BEYOND THE CASTLE
There’s experiential learning;
and then there’s Beyond the Castle
When students engage in hands-on learning experiences, they better connect what they’ve learned in the classroom to real-world situations.
Trafalgar’s Beyond the Castle program is a unique form of experiential learning that extends beyond enhancing skills and real-world knowledge. For one incredibly fun week, each grade from 4 through 12 ventures to locations across Ontario and encounters different exploits that highlight future-ready competencies, careers, universities, and real-world experiences.
experiential learning
(iks-peer-i-en-shăl ) n.
Learning by doing. Experiencing a situation or simulated situation and then reflecting on that experience.
“It was valuable to hear from such a diverse group of professionals because it helped me build a more well-rounded perspective about what I aspire to achieve in my future career and what I value most in a work environment.”
Sophia, Senior School Student
- Strengthens personal connections through travel and encounters
- Builds self-awareness and confidence through self-reflection activities
- Provides in-depth workshops with and mentorships from career professionals
- Develops “street smarts” and independence
- Encourages students to step outside their comfort zones
- Offers broader insight into students’ core values
- Inspires students to contribute to their community
- Brings life at Trafalgar full circle with mentorship from accomplished alumnae
Hands-on Learning + the Real World
= Beyond the Castle
