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Aspiring Philanthropic Advocates Each year, the Level II students participate in the Youth Philanthropy Initiative, a pedagogical approach to learning how to advocate for non-profit organizations. In spring 2021, teams of three or four had to choose a non-profit organization that spoke to their collective passions. Equally, they gained new skill sets and independence along the way, while researching, visiting the organization as a group, but on their own, and preparing their multi- media pitch. All groups took part in a special evening at the Senior School where they presented their case to a Dragons' Den-like jury. The winning team received $5,000 to donate to their organization. The Youth Philanthropy Initiative this year helped raise awareness in our community about a number of local organizations including Covenant House Toronto, Wigwamen and the Daily Bread Food Bank. ENTRE NOUS Un Festival littéraire à TFS La lecture est à l'honneur à TFS avec le festival littéraire. En cours de français ou à la bibliothèque, ce concours de lecture est un moyen ludique de promouvoir la lecture comme loisir et de familiariser les élèves de la 6ème (Grade 6) à la Terminale (Level V) aux romans francophones. TFS Graduate Receives The Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Last year, TFS alumna Lily C. '21 received the Gold level of The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award. Each level requires a young person to learn a skill, improve their physical well-being, volunteer in their community and experience a team adventure in a new environment. Receiving the highest level is an outstanding achievement as it requires a great deal of commitment and effort. The Gold candidates must have successfully completed the Bronze and Silver levels, and then dedicate themselves to the 18 to 24 months needed to complete the Gold. This is a life-changing milestone – one that few are honoured to receive. Global Media and Information Literacy Week The 24 hour news cycle can be tough, and even more so when the continuous flow of information, of varying degrees of accuracy, comes to us online. As part of Global Media and Information Literacy Week, students in Grades 3 and 5 were intentionally exposed to fake news when visiting the Junior School library and were then challenged to identify those items. It was a great way to practise their critical thinking skills and develop discernment, one of TFS' values. Media and information literacy are crucial in helping our 21st century learners become thoughtful and responsible digital citizens. 08