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Student Life

What is it like to be a student at TFS?

We would say students at TFS are energetic and engaged, nurtured and supported, always involved and never bored.

Athletics, the arts, clubs, leadership development, field trips and excursions are intrinsic to student life. After all, we can’t educate the internationally-minded citizens of tomorrow by limiting their experience only to a classroom setting.

Athletics are part of the curriculum as Physical Education, while our competitive sports program begins in Grade 4. Athletics also have a significant presence in co-curricular activities from Junior Kindergarten and up.

Similarly, the arts abound everywhere you look. In addition to studying visual arts, music and drama, the arts are integrated into almost every class or subject. They also play a major role in co-curricular activities and clubs. Seasonal concerts, plays, musicals, other performances and the annual art show are not to be missed.

Leadership begins with Grade 1 students presenting to peers and develops from there. Programs include leadership committees in Grade 5 and many opportunities for more senior students to become peer role models, mentors, club leaders, House Heads, members of student government, etc. Students can also engage in community service at home and abroad through class activities, clubs and optional trips.

Trips off site start in Grade 2. These popular excursions become longer and take place farther afield as students develop and grow.

Individual support for our students is important at TFS. Our Guidance Department, psychoeducational consultants, resource teachers and others are on hand to provide support. Working closely with teachers and administrators, they ensure students are happy, healthy and well-informed. By the time students graduate from TFS, we want them to be outstanding young adults ready to take on the world.

Student profiles:

The best people to speak about life at TFS are our students. Listen to them in their own words on these short videos, as they talk about their backgrounds, interests and aspirations.

Competitive sports teams at TFS:

Athletics are integral to student life at TFS.

• 11 teams at the Junior School
• 12 teams at the Mississauga campus
• 27 teams at the Senior School

Trips and exchanges:

Trips allow our students to explore the wider world.

• Overnight trips from Grade 3 and up
• Leadership camps in Grades 4 & 5
• Cultural overnight trips starting in Grade 6
• Outward Bound programs beginning in Grade 8 (Level I)
• Travel abroad also starting in Grade 8 (Level I)