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28 Parents' Handbook 2021– 2022 and Morocco. For the 2021-2022 school year, TFS will be following health guidelines from Ontario and travel advisories from the Canadian government, and we will introduce international and overnight trips as soon as appropriate. CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES TFS offers many grade and branch-specific activities, clubs and workshops outside of school hours that appeal to various personal interests. They provide students with opportunities to cultivate new interests, skills and passions in a safe and inclusive environment. They also support the development of confidence, team spirit and a sense of community. Co-curricular activities will be re-introduced when it is safe and appropriate to do so. SENIOR SCHOOL TFS offers a variety of activities that create an environment that promotes initiative-taking and encourages self-discovery and the development of a growth mindset. The selection varies somewhat each year, but the following are some examples: Clubs: We have more than 30 student-led clubs at the Senior School, including: Globe (environmental), Outreach and Best Buddies (community engagement), Coding, Classics, Opera, Peer Mentoring and Limited Edition. Our Debating and Public Speaking team has a strong reputation. Junior and Senior teams perform in the Fulford debates and compete, in English and French, against other independent and public schools. Debates can occur in the GTA, other cities of provinces and internationally. The Model United Nations (MUN) club has sent delegates to various seminars and competitions in Toronto, at Yale University, and at the United Nations in New York. Younger students are encouraged to get involved but generally the out-of-town conferences involve older students. Music includes Wind and String Ensembles, Jazz and Percussion Ensembles and Guitar Clubs, which rehearse in the morning, at lunch and after school. Our music ensembles compete at the Kiwanis Festival, MusicFest Canada and the Ontario Band Association, while individuals participate in the Canadian Independent Schools' Music Festival. Dramatic Arts: We produce one major drama or musical, usually every year. In addition, older students have the opportunity to perform their original works at school and at festivals, including the Festival Théâtre Action en milieu scolaire (FTAMS). Fashion and Dance Shows: The annual Fashion Show, organized by students in Level V, is an entertaining, energetic and kaleidoscopic night of fashion, art and creativity that raises funds for a sponsored non-profit community organization. The Dance Show, also an annual event organized and choreographed by students, is an artistically moving spectacle which showcases creativity and movement. It, too, raises funds for a non-profit organization that works to better the lives of those in our community. English and French Speaking Competitions: TFS provides significant public speaking experiences, such as our annual Verse and Prose (English) and Art Oratoire (French) competitions. TFS also sends competitors to the national Poetry in Voice competition. Student Journalism: Students can get involved with the school newspaper (Limited Edition), a monthly online publication, and the yearbook (Reflections). Math Contests: Students in each grade level have the opportunity to write major national exams, including Gauss, Fryer, Galois, Hypatia and Euclid, and are frequently recognized for their strong standings.