Our Program
Being Yourself, Being You
October 26, 2024
Where Passion & Needs Collide
November 23, 2024
Christmas Skate
December 21, 2024
Growth & Vision
January 25, 2025
Living Well & Feeling Good
February 22, 2025
Beauty in the Everyday: Art of Upcycling
March 22, 2025
Career Day
April 26, 2025
May 24, 2025
Polaris Leadership Conference
Fun in the Sun!
June 21, 2025
MEET OUR TEAM
Meet the dedicated Polaris committee!
Miriam Helmers
Miriam Helmers has recently completed her PhD on simile in the works of Charles Dickens at University College London, UK, and is currently working as a teacher of English and Latin at Hawthorn School in Toronto. She holds an MA in English Language from the University of British Columbia and a BA in English from the University of Toronto. She completed a Bachelors in Theology at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome, Italy, before returning to her first love of English literature. Her other interests include theatre and film, the history and structure of the English language, Latin, and poetry-writing when the mood is right.
Jaqueline Chow
Jacqueline Chow is a family doctor working in a Toronto clinic. She enjoys seeing patients of all ages from babies to elderly seniors. She also specializes in a women's health medicine called NaPro Technology. Her hobbies include reading, playing the piano and jogging. She aspires to run a full marathon one day! She is passionate about working with young women and enjoys mentoring the younger generation.
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Theresa Rebello
Theresa Rebello is a student currently attending the University of Toronto. She is studying Political Science, and is looking into potentially studying law. Theresa has been working on revamping the current Polaris Program and is very excited to get to know all the girls who join Polaris. She has experience in various leadership positions and is very excited to share her knowledge with a new group of people!