Trafalgar Castle School logo featuring an emblem with the year established (1874), symbolizing academic excellence and commitment to virtue.
Trafalgar Castle School logo featuring an emblem with the year established (1874), symbolizing academic excellence and commitment to virtue.

Please Don’t Watch the Building Burn

Cityscape drawing featuring tall buildings and a central street, illustrating urban architecture and community engagement.

Recently, I observed an interaction between my nephew and his young daughter who just (very proudly) turned 3-years-old. She was playing outside with great glee when she tripped and bumped her head. Her father and I were standing close by and turned just in time to see her topple over. When she landed, I immediately […]

From war-torn Syria to top of her class

Smiling student in Trafalgar Castle School uniform, working on a laptop in a cozy room, representing resilience and leadership within the school community.

Zena Khadour has had to face some major challenges in her 19 years, from growing up in Syria as a civil war unfolded to coming to Canada — alone — as a teenager to attend Trafalgar Castle School in Whitby on a scholarship. Her supporters are now hoping the community will rally around the young woman they […]