I was recently asked what I believed to be the biggest event, decision, or set of circumstances to have ever impacted Trinity College School. Another way to

At TCS, we emphasize to our students the significance of a community built on a covenant of shared values: integrity, kindness, thoughtfulness, and purposeful

On Saturday, November 3rd, nearly 200 current and past parents, current and former staff, and alumni gathered at the Arnold Massey ’55 Athletic Centre to

We talk a lot about “community” at TCS. That’s because it is important. And, we believe that there are any number of venues and experiences at TCS through

What is the best way to parent your children? And why do you parent the way you do?Despite nearly 40 years in education, leading a school, and raising three

One of the notable shifts I’ve observed in modern parenting is the growing reluctance to speak to, correct, or even discipline other people’s children. What

I’ve had numerous conversations with TCS alumni who have shared something along the lines of, “I learned how to learn at TCS.” It’s incredibly reassuring and

My father is one of the most generous people I know. A friend once described him as the kind of man who’s “last out of the taxi and first to the bill”— someone

I have been known to say that kids are nicer and kinder today than they were in my day. I have certainly found this to be the case when I compare the

The first time I heard someone suggest that cell phones are the new nicotine, I thought it was an exaggeration. But, over time, it has started to feel like a

Over the course of any academic year, I am frequently asked questions about the special community that is Trinity College School. I thought that I would share

We have all had experiences, relationships or conversations that, given the opportunity, we would love to have started differently.The advantage of writing

I don't specifically remember writing my last high school examination. But, just a few days ago, I watched over 100 members of the graduating class of 2024

Of all the benefits of being a graduate of Trinity College School, one of the biggest advantages is gaining lifelong friendships. I have heard this many times

Part 2 of a 2-part blog seriesLast week, I wrote about the reintroduction of “Chew and Chats” with the graduating class. Click here if you would like to read

Part 1 of a 2-part blog seriesFor approximately 15 years, towards the end of each academic year, I would invite the members of the graduating class to meet

I used to visit my grandmother in Wolverhampton, England when I was a little kid. Her favourite spot in her “wee” house was knitting with a blanket on her lap

This week, Mr. Myke Healy reflects on the inspiring work of our Grade 12 AP Research students. At TCS since 2004, Mr. Healy is the assistant head of Senior

As May unfolds, so does the anticipation of one of life's significant junctures for many – graduation. For me, it's reminiscent of the excitement and

This week, the halls of TCS were alive with creativity and talent as we celebrated our annual Arts Week, a vibrant showcase of the unique talents and passions

I am very biased, but I think that TCS has one of the best librarians in the world.In support of this statement, TCS Senior School librarian, Shelagh Straughan

Back in my day, I don’t remember there being a great deal of time allotted to researching, visiting and, generally, due diligence before selecting or applying

Last week, I wrote about life’s happy and sad happenings seemingly arriving clustered in threes. I chose to focus on three positive things that occur in the

Growing up, my mother often reminded me that "everything comes in threes," a mantra that resonated with both the highs and lows of life. But today, I will

As the date of the upcoming total solar eclipse approaches (April 8th), there’s some anticipation locally for those in Port Hope as our area falls in the path

When I was in Grade 9, I wrote my first and last poem. It was called Flowers.If I think back to my younger self, the point of my poem was to emphasize that a

Last week, my blog delved into the significance of Parent-Teacher Meetings, emphasizing their value at TCS in fostering collaboration between parents and

This week we have hosted Senior School Parent-Teacher Meetings. These meetings are pivotal moments where TCS faculty and parents have an opportunity to come

The combination of watching Joni Mitchell (aged 80) perform her well-loved song Both Sides Now at the Grammys, and visiting my father (aged 92) in Ottawa this

This past week, on January 19th, we marked the midpoint of the 2023-2024 academic year at TCS, signifying a pivotal moment in the journey of your incredible

CAIS Accreditation Peer Review Team photo credit: Brentwood College SchoolThis week, I had the privilege of participating in a peer review team affiliated with

As parents, we find ourselves in the challenging position of helping to guide our kids towards a successful and fulfilling future. With the ever-evolving

The start of a new year brings with it a sense of renewal and the opportunity for positive change. For elementary and high school kids, embracing the spirit of

The last day of school in the calendar year offers a palpable sense of excitement and anticipation. But, before we bid adieu to our active lives on campus and

Last week our Senior School students and adults were engaged in the 13th edition of our Week Without Walls service learning initiative. Week Without Walls

One of the special aspects about Trinity College School is that graduation is not a finish line. To be more specific, a student’s association with TCS does not

On Saturday, November 18th, hundreds of students, staff, parents, alumni and friends of TCS ran the Oxford Cup, a footrace that dates back to 1896. Five

Part 2 of a 2-part blog seriesLast week, thanks to a coincidental and interesting combination of a re-reading of Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland and

Part 1 of a 2-part blog series The “Five Ws” (who, what, when, where, why) are still one of the best methods to explore the significance of just about any

Winning in a closely contested sport is fun, at any level and in any sport. TCS has won a lot of tournaments and championships over the years. We have the

This week, Mr. Doug Mann discusses the generations of support that TCS, and its students, have directly benefitted from. At TCS since 2007, Mr. Mann is TCS’s

Several years ago, on a Monday morning in chapel, I asked the entire student body how many of them read the newspaper in the morning before the start of school

If you have read my blog over the years, you will know my favourite expression to describe parenting is the heading for my blog this week: “The days are long

I realize that my reading audience for this blog is primarily adults. So it might seem peculiar that I am referencing the movie theme song from Toy Story 

On September 30th, the School hosted a memorial service for John Anthony Mervyn (Tony) Prower. Tony was 95 when he passed away peacefully earlier this year, on

Our full school participation in the Terry Fox Run last week was another important and proud moment for me at the School. My high school graduation quote

When my kids were young, there was one expression that they would say that would irk me more than any others: “I don’t care.” I fully accept that, at times, we

It is hard to match the excitement and nervous energy of the first day and first week of school. This is particularly so for parents when it’s their child’s

I sat down earlier this week to write a blog post about the start of the academic year. While this is an annual exercise, a new thought popped into my head

I remember moments of my high school graduation day very clearly. I am not saying, by any means, that it “feels like yesterday!” Because it doesn’t. However, I

This week, Mrs. Jennifer Reid discusses the beauty of prompting moments that resonate. At TCS since 2000, Mrs. Reid is the head of Junior School. Written by

At Trinity College School, our mission is to launch young people into the world prepared for a life of purpose and service. I believe that such a life begins

As a kid, I loved Christmas Eve more than Christmas Day. Perhaps it was because the anticipation on December 24th of Santa Claus and his accompanying magic was

I have been told by innumerable TCS alumni, both young and old, that their TCS friends are their best friends. I am sure that our school is not unique in this

This week, Mr. Myke Healy touches on the excitement, opportunities and challenges of the rapidly evolving world of generative AI. At TCS since 2004, Mr. Healy

On May 1, 2023, TCS officially turned 158 years old. The School celebrated its birthday – or Founder’s Day – with a series of fun events including a dodgeball

According to a recent survey conducted by McKinsey & Company – “How does Gen Z see its place in the working world? With trepidation” (American Opportunity

A recent summer-like spell of warm weather on campus immediately brought to mind the coming end of term; and, for our graduating students, the end of their

This week, Grade 12 student-athletes, Jasmine De Pencier and Malinka Kwemo, share their thoughts on the importance of the girls rugby program at TCS and

When you were a kid, did you think that if you jumped up in the air when you were flying in an airplane that you would be thrown backward and hit the back of

Does it not seem to you that the stakes are higher in education and, generally, in everything, everywhere these days? While it might feel that way, I think in

In a recent New York Times article – “Two-Thirds of Kids Struggle to Read, and We Know How to Fix it” by Nicholas Kristof (February, 11, 2023) – there is data

As you know, there has been a seismic shift in the nature of work and workplaces that was triggered by the worldwide pandemic in 2020. In a myriad of

I had the pleasure, last week, of visiting Sydney and Melbourne, Australia. More importantly, I had the pleasure of meeting the people of Sydney and Melbourne

This week, Ms. Jennifer Paziuk shares insight into what student support looks like at the School. At TCS since 1993, Ms. Paziuk is the head of Senior School -

If you have been watching the American news over the past couple of months, you may have witnessed the election of the U.S. Representative for New York’s 3rd

Thankfully, “Blue Monday,” known as the “saddest day of the year,” is in our rearview mirror. In case you were unaware, this year, for those of us in the

Twice a year the School publishes its alumni magazine, The TCS News. All members of the TCS community would have received their most recent copy with the cover

This week, Mr. Kristopher Churchill considers the role of literary “classics” in the modern English classroom. At TCS since 2009, Mr. Churchill is the head of

It is customary for my first blog of the calendar year to focus upon themes of resolutions and goal setting. While many students feel they do not have much “

For a student, parent or educator, the 2022 calendar year started inauspiciously. A January 3, 2022, news headline seemed to capture it all: “Ontario

This week, Mr. Brent Hurley considers the value of a liberal arts education, particularly following an unprecedented time in history. At TCS since 2015, Mr.

In 1992, the Canadian rock band Barenaked Ladies released a song entitled, If I Had $1,000,000. In the song lyrics, the writers state that, should they have

This week, Ms. Cristy Drake shares some insight into the value of students being involved in three terms of sports in the school year. Ms. Drake has been at

When I was a little kid, under the age of 10 years old, in the summer months, my parents would fly me and my sister to their hometowns of Birmingham and

This week, as we mark Remembrance Day, the School's chaplain Father Don Aitchison shares insights on how TCS honours those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

As parents, as we think back to our elementary and high school days, conversations about who was our favourite teacher abound. Was it the teacher who was the

Part three of a series of three blog posts This is my third and final blog post in the series focussed on TCS’s decision to have a school size of

Part two of a series of three blog posts In last week’s blog I outlined the size and composition of the TCS student body. In this submission, I explain the

Part one of a series of three blog posts In addition to our school’s shared mission, the enrolment and composition of the student body of our school community

I hope that whether you are working, retired, on holiday, or with family, that you are regularly asked how you are doing and if you enjoyed your most recent

The world has changed a great deal over the last three years. It is a most “interesting” time to work in education. And, if you are in education, isn’t the

We are now more than two weeks into the 2022-2023 academic year, and I am confident that the majority of kids (and their parents!) are delighted to be back at

This is Trinity College School’s 158th year and my 19th year as head of the School. Three of my own children graduated from this school. So, you could say that

Parents: If you think it is emotionally difficult to have your child attend their first day at a new school and/or begin a new school year, be thankful you are