and Benidickson Centre.
- Late Start
- Scheduled days where classes begin later than usual to allow for faculty professional development.
- Learning Commons
- The modern library and collaborative study space.
- Lights Out
- The campus curfew for boarders, set at 10:30 p.m. for Middle School and 11 p.m. for Senior School.
- Monday Memo
- A specific weekly update sent to families in the Junior, Middle, and Senior schools.
- MyBH
- The central online portal where students access the handbook, policies, and academic resources.
- Nearly New
- The shorthand for the Nearly New Uniform Store where families buy and donate used uniform pieces.
- Number 1s
- The formal school uniform required for assemblies, special events, and school photos.
- Number 2s
- The standard daily school uniform, which is more casual than the formal Number 1 uniform.
- Richardson
- The Richardson Building, which houses the school's gymnasium and science laboratories.
- Richardson Building
- The wing housing the school's science labs and senior school classrooms.
- Senior School Wing
- The specific area of the campus dedicated to Senior School classrooms and facilities.
- Sifton
- Sifton Family Hall, the school's multi-purpose space for athletics and performing arts.
- Sifton Family Hall
- The main academic building housing the Senior School classrooms and administrative offices.
- Supervised Study Hall
- A mandatory quiet study period for boarding students held daily from 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
- The Atrium
- A three-storey central gathering space featuring a skylight ceiling.
- The Benidickson Centre
- The dedicated building for the Early Learning Centre (ELC) and junior students.
- The Blazer
- The name of the school's internal community portal and the weekly newsletter sent to families.
- The Blazer Shop
- The on-campus store where students purchase uniforms, gym strip, and school supplies.
- The Bridge
- The physical walkway connecting the historic Aikins House to the newer school wings.
- The Center
- A common shorthand for the Benidickson Centre for Arts & Design.
- The CLI
- The Centre for Learning & Innovation, a modern facility used for research, collaboration, and Senior School classes.
- The Hall
- A common shorthand used by students to refer to the entire school campus.
- The Link
- The glass-enclosed walkway that connects the various buildings on the campus, allowing students to move between classes indoors.
- The Link
- The physical walkway connecting different parts of the school buildings.
- The Richardson Building
- The facility housing science labs, art studios, and specialized learning spaces.
- The Uniform Shop
- The on-campus store where students must purchase their required school attire and BH-branded gear.
- Top Marks
- The official and exclusive supplier for all Balmoral Hall School uniform pieces.
- Winnipeg Winter Club
- A nearby private fitness facility where all boarding students hold memberships for athletics and recreation.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Full School Year 2026-2027 runs Sep 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 65 approved campus terms and 45 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.