Is There an All-Girl Advantage in Education? Trafalgar Castle School Students are Proving Yes.
There’s no shortage of advantages to being a student in an all-girls environment, from confidence and ambition to high academic achievement, leadership qualities, and a readiness for the future. Walking through the halls at Trafalgar Castle School, it’s impossible not to feel the warmth of the school community. Whether it’s seeing students high-fiving each other, […]
Hacking the STEM Gender Gap
This Trafalgar Castle School award-winning technology educator is providing the blueprint for tomorrow’s STEM leadership. When you enter Trafalgar Castle School’s Design Technology Classroom, you are immediately enveloped in buzzing energy: the chatter of brainstorming, the whirring of robots, clanking of tools, clicking of keyboards and the occasional whoop of excitement when a line of […]
A Look Back at 2025
2025 was an incredible year for Trafalgar Castle School. Not only did the year wrap up our 150th Anniversary celebrations, but it also saw some new firsts, new awards and some major accomplishments! Here are (just a few of) the highlights from 2025: Launched a new logo that honours our past and looks forward to […]
Alumnae Spotlight: Beverly Bronte
From Trafalgar to Speech Pathology: A Journey of Connection, Music, and Giving Back When she arrived at Trafalgar Castle School in 1978 for Grade 13, Beverly Bronte-Tinkew had no idea that one year could leave such a lasting impact. Encouraged by a friend who had attended before her, she convinced her father that Trafalgar […]
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 […]
Trafalgar Castle School Technology Teacher, Penny Senior, awarded Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence in STEM
Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry, and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families, on behalf of the Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, announced that 70 of Canada’s top educators have received this year’s Prime Minister’s Awards. Award categories include Teaching Excellence; Teaching Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and […]
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, […]
Toronto Star: Confidence, Leadership and Belonging — Why Girls Thrive at Trafalgar Castle School
“Trafalgar gave me the foundation to believe that my voice mattered. In that environment, I developed the confidence to step into leadership roles early.” — Dr. Roopan Gill, Class of 2002 alumna & Co-Founder of the global nonprofit Vitala Global Community Trafalgar Castle School and Class of 2002 alumna, Dr. Roopan Gill, were recently […]
National Post: Future-Ready Skills Prepare Trafalgar Girls for a World of Opportunities
“Our job at Trafalgar is to inspire and challenge, excite students, show that it doesn’t matter what gender you are.” — Penny Senior, Technology Teacher Trafalgar Castle School recently appeared in a National Post article about its future-forward approach to preparing girls for the challenges and opportunities of post-secondary and future careers in STEAM. Read […]
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 […]