Alumnae Spotlight: Kaylee Davidson
Kaylee Davidson, Class of 2023: Connections Spanning Generations From her time at Trafalgar Castle School to her current studies at Dalhousie University, Kaylee Davidson has embraced every opportunity that came her way. As a Class of 2023 alumnae, Kaylee is now pursuing a major in Marine Biology with a minor in Environmental Science at Dalhousie […]
Alumnae Spotlight: Meghan Patrick
Meghan Patrick: Her Journey from Trafalgar Castle School to Pursuing Music Dreams Since graduating from Trafalgar Castle School in 2005, Meghan Patrick has forged a remarkable career in music, embodying resilience, authenticity, and determination. A back-to-back CCMA Female Artist of the Year with 18 CMA Ontario Awards to her name, Meghan has captivated audiences with […]
Alumnae Spotlight: Elaine Godwin
Fitness and Well-Being Centre: Staying Active and Healthy Ontario Ladies’ College (OLC) was the place where Class of 1958 alumna Elaine (Westheuser) Godwin (pictured left with her son David) tried a variety of sports and activities. “OLC offered so many sports for students to experience, and I tried everything from gymnastics to ballet to badminton […]
Alumnae Spotlight: Meghan Watkinson
If Walls Could Talk: Alumna Meghan Watkinson Shares Her Experience Growing Up at the Castle “Growing up at Trafalgar Castle School was an idyllic experience,” said Meghan Watkinson (nee Kamcke), Class of 1994 alumna and daughter of Craig Kamcke, past Head of School from 1979 to 1996. “We moved to the Castle when I was […]
FULL S.T.E.A.M. AHEAD: Trafalgar Castle School and Ontario Tech University Sign Partnership to Enhance Student Success in Post-Secondary STEM/STEAM
Whitby, Ont., November 19, 2024—Trafalgar Castle School, an independent school for girls in Whitby, and Ontario Tech University, Canada’s number one undergraduate research university in Oshawa, have entered into a new partnership that ensures alignment in supporting students who pursue STEM-related studies in their post-secondary journey. Melissa Knight-Johnson, the Head of School at Trafalgar Castle […]
Trafalgar Castle School Designated an Apple Distinguished School
Recognized for Innovation, Leadership and Educational Excellence Using Technology Whitby, Ont., Tuesday, November 19, 2024 — Trafalgar Castle School is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for the 2024-2027 program term. Schools apply and are selected for this distinction based on their commitment to continuous innovation in education […]
Alumnae Spotlight: Heather Hogarth
Ontario Ladies’ College (OLC) Inspired My Love of Learning With a flair for interior design and a commitment to lifelong learning, Class of 1978 Ontario Ladies’ College alumna Heather Hogarth’s (nee Tait) road to success has taken an entrepreneurial path. “As an interior designer and property developer, I buy properties, fix them up and […]
Self Discovery Isn’t Linear
The path to discovering who you are and want to become has many twists and turns, but three things help you along the way: being unapologetically yourself, embracing discomfort, and having the support of the people around you. Like most people, lawyer with Brown Mills Klinck Prezioso LLP (BMKP Law) Maggie Carmichael’s journey to […]
Alumnae Spotlight: Marlene Smith
Ontario Ladies’ College (OLC) Was the Foundation for Life-Long Friendships One of the common themes alumnae share with staff when talking about their time at the Castle is the life-long friendships that were made at Ontario Ladies’ College (OLC)/Trafalgar Castle School. A bond so strong that it didn’t matter where they lived or how […]
Mighty Small
In Whitby, Ontario, Trafalgar Castle School is a small school producing big results. When it comes to schools, bigger isn’t always better. Larger schools can mean bigger class sizes, fewer close-knit connections with students and less focus on the students and their specific needs or goals. And that’s what makes Trafalgar Castle School different. […]