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 […]
Swimming to Success with the High Performance Artists and Athletes Program
When Trafalgar Castle School student Elayna Y. was seven years old, she saw a poster of a swimmer demonstrating The Butterfly at her local community centre. At that moment, she knew she would one day be a swimmer, too. Swimming has a reputation for challenging every muscle in the body. Swimming demonstrates strength, agility, […]
Empowering Future Innovators: A Donor’s Impact on STEM at Trafalgar Castle School
Trafalgar Castle School is extremely thankful to Nicole Fulcher, Desjardins Agent, for her recent generous donation in support of the school’s Robotics program. This contribution had an immediate and meaningful impact, directly supporting the school’s MATE Robotics team, Where’s Waldo, as they prepared for the MATE ROV Competition in St. John’s, Newfoundland. With Nicole’s support, […]
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 […]
Anonymous Gift Enhances Trafalgar Castle School’s Music Program
Trafalgar Castle School’s music program received a generous anonymous donation of $10,000, bringing excitement and renewed energy to the school’s musical community. The unexpected gift has already made a tangible impact, funding the purchase of a brand-new intermediate bass clarinet, along with improvements to the school’s chapel performance space. The new bass clarinet, valued […]
Steering The Ship Out of Your Comfort Zone
There’s a saying that growth starts at the end of your comfort zone, and few know this better than the Head of Trafalgar Castle School, Melissa Knight-Johnson. The Head of this day and boarding school for girls in Grades 4 through 12 has exemplified this sentiment throughout her career at the School and even […]
Call for Applications for Trafalgar’s Board of Directors and Foundation Board of Directors
The Board of Directors and Foundation Board of Directors of Trafalgar Castle School are a hard-working and committed group of volunteers working for the best interests of the School. The Board is focused on having a membership that is representative of all its stakeholders and is therefore comprised of parents, alumnae and external […]
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. […]