As part of the Globeducate family, Toronto Prep School students are eligible to compete in the 2020 Globeducate Arts Competition. This is a chance for all Globeducate schools to celebrate the arts and to show off their work on a global stage. This year the theme for the competition is “Changes”. Students and teachers are encouraged to use their creativity to develop the theme in any way they wish, within the chosen artistic categories for each age group (see below).

Ages 11 - 14

• Sculpture & 3d Art
• Painting

Ages 15 - 18

• Photography
• Creative Writing

The submission date for entries is November 18th, 2020 and the results will be announced on December 11th, 2020. If you are interested in submitting a piece of creative art/writing/photography, please let Mr. Bradshaw know your age group and submission category before October, 1st.

This year, the Terry Fox Foundation celebrates 40 years of the Marathon of Hope. The Run’s theme will be “One Day. Your Way.” Due to public health concerns,  people are being asked to participate in spirit, not in person this year. It’s up to you to choose how to celebrate your Terry Fox effort – walk, run, dance, hike – on a favourite route and with your favourite people. Toronto Prep School will take this opportunity to have every cohort learn about Terry Fox in class. Join TPS in our continuing effort to support fundraising for cancer research by donating on our Terry Fox School Run page: http://bit.ly/TPSTerryFox

Thank you everyone for your generous donations to this year’s Terry Fox School Run! Although we were not able to participate in the event in-person as a group, the spirit of Terry’s message and motivation was exemplified in all of the various activities that our TPS cohorts took part in. In total, we raised $10,112 dollars towards cancer research. Great work Toronto Prep community!

February is Black History Month and Toronto Prep School students and staff have been working on a number of initiatives to recognize important people of colour from our communities, throughout history, and into the present. 

This week, we invite you to participate in and share an online petition to induct Dr. Herbert H. Carnegie into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Click this link to learn more about Herb Carnegie, who despite excelling in hockey was denied a chance to play in the NHL due to his race, and how his Future Aces program impacts underprivileged youth across Canada.

TPS shares a special relationship with the Carnegie family and so this initiative is near and dear to our hearts. Watch the video for a special message from Herbert Carnegie’s grandson, Rane Carnegie, to the TPS community.

Did you know that the long term health impacts of vaping are unknown?  And that vaping can lead to nicotine addiction as well as expose users to harmful chemicals and metals? 

Anti-Vaping Day is next week on Monday May 3rd, and we are asking everyone to wear black and yellow on that day to raise awareness. More information on anti-vaping day activities will be coming from your teachers. 

If you would like to learn more about the detrimental effects of vaping, visit the government’s “Consider the Consequences of Vaping” campaign website. 

On Tuesday, May 4 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM and on Wednesday, May 5 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, Toronto Public Health (TPH) will be holding a virtual Town Hall on COVID-19 vaccinations for parents and guardians. 

Dr. Vinita Dubey will answer your questions about COVID-19 vaccines available in Canada, vaccine safety and benefits, how to get vaccinated, who is eligible, and ways to reduce the spread of COVID-19. 

No registration is required. Simply click the link in the attached PDF on the date and at the time of the session you would like to attend and you will be directed to the TPH online webinar. 

Also see the attached letter to parents and guardians from TPH for additional COVID-19 vaccine information. 

The 2020 - 2021 TPS Virtual Art Show is now LIVE! Don’t miss this amazing selection of artwork by TPS students. To view, visit the Virtual Art Show page on the Toronto Prep School website.

The TPS Digital Art Show is now live! Visit the Toronto Prep School Virtual Arts Show page to view all of the wonderful digital creations from TPS students. 

This year Toronto Prep School began the EcoSchool initiative, a certification program for K-12 schools that nurtures environmental learning and climate action. Despite most of the year being remote and with in-person classes adhering to social distancing guidelines, TPS was still able to secure a Bronze level Certification from EcoSchools. This is an impressive achievement and all of the students and teachers involved should be very proud! 

We will be continuing EcoSchool certification in the Fall of 2021 in earnest. Stay tuned for more information in the new school year for how you can participate!

To learn more about EcoSchools and the EcoShool initiative, visit the EcoSchools website.

You can also read more about the collective impact of EcoSchools in Canada in the attached PDF.