Issue link: https://publications.tfs.ca/i/1095616
Human Resources • Staff share a strong morale and sense of pride. • There is a respectful and collaborative relationship between union and school. • TFS has a positive school culture. Admissions • TFS has a clear definition of what constitutes a mission-appropriate student and makes it public for prospective families to see. Finance • There have been significant improvements in its internal control environment. Physical Plant, Health and Safety • Traffic and parking are actively managed. • TFS provides exemplary food services to their staff and students. Academic Program • The school has a well-developed and clearly articulated plan for excellence in learning and teaching. • The Strategic Plan is articulated throughout the academic program. • TFS is committed to the learning of all students. • A holistic approach is used to ensure students' success. School leadership • The leadership team implements the Strategic Plan well. • Communications of the mission, vision and values are effective. School and Community • The school enjoys extensive engagement and involvement of parents in volunteerism. • Communication strategies are centralized and effective. Un grand merci We thank the Visiting Committee for their thoughtful analysis of TFS and their gracious feedback. We also thank the students, Board Members, faculty, staff, parents and alumni who participated in this accreditation and worked diligently to showcase our school. We look forward to taking action on the recommendations in the report, and continually improving our wonderful school. • the school explores the implementation of the vertical planning of programs and curriculum. • school leadership prioritizes new initiatives in order to enable staff to balance workloads. • the school continues to look at ways that HR can support the organization more strategically, including the development of an overall HR strategic plan. • the school reviews its succession planning process for key positions. • the school develops strategies for increased cultivation and solicitation of alumni. • the annual fundraising cycle be altered to identify projects/priorities by June in preparation for the following fiscal year. • the school re-examines its definition of diversity and explores ways to ensure its student body fits the definition. • the school continues to develop risk management policies and a risk register and compliance report to be reviewed annually by the Board or its delegates as appropriate. • the school more actively investigates opportunities to deliver French language-based summer programs such as camps or academic credits. Clear Mission, Vision and Values • TFS has a well-researched, ambitious and inspirational 2016 Strategic Plan: Engagement. • The new TFS mission, vision, values, motto and strategic pillars are clear and powerful. Co-curriculum and the Learning Environment • Substantial resources are allocated to the development of citizenship. • The dedicated Eco-Leaders are effective. • The Learning Forum's team provides excellent student support services. • The faculty and staff strongly model the vision, mission and values. Governance • The Board shows improved effectiveness. Commendations Recommendations The Visiting Team highly commended TFS in a range of areas, with examples noted below. The Visiting Team also made recommendations to contribute to the improvement of TFS, including that: "What stood out the most was the enthusiasm and excitement around the strategic plan, new school leadership, and an open-minded culture of reflection and responsible citizenship... TFS is increasingly making important contributions to Toronto, Canada, and the world." Tam Matthews, Chair of the Visiting Committee, Head of West Point Grey Academy 21 TFS ENTRE NOUS 2019