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28 Parents' Handbook 2022– 2023 - Citizens' Assembly Deputies - All the Deputies are elected in September. In LIII to LV, four students are elected to the Citizens' Assembly by their level peers. Deputies from Grade 6 and Grade 7, LII and LII are elected by their peers in each class. These Citizens' Assembly Deputies act as a liaison among students, Prefects and the administration by promoting student voice, suggesting plans and campaigns (e.g., social action initiatives), and contributing positively to student life. They meet regularly to discuss issues related to student voice in order to ameliorate the TFS student experience. - Prefects - Selected by outgoing LV Prefects, staff mentors, year leaders, guidance counsellors and members of the student life team, these students work on their respective portfolios in order to support clubs, societies and activities at the Senior School. They meet regularly for leadership training and event planning, and work collaboratively with the Citizens' Assembly Deputies in order to ensure that events and activities reflect the needs and wants of the student community. The positions, filled by Level IV and V students, help to develop a positive school climate and encourage pride in TFS' culture. - House Heads - There are two enthusiastic and spirited elected leaders of each House at the Senior School. House Heads organize spirit and inclusion events. They also support initiatives organized by Deputies, Prefects and Club and Society Leaders. - Councils - Students in LII to LV apply to part of councils. They work on specific portfolios. There are five councils this year Arts, Athletics, EDIJ, Outreach including a new council "Ambassadors". They work with student leaders to develop their skills, confidence and leadership ability. - CAP (Chacun a sa place), a transition program, is led by 25 selected Level II and III students. They welcome Grade 6 students to the Senior School with community-building and well-being activities on Welcome Back Day and throughout the school year. CAP Leaders receive specific leadership training, with meetings and activity-planning starting in May and continuing throughout the academic year, in order to prepare and support them in this important role. PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND ATHLETICS CURRICULUM-BASED ACTIVITIES The Health and Physical Education courses, including in Level II, are part of the regular curriculum, after which Healthy Active Living Education becomes an option (Level III). TFS appreciates the benefits of physical activity to academic performance. Students with higher levels of fitness have a more developed brain structure, perform better on cognitive tests, and have heightened levels of focus and retention. A comprehensive program of swimming instruction is offered from JK to Grade 5 at both the Toronto campus and West Campus. Swimming is also part of the physical education curriculum at the Senior School in Grades 6 and 7. ATHLETICS In the pursuit of excellence, TFS' Athletics Department strives to have an innovative and successful athletics program, one that is both a part of the larger commitment to excellence in education and an integral component of student life at TFS. The TFS Cougars athletics program encompasses more than 75 competitive sports teams across 13 sports on our two campuses, from Grade 3 to Level V. We also offer clinics to Grade 2 and 3 students. Teams usually practise twice a week and play against teams from other independent schools. Team practices are typically held either before or after school. TFS is a member of the provincial Conference of Independent Schools Athletic Association (CISAA) and competes for championships in a wide variety of sports. West Campus students compete mainly in