Exploring the Walled Garden of School AI
Recent technological developments have found various forms and functions of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) to be rising in popularity in everyday life. With generative AI continuing its rapid development, Trafalgar Castle School has furthered its exploration of this new technology as it intersects with education. Staff have set a goal to provide students with a […]
Athletes & Artists Series: Balancing Artistic Expression and Academics
Ice skating is not only a physical sport that challenges the body, but also a form of artistic expression that challenges the mind. Competitive Figure skaters express themselves through movement and ice skating serves as an emotional outlet. The rink is their canvas, their court, and their home away from home. With so much emotion […]
Athletes & Artists Series: Creating Unity Between School and Saddle
If you’ve ever watched an equestrian competition, you’ve likely sat in awe as horse and rider leap over a parallel oxer with gracefulness and power. There’s something about the unity between the two, how they gallop and leap as though they are one, that makes it undeniable that there’s a strong partnership. Competitive equestrian […]
Athletes & Artists Series: Dancing Towards School Excellence
Trafalgar Castle School student Samantha J. began singing and dancing around her house at the young age of two. So, to her parents, enrolling Samantha in ballet lessons seemed like a natural progression. Now in Grade 10, Samantha has been dancing competitively for years. “Dancing serves as a means for channelling my energy, promoting […]
Beyond the Castle is Not Your Average Experiential Learning
Experiential learning, or “learning by doing,” has become a mainstay in education. That’s because when students engage in hands-on learning experiences, they better connect what they’ve learned in the classroom to real-world situations. There’s experiential learning, and then there’s Beyond the Castle: a form of experiential learning that expands beyond enhancing skill sets and […]
A Year in Review
A lot has happened in 2023, and we have much to be proud of! Read on for a sampling of our highlights and accomplishments from this past year! Melissa Knight-Johnson was appointed as the new Head of School. Students Sahithi G. and Yaashika H. were Jr. Badminton Doubles Champions. We continue to […]
Belonging and Connections Are Key to Success at School
As adults, thinking back to our school years, many of us could say that the classroom was where we first discovered our sense of belonging. At the same time, many of us weren’t equipped with innate skills that supported our understanding of our thoughts and emotions or how our classroom lessons would impact our lives […]
Arts Week at the Castle
Thank you to Ms. Welbourn, Mrs. Hopkins, Ms. Coyle and Mr. Smerdon for their outstanding contributions during Arts Week 2023! This exciting week was filled with art installations and inspiring showcases, performances from Dance Pac as well as a sensational instrumental and vocal concert. We would also like to acknowledge the amazing student artists whose […]
Gold Performances and MusicFest Nationals
Congratulations to the Castle Band and the Castle Singers who performed at MusicFest Nationals on May 18 in Niagara Falls. Both the Castle Band and Castle singers received Gold for their performances! Thank you to Mrs. Hopkins and Mr. Smerdon for their unwavering commitment to the music program and their leadership that has guided these talented […]
In-person Open House
Join us for our in-person Admissions Open House, Tuesday, April 18 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Our dedicated Admissions team is eager to meet you and share the many opportunities available to students at Trafalgar Castle School. We recognize that finding the right school can be overwhelming and we are here to help families every […]