Issue link: https://publications.tfs.ca/i/1506794
28 Parents' Handbook 2024– 2025 discernment, respect, engagement, effective communication and organization skills, and demonstrate balance between academic and co- curricular commitments and responsibilities. - First Citizens - The First Citizens (Premier Citoyen and Première Citoyenne) are Level V students who are selected through a committee and election process to be the student leaders of the whole school. They are role models, supporters, initiators and the primary liaisons between the student body and the leadership team. - Citizens' Assembly Deputies - All the Deputies are elected in September. In Levels III to V, four students are elected to the Citizens' Assembly by their level peers. Deputies from Grade 6 and Grade 7, Levels II and II are elected by their peers in each class. These Citizens' Assembly Deputies act as liaisons among students, Prefects and the administration by promoting the 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 the student voice in order to ameliorate the TFS student experience. - Prefects - Selected by outgoing Level V Prefects, staff mentors, 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 Levels I to LV can apply to be part of councils. They work on specific portfolios. There are nine councils this year: Arts, Athletics, EDIJ, Outreach, Students Life, Tech and Innovation, Academic, Well-being and Francophonie. 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 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. Jardin d'éveil and PK at the Toronto Campus benefit from 2 sessions of introduction to water (Parents and Tots) at the end of May. ATHLETICS In the pursuit of excellence, TFS' Athletics Department