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Clubs

Trafalgar Castle School is all about embracing our unique interests.

The strength of our athletic and club programme is our ability to respond to individual interests, needs and talents. We strive for excellence in the context of balance. With 17 sport teams 16 energetic clubs, Trafalgar proudly reflects the broad range of interests and passions of our students.

Trafalgar currently offers the following club activities:   

  • “In Role” Drama Club
  • “Love to Write” workshops
  • Amnesty International
  • Celebration Singers
  • Debating
  • Duke of Edinburgh Award Programme
  • House Drama
  • Music Society - Toronto Symphony Orchestra evenings
  • School Choir
  • School Musical
  • Ski Club
  • Student Fellowship
  • SWAT (Science Women Are Terrific)
  • WIER (Writers in Electronic Residence)
  • Yearbook
  • ZAP (Zealous Art Promoters)

Trafalgar Video Club to Document Teenage Methamphetamine Abuse

This year an exciting new club was launched here at Trafalgar, and its members are already busy with their first major project. Group members of the Trafalgar Video Club have decided to tackle a very challenging documentary project on crystal methamphetamine.

Students are filming, directing, editing and producing their documentary in order to educate and make an impact in the lives of fellow students. Currently, students are conducting interviews with drug officers, doctors, recovering addicts and families who have lost loved ones to drug overdoses. Using students’ perspectives, they intend to create a film that will strongly connect with other students, exposing the devastating effects of crystal meth.

The group is committed to providing the most accurate and upto- date information on crystal meth, and the Durham District Police have been vital in helping to make this happen. The Video Club would like to sincerely thank the Durham District Police Services and Chief Vernon White for their generous financial support and assistance with the project. The completed work will be submitted for consideration to the Toronto Student Film Festival in February 2007.

Ms. S. Welbourn
Art Teacher/Video Club Faculty Advisor

A Voice in the World

In October, three students represented Trafalgar Castle School at the 25th Annual International Independent Schools Public Speaking Competition (IISPSC) held at St. Andrew's College. Katherine, Amy and Harriet, competed in several speaking events during the three day competition, including After Dinner Speeches, Persuasive Speeches and Dramatic Reading. Schools from across Canada, as well as from Australia, England, Scotland, Cyprus, Bermuda and the USA, were represented. The Traf girls did a very good job in their events and enjoyed getting to know the competitors from around the world. Six students were selected at the end of the three days to compete at the World's Public Speaking Competition. Although the Trafalgar competitors were not among these six, they did an outstanding job of representing our school and letting their voices be heard. Next year's team is already preparing for IISPSC which will be held in England.

Mrs. K. Hansen-Cowper
Assistant Vice-Principal and Debate Coach

Science Women Are Terrific (SWAT)

An annual tradition and favourite event at Trafalgar Castle School is our Charity Bazaar. Here we open our doors to the community while raising much needed funds for local and international charities.

This year our SWAT club participated at the bazaar. Our team made up of students from Grades 6 through 12 worked very hard preparing for the bazaar. A lot of painting, decorating and packaging of crafts went on over many lunch hours and weekends. It was a lot of fun seeing the hard work we put into the crafts being purchased and appreciated.

This year all the proceeds that the SWAT club raised are going to World Vision, a relief and support organization dedicated to providing aid to the world’s less fortunate children.

Thanks to the SWAT members for all their hard work in making this event a success.

Lindsay, Head of SWAT