Alumnae Spotlight: Aushra Shivitskis
A Life of Adventure, Careers and Cultures with Class of 2001 Alumna, Aushra Shivitskis For Aushra Shivitskis, Class of 2001, life has been a remarkable journey across continents, careers, and cultures—shaped by resilience, exploration, and a deep appreciation for human connection. Born in Lithuania, Aushra moved to Mexico when she was 8 years old […]
Alumnae Spotlight: Dana Abossi
No Need to Compete: Trafalgar’s Lasting Impact on Confidence Born and raised in the GTA, Dana Abossi’s path to Trafalgar Castle School began when her family settled in Stouffville. Her father worked in Oshawa, and it was due to that connection that she first learned about Trafalgar. She joined the School in Grade 7, […]
Alumnae Spotlight: Mary Byrnes
Mary Byrnes, Class of 1986: Finding Her Voice, Giving Others Hope When Mary Byrnes arrived at Trafalgar Castle School in Grade 12, she didn’t know what to expect. Having felt out of place at her previous school, Mary was searching for something more—a sense of belonging, a challenge, and the opportunity to discover her […]
Alumnae Spotlight: Tuula Jalasjaa
Tuula Jalasjaa: Advocacy, Empowerment and Global Perspectives At Trafalgar Castle School, we are thrilled to see our alumnae shaping industries and communities across the globe. One such inspiring alumna is Tuula Jalasjaa, Class of 1997, whose journey from Trafalgar to a distinguished career in banking, wealth management, and financial education and empowerment is nothing […]
Alumnae Spotlight: Stephanie Summers
Embracing Opportunities at Trafalgar Castle School: Stephanie Summers and Daughter Victoria At Trafalgar Castle School, we celebrate the remarkable journeys of our alumnae and the legacies they create. Stephanie Summers, Class of 1995, is one such alumna whose path from reluctant student to Head Prefect serves as an inspiring story of growth, leadership, and opportunity. […]
Alumnae Spotlight: Kaylee Davidson
Kaylee Davidson, Class of 2023: Connections Spanning Generations From her time at Trafalgar Castle School to her current studies at Dalhousie University, Kaylee Davidson has embraced every opportunity that came her way. As a Class of 2023 alumnae, Kaylee is now pursuing a major in Marine Biology with a minor in Environmental Science at Dalhousie […]
Alumnae Spotlight: Meghan Patrick
Meghan Patrick: Her Journey from Trafalgar Castle School to Pursuing Music Dreams Since graduating from Trafalgar Castle School in 2005, Meghan Patrick has forged a remarkable career in music, embodying resilience, authenticity, and determination. As a 2020 Juno Award-winning musician for Best Country album and a back-to-back CCMA Female Artist of the Year with 18 […]
Alumnae Spotlight: Elaine Godwin
Fitness and Well-Being Centre: Staying Active and Healthy Ontario Ladies’ College (OLC) was the place where Class of 1958 alumna Elaine (Westheuser) Godwin (pictured left with her son David) tried a variety of sports and activities. “OLC offered so many sports for students to experience, and I tried everything from gymnastics to ballet to badminton […]
Alumnae Spotlight: Meghan Watkinson
If Walls Could Talk: Alumna Meghan Watkinson Shares Her Experience Growing Up at the Castle “Growing up at Trafalgar Castle School was an idyllic experience,” said Meghan Watkinson (nee Kamcke), Class of 1994 alumna and daughter of Craig Kamcke, past Head of School from 1979 to 1996. “We moved to the Castle when I was […]
Alumnae Spotlight: Heather Hogarth
Ontario Ladies’ College (OLC) Inspired My Love of Learning With a flair for interior design and a commitment to lifelong learning, Class of 1978 Ontario Ladies’ College alumna Heather Hogarth’s (nee Tait) road to success has taken an entrepreneurial path. “As an interior designer and property developer, I buy properties, fix them up and […]