Giving Back to our Community
For the past five years Trafalgar has donated poinsettias to the New Life Neighbourhood Centre (Neighbourhood Centre) in Oshawa for their Christmas events. The poinsettias are purchased by parents, staff and community members through the Parents’ Guild annual poinsettia fundraiser. Ann Thompson, Director of the Neighbourhood Centre shares the importance of donations throughout the year, […]
Parents’ Guild Poinsettia Sale Fundraiser
Thank you to those who purchased poinsettias for your home, business or to give as gifts is available this year! This time-honoured Parents’ Guild tradition helps us to raise much needed funds and give back to our community. Pick up will be at the School on Friday, November 27.
The True Meaning of the Season
Dr. Leanne Foster’s Address at this year’s Holiday Dinners: At this time of year, social media ramps up stories of holiday cheer and kindness. I admit to being a bit of a softie when it comes to those “tug at the heartstrings” commercials and videos of cute puppies climbing clumsily out of a box wrapped […]
Raise Them in Song
Dr. Leanne Foster’s Address at this year’s Holiday Dinners: Listening to the girls sing this evening, I was reminded of an article that appeared in last Monday’s Globe and Mail, entitled, “Odes to Joy: Researchers study the uplifting power of singing.” I think anyone who has been part of a choir can attest to that […]