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26 Parents' Handbook 2022– 2023 OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Something for everyone to learn, share, and discover! TFS students are action-oriented. TFS raises students' level of awareness and engagement while teaching them leadership skills. Students show respect and empathy, act responsibly, and demonstrate integrity and discernment while engaging with purpose and a high level of commitment with various non-governmental organizations in the GTA and internationally. TFS students are involved actively in outreach programs at school and in the wider community. There are a number of different initiatives including Pencils for Kids, Pennies for Children, North York Harvest Food Bank, and Pantene Beautiful Locks Cut for Cancer. Also, students work with a number of different non-governmental organizations (NGO) including Save the Children, The Cure breast cancer research, WWF Save the Panda, Right to Play, Terry Fox Foundation, Sick Kids, The Maddie Project and Treat Accessibly. Members of the Senior School's Outreach Council work collaboratively to provide opportunities for engagement in school and community events including TFS' Kermesse. At TFS, leadership is considered to be an attitude and not a position. EXCURSIONS (FIELD TRIPS) Excursions are an important part of the TFS curriculum. Students explore and discover in settings beyond the classroom. Excursions are planned by faculty. Some examples include: Royal Ontario Museum, Queen's Park, Toronto Zoo, Aga Khan Museum, McMichael Canadian Art Collection, Evergreen Brick Works, Ontario Science Centre, Billy Bishop Airport, Zion Schoolhouse, Harbourfront Centre, and Scarborough Bluffs. OVERNIGHT, INTERNATIONAL TRIPS AND EXCHANGES Traditionally, we offer an off-site overnight excursion for students in Grade 3 to 7. These activities are both popular and highly engaging; they allow students to interact positively with their peers and the faculty in non-academic environments, and further develop their social and leadership skills, critical thinking and creativity. Most of these activities provide an opportunity for French-language immersion. All Level II students are enrolled into the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Program. Students in Level II normally participate in an Outward Bound experiential program. Optional international cultural and/or service learning trips are offered to a variety of destinations including Switzerland, France, Spain, Martinique, India and Morocco. 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. 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.