Are We There Yet?
It’s been a couple of decades since my own graduate work in sociology and education had me analyzing the world around us. This past weekend’s
It’s been a couple of decades since my own graduate work in sociology and education had me analyzing the world around us. This past weekend’s
“Headphones on, I fix myself, so I can go back to fixing the world.” A sentiment echoed by the best-selling author Phil Stamper. Mainstream literature
There is no shortage of talent when it comes to Trafalgar Castle School students! Whether in academics, arts or athletics, time and again, Trafalgar students
It’s complicated. That’s what the Toronto District School Board failed to appreciate when it made a pro forma decision to remove two books from a
Edgar Degas once said, “Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” That makes sense to me. I often find myself
Thursday marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Trafalgar Castle School was honoured to welcome Mary Kelly, a residential school survivor, to the school
“Talking to students is so important to me because they’re the future, they’re the hope,” said Hassan Al Kontar, a former Syrian refugee, as he
In this day and age, cybersecurity is crucial to protect our private information, from online bank accounts to health records. Shanique Friday, Senior Manager of
If I’ve learned anything from the past 18 months of COVID living, it’s the importance of being adaptable and self-aware. Just when I think we’ve
Trafalgar is pleased to introduce the School’s 2021-2022 Prefects! Prefects are Grade 12 student leaders who represent the Trafalgar Castle School student body. They are
The arts play an important role in the balanced life of a Trafalgar student. From music, drama, creative writing, and fine art, our girls create
Dr. Foster’s Commencement Address to the Class of 2021 on Trafalgar Day: A few years ago – it was before COVID so it feels like
Trafalgar Castle School is commemorating National Indigenous History Month by recognizing the history, heritage, and diversity of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Through a series of
At nine-years-old, Col. Chris Hadfield decided he wanted to be an astronaut, around the same age as some of our Lower School students who had
You were found in unmarked graves Acts of genocide Your precious lives taken With spirits so strong We heard your cries To go home
The Board of Directors of Trafalgar Castle School is a hard-working and committed group of volunteers working for the best interests of the School. The
Last week,, our Grade 12 students participated in a Business Etiquette Dinner hosted by Leanne Pepper from the University of Toronto Faculty Club. Leanne
Are credit cards good or bad? What is the true cost of owning a pet? How can you make money on YouTube? These are just
“Sugar and spice and everything nice….” You know the rest, don’t you? That message, delivered to girls from the time they understand the tacit meaning
It is no secret that the arts program at Trafalgar Castle School is thriving. Whether it’s visual arts with Ms. Welbourn or vocal and instrumental
Last week, I listened to Parts 1 and 2 of the four-part podcast Test Kitchen. Hosted by Sruthi Pinnamaneni and produced by Gimlet Media, the
I don’t know one person who hasn’t heard the name Amanda Gorman, the first National Youth Poet Laureate whose words touched the hearts of a
Over the past several months visual arts teacher Ms. Welbourn has worked hard on a partnership with The Shine Collective. The Shine Collective is a
In 1939 Kathleen (Gordon) Preston came to Trafalgar Castle School, then known as Ontario Ladies’ College. Her grandson Drew recently came across Trafalgar’s online yearbooks
Mr. Smerdon’s Grade 11 and 12 music students completed another share-worthy assignment before the winter break. This time, they learned and recorded a part in
Thank you to Ms. May-Kim and the TASC Team for organizing holiday spirit week! From pyjamas and favourite holiday characters to door decorating and photo
Explore Trafalgar through our virtual tour! Walk through the Castle and take a deeper look inside its historic hallways, classrooms and other loved spaces (something
It’s always fun during music class with Mr. Smerdon! During the month of November the Grade 11 and 12 Music Class were asked to write
Congratulations to Trafalgar student McKenna who was presented with the Blake Garvey Memorial Award of Appreciation on November 25. This award is given to a community member
We are hosting the first ever Trafalgar Day of Giving on Tuesday, December 1 for Giving Tuesday! If you’re considering donations to your favourite charities
Thank you to those who purchased poinsettias for your home, business or to give as gifts is available this year! This time-honoured Parents’ Guild tradition
She is the first Indian-American, the first Black and the first female to be elected Vice President of the United States. She is the daughter