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 […]
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 […]