TFS in the news – Archives
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TFS' transition to distance learning - L'Express Toronto
6/1/2020 -- Our Deputy Head for Teaching and Learning, Khalid El-Metaal, was interviewed by L'Express newspaper about the distance learning program implemented by TFS after March break. -
Our Head of School writes about nature programming and environmental action at TFS
4/22/2020 -- Our Head of School, Dr. González, contributed to the latest edition of Les Cahiers pédagogiques, a French educational journal, dedicated to the initiatives that schools can take to tackle environmental challenges. -
A TFS student obtains a perfect score at the ACT - L'Express
2/4/2020 -- Level IV student Andrew M. was recently featured in L'Express after obtaining a perfect score at the American College Testing (ACT), a standardized test used for college admissions in the US. -
TFS' unique teaching approach featured in L'Express
10/24/2019 -- Created in 1962 by parents willing to offer their children a bilingual education, TFS has been accredited by the French Ministry of Education since 1982 and is a partner of the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE). -
TFS featured in the Globe and Mail
10/15/2019 -- Check out the story recently published in the Globe and Mail highlighting the importance of world citizenship at TFS. -
TFS' teacher-librarian featured in the National Post
9/25/2019 – Junior School teacher-librarian, Jessica Nordahl, was interviewed by the National Post and explained how we teach students to identify reliable online sources, as they develop digital citizenship skills. -
TFS' Deputy Head, Teaching & Learning interviewed by the Toronto Star
9/21/2019 – Deputy Head of Teaching and Learning, Khalid El-Metaal, was interviewed about how TFS develops globally-minded critical thinkers. -
TFS' Senior School Principal featured in the Toronto Star
9/20/2019 – Senior School Principal, Norm Gaudet, discussed the benefits of TFS' unique full entrance scholarship in the Toronto Star's private school guide. -
TFS graduates featured in L’Express newspaper
6/7/2019 – Francophone newspaper L’Express de Toronto talks with two of our most recent graduates, Cedric and Nicole, and their international university aspirations. -
TFS' wind ensemble makes the front page of Le Métropolitain newspaper
4/11/2019 -- Francophone newspaper Le Métropolitain features TFS' wind ensemble at the Vimy Ridge commemoration on its front page. -
TFS' wind ensemble makes the front page of Le Métropolitain newspaper
4/8/2019 -- TFS' wind ensemble and several members of the TFS community attended the commemoration of the 102nd anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge at Old City Hall in Toronto. -
TFS students get involved in fighting anorexia
2/8/2019 -- The Dance Show organized by TFS students raised more than $16,000 for Sheena's Place, an organization that helps people facing anorexia and eating disorders. -
TFS' Director of University Relations featured in the Globe and Mail
2/6/2019 -- TFS’ Director of University Relations, Alison Uys, tells the Globe and Mail how TFS focuses on developing students in a more integrated approach. -
TFS' Deputy Head, Teaching & Learning Interviewed by the Globe and Mail
2/6/2019 -- The Globe and Mail article "Programs that nurture excellence" focuses on how the options offered by private education can challenge and prepare students. Look for the words by Khalid El-Metaal, TFS’ Deputy Head, Teaching & Learning. -
Sharing the festive spirit at TFS
On November 24, TFS hosted its second Marché d'hiver - a winter market, featuring a wide range of vendors, a food hall, workshops and festive music. -
Executive director of TFS' Learning Forum, interviewed by the National Post
10/19/2018 -- Dr. Susan Elliott, executive director of TFS' Learning Forum, was interviewed by the National Post for its private school guide this week. She spoked about homework and how it can be used to support individual and whole-class learning. -
Grade 4 students featured in CBC podcast
9/12/2018 -- Reporter and TFS alumna Jess Shane interviewed our Grade 4 students about poetry and memorization. -
TFS' executive director of innovation and technology featured in Post City
9/07/2018 -- Post City magazines spoke with Bob Tarle, executive director of innovation and technology, about the future of tech in classrooms and schools. -
TFS class rewarded at the
6/27/2018 -- A Grade 3 (CE2) class from TFS won the 1st prize ex-aequo in the "Concours des dix mots 2018" (Ten Words contest), in the French Schools Abroad category. -
TFS' wind ensemble at the Vimy commemoration
4/09/2018 -- TFS' wind ensemble and several members of the TFS community attended the commemoration of the 101th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge at Old City Hall in Toronto. -
Each school has its own personality
2/24/2018 -- TFS was recently featured in the Globe and Mail, with West Campus Principal Claudette Landry describing the school’s focus on citizenship. -
The path to immersing in immersion
2/17/2018 -- What are some the benefits of learning a second and even third language? Read this interview in the Toronto Star, quoting West Campus Principal Claudette Landry. -
Keeping Cool
1/31/2018 -- What’s in your child’s wellness toolkit? Dr. Susan Elliott, Executive Director of the Learning Forum at TFS, was recently featured in the National Post's education guide, talking about health and wellness strategies for students. -
TFS remembers those who gave their lives for peace and freedom
11/16/2017 -- TFS paid tribute to the heroes who sacrificed their lives during the World Wars and beyond, during a poignant ceremony held on November 15 in the presence of Marc Trouyet, Consul General of France in Toronto. Article in French. -
Beyond French immersion: how TFS develops citizens of the world
10/19/2017 -- Becoming bilingual is about more than reading, writing and speaking. It is about opportunity – to enhance learning, to think broadly and to relate more deeply. -
TFS' Head of School and Director of Student Life Quoted in the Globe and Mail
9/28/2017 -- Today’s Globe and Mail article ‘Service learning builds global citizens’ focuses on how some of Toronto’s independent schools define their concept of community service. Look for quotes from TFS’ Head of School, Dr. Josep González and Director of Student Life, Judith Gorry. -
TFS students experiencing winter in Quebec City
1/30/2017 -- For the third year in a row, Quebec City recently hosted a group of Grade 6 students from TFS as part of an educational trip. Article in French. -
TFS celebrates Canada's 150th anniversary at Roy Thomson Hall
1/23/2017 -- TFS students delivered an outstanding performance at their highly anticipated Canada's 150th anniversary of Confederation concert at Roy Thomson Hall. Article in French.
