Life at TFS
ADAM entered TFS in Level IV when his family moved to
Toronto from Texas, where he had been attending a French
international school.
Adam immediately found a home at TFS, responding
positively to the school's interdisciplinary approach to
learning and the spirit of independence the school
encourages. A keen triathlete, Adam was thrilled to find
out that his former physical education teacher in Dallas
had moved not only to Canada, but also to TFS. As national
ambassador for the French Youth Forum, Adam spent a
week at McGill University in 2018, learning about
bilingualism in Canada. Inspired by what he had learned,
he brought his enthusiasm back to TFS and founded the
TFS French Club to discuss bilingualism in a casual,
non-academic format. With an interest in environmental
issues and an eye on a career in sustainable architecture,
Adam joined the Second Harvest Society, where he
was able to explore issues such as food waste and
recycling. Adam enjoyed participating in Vernissage,
the school's famed IB art show, exhibiting his two-year
collection of architectural sketches, drawings and building
models, which he would later use in his university
applications. For his long-term service project, Adam
volunteered with the Salvation Army.
OPEN-MINDED DISCERNER
IMAGINATIVE ENVIRONMENTALIST
CITIZEN
"The entire staff
at TFS — the
principals, teachers,
supervisors
and guidance
counsellors — all
make an effort to
genuinely connect
with students
and make us feel
comfortable."
