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 to share her firsthand story with Grade 8 to 12 students. Kelly is from the Ojibways of Onigaming and is a citizen of the Anishinaabe Nation. She is also a […]
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“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 spoke at assembly to Trafalgar Castle School students from his home in Fort St. John, British Columbia. Before being granted asylum in Canada in 2018, Al Kontar spent seven months […]
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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 Risk Advisory at Deloitte, helps make sure companies are protected from potential cyber attacks so that their customers are protected. Trafalgar’s Grade 10 Technology class recently finished a unit on […]
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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 important role models for their peers and are expected to reflect and uphold the values of the School at all times. Prefects work collaboratively to support the mission of the […]
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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 incredible works of art. Arts Fest, Trafalgar’s annual celebration of the arts, was another smash hit this year and showcased the amazing talents of our students! Watch the Arts Fest assembly […]
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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 events, open conversations, and guest speakers, we are honouring First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. We were pleased to welcome Kim Wheatley, a cultural knowledge keeper, to the school earlier […]
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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 the incredible opportunity to speak with the Canadian astronaut and spaceship commander. “I watched Star Trek and 2001: A Space Odyssey as a kid and I thought it was so […]
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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 Board is particularly focused on having a membership that is representative of all its stakeholders and is therefore comprised of parents, alumnae and external friends of the School. The President […]
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Last week,, our Grade 12 students participated in a Business Etiquette Dinner hosted by Leanne Pepper from the University of Toronto Faculty Club. Leanne shares proper etiquette for professional dinners and social engagements through table manners and preparation. This year’s business etiquette session also included video call etiquette tips! Always turn on your camera […]
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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 some of the burning questions today’s youth have about money and some of the topics the Canadian Foundation for Economic Education (CFEE) and Scotiabank have seen presented in their National […]
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