Grade 6 Winter Clothing Drive
Throughout the month of October Trafalgar’s Grade 6 students organized and facilitated a winter clothing drive to help new refugees who are living in the Durham region through the Ajax Welcome Centre. “Seeing everybody bringing in winter clothing was my favourite part about this initiative,” shares Trafalgar student Elsie. “We sorted all of the donations and […]
Hassan Al Kontar Shares His Inspiring Story
“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 […]
National Indigenous History Month
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 […]
KAIROS Blanket Exercise
On December 18, Ms. Kuchirka, Ms. Barbita and the Indigenous Studies Club facilitated the KAIROS Blanket Exercise during Power Hour. The purpose of the exercise is to allow for students to participate in an interactive display of the history and complex relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada, from the time of settler contact […]