| Clubs and Activities – Toronto Senior School |
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We offer a variety of activities tailored to the needs of senior students. The selection varies somewhat each year but the following are some examples: Assemblies – held regularly, giving students an opportunity to learn about upcoming events, as well as the activities of clubs and teams. They also provide students with an opportunity to acknowledge peers for outstanding contributions and achievements and to hear guest speakers. Clubs – our students donate their time to a variety of worthy causes, such as Globe (environmental issues), Outreach (community service) etc. There are also numerous other special interest clubs students can join including writing, language clubs, classics, War Child and opera. These clubs often organize major school events like the Talent Show, Fashion Show and Dance Show, benefitting chosen non-profit organizations. Debating – our Debating team has a strong reputation. Junior and senior teams perform in the Fulford debates and compete many times a year against other independent and public schools. We send different competitors to each debate. Model United Nations – this is an active club which has sent delegates to various seminars and competitions in Toronto, at McGill University and at the United Nations in New York. Younger students may get involved, but generally the out-of-town seminars involve older students. Drama – we launch one major drama production each year, as well as numerous shorter drama productions. Music – our co-curricular programs include Choir, Wind and String Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, and Guitar Club. Groups rehearse at lunch and after school. Our music ensembles compete at the Kiwanis Festival and at the Ontario Band Association competition. Science Fair – this involves students from Grade 6 through Level I, and gives students the opportunity to move from school to area to provincial to national competitions. Math Contests - students in each grade level have the opportunity to write major national exams and are frequently recognized for their excellent performance. Publications – students can choose to get involved with the school newspaper (Limited Edition) and the yearbook (Réflections). English and French Speaking Competitions - as a bilingual school, TFS provides significant public speaking experiences, such as our annual Verse and Prose (English) and Art Oratoire (French) competitions. Social Events – there are several School Dances, held Fridays from 8:00 p.m. to midnight. Once a year, the student leaders organize a Spirit Week for all Levels. House Heads students and WEB leaders organize Orientation Day Activities for students new to the Senior School. Outward Bound (Level I-III) – students in Level I to III have an opportunity to participate in a 4-day backpacking or five-day winter camping expedition course through Outward Bound. Each course emphasizes team-building and leadership skills through outdoor adventure. Sports - students are encouraged to participate on recreational teams, and to try out for the competitive teams that compete against other Conference of Independent Schools teams from across the province. |