EDUCATING HUMANITY
by Fostering Diversity and Inclusion
BY JOY IDAMI ’21, DEBORAH OJO ’22, RICHARD RUBIN ’21, OSCAR SONG ’21
Over the last 39 years, HTS has steadily grown more diverse, and its continuous efforts to achieve a higher standard of learning have truly been evident. The student body is composed of different races, gender identities and religions; we are encouraged to see the world through each other’s eyes. Ex Doctrina Mores is our school motto – as a result of knowledge, training and education, come character and right living. As the world continues to evolve, we, as a community, strive to know better, educate others and foster greater inclusion within our community. 10 | CORRIDORS
HTS has made significant leaps in social justice and equity education and is a model of incorporating real-world issues into daily classes. For example, last year HTS created a new Grade 11 interdisciplinary course, marrying the English and social justice curricula to teach students more about the social and political landscape in Canada and the world. One highlight from this course is the weekly Intellectual Salons, which encourage students to come prepared with their own opinions and with the openness and curiosity to listen to