Trafalgar Castle School

About Trafalgar Castle

Trafalgar Castle School is a place like no other. By challenging her mind, strengthening her voice and nurturing her heart, we prepare girls for life through innovative programming and authentic learning experiences amidst a community of care & support. Diverse perspectives in our classrooms, programs, and student experiences reflect the many voices within our community, across our country, and around the world.

Founded in 1874
Diverse Co-Curricular
Strong Leadership Programme
Pool, Fitness Centre and Gymnasium
All-School Camping Retreat
Advanced Placement (AP)
Award-Winning FIRST Robotics Team
Member of CIS eLearning Consortium
Integrative Thinking Programme
Health and Wellness Centre

Our Take: Trafalgar Castle School

It really is a castle, and the interiors are as striking as the exterior: turrets, arches, wood and stone. The school is also genuinely old, having been founded in 1874, though the building pre-dates the school. Yet, as ever, appearances can be deceiving, or at least can risk being made too much of. Trafalgar administration has, throughout its long history, consistently revised the curriculum and programs with an intention of providing, in a very literal, sense, the best the world has to offer. That includes the adoption of the Singapore math and science curricula; Mandarin instruction; the "i-Think" integrated problem solving initiative developed the Rotman School of Business; and writing instruction based on the program developed at the University of Chicago. Trafalgar offers an up-to-date, creative, and intentional program for girls preparing for university.

Founded in 1874
Diverse Co-Curricular
Strong Leadership Programme
Pool, Fitness Centre and Gymnasium
All-School Camping Retreat
Advanced Placement (AP)
Award-Winning FIRST Robotics Team
Member of CIS eLearning Consortium
Integrative Thinking Programme
Health and Wellness Centre

Our small-school advantage means we are agile enough to provide the most up-to- date learning environment and intimate enough to cultivate a strong sense of belonging. With 100% of our graduates accepted to the university of their choice, we provide exceptional academics within a warm and welcoming community, while helping to build women of strength and character. Our academic program challenges each student to know her mind, contribute ideas and question assumptions, while enriching the Ontario curriculum with internationally- acclaimed programs that draw on the best from around the world in math, science, English, music and languages. Our Castle is a place like no other, where women learn to make meaningful contributions in the life of their school and beyond.

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Location

401 Reynolds Street, Whitby, Ontario, L1N 3W9

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Academics

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Curriculum: Liberal Arts
- Mathematics: Traditional Math
- Early Reading:
- Writing: Equal balance
- Science: Equal Balance
- Literature: Traditional
- Social Studies : Thematic
- Humanities and Social Sciences : Equal Balance
- Foreign Languages: Equal Balance
- Fine Arts:
- Computers and Technology: Heavy integration
- Physical Education:
- Advanced Placement courses :
- Sex and health education: Ontario curriculum
Curriculum Pace: Standard-enriched
Academic Culture: Rigorous
Developmental priorities: Intellectual
Special needs support: No support
Gifted learner support: In-class adaptations
Language: English

Curriculum Liberal Arts
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Central to your child's school experience is the underlying curriculum taught in the classroom. "Curriculum" refers to both what is taught and how it's taught. When considering the different curricula outlined in the next few pages, keep in mind that few schools fall neatly into one category or another. Most schools' curricula comprise a blend of best practices drawn from multiple curriculum types. Having said that, most schools do have a general overall curriculum type. These are identified for each school on OurKids.net.

Curriculum approach at Trafalgar Castle : Liberal Arts
Trafalgar Castle has a Liberal Arts approach to Curriculum (as opposed to Traditional, Progressive, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf approach).
[Show: About Liberal Arts?]
Liberal Arts curricula share with traditional programs their emphasis on core knowledge-acquisition, but tend to borrow more best practices from the progressive approach. A Liberal Arts program might still feature group work and projects, for example, contrary to the more singular emphasis on tests and essays at a Traditional program.

Curriculum at schools on OurKids.net

Liberal arts - 16%
Traditional - 42%
Progressive - 28%
Montessori - 13%
Reggio Emilia - 0%
Waldorf - 1%

What Trafalgar Castle says: Trafalgar Castle School offers a rigorous university preparatory curriculum from Grades 4 through 12. Our focus is to prepare our young women for post-secondary education through courses that emphasize the development of effective communication and inquiry skills, the ability to access and evaluate information, and develop self-assessment skills. We use information technology to deliver appropriate components of the curriculum and in the process encourage mastery of the technology skills essential for current and future success. Our courses meet and exceed Ontario Ministry of Education requirements and are delivered by a highly competent and dedicated faculty. Current research supports learning in a small-school environment, which enables our teachers to engage their students and support them as they achieve their true potential. Trafalgar Castle School is inspected by the Ontario Ministry of Education, accredited by the Canadian Educational Standards Institute and a member of the Conference of Independent Schools (Ontario), the Canadian Accredited Independent Schools and an associate member of the National Association of Independent Schools (Associate Member U.S.A.).

Approach:

Focus

Academic
Pedagogies and subject courses:

Mathematics Traditional Math

Mathematics approach at Trafalgar Castle : Traditional Math
Trafalgar Castle has a Traditional Math approach to Mathematics (as opposed to Discovery Math , Equal Balance approach).
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Traditional Math typically teaches a method or algorithm FIRST, and THEN teaches the applications for the method. Traditional algorithms are emphasized and practiced regularly: repetition and drills are frequently used to ensure foundational mastery in the underlying mathematical procedures. The traditional approach to math views math education as akin to building a logical edifice: each brick depends on the support of the previously laid ones, which represent mastery over a particular procedure or method. Traditional Math begins by giving students a tool, and then challenges students to practice using that tool an applied way, with progressively challenging problems. In this sense Traditional Math aims to establish procedural understanding before conceptual and applied understanding.

Mathematics at schools on OurKids.net

Traditional math - 28%
Discovery math - 5%
Equal balance - 67%

What Trafalgar Castle says: Our Grade 5 through 8 Mathematics program is built around the Singapore Math approach, which by design slows down the learning process to help more thoroughly ground our middle school students in the fundamentals of Math. Our Upper School Mathematics program features the academic level as well as enriched-level courses, which prepare students for Advanced Placement level courses.

Textbooks and supplementary materials: This information is not currently available.

Calculator policy: This information is not currently available.

Early Reading

What Trafalgar Castle says: This information is not currently available.

DIBELS Testing: This school does not use DIBELS testing to assess reading progress.

What Trafalgar Castle says: This information is not currently available.

Writing Equal balance

Writing approach at Trafalgar Castle : Equal balance
Trafalgar Castle has an Equal balance approach to Writing (as opposed to Systematic approach , Process approach approach).
[Show: About Equal balance?]
Programs that balance systematic and process approaches equally likely have an emphasis on giving young students ample opportunities to write, while providing supplementary class-wide instruction in grammar, parts of sentences, and various writing strategies.

Writing at schools on OurKids.net

Equal balance - 80%
Systematic approach - 8%
Process approach - 12%

What Trafalgar Castle says: Our students learn to develop effective thesis and supportive ideas based upon the adapted University of Chicago writing program. Through use of selected referencing, students build sound writing with the ultimate goal of refined expository writing.

Science Equal Balance

Science approach at Trafalgar Castle : Equal Balance
Trafalgar Castle has an Equal Balance approach to Science (as opposed to Expository , Inquiry approach).
[Show: About Equal Balance?]
Science programs that balance expository and inquiry learning equally will likely have an equal blend of tests and experiments; direct, textbook-based instruction and student-centred projects.

Science at schools on OurKids.net

Equal balance - 69%
Expository - 5%
Inquiry - 26%

Teaching approach: This information is not currently available.

Treatment of evolution:

Subject offered
Evolution as consensus theory
Evolution as one of many equally viable theories
Evolution is not taught

Topics covered in curriculum:

Subject offered
Biology
Chemistry
Ecology
Geology
Meteorology
Physics
Physiology
Zoology

Literature Traditional

Literature approach at Trafalgar Castle : Traditional
Trafalgar Castle has a Traditional approach to Literature (as opposed to Social Justice , Equal Balance approach).
[Show: About Traditional?]
In traditional literature programs students focus on decoding the mechanics of texts: plot, characterization, and themes. These texts tend to include a balance of contemporary and “classic” literature. When studying a past work, students investigate its historical context -- but only insofar as this adds understanding to the work itself. Past works are therefore studied “on their own terms”, and not merely as historical artifacts to be deconstructed: traditional literature programs are firmly rooted in the humanities, and carry the belief that great literature can reveal fundamental and universal truths about the human condition. These programs emphasize class discussions and critical essay writing, and aim to develop in students critical thinking, communication skills, and a cultivated taste and ethos.

Literature at schools on OurKids.net

Traditional - 22%
Social justice - 4%
Equal balance - 74%

What Trafalgar Castle says: This information is not currently available.

Social Studies Thematic

Social Studies approach at Trafalgar Castle : Thematic
Trafalgar Castle has a Thematic approach to Social Studies (as opposed to Core Knowledge , Expanding Communities approach).
[Show: About Thematic?]
The Thematic approach organizes the curriculum around certain themes or cultural universals. Students might spend time focused on food. Then they might focus on transportation or government, and so on.

Social Studies at schools on OurKids.net

Thematic - 31%
Core knowledge - 44%
Expanding communities - 25%

What Trafalgar Castle says: This information is not currently available.

Humanities and Social Sciences Equal Balance

Humanities and Social Sciences approach at Trafalgar Castle : Equal Balance
Trafalgar Castle has an Equal Balance approach to Humanities and Social Sciences (as opposed to Perennialism , Pragmatism approach).
[Show: About Equal Balance?]
These programs represent an equal balance between the perennialist and pragmatic approach to teaching the humanities and social sciences.

Humanities and Social Sciences at schools on OurKids.net

Equal balance - 82%
Perennialism - 9%
Pragmatism - 9%

What Trafalgar Castle says: This information is not currently available.

Foreign Languages Equal Balance

Foreign Languages approach at Trafalgar Castle : Equal Balance
Trafalgar Castle has an Equal Balance approach to Foreign Languages (as opposed to Audio-Lingual , Communicative approach).
[Show: About Equal Balance?]
These programs feature an equal blend of the audio-lingual and communicative styles of language instruction.

Foreign Languages at schools on OurKids.net

Equal balance - 61%
Audio-lingual - 2%
Communicative - 37%

What Trafalgar Castle says: This information is not currently available.

Fine Arts

Program offers:

Subject offered
Acting
Dance
Drama/Theatre
Graphic Design
Music
Visual Arts

Visual studio philosophy:

Expressive
Disciplined

What Trafalgar Castle says: This information is not currently available.

Computers and Technology Heavy integration

Computers and Technology approach at Trafalgar Castle : Heavy integration
Trafalgar Castle has a Heavy integration approach to Computers and Technology (as opposed to Light integration , Medium integration approach).
[Show: About Heavy integration?]
A major effort is made to integrate the development of digital literacy throughout the curriculum and in everything students do. Digital literacy is understood to be a fundamental skill in the 21st century: it therefore follows, the idea goes, that teachers should find ways to connect every lesson back to technology. Effort is made to ensure the use of technology is meaningful and advances students’ skills beyond what they would otherwise be from using computers outside the classroom.

Computers and Technology at schools on OurKids.net

Heavy integration - 31%
Light integration - 21%
Medium integration - 48%

What Trafalgar Castle says: This information is not currently available.

Program covers:

Subject offered
Computer science
Robotics
Web design

Physical Education

What Trafalgar Castle says: This information is not currently available.

Advanced Placement courses

AP Studio Art: 2-D Design
AP Studio Art: 3-D Design
AP Studio Art: Drawing
AP Calculus AB
AP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature and Composition

Sex and health education Ontario curriculum

Sex and health education approach at Trafalgar Castle : Ontario curriculum
Trafalgar Castle has an Ontario curriculum approach to Sex and health education (as opposed to Does not follow prrovincialcurriculum approach).
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The structure, pacing, focus, and tone of the sex education curriculum reflects that of the provincial one, taught in public schools.

Sex and health education at schools on OurKids.net

Follows provincial curriculum - 54%
Does not follow prrovincial curriculum - 46%

Approach to sex and health education:
Trafalgar Castle has a approach Mostly value-neutral (as opposed to Fairly value-based approach).
[Show: About Mostly value-neutral?]
By and large, students are taught about sex free of any particular moral or ethical standpoint. The school doesn't impose any particular values or value systems (such as social, political, or ideological values) on students when teaching sex and related issues.

Trafalgar Castle 's approach to sex-ed: This information is not currently available.
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Science

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Foreign Languages

Fine Arts

Computers and Technology

Physical Education

Advanced Placement courses

Sex and health education

Focus
Academic

Subject	offered
Evolution as consensus theory
Evolution as one of many equally viable theories
Evolution is not taught

Subject	offered
Biology
Chemistry
Ecology
Geology
Meteorology
Physics
Physiology
Zoology

Subject	offered
Acting
Dance
Drama/Theatre
Graphic Design
Music
Visual Arts

Subject	offered
Computer science
Robotics
Web design

Curriculum Pace Standard-enriched

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This refers to the rate at which students move through the curriculum (e.g., topics, textbook material, skills, etc.). Curriculum pace is often defined in comparison to provincial standards.

Curriculum Pace approach at Trafalgar Castle : Standard-enriched

Trafalgar Castle has a Standard-enriched approach to Curriculum Pace (as opposed to Accelerated, Student-paced approach).

[Show: About Standard-enriched?]

Broadly-speaking, the main curriculum -- like that of most schools -- paces the provincially-outlined one. This pace is steady and set by the teachers and school. The curriculum might still be enriched in various ways: covering topics more in-depth and with more vigor than the provincial one, or covering a broader selection of topics.

Curriculum Pace at schools on OurKids.net

Standard-enriched - 58%
Accelerated - 15%
Student-paced - 27%

What Trafalgar Castle says: Our enriched program can be seen across the curriculum through our Advanced Placement course offerings, enriched Mathematics program, expository writing program, integrative and inquiry-based thinking program, and our adaptation of diverse teaching strategies.

Flexible pacing style

Flexible pacing style	offered
Subject-streaming (tracking)
Multi-age classrooms as standard
Ability-grouping (in-class) as common
Frequent use of cyber-learning (at-their-own-pace)
Regular guided independent study opportunities
Differentiated assessment

What Trafalgar Castle says about flexible pacing: This information is not currently available.

Academic Culture Rigorous

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Through the collective mindset of teachers, administrators, students, and parents, each school develops and maintains its own academic culture. This generally relates to the norms and expectations created around academic performance. Many parents look to private schools because they want a specific type of culture. Some want a rigorous environment that will elevate their child to new heights. Others want a nurturing environment that will help their child develop a passion for learning.

Academic Culture approach at Trafalgar Castle : Rigorous
Trafalgar Castle has a Rigorous approach to Academic Culture (as opposed to Supportive approach).
[Show: About Rigorous?]
A school with a “rigorous” academic culture places a high value on academic performance, and expects their students to do the same. This does not mean the school is uncaring, unsupportive, or non-responsive -- far from it. A school can have a rigorous academic culture and still provide excellent individual support. It does mean, however, the school places a particular emphasis on performance -- seeking the best students and challenging them to the fullest extent -- relative to a normal baseline. High expectations and standards – and a challenging yet rewarding curriculum – are the common themes here. Keep in mind this classification is more relevant for the older grades: few Kindergarten classrooms, for example, would be called “rigorous”.

Academic Culture at schools on OurKids.net

Rigorous - 49%
Supportive - 51%

What Trafalgar Castle says: This information is not currently available.
Developmental priorities Intellectual

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Schools have specific goals regarding how they want their educate and develop their students. This is part of a school's overall philosophy or vision, which is contained in its mission statement. While they tend have several developmental aims, schools tend to priortize certain aims, such as intellectual, social, spiritual, emotional, or physical development.

Primary Developmental Priority: Intellectual

The goal is to cultivate "academically strong, creative and critical thinkers, capable of exercising rationality, apprehending truth, and making aesthetic distinctions."

Secondary Developmental Priority: Balanced

"Equal emphasis is placed on a balance of priorities: intellectual, emotional, social and physical cultivation."

What Trafalgar Castle says: At Trafalgar, we implement a continuum of programming for students from Grade 4 to 12 that addresses the social, emotional, physical, mental health, and spiritual needs of girls. Student health, wellness, and learning supports are enhanced so that every girl can participate fully and productively in learning and life.

Special needs support No support

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Schools offer a wide range of approaches and services to support students with special needs. This may include individualized learning, one-on-one support, small classes, resource rooms, and learning aids. These supports may be provided in a number of different environments such as a dedicated special needs school or class, an integrated class, a withdrawal class, or a regular class with resource support or in-class adaptations.

Trafalgar Castle offers No support

Trafalgar Castle offers no/limited support for students with learning difficulties or special needs.

What Trafalgar Castle says about their special need support: Families are supported in seeking professional diagnosis and recommendations a learning difficulty is suspected. From there, the recommendations that work in our environment to best support the student are implemented. We responsibly enrol students with diagnosed learning disabilities.

Academic Support:

Subject Ttype	offered
Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation
Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties

Mild but clinically diagnosed ADHD:

Subject Ttype	offered
Accommodations
Modifications
Extra support

Summary: Every identified student receives a learning plan. Supports and extension opportunities vary from minimal to moderate. Classroom teachers implement the majority of the accommodations and extension opportunities. Independence and self-advocacy are the primary goals for every identified student.

A - Forms of Support

Accommodation:

Modification:

Remediation:

B - Environments

Indirect Support:

Resource Assistance:

Withdrawal Assistance:

Partial Integration:

Full-Time Class:

Special NeedNeed

Forms of SupportA

EnvironmentsB

ADHD

Learning disabilities

Dyslexia (Language-Based Learning Disability)
This is a learning disability that can limit a child's ability to read and learn. It can have a variety of traits. A few of the main ones are impaired phonological awareness and decoding, problems with orthographic coding, and auditory short-term memory impairment.
Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)
This is a sound differentiation disorder involving problems with reading, comprehension, and language.
Dyscalculia
This is a kind of specific learning disability in math. Kids with this math disorder have problems with calculation. They may also have problems with math-related concepts such as time and money.
Dysgraphia
This is a kind of specific learning disability in writing. It involves problems with handwriting, spelling, and organizing ideas.
Language Processing Disorder
This is characterized by having extreme difficulty understanding what is heard and expressing what one wants to say. These disorders affect the area of the brain that controls language processing.
Nonverbal Learning Disorders (NLD)
These involve difficulties interpreting non-verbal cues, such as facial expressions and body language. They're usually characterized by a significant discrepancy between higher verbal skills and weaker motor, visual-spatial, and social skills.
Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor Deficit
A characteristic seen in people with learning disabilities such as Dysgraphia or Non-verbal LD. It can result in missing subtle differences in shapes or printed letters, losing place frequently, struggles with cutting, holding pencil too tightly, or poor eye/hand coordination.
Developmental

Autism
Refers to a range of conditions that involve challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, and speech and nonverbal communication. They also involve unique strengths and differences. For instance, there are persons with both low- and high-functioning autism (some claim the latter is identical to Asperger's syndrome).
Asperger's Syndrome
On the autism spectrum, Asperger's is considered quite mild in terms of symptoms. While traits can vary widely, many kids with Asperger's struggle with social skills. They also sometimes fixate on certain subjects and engage in repetitive behaviour.
Down syndrome
his is associated with impairment of cognitive ability and physical growth, and a particular set of facial characteristics.
Intellectual disability
This is a condition characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning (e.g., reasoning, learning, and problem solving). Intellectual disabilities are also known as general learning disabilities (and used to be referred to as a kind of mental retardation).
Williams syndrome
This is a rare genetic disorder present at birth. It is characterized by intellectual disabilities or learning problems, unique facial features, and cardiovascular problems.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is an umbrella term used to describe the range of effects that can occur in an individual whose mother consumed alcohol during pregnancy. These may include growth deficits, facial anomalies, and damage to the central nervous system, which can lead to cognitive, behavioural, and other problems.
Behavioral and Emotional

Troubled behaviour / troubled teens
roubled teens tend to have problems that are intense, persistent, and can lead to quite unpredictable behaviour. This can lead to behavioural and emotional issues, such as drug and alcohol abuse, criminal behaviour, eating disorders, depression, and anxiety.
Clinical Depression
This is a mental health disorder also called "major depression." It involves persistent feelings of sadness, loss, and anger. According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms are usually severe enough to cause noticeable problems in relationships with others or in daily activities, such as school, work, or one's social life.
Clinical anxiety
This is a mood disorder involving intense, relentless feelings of distress and fear. They can also have excessive and persistent worry about everyday situations, and repeated episodes of intense anxiety or terror.
Suicidal thoughts
This involves persistent thoughts about ending one's life.
Drug and alcohol abuse
This involves the excessive use of drug and/or alcohol, which interferes with daily functioning.
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
This is a disruptive behavioural disorder which normally involves angry outbursts, often directed at people of authority. This behaviour must last continuously for six months or more and significantly interfere with daily functioning.
Physical

Multiple sclerosis
This is a condition of the central nervous system. It affects the brain, optic nerves, and spinal cord. Symptoms can include fatigue, loss of motor control, memory loss, depression, and cognitive difficulties.
Cerebral palsy
his refers to a group of permanent movement disorders that appear in early childhood. CP is caused by abnormal development or damage to the parts of the brain that control movement, balance, and posture.
Muscular dystrophy
Muscular dystrophy is a neuromuscular disorder which weakens the body's muscles. Causes, symptoms, age of onset, and prognosis vary between individuals.
Spina Bifida
This is a condition present at birth due to the incomplete formation of the spine and spinal cord. It can lead to a number of physical challenges, including paralysis or weakness in the legs, bowel and bladder incontinence, hydrocephalus (too much fluid in the brain), and deformities of the spine.
Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder)
This is a Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). Also known as "sensory integration disorder," it affects fine and/or gross motor coordination in children and adults. It may also affect speech.
Blindness
Visual impairment is a decreased ability or inability to see that can't be fixed in usual ways, such as with glasses. Some people are completely blind, while others have what's called "legal blindness."
Deafness
Hearing impairment, also known as "hearing loss," is a partial or total inability to hear. The degree of hearing impairment varies between people. It can range from complete hearing loss (or deafness) to partial hearing loss (meaning the ears can pick up some sounds).
Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is an inherited genetic condition, which affects the body's respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems. It affects young children and adults.
Multiple physical
Accommodating a wide range of physical conditions and disabilities.

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Gifted learner support In-class adaptations

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Schools support students with gifted or advanced learning abilities in a several ways. Whether they offer a full-time gifted program or part-time support, they normally provide some form of accelerated learning (delivering content at a faster pace) or enrichment (covering content more broadly or deeply). Many schools also offer a wide range of in-class adaptations to support advanced learners, such as guided independent studies, project-based learning, and career exploration.

Dedicated gifted programs:

Program	offered
Full-time gifted program (parallel to rest of school)
Part-time gifted program (pull-out; parallel to rest of class)

Curriculum delivery: Enrichment (The main focus is on enrichment. This means that while students may work at a marginally quicker pace than public school peers, the primary aim is to study subject in broader and deeper ways.)

In-class adaptations:

Program	offered
Custom subject enrichment (special arrangement)
Custom curriculum compacting (special arrangement)
Guided independent study (custom gifted arrangement)
Cyber-learning opportunities (custom gifted arrangement)
Formalized peer coaching opportunities (specifically for gifted learners to coach others)
Custom subject acceleration (special arrangement)
Career exploration (custom gifted arrangement)
Project-based learning (custom gifted arrangement)
Mentorships (custom gifted arrangement)

What Trafalgar Castle says: This information is not currently available.

Language English

Trafalgar Castle offers English as the primary language of instruction.

Language of enrollment include: English

Extracurriculars

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While academics remain the priority for most private schools, many also place a strong focus on a well-rounded education and encourage participation in extracurricular activities such as sports, music, arts, or clubs. Involvement in extracurriculars helps stimulate students in their studies, makes them more motivated to learn, and can make school more enjoyable and fulfilling. Extracurricular activities can also provide students with a much-needed break from the stresses of academics, while helping them to develop skills and allowing them to take part in valuable social situations.

What Trafalgar Castle says:

Trafalgar Castle School among the first to launch a Girls Who Code Club in Canada!

Sports offered

Competitive sports: 10
Recreational sports: N/A

Legend: Competitive offered Recreational offered

all sports]

Badminton
Baseball
Basketball
Canoeing/Kayaking
Cricket
Cross-country skiing
Cycling
Downhill skiing
Equestrian
Fencing
Field Hockey
Figure Skating
Football
Golf
Gymnastics
Ice Hockey
Ice Skating
Lacrosse
Martial Arts
Mountain biking
Racquet Ball
Rowing
Rugby
Running
Sailing
Skateboarding
Snowboarding
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Track & Field
Volleyball
Weightlifting
Wrestling

Clubs offered

Trafalgar Castle School offers 15 clubs and extracurricular programs.

Legend: Competitive offered Recreational offered

all clubs and programs]

Foreign Language Club

Habitat for Humanity

Jazz Ensemble

Math Club

Musical theatre/Opera

Ballet and Classical Ballet

Online Magazine

Outdoor Club

Outdoor Education

Paintball

Photography

Poetry/Literature club

Radio club

Robotics club

Round Square

School newspaper

Science Club

Scouting

Student Council

Yearbook

Yoga

Animation

Art Club

Astronomy Club

Audiovisual Club

Band

Chess Club

Choir

Community Service

Computer Club

Dance Club

Debate Club

Drama Club

Environmental Club

Tuition & Financial Aid

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This can depend on a number of factors, including the type of school, living arrangements, what’s included in tuition, school location, resources, and facilities. Many private schools in Canada have tuition that ranges between $6,000 and $12,000 a year. While some schools, such as schools which provide room and board, can be more expensive, many of these schools provide ways to defray the costs of tuition. For instance, they may offer merit-based scholarships or needs-based financial aid (often referred to as “bursaries” or “subsidies”).

Boarding (Domestic - 5 days/week) Day Boarding (Domestic) Boarding (International)

	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Boarding (Domestic - 5 days/week)				$51,970
Day	$23,450			$24,130		$26,865
Boarding (Domestic)				$57,115
Boarding (International)				$62,490

What Trafalgar Castle says about their tuition: This information is not currently available.

Discounts

Discount Type	Enrolment Type	Amount
Full payment	all students	10%
2nd child (sibling)	all students	10%
3rd child (sibling)	all students	10%
4th child (sibling)	all students	10%

Need-based financial aid

Grade range that need-based aid is offered:	4 to 12
Percentage of grade-eligible students receiving financial aid	0%
Average aid package size	$0
Percentage of total enrolment on financial aid	0%
Total aid available	$0

Application Deadline:

Rolling deadline

More information:

https://applefinancialservices.ca/apply

Application Details:

This school works with other. for processing financial applications
• Completed online application form; • Final report cards for the past two years; • A confidential teacher recommendation; and • Application fee. The student’s application package is then assessed, and eligible candidates are invited in for an interview and an assessment. At this point, if the student is a successful candidate, an official letter of acceptance will be offered.

Merit based Scholarships

Trafalgar Castle School does not offer merit-based financial awards.

Enrolment

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Private schools come in all shapes and sizes. Some larger schools have enrolment numbers in the thousands, while some smaller schools have only a few dozen students. Boarding schools tend to be on the larger side, while alternative schools, such as Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf, are normally smaller. Besides the overall size of school, there are other important facts you’ll want to know about a school’s enrolment. For instance, here you can learn about a school’s enrolment for separate streams (if they have them), such as day and boarding, its average class size, and its average enrolment per grade.

Enrolment Details:

	Grades	Gender	Living Arrangement	Enrolment
Group 1	Gr. 4 to Gr. 12	All girls	Day	150
Group 2	Gr. 7 to Gr. 12	All girls	Boarding	80

Additional Statistics:

Total enrolment	230
Average class size	12
% of international students (total enrolment)	31%
Number of different nationalities within student population	8
Five-day boarding program offered	Yes

Student Distribution:

This information is not currently available.

Admission

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Private schools in Canada have admissions policies. All schools have some required application materials, though these vary between schools. These may include letters of application, application fees, essays, and exams (such as the SSAT). Many schools also require interviews with prospective students, either with their parents, on their own, or both. Schools also have different standards and priorities when evaluating student applications, different acceptance rates (which may vary between grade levels), and target different kinds of students. To improve your child’s chances of acceptance, you should find out everything you can about a school’s admissions policies and how they assess applicants.

Application

Admissions Assessments:

Assessment	Required	Grades
Interview		4 - 12
SSAT
SSAT (out of province)
Entrance Exam(s)		4 - 9
Entrance Essay

Application Deadlines:

Day students: Rolling

Boarding students: Rolling

Offer mid-year entry: Yes

Fees:

Application fee: N/A

Registration fee: $2,000

Deposit: N/A

What Trafalgar Castle says:

Trafalgar Castle School operates on a rolling admissions process however spaces fill early. Prospective students are required to submit the following components as part of the application process:

Completed application package;
Report cards from the previous two years;
Reference letter;
Deposit; and
Interview process.

Day students are also encouraged to spend a day with us to experience first-hand the possibilities of a Trafalgar Castle School education.

Acceptance

Acceptance Rate: 100%

This is the percentage of applicants typically accepted into the school. So if 50 students are admitted out of 100 applicants, the school has an overall acceptance rate of 50%.

Day Boarding

Student Entry Points

This shows approximately how many openings there are likely to be in each grade in a typical year, as well as the estimated acceptance rate for each grade level.

Student Type	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Boarding Acceptance (Acceptance rate)				0	0	0	0	0	0

Type of student Trafalgar Castle is looking for:
We are looking for students that wants what Trafalgar Castle School is offering including: • A warm and encouraging environment where every girl is known and embraced; • A diverse and international student body and an inclusive community; • An acclaimed academic program where students reach high and achieve their best; • Social, emotional and academic support structures to promote health and wellness; • Learning experiences outside the classroom on excursions, adventures and exchanges; • An exciting array of clubs, sports teams, music ensembles and leadership opportunities; • A school where 100% of graduates are accepted into a university of her choice; and • A network of talented and successful alumnae from around the world.

University Placement

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Key Numbers

Average graduating class size	34
Students accepted into post-secondary studies upon graduation	N/A

Percentage of students who attend post-secondary institutions outside of Canada	N/A
Students who attended a Ivy+ school Number of students in the past 5 years that that attended one of Harvard, Yale, Princeton, University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Stanford, University of Chicago, Oxford or Cambridge (UK)	N/A

Post-Secondary Schools Attended

Canada 16 universities
- Acadia University
- Carleton University
- Concordia University
- McGill University
- McMaster University
- Memorial University of Newfoundland
- OCAD University
- Queen's University
- Ryerson University
- University of British Columbia
- University of Ontario Institute of Technology
- University of Toronto
- University of Waterloo
- Western University
- Wilfrid Laurier University
- York University
International 1 university
- University of Nottingham

Areas of Study

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Trafalgar Castle School Graduates’ Post-Secondary Studies:

This information is not currently available.

Aggregate of All Schools’ Post-Secondary Studies:

24% - Liberal Arts and Sciences
25% - Engineering and Applied Sciences
25% - Business/Commerce
5% - Fine and Performing Arts
13% - Applied Health Sciences
2% - Applied Professional Studies (Post-grad certificate / diploma)
6% - Other

Services Offered to Students

Career planning
Internships	N/A

Mentorship Program	N/A
University counseling

What Trafalgar Castle says:

Our graduates are welcomed by post-secondary institutions in Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States and other international universities. All of our students enthusiastically participate in a wide variety of co-curricular opportunities that span the Arts and Sciences, athletics, and community service endeavours. Fostering a strong boarding tradition, we host 77 boarders who represent 7 countries and 36% of our school population.

Principal's Message

Dr. Leanne Foster, Head of School

B.A, B.Ed, Ph.D

Welcome from the Head of School

Trafalgar Castle School is a warm and welcoming community with a history of educating girls and young women since 1874. We are a proud part of Whitby, and welcome students from across Durham Region, the Greater Toronto Area, and around the world.

Our beautiful campus and historic setting is a hub of activity each and every day. World-class curriculum alongside a full complement of extra-curricular activities creates an environment that inspires and encourages growth. Arts, athletics, debating or robotics – wherever her curiosity leads, dedicated and caring faculty are there to ensure the opportunities for each and every girl are truly endless.

At Trafalgar Castle, we care deeply about how girls learn. The value of our all-girls’ setting is present in our classrooms where students from grades 4 to 12 engage in meaningful and authentic learning, all the while growing in confidence, learning to lead with integrity, and making friendships that last a lifetime!

When our graduates leave us, they are confident young women who know, without question, their possibilities are endless.

I invite you to come for a visit. We look forward to providing you and your daughter with a tour of the school, and extending a warm Trafalgar welcome!

Dr. Leanne Foster, Ph.D.

Head of School

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