Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Application Process?
Domestic Students:
A completed application form must be submitted, together with the student’s previous year’s school report and a reference from her current school. The student and her parents will attend for a personal interview with the Principal, at which time he will review academic and personal reports and assess the student’s character and attitude.
International Students:
Students who are overseas are not expected to attend for a personal interview. These students will submit the completed application form, together with her previous two-year’s school reports and two letters of recommendation from the student’s current school.
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How long must I wait for acceptance/rejection?
A decision can be made relatively quickly and should take no longer than one week.
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Why do I need a Laptop?
Students have laptop computers as their “Thinker’s Toolbox” and information technology is used in 15%-25% of course time.
The laptop is used as
- a learning tool
- a creative tool
- an analytical tool
- a communications tool
- a research tool
- a thinker’s tool.
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Are there extra-curricular programmes?
Trafalgar Castle School has vibrant extra-curricular programmes:
- Amnesty International
- Choral and Instrumental Music
- Duke of Edinburgh Award Programme
- Fulford Cup Debating
- House and Interscholastic Drama
- Riding Club
- Ski Club
- SWAT – Science Women Are Terrific
We also have a diverse athletic programme:
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
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Are parents involved with the school?
Parents are actively involved in many areas of the school community:
- Parents’ Guild Association meet monthly
- Castle Boutique (a parent run store for the students)
- Many functions throughout the school year, both academic and social
- Participants in many focus groups
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What facilities are available for boarders?
A wealth of activities are offered, divided in a unique way between an 1859 Castle, newer school additions and classrooms. Our pool is currently under construction to include a Fitness component, which is available for the students’ use in the evening and weekends. Our castle also houses a Chapel, Art Studio with darkroom, Resource Centre, fully equipped Science Labs and re-furbished Dining Room and Concert Hall. Within steps of the castle is our state of the art Athletic Complex with oversized double gymnasium, softball, field hockey and soccer fields, plus three outdoor tennis courts. All facilities are available for the residential students’ use.
The majority of our students share a double room. All of our residence rooms are completely networked with full Internet access and have recently been refurbished with new desk units specifically designed for computer use.
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What is unique about Trafalgar Castle School?
We’ll let the students answer this question:
“Our school is unique because of its history and the people inside it. The girls at our school are friendly and kind and they all have a positive attitude towards learning.”
“The mix of high-tech and historical is amazing.”
“It is not only the small class sizes but the small school population lets us get to know one another.”
“I love the friendly atmosphere and being able to communicate with so many people.”
“The best thing about our school is our positive and spirited attitude.”
“Our school is unique because of its diversity and comfortable atmosphere.”
“Trafalgar’s warm and friendly atmosphere gives our school community a family-like environment and a closeness you can’t find in other schools.”
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