Alumni
“The Collingwood Alumni Association is a powerful network of more than 4,000 alumni around the globe. In partnership with the Advancement Department, the Alumni Association aims to deepen connections among alumni and with the School through a variety of formal and informal events and programs.”
Remembering Jim Burnett and Roger Hatch
Two Pillars of the Collingwood Community
![Remembering Jim Burnett and Roger Hatch: Two Pillars of the Collingwood Community]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758918268/collingwood/fs831cmn5fqwtemgvav0/roger-jim.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1758918268/collingwood/fs831cmn5fqwtemgvav0/roger-jim.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1758918268/collingwood/fs831cmn5fqwtemgvav0/roger-jim.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1758918268/collingwood/fs831cmn5fqwtemgvav0/roger-jim.png","width":1000}])
This summer, our Collingwood community lost two remarkable individuals – Jim Burnett and Roger Hatch. As coaches, mentors, friends, and educators, their contributions helped define the heart of our school. In this tribute, we remember them not only for their professional achievements, but also for the lasting relationships they built—and the profound ways they shaped lives.
Their lives and legacies live on through the voices of those they inspired. In the reflections that follow, alumni and colleagues share how Jim and Roger shaped their journeys – as students, athletes, educators, and friends.
Upcoming Events
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Patrick Ward ‘90
wendy fok ‘00
hannah wolverton ‘12
kourosh shahbazi DOE ‘20
Collingwood School Alumni Award Winners
We are extremely proud to announce the alumni award winners for 2023/2024.
![Elisabeth Sadowski '05]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715721093/collingwood/pmwfuzzdje45qmydojgi/image13.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1715721093/collingwood/pmwfuzzdje45qmydojgi/image13.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1715721093/collingwood/pmwfuzzdje45qmydojgi/image13.jpg","width":800}])
- Winner of Alumni Association Honours Award
![Joey Tai '06]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715716439/collingwood/xokq48qdpunumworwkd3/1602217247319.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1715716439/collingwood/xokq48qdpunumworwkd3/1602217247319.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1715716439/collingwood/xokq48qdpunumworwkd3/1602217247319.jpg","width":800}])
- Winner of Alumni Association Volunteer Award
We've spotted an Alumni!
McKinley Kennedy '20
Former Head of School, Rodger Wright, and former Wentworth Principal, Ian Kennedy, were recently spotted at U of T, cheering on Ian's daughter McKinley. McKinley was playing for University of Toronto in the University National Field Hockey Championships against UVic. Though UVic ended up taking the lead in the best-of-three playoff, McKinley was still a standout on her team and performed at the top of her game!
Zack Yamaoka '16
While attending the Metro Vancouver Zero Waste Conference with a small group of students, Ms. Field ran into her former student and Collingwood alum Zach Yamaoka. Zach was representing BAM robotics, a robotics startup that is developing a trash sorting robot. We love hearing about the incredible careers and passions that our alumni are pursuing!
Stay Connected!
Alumni Visits
We are excited for you to visit campus, but please be sure to schedule an appointment with us by emailing alumni@collingwood.org!
In your e-mail please mention:
- The date and time you hope to visit
- Which teachers you’d like to see/the purpose of your visit
We look forward to welcoming you back and ensuring you get the most out of your visit.
Questions?
Alumni Officer
Kayleigh Garland