Going Beyond Fall /Winter 2019

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ENTREPRENEURIAL THINKING AT TMS TMS students are developing an entrepreneurial mindset: being open to opportunities, exploring different perspectives, and collaborating to become the nimble innovators of tomorrow. Learn how inside!

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MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

TITAN LIFE

FEATURE STORIES

Academics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04

Duke of Edinburgh Award Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 TMS Moments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02

Athletics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Q&A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03

Citizenship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

TMS Schulich Experience . . . . . . . 24 Entrepreneurial Thinking in Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Contributors

Cover: 'Entrepreneurial Traits in Action’. Illustrated

by Marta Antelo.

GOING BEYOND is published bi-annually by the TMS Community Development Department for parents, students, alumni, staff, and faculty.

Photography

Comments and ideas are welcome and can be sent to: tmsmarcom@tmsschool.ca

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©2019 TMS. Head of School David Young Going Beyond Publisher Kirsten Eastwood, Executive Director, Community Development Managing Editor / Creative Director Dionne Malcolm, Director, Strategic Communications and Marketing

Gayathiri Thevarajah, Community Development Assistant Various TMS Staff & Faculty

Reid Studios Limited Printing MC Print Management Staff Contributors Aaron Walker Alana Columbo Amanda Portanova Anna Bouzina Ashley Willis Banushaa Theiventhiran Blaine Seamone Carolyn Reid Charlene Choo David Cordiner David Young Edwin Bryson Farzaneh Fereidooni Kathe Leyser Kelli Cartwright Kevin Budd

Kirsten Eastwood Linda Raponi Lisa Cantor Lisa Nurse Michelle Hutchinson Paul Yip Rachel MacDonald Rachel Marks Rakesh Tripathi Roger Marles Shauna Martini Sheila Thomas Suzanne Bonus Tanya Thomas Theresa Hurley Student Contributors Eileen W. Iman H. Mikayla T. Raha N. Rebecca R. Sanam S. Yekta N. TMS Admissions 905-889-6882 ext. 2230 admissions@tmsschool.ca www.tmsschool.ca

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DON’T MISS OUR 2019

Winter Celebrations UPPER SCHOOL Tuesday, December 10, 2019 (5:15 PM) (Snow Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2019)

LOWER ELEMENTARY Monday, December 16, 2019 (1:30 PM) UPPER ELEMENTARY Tuesday, December 17, 2019 (1:30 PM) (Elementary Snow Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2019)

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Without realizing it, “ I learned small examples of

the traits I’m keen that our students at TMS develop.

MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD Each year when I was in elementary school, as the school year began, a craze erupted in Scotland to which I was close to addicted. Panini Soccer Stickers would launch their new Premier League Soccer book and so began the frenzy to fill the book. Stickers were sold in packets of six. A packet was 10 pence – a king’s ransom at the time.

There were hundreds to collect and stick into the book.

The early weeks were easy. You got a free packet when you bought the sticker book. All six went straight into the book. Maybe your parents bought you a couple of packets as a treat and the small change you had saved bought another couple – all went straight into the book.

But that early success soon ran out for two reasons.

Firstly, funds dried up. Who could hope to keep feeding these purchases at 10 pence a packet? Secondly, as each new packet was entered into the book, the chance of doubles increased. The fuller your book became, the harder it was to find the remaining stickers you needed.

It became obvious I couldn’t keep up with the purchasing power of my classmates so I needed to think creatively.

Like most 10 year olds at the time, I took public transportation to school. Each Monday, my mum would give me my bus fare for the week. For a week of return trips, my mum gave me £1 in a small plastic bag. So I made the decision that I would walk to and from school – my school was a 40 minute walk from my house.

That small sacrifice allowed me to buy 10 packets of stickers each week – which meant I could compete with the big kids at school.

Each recess was spent in intense negotiations trying to swap the doubles you had for the ones you needed.

Students stood thumbing through their pile of doubles while other children mumbled ‘got, got, got, need, need…’. Despite my heroic efforts walking to and from school, my pile of doubles was still embarrassingly small.

Colin McGregor, on the other hand, had a pile of doubles you could build your house on. He was desperate for the few stickers he still needed. My strategy was to find out what stickers he needed, trade others for those stickers and then bring them to Colin and trade them to him at inflated rates - genius.

It was all great fun. I loved it. We all loved it. The trading was loud and fast. Some days the older boys cheated and ripped you off; some kids were able to spend lots

on stickers and some kids couldn’t. It certainly wasn’t fair but it was also completely fair. No adults were involved, ever. You had to figure it out with what you had.

I look back fondly on those days. Without realizing it, I learned small examples of the traits I’m keen that our students at TMS develop. I learned that to have some success I needed to be resilient, I needed to stay positive and I needed to apply some entrepreneurial thinking.

These traits were learned through tiny, daily experiences.

I realize that my own children did not likely get similar experiences to develop those skills. I doubt I would have let my children walk 40 minutes to school in bad weather. I doubt they would be taking public transportation in the first place. Maybe when kids at their school had more stickers than they did, I would have bought them some more. Maybe the school would have banned the stickers in the playground because the older students were spoiling it for the younger students.

Times have changed and for the most part, they have changed for the better. Now more than ever, our children need personal traits to complement their academic excellence. The world they will inherit requires them to be confident in the face of failure and competition, to connect with people using a positivity that draws others to them and their ideas and to approach challenges with a desire to solve and innovate.

It’s hard to let go of your child, even a little, to allow them to learn these essential skills. We want to partner with you in creating a journey at TMS in which they can safely develop these skills through age appropriate experiences.

I hope this issue of GOING BEYOND provides you with some excellent examples of how TMS is beginning to develop entrepreneurial thinking in our students.

I welcome your feedback and suggestions about how we can continue to build on this great work.

David Young, Head of School TMS TMS GOING BEYOND - Fall / Winter 2019

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Don’t Miss These Upcoming TMS Events November 23

TMS Holiday Market Place (@ Upper School)

December 10

Upper School Winter Celebration

December 16

Lower Elementary Winter Celebration

December 17

Upper Elementary Winter Celebration

December 19

Lower School Report Cards Distributed Last Day of Classes

Dec 20 - Jan 5 Winter Break

January 31

2020/21 Re-Enrolment Due – Toddler/Children’s House

February 12

TMS Family Event @ Lower School

February 14 - 17 Mid-Term Break

February 21

2020/21 Re-Enrolment Due – Elementary and Upper School

March 9 - 20 March Break

April 10 - 13 Easter Break

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TMS Moments Kicking off a New School Year TMS officially kicked off a new School year on September 3, 2019! At our Lower School, we welcomed students and families by taking “first day” photos as well as holding a ‘Welcome Back’ assembly for Elementary students. Our Upper School students also participated in a ‘Welcome Back’ assembly featuring student leadership for 2019/20.

Sharing Advice Between TMS Siblingsy In May 2019, we held our Grade 12 Graduation (read more about it in this issue).

We caught Graduate Raha Afkhami Nemati and her little sister Yekta (Grade 1 at TMS) together and asked if they had advice for each other. Raha said “My main piece of advice is to always try new things and to never let failure put you down. We can never be the best at everything, but trying new things will give you depth, new perspectives and new talents that you would never otherwise find. Go out into the world, inspire others and find out who you are and who you want to be.” Yekta said “Congratulations Raha - you have graduated!

Please don’t get lost at university”.

TMS Parent Speaker Series with Chris Vollum Parents from across the school gathered on October 10th to hear the latest in our TMS Parent Speaker Series “Social Media Intelligence” with Chris Vollum. Chris spoke about how to help students build a sustainable reputation on social media now. He also presented the same message to students at both the Upper and Lower School.

TMS Wins Gold!

TMS is pleased to share that we were recently named the proud recipient of a 2019 Gold MarCom Award for our “Big Dreams” video (in the category of ‘Web Video’). Administered by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP), MarCom Awards honour excellence in marketing and communication. Watch for our video in Cineplex Theatres as a pre-show ad between December 27th and January 2nd in Richmond Hill, Markham, Vaughan and Aurora.

Q&A What is Entrepreneurial Thinking?

Entrepreneurial Thinking is a key mindset and focus of TMS (and theme of this edition of GOING BEYOND), but what does it actually mean? We sat down with TMS Executive Director, Community Development, Kirsten Eastwood to talk about what it means to cultivate Entrepreneurial Thinking in our students.

How is Entrepreneurial Thinking Different From Entrepreneurship?

Entrepreneurial thinking isn’t the same as entrepreneurship. It is not about the creation of a product or service and bringing it to market.

Entrepreneurship usually refers to someone investing their time and energy and money into a business.

Entrepreneurial thinking takes the concept of ideation to create new thinking and opportunities. We often see entrepreneurial thinking in traditional careers like healthcare. One of my favourite examples of entrepreneurial thinking is a Canadian - Dr. Daffyd (Dave) Williams who initially trained as a medical doctor, was accepted into the NASA Space Program and became an astronaut and an aquanaut before becoming a hospital CEO where he helped pioneer the concept of telemedicine. He didn’t “create” a business but applied entrepreneurial thinking to his work in medicine, space and ocean exploration and hospital administration.

Why is Entrepreneurial Thinking a Mindset That’s Important to TMS?

Dr. Alan Middleton, Executive Director of the Schulich Executive Education Centre says that to “survive and thrive in this disruptive world”, we need a combination of four characteristics: 1.

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Education Intelligence (IQ) and problem solving Social skills or Emotional Quotient (EQ) Drive, energy and resilience to thrive in the ever-changing world

At TMS, we want to ensure we set our students up to thrive in school, work and life so they are able to:

• Express their ideas through public speaking • Get unstuck when they don’t know what to do • Give and get feedback with an open mind • Negotiate so the outcome is favourable for everyone

How Can These Traits be Supported at Home?

• Use your dinner table conversations to inquire about your child’s day so you can encourage them to share, ask questions, and explore new ideas they learned.

• As a family, take part in a new and shared activity – perhaps something that is unfamiliar but enjoyable and engaging for all. This provides a shared experience about which you can reflect and discuss – how it felt, what’s next, and what learning everyone had.

• Be open to giving and getting feedback – from family, friends, or coaches. » This feedback may be helpful in having children seek out new perspectives and ideas from different people so they have a richer understanding of an issue. » Consider some new language to help frame the idea of giving and getting feedback. ▫What’s

working well? ▫What

is tricky or challenging? ▫What

would you do differently?

• Help your children with problem solving – ask them to think about a chore or task they are already doing and how they could do it differently, better, or more efficiently. » If you are doing a home renovation or redecorating a space in your home, ask your children for their ideas about how they might rethink or re-use that space.

• When cooking, encourage your children to rethink or revamp a recipe.

» If you run out of chocolate chips for cookies, what could you use as a substitute?

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ACADEMICS TMS has garnered a reputation for creating an extraordinary learning environment.

Throughout the School, from the youngest learners in the Toddler Program to Alumni who return again and again to visit, students are passionately engaged in their academic pursuits. Read about the latest updates in Academics at TMS.

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Celebrating 10 years of TMS Grade 12 Graduates

Andrea Chang, Valedictorian

May of 2019 marked a decade of Grade 12 Graduates from the Upper School. Thirty-six students and their families shared in celebrating their achievements and reflecting on each of their individual journeys through TMS. This newest group of TMS Alumni received offers to over 100 different programs from universities around the world. Congratulations Class of 2019!

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TMS IB Results Above International Average Each year, IB Diploma Programme (DP) students around the world are assessed on three elements that make up the core of their curricular program (in addition to six subject groups). Those core elements include: • Theory of Knowledge (TOK) - in which students reflect on the nature of knowledge and on how we know what we claim to know.

• The Extended Essay (EE) - which is an independent, self-directed piece of research, finishing with a 4,000-word paper.

• Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) - in which students complete a project related to those three concepts.

Results from last year’s DP students were recently reported with 17% of TMS students scoring As in their Extended Essays, and 25% of our students scoring As in TOK. These scores come in well over the international average of approximately 12% and 8% respectively.

Well done TMS!!

TMS Places 2nd in Rotman Challenge

The Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto held their 7th Annual High School Market Simulation Challenge in May of 2019. Students were introduced to financial markets and the Rotman Interactive Trader (RIT) software, which was developed by their onsite lab to reflect the behaviour of financial markets.

In the afternoon, students took what they learned and demonstrated their skills through a trading challenge using the RIT software. TMS placed 2nd overall out of 140 high school teams. Congratulations to TMS Students Amna R. (Grade 12) and Rebecca R. (Grade 12) for their amazing achievement and representation of our School!

Grade 6 Students Receive DELF Diplomas

Thirty Grade 6 students from TMS travelled with their French teachers on May 24, 2019 to complete the Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française - category A1. The DELF (Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française) is an official diploma awarded by the French Ministry of Education to certify the French Language competency of candidates from outside France. This exam, which is administered by certified instructors for the French Ministry of National Education, tests students for their French language skills in oral and written comprehension and expression. All of the students who took on this challenge received their DELF diplomas. Congratulations to all the participants!

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Grade 9s Take Part in Social Innovation Challenge In September, our TMS Grade 9 students travelled to Toronto to participate in the “Social Innovation Challenge” run by the Elevate Youth as part of the Elevate Technology Festival. An interdisciplinary Geography and Design trip, this workshop focused on the UN 2030 Sustainability Goals. TMS students worked in table groups with students from other schools and mentors to find a creative solution for a current global climate change problem. Students engaged the Design Thinking Model to work through the idea development and figure out a solution, which they then presented to all of the workshop participants.

Children’s House Students Learn Through Cooking

Cooking with children in the classroom is a fantastic way to take what they have learned and apply it to the real world. Many subjects lend themselves well to classroom cooking activities – science, math, reading, following directions, health and nutrition to name a few. In Children’s House, students read the recipe, measure and count the ingredients, develop their fine and gross motor skills cracking eggs, pouring liquids and stirring batter, observe chemical reactions such as changes between solids and liquids and work together harmoniously for a common goal. Cooking also gives us an opportunity to introduce foods and cuisines from other countries, leading to discussions about different cultures and expanding students’ understanding of the world.

TMS Robotics Clubs Update

The two TMS Robotics teams are gearing up for their upcoming First Lego League competition in December 2019! Guided by our Coaches, FIRST LEGO League teams research a real-world problem such as food safety, recycling, etc., and are challenged to develop a solution.

They also must design, build, and program a robot using LEGO MINDSTORMS® technology, then compete on a table-top playing field. This year’s challenge “City Shaper” will give students the opportunity to think about how we can build stronger more sustainable communities.

The teams (one at both the Upper and Lower School), made up of students in Grades 4 to 8, will have opportunities throughout the entire process to build on the three main traits TMS believes are essential to student success - building resiliency, being positive and developing an entrepreneurial mindset.

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ARTS Students thrive artistically at TMS, working individually or in groups with guidance and support. Our Lower and Upper School students are encouraged to explore new ideas and concepts and showcase their talent whenever possible.

Read about the latest updates in the Arts at TMS.

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An Elementary Art Project: Where will your wings take you?

Elementary art students from Grades 3 to 6 ‘reached for the sky’ in their art classes over the last few weeks, cutting and painting their own individual feathers as part of a collaborative, art installation that is now displayed at the Lower School entitled “Where will your wings take you?”.

This large scale set of wings was inspired by the incredible street art of artist Colette Miller (whose wings have been seen around the world), and aims to inspire our whole TMS Community to follow our dreams and watch them soar!

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Mikayla T. - CISMF Soloist Reflections When Grade 6 student Mikayla T. was chosen as a soloist at last year’s Conference of Independent Schools Music Festival (CISMF), she knew it would be an experience to remember. Her audition was submitted via video and two weeks later, Mikayla was informed that she would be among a select few in the province to sing solo with the large choir. “Representing TMS on such a big stage in front of hundreds of people was an experience of a lifetime”, said Mikayla. “I couldn’t have done it without the support of my friends, family, and the TMS Music Department – specifically Ms. McInnes who coached me and gave me advice right up to the day”. Now at the Upper School, Mikayla continues to be involved in singing and music and hopes to audition for the CISMF again in the future.

Congratulations Mikayla!

About the CISMF

The Conference of Independent Schools Music Festival is an annual, non-competitive music festival featuring choirs and bands — jazz, symphonic, concert and more — all culminating in a mass finale with a well-known guest conductor. Schools pick the choristers, while musicians audition and then collaborate in advance, over the course of several rigorous rehearsal days. Over 1,400 students and educators take to the Roy Thomson Hall stage each spring in this inclusive and joyous musical experience. TMS is proud to participate in this event each year.

Eileen W. - On Tour with the Toronto Youth Wind Orchestra

Eileen W., Grade 10 student began playing the clarinet just three years ago. Through her own passion and dedication, and opportunities to practice and perform at TMS, Eileen has achieved multiple honours, including participating in the CISMF Wind Ensemble. Eileen also auditioned for the Toronto Youth Wind Orchestra (in the most advanced group) in Grade 9, was accepted, and has played with the group ever since. This summer, Eileen travelled to Spain to the World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles Conference where she was part of the only Canadian ensemble invited. Amazing work Eileen!

Toddler Learning with Dance

Music is a universal language. Children have an uninhibited inclination to move, dance, and make music, as well as an innate capacity to appreciate all types of music. Musical activities are a regular part of our Toddler classes, giving students opportunities to perfect their movements and refine coordination. The Toddlers of Class 215 were doing just that while finding loads of Joy in the process!

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Upper Elementary Play looks “Sweet” This Year Theatre aficionados have something “sweet” in store this year as Upper Elementary students perform “Willy Wonka Jr.” this year! The production promises to be another night to remember, featuring many of our talented TMS students! This show is a heartwarming and delicious adventure that will once again take the stage in the beautiful professional theatre at the Aga Khan Museum. Over 30 students will perform in the play and even more will be involved in set and prop design as members of our ‘Art Crew’ and ‘Backstage Crew’. Stay tuned for more information as we get closer to opening night on February 24th!

Grade 11s Experience Mexican Culture First-Hand

November the 1st marked Dia de los Muertos in Mexico and the TMS Ab Initio Grade 11 class was able to experience the culture and arts that accompany the festival first-hand! Ms. Masoudi arranged for her class and Mr. Budd’s class to connect through Skype with her relatives who live near Mexico City, and students were able to ask prepared questions in simple Spanish. The virtual guests discussed the meaning of the festival, and played a song for the classes, “La Llorona” as featured in the movie ‘Coco’. They even read some prepared words and poetry for the group. As part of the IB curriculum's ongoing global minded outlook, this was a great chance to briefly meet people in another country, speak another language and appreciate some of the arts and culture that are important to them at this time of year.

Grade 8s Take on Real-World Design

In Upper School Design Class, Grade 8 students are designing and developing bespoke Desk Organizers for clients they have identified (typically a family member).

They started by researching their client’s job and physical workspace, aiming to optimize their client’s efficiency.

Through understanding the physical restrictions of the workspace, the nature and dimensions of the objects to be stored in the organizer, and the work their client performs, students are investigating the relationship between the form and function of designed objects. Students next prepared detailed technical drawings, using architectural lettering and a fixed scale to prepare the construction process to build their designs. Once the design was complete, then began the measuring, measuring again, templating, cutting, assembling, and bonding. Ultimately, students will acquire a deep understanding of how the tools we create affect the way we work.

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ATHLETICS TMS is committed to excellence in Athletics as a part of a larger commitment to excellence in Education. At TMS, athletics is an integral component of student life and we strive to provide an innovative and successful program.

Read about the latest updates in Athletics at TMS.

Welcome to Titus the Titan!

2019 was a momentous start to TMS Athletics this year as we unveiled the newest member of our Athletics Team – The TMS Titan! Our Upper School has competed under the Titans Banner since the opening of the campus but this year, our Lower School became Titans as well, retiring the beloved TMS Tiger with appreciation for its years of service. TMS students had the opportunity to suggest and choose the name of our Titan, and after two competitive rounds of voting across both campuses, our Titan was officially named Titus! Look for Titus at upcoming TMS Spirit and Athletic events!

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Upper School Spring Athletic Review and Award Winners The Upper School wrapped up yet another successful year of our Titan Athletic Program in June, 2019. We achieved a student participation rate of 95% within Intramurals, Fitness, Sport Clubs and CISAA Teams combined and had over 50 student athletes earn their “True Titan” pins, through their participation on a TMS team each term! The majority of our teams advanced to playoffs and collectively TMS earned multiple CISAA Championship banners and medallions in respective leagues.

We would like to take this time to congratulate all student athletes who participated on a team in the Spring Season and throughout the entire course of the year.

2018/19 Annual Athletic Award Winners Division

Gender

Sportsmanship

3D

Athlete of the Year

U14

GIRLS

Chloe Jiang

Rhea Misra

Cassandra Villano

U14

BOYS

Matthew Scherbaty

Hayden Leong

Ian Hung

JR

GIRLS

Roohi Devje and Vanessa Huang

Tiana DeCotiis

Hayley Hencher

JR

BOYS

Jeff Cheung

Joshua Osten

Jussun Mehta

SR

GIRLS

Kristin Bessai

Julia-Lauren Singh and Amanda Carnovale

Madison Muzzo

SR

BOYS

Gauthaman Ramesh

Alexander Reyhanian

Michael Ayala Silva

2018-2019 “True Titans” Award Winners Yelena Ayala Angumba (Gr. 7) Shivani Kumeta (Gr. 7) Rhea Misra (Gr. 7) Sophia Pirnak (Gr. 7) Lucy Staples (Gr. 7) Zainidin Arshad (Gr. 7) Stephan Foti (Gr. 7) Ian Hung (Gr. 7) Krishan Tripathi (Gr. 7) John Walogho (Gr. 7) Andreia Nabico (Gr. 8) Cassandra Villano (Gr. 8) Meghan Ayala Angumba (Gr. 8) Emma Jang (Gr. 8) Chloe Jiang (Gr. 8) Jovita Liang (Gr. 8) Ryan Bazyar (Gr. 8)

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Hayden Leong (Gr. 8) Matthew Scherbaty (Gr. 8) Thomas Xiong (Gr. 8) Eric Wu (Gr. 8) Hayley Hencher (Gr. 9) Vanessa Huang (Gr. 9) Emma Muzzo (Gr. 9) Shirley Xie (Gr. 9) Arthurine Yu (Gr. 9) Stephen Bian (Gr. 9) Jussun Mehta (Gr. 9) Joshua Osten (Gr. 9) Ammar Rawra (Gr. 9) Sam Shojai Rahnama (Gr. 9) Matthew Ayala Silva (Gr. 9) Kylee Ayala-Samaniego (Gr. 10) Tiana DeCotiis (Gr. 10)

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Roohi Devje (Gr. 10) Alya Fancy (Gr. 10) Sofia Ierullo (Gr. 10) Neeka Safari (Gr. 10) Brianna Ayala Silva (Gr. 10) Jeff Cheung (Gr. 10) Arman Jamal (Gr. 10) Humza Qureshy (Gr. 10) Gauthaman Ramesh (Gr. 11) Joshua Martins (Gr. 11) Amanda Carnovale (Gr. 12) Madison Muzzo (Gr. 12) Julia Lauren Singh (Gr. 12) Michael Ayala Silva (Gr. 12) Alexander Reyhanian (Gr. 12)

Lower School Co-Curricular Award Winners At our Lower School, Athletic excellence, commitment and spirit are recognized at the annual Co-Curricular Award Ceremony which takes place each June. In addition to sports related awards, we also present two important awards that celebrate the spirit and creativity of two TMS students: The Jordana Fiorini Spirit Award, and the Connie Guglietti Creativity Award.

2018/19 Lower School Co-Curricular Award Winners Division

Gender

Jordana Fiorini Spirit Award

3D (Desire, Dedication and Determination)

Hustler of the Year (Boys/Girls Combined)

Athlete of the Year

U10

BOYS

Joshua Phone

Krishh Misra

Alexander Tsiantis Aaron Lai Alistair Maxwell

Dawson Lew

U10

GIRLS

Gillian Leung

Teaghan Maxwell

NA

Ryleigh Maxwell

U12

BOYS

Justin Jang

WooJoo Kim

Mikayla Thomas Lianah Ayala Angumba Serena Tripathi

Sovin Mehta

U12

GIRLS

Lily Muzzo

Alessia Tsiantis

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Talia Lie

Tiger Award Winners U10 Cross Country Ryleigh Maxwell Joshua Phone U12 Cross Country Talia Lie Sovin Mehta Under 12 Indoor Soccer Talia Lie Under 10 Indoor Soccer Dawson Lew U10 Co-ed Basketball Dawson Lew

U12 Co-ed Basketball Sovin Mehta Elementary Bowling Jessica Torkos

U12 Track and Field Olivia Lin Jacob Xu U10 Track and Field

U12 Co-ed Basketball Tier 2 Jacqueline Chan

Ryleigh Maxwell Raphael Hindo

U12 Boys Ball Hockey Jacob Xu

U10 Co-ed Outdoor Soccer Joshua Dell’Elce

U10 Boys Ball Hockey Ryleigh Maxwell

U12 Co-ed Outdoor Soccer Justin Jang

Badminton Mandy Wang Sandy Wang

U12 Co-ed Outdoor Soccer Aaron Lai

2019 Connie Guglietti Creativity Award Winners Megan Holmes Sara Holmes

Cameron Tai Sarah Osten

Charles Zhou

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CITIZENSHIP Citizenship and giving back are important parts of student life at TMS. Across all levels of the school, students are involved in (and often lead) raising funds for worthwhile causes, donating their time to build awareness of social issues and using their powerful voices to make change happen. Read about the latest updates in Citizenship at TMS.

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Celebrating Terry Fox’s ‘Marathon of Hope’ TMS students once again proudly participated in the 39th Annual ‘Marathon of Hope’ in honour of Terry Fox. Students from both campuses learned about the life of this incredible Canadian who used his voice to raise funds for cancer research and then took part in walks and runs for each level of the school. Together (across both the Upper and Lower School) we raised nearly $4800 for the Terry Fox Foundation through online donations.

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We Day 2019 In September, Upper School students from Grades 7 to 11 participated in WE DAY 2019 – a series of events hosted by WE. The WE Movement is an international family of organizations that empowers people to enable positive social change. The organization brings together world-renowned speakers and performers and tens of thousands of youth, educators and families to celebrate and inspire young people making a difference in their local and global communities. TMS students attended WE DAY in Toronto at Scotiabank Arena.

Student Brings Plastic Alternatives to TMS

When TMS Grade 9 student Sanam Singh embarked on a project last year entitled “The Last Straw”, studying the damage that single-use plastics are having on our environment, it stoked her already existing passion for sustainability. “Plastic pollution has contributed significantly to the deteriorating health of our planet and single use plastic products are a major contributor to this negative impact,” said Sanam. “It was in researching this topic that led me to explore a number of producers to learn the process and innovative alternatives available”.

Sanam found a plant-based alternative to plastic that can be used for cups, utensils, plates, bowls and take-away containers and it led her to start her own small business bringing these products to organizations. “This past year I made a few presentations to some Canadian customers and gratefully, I have been awarded some business already. The key will always be to offer high quality effective sustainable types of products at prices people can afford so that there is no need to think twice about making the right choice.”

Sanam’s plant-based alternatives are currently being piloted at TMS. What an incredible demonstration of entrepreneurial thinking in action. Great work Sanam!

Citizenship Starting Early in Toddler/Children’s House

TMS students are regularly participating or leading initiatives to support causes and organizations in our community – from homelessness, to cancer research, to the environment. But in our Toddler and Children’s House classrooms, citizenship starts with one-to-one support of each other. “I am always amazed when I see a toddler approach another with a tissue to wipe their tears or a five year old supporting a new CH-2 student while checking their work or showing them new areas in the playground,” says Carolyn Reid, Head of Toddler and Children’s House.

“Our classes nurture and encourage our youngest students to be good citizens to each other, and the world”.

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TMS Votes TMS students got in on the Federal Election action in October with activities at both campuses aiming to build habits of informed citizenship. At the Upper School, students heard from former provincial Minister Deb Matthews about the power of voting and ability to make change, and also held a mock-election. Elementary and Children’s House students also experienced the voting process firsthand through the ‘Student Vote Canada Program’ (an initiative occurring in schools across Canada).

Student Vote Canada activities are intended to inform students about government and the electoral process, enhance information literacy skills, encourage research into the candidates and issues, and foster dialogue among students and their families. Nearly 1.2 million elementary and secondary school students from more than 8,000 schools participated in Student Vote Canada 2019. Votes were cast in all 338 ridings.

Flight of the Butterflies: Student Conservation Initiative Iman H. in Grade 2 holds a special place in her heart for monarch butterflies and this year, put her love into action with her entire family. Monarch butterflies are “pollinators” and pollinate during the day while flowers are open and have a better colour perception than bees or even humans. This makes them integral to the environment but their population is threatened.

That’s why Iman and her family spent the summer learning about these amazing creatures, and raising over 200 from eggs to be released back into the world as full-grown butterflies. They also tagged 96 to help track their migration (their migration to Mexico and California annually has been a subject of research and much fascination over the years to butterfly enthusiasts).

“My favourite part of raising monarchs is seeing them healthy. I loved releasing the butterflies with my brother,” said Iman. Iman brought some butterflies into her classroom to share her knowledge and passion with her classmates as well. Iman does have one request for the entire TMS Community – Plant Milkweed! Milkweed is crucial to monarch reproduction and food. Monarchs will only lay their eggs on milkweed plants, and milkweed leaves are the only food that monarch caterpillars will consume. It’s important we all keep these important pollinators healthy. Great job Iman!

Did You Know?

Only 3-10% of monarch eggs laid outdoors successfully become adult butterflies.

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The Duke of Edinburgh Award Program Taking risks, embracing adventure, and developing curious and innovative students with a passion for service. The DoE Award Program is the perfect complement to IB Learning and Entrepreneurial Thinking.

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2018/19 Duke of Edinburgh Award winners

The Duke of Edinburgh Award Program is internationally recognized and provides hands-on opportunities for students aged 14 and up to become involved with community service projects, help develop personal skills, embrace physical recreation, and take part in adventurous journeys.

The program is open to all TMS Upper School students (who meet the age requirements), aligns perfectly with the key components of the International Baccalaureate programme, and develops key traits of entrepreneurial thinking.

The Award is open to all young Canadians age 14 years to 24 years, and has 3 levels:

Bronze

Silver

Gold

Ages 14 years and up.

Ages 15 years and up.

Ages 16 years and up.

Students are assigned a Duke of Edinburgh advisor when they enter the program (that advisor is Mr. Aaron Walker who coordinates the program at TMS), and that advisor stays with them throughout the duration of the program. If a student decides to continue to pursue the Award into university, his or her TMS advisor will remain their touch-point unless transferred. Currently, Mr. Walker is an advisor to over 600 past and present TMS students.

The Duke of Edinburgh Award is a great way for students to explore new interests and try new challenges. In addition, it’s an internationally-recognized achievement that is acknowledged by universities around the world.

Want to learn more about the program at TMS? www.tmsschool.ca/titan-life/upper-school/duke-of-edinburgh

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TMS Students

GOING BEYOND Meet just a few TMS students who have excelled in the Duke of Edinburgh Award program.

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Recent Graduate

Making it a Family Thing

Taking it International

Julia G., (TMS’19) was one of the first students in TMS history to achieve all levels of the Duke of Edinburgh Award while still a student at TMS, extending her passion well beyond the walls of our School. One of her biggest successes through the DoE program was planning a trip with her family, hiking through the mountains of Suceava, Romania to learn more about their background. Julia is an excellent example of a well-rounded student who truly exemplifies what TMS and the Duke of Edinburgh Award Program believe all students can aspire to be.

Brothers Anton (TMS’19) and Kirill K. (current Grade 11 student), have made the Duke of Edinburgh Program a priority and passion.

Anton has achieved both the Bronze and Silver awards and is currently working towards his Gold. Kirill has his Bronze and is working hard on achieving his Silver. Both brothers leveraged their involvement in hockey (coaching and playing), as well as planning a family camping trip where they hiked through the coastal region of Heron Bay towards their program milestones.

Natasha D. (a current TMS Grade 11 student) has made achieving the Duke of Edinburgh Award a big part of her everyday life. Natasha has achieved Bronze and Silver and is well on her way to achieving her Gold before she graduates from TMS. Natasha has used her desire for learning French, Martial Arts, and volunteering in a community Girl Guide program all towards the Duke of Edinburgh Award. She also took her adventures international by embarking on two different trips - one to New Zealand and one to the University of New Brunswick - that not only continued to help develop her resume for university applications but continued to build her DoE portfolio. Natasha embodies what it means to be a TMS student and Duke of Edinburgh award winner.

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TMS ALUMNI EVENT SERIES

SAVE THE DATE ALUMNI SPEED MENTORING Thursday, April 30, 2020 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM BUSINESS | ENTREPRENEURSHIP | EDUCATION | STEM| ARTS | HEALTHCARE | AND MORE!

Attention all TMS Alumni!

Join us for our 2nd Annual TMS Speed Mentoring Event!

Interested in sharing and learning about careers, job search tips, soft skill development, and post-secondary advice? Here is your chance! This event will match up TMS Alumni, Senior Students, Parents and Community Partners for a series of short 1:1 conversations to help you network and develop as a professional.

REGISTER AS A MENTOR OR MENTEE AT: advancement@tmsschool.ca

NEW THIS YEAR Our 2020 event will also feature a university panel with new alumni and senior TMS students from 4 PM to 5 PM. Don’t miss it!

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The TMS Schulich Innovation & Entrepreneurial Experience

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Imagine spending two weeks immersed in a fun and engaging learning opportunity, connecting with emerging entrepreneurs and leading academics, exploring cool spaces, and taking part in a unique networking session and the chance to play soccer with York9 FC professional soccer players.

For a group of Grade 9 and 10 TMS students, this was their summer reality!

TMS Schulich Experience at Shopify

Cohort 1 TMS Schulich participants with the York 9 FC

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The TMS Schulich Innovation & Entrepreneurial Experience is a uniquely designed partnership between TMS, the Schulich School of Business and Innovation York (York University’s innovation hub). A firstof-its-kind program, The TMS Schulich Experience was an incredible culmination of innovative thinking, partnership, and the belief that TMS students would thrive in an entrepreneurial incubator.

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If you really want to learn what life is like beyond school and talk to people doing innovative and entrepreneurial work, then this is the program for you.

Mark Reynolds, Teacher, TMS Upper School

How It All Began Two years ago, TMS started the conversation with Schulich about working together to co-develop a program focused not on business or entrepreneurship but on entrepreneurial thinking, one of the three mindsets we aspire to develop here at TMS. Entrepreneurial thinking is the ability to see things differently than the rest of the world. It’s not about actions but about attitude and beliefs. Coupled with the idea of positivity and resilience, research has shown (and at TMS we agree) that people with entrepreneurial thinking skills see possibilities and solutions where the average person only sees annoyances and problems.

The Program in Action

A key goal of this program is to introduce students to some key tools or competencies that are essential in school, work and in life, using the concept of a tool belt versus a tool kit. We like the idea of a tool belt as a way to focus more deeply and intentionally on specific tools or competencies our students can use in different situations.

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I would say that I’m most proud of my business pitch I presented at the end of the two weeks. You start off with your own idea that reflects your ideas and passions. You then spend the two weeks developing that idea as well as learning strategies and skills to help you with that process. The end goal is to pitch your idea and solution to your peers, mentors, and family.

It’s incredibly rewarding to start with just a vague outline of an idea and put so much work and thought into it that it becomes an actual feasible solution that was entirely of your own making.

Of course your mentors are always available to help you, but you do the final pitch which makes it all the more gratifying.

Chloe M., Grade 11 When asked about which of these skills they developed the most during the program, students in Cohort 1 said:

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I feel that I developed my confidence and personal branding the most. The two weeks were spent preparing us for our pitch on the last day in front of an audience. I had to develop my personal branding and build my confidence to be prepared to pitch my idea. The program was a really great experience as I was able to develop so many skills and learn from successful entrepreneurs.

Vanessa H., Grade 10

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Something that really surprised me about the Schulich Experience was how much these people were trying to change the world. Everyone we met in this program had so many ideas and so many ways they could and currently are making an impact. The speakers really inspired everyone including myself to try to create something that could help our community and improve our world for the better.

Isabella C., Grade 10 In the first Cohort, we asked students to come with an idea – something that addressed a need or “pain point”. The students brought forward ideas that included:

» Creating a smart soccer shoe that adjusted to different speeds and motions

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» An app to reduce use of telematics (GPS, phone) to reduce insurance

Be open to the windows of opportunity

» An environmentally-sustainable collapsible water bottle

Be able to pivot quickly and with flexibility

» An on-line platform to create a collaborative sharing space for anime artists » A non-profit to assess impact and value of charity donations

Students worked through these ideas through the lens of Ideation and Design Thinking, Personal Branding, Negotiation and Failure, and Strategic Marketing.

They also spent time on Pitch Development to convey their ideas effectively and passionately to an audience of their peers, parents, teachers and Schulich faculty. The students also saw firsthand what entrepreneurial thinking looks like in a range of environments from a start-up soccer team in a highly competitive landscape, to a business reimagining the concept of tattoos, to a local website company innovating on a global scale. Their learning was guided by top Schulich professors and industry experts and their experience was complemented by an opportunity to interact and practice important networking skills with students in the SHAD York U program. We followed up with a couple of students to see what impact the program had had on them. One student told us that he found the course influential in considering how he could overlay the idea of entrepreneurial thinking on his desire to go into medicine. Another shared that based on his connection to Schulich instructors, he was invited to audit classes in an MBA program.

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The students will walk away more confident and more aware of themselves and what they want to do.

Dr. Haniyeh Yousofpour, Schulich Instructor and Professor, McMaster University

Be comfortable about taking risks Practice mindfulness and self-reflection Adopt a Beginner’s mind (curiosity) using “I wonder” language Be hopeful and positive Be able to articulate and share your why - your story Love what you do be passionate and care about your experiences

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Cohort 2020: The Future Cohort 2020 will take place July 13-24, 2020 with a slightly different focus. Given that many of the students in Cohort 1 had an idea with a social impact, we are framing the program through the lens of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

This framework has been introduced to the TMS Upper School this year, so the program will focus on guiding the students to exploring solutions to complex social issues. We are anticipating many great ideas that will help make the world a better place!

The concept of partnerships is an important one for TMS. Partnerships with other academic institutions, cultural groups, and charitable causes all help to extend the reach of the school into the larger community and grow the reputation of TMS. When we consider partnerships, we believe they need to be directly connected to student learning. The TMS Schulich Experience strongly links to TMS’ Strategic Direction of Growing our Significance where we aspire to develop strategically-considered partnerships within the extended community that allow for the work of our students to be enhanced.

For more information about the TMS Schulich Experience go to the Parent Portal on the TMS Website (ParentPortal>Schulich) where you can check out the video from Cohort 1 and hear what students, parents and instructors had to say about the 2019 program.

Applications are now open for Cohort 2020 through the Schulich webpage on the TMS Parent Portal.

Key Tools & Competencies CULTURE CODE

There are no teachers, only MENTORS

There are no students, only INNOVATORS

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• Knowing Yourself • Personal Branding / Confidence • Resilience / Grit • Collaboration / Teamwork • Leadership / Listening

There are no tests, only PITCHES & PROJECTS

We all collaborate as teams to HELP EVERY PERSON

There is no pass or fail, only ongoing LEARNING, CREATIVE LEADERSHIP, PROGRESS

TMS IS BUILDING A FUTURE POWERED BY

SUNSHINE HELP US SHINE BRIGHT! SUPPORT THE TMS SOLAR CHALLENGE with your Annual Gift.

For more information on Annual Giving, visit the Parent Portal and click the ‘Annual Giving’ button, and watch your mailbox for ways you can give!

TMS students are encouraging us to create more sustainable campuses, and we agree!

That’s why this year, our Annual Giving Campaign will support the installation of solar panels at both TMS campuses as part of our commitment to the environment.

The 360° Elementary Program

Kids Helping Kids

The ability to be an entrepreneurial thinker doesn’t happen overnight. It takes practice and training to begin to see the world and challenges you encounter through an entrepreneurial lens – to find opportunities and avenues to problem solve. At TMS, that means introducing our students early to the principles of design thinking.

Working with Y2 Labs as a facilitator, our Grade 4 to 6 students will build off the work they began last year and continue on a comprehensive program of learning entrepreneurial thinking skills through supporting our charitable partner - 360°kids.

“The work we will do with Y2 and 360°kids this year will support the ideation phase and the process of entrepreneurial thinking, while honing in on TMS Elementary focuses like compassion, courage, kindness and empathy”, said Rachel Marks, Head of Elementary at TMS. “This will also support inquiry and self-motivation that will ultimately enhance their Montessori classroom”.

Students have heard directly from a representative of 360°kids, who outlined the needs of homeless youth in our community (keeping the presentation age and stage appropriate). From there, students have started to work with Y2 Labs in several workshops to develop personas of the “average client” (their age, their background, their specific needs) and then begin to work through solutions to addressing those needs.

During the 360°kids sleepover in February 2020, Grade 6 students will have an opportunity to workshop their idea/prototype with representatives from 360°kids to garner feedback, with the goal of making final presentations in the late Spring to a panel of representatives from 360°kids, Y2 Labs, and TMS. “The work we are doing with our Upper Elementary students is so exciting this year, and will directly complement the work they will continue to do as they move into the Upper School and IB Programme (as well as those who participate in the Schulich Experience)”, said Mrs. Marks. “We begin to see the spark of entrepreneurial thinking with our Lower Elementary students as they initiate various spirit days, fundraisers and advocacy events, so to be able to nurture that in such a creative way is really exciting”.

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Building off the momentum of this growing innovative program, our Elementary students are continuing to expand their skills and confidence in Entrepreneurial and Design Thinking.

Teachers’ Picks

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Magna-tiles Magna-tiles are a great tool to have at home for younger children. They provide many learning benefits from critical thinking and problem solving to facilitating fine motor development. They can be used in a collaborative effort or for individual play.

Mrs. Columbo (Children’s House)

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Scouts & Girl Guides

Scouts and Girl Guides offer a vast world of challenge and adventure (with programs for kids aged 5 to adolescent)!

Global movements, both of these organizations present youth with local, provincial, national, and even overseas opportunities to network and collaborate, solve problems and make friends in ways that foster curiosity and inquiry in the most hands-on ways possible. Get involved! www.scouts.ca or www.girlguides.ca

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Mr. Yip (Elementary)

Behance – Online Collaboration & Showcase

Behance is Adobe’s free social media platform for professional and proamateur designers, including game, product, graphic, interior, video, UI, and UX design, as well as illustration, architecture, photography, advertising, and more.

Professionals and amateurs alike post their works in progress and completed work, many produced for real clients. Behance facilitates creatives and businesses in reaching each other, and is a great way to learn and be inspired by others to forward your own projects. www.behance.net Mr. Flood (Upper School)

Ways To Grow Your Students' Entrepreneurial Thinking Skills Entrepreneurial Thinking skills are just like most of the skills we have – they get better and stronger with practice! Here are five suggestions for students of various ages and stages to grow the traits that make excellent Entrepreneurial Thinkers!

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Escape Rooms

Escape rooms are a wonderful opportunity for families to come together and learn how to collaborate in order to overcome challenges in a fun and exciting manner.

Communication, planning, and risk taking are just a few skills that will be put to the test during these fun team building exercises. Located all over York Region and the GTA, check one out near you!

Mrs. Hutchinson (Elementary)

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Minecraft (Video Gaming) Minecraft helps students to develop skills like creativity and problem solving, particularly when asked to represent a real-world environment in their virtual simulation. This encourages students to revisit ideas, rethink solutions and examine a variety of perspectives. For more information on the benefits of Minecraft for students, visit: www.lifehack.org/articles/ technology/10-reasonswhy-minecraft-beneficialfor-your-kids.html.

Ms. Di Vincenzo (Upper School)

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Alumni Updates TMS Alumni are finding Significance at all ages and life stages!

Read about what some of our amazing TMS Alumni are doing in their own words.

Michael Shiozaki (TMS'15) This Fall, I will be entering my final year in Systems Design Engineering at the University of Waterloo. This past summer I led the Midnight Sun Solar Car Team to a 3rd place finish at the Formula Sun Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.

Morgan Yeung (TMS'15)

I am studying Mechatronics Engineering at the University of Waterloo. Currently I am working as an Embedded Software Developer at Helpwear Inc., a medical device startup company in Toronto. Last year I worked as an engineer at Formlabs, a 3D printing company based in Boston. I will resume studying in January 2020.

Catherine Accardi (TMS'15)

I recently moved to Vancouver to work as a social worker and do my masters at UBC. I’m also a competitive amateur boxer, and I won my last provincial tournament.

Sasha Blay (TMS'16) ABOVE: Sasha Blay BELOW: Michael Shiozaki

I am entering my final year studying Veterinary Biosciences at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. During the past few summer holidays, I worked as a summer research student at Mount Sinai Hospital in conjunction with the University of Toronto. I experienced cutting-edge research in the hospital’s Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, where I have conducted projects to improve upon molecular techniques. The results of my summer projects have earned awards at forums at both the University of Toronto and the University of Glasgow, and I have submitted two articles for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Implementing my methodologies in Mount Sinai’s Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory has improved care for cancer patients. I am on track to completing graduate studies with the University of Toronto at Sick Kids Hospital upon graduation, where I hope to apply my knowledge to the treatment of aggressive paediatric cancers.

Kristen Shiozaki (TMS'18)

I have just finished my first year in the Systems Design Engineering program at the University of Waterloo and recently started my second co-op term at Manulife Financial, as a UX designer. Outside of the classroom / office, I am a marketing lead for the UW Midnight Sun Solar Car Race team and the Outreach Lead for UW/UX. Recently, I have been focusing on initiatives ranging from creating digital solutions for sponsorship retention to building relations with external communities.

Have an Alumni Update to Share?

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Email: alumni@tmsschool.ca so we can include you in the next edition of GOING BEYOND!

Congratulations!

Jordan Binnington, TMS Alumnus, on your 2019 Stanley Cup win with the St. Louis Blues!

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Faculty & Staff Updates Since our last edition of GOING BEYOND, TMS has seen a number of additions and role changes within the staff and faculty of the School. Below are staff and faculty updates since April, 2019.

New Staff to TMS Name Alex Speers Amanda Portanova Chloe Yang Christina Koutrouliotis Deepali Sohal Kevin McLafferty Mark Bunten Nicole Milne Suzanne Bonus Vince Haines Zahra Lodhikawala

Position

Location

Custodian

Lower School

Teacher (mat leave)

Lower School

Music Teacher

Guidance and University Placement Admin. Support Extended Care Assistant Associate Teacher

Guidance Counsellor Elementary Teacher

Lower School Upper School

Lower School Upper School Upper School

Lower School

Art Teacher

Lower School

CAO

Associate Teacher

Upper School

TMS Staff and Faculty with New Roles Name Dylan Bisnauth Krista Werner Lisa Cantor Peter Hill

New Position Teacher

Upper School

Assistant Head

Upper School

Elementary Teacher (one year)

IB MYP Coordinator (mat leave)

Staff and Faculty Retirements Bonnie Donaghy Ellen Laehnemann Stuart Ferrie

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CLASS OF 2019

‘19

TITANS

WE ARE PROUD TITANS

2019 GRADUATES GRADS

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Dalhousie University

Arts and European Studies English Literature Life Sciences Marine Biology

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Ryerson

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University of British Columbia Economics Forensic Science Geological Engineering Integrated Engineering International Relations

Arts and Science Commerce Neuroscience Science English Literature

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University of Guelph

Biomedical Sciences Computer Science Kinesiology Media and Communications Marine Biology

University of New Brunswick Marine Biology

University of Ottawa

Memorial University Marine Biology

OCAD

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received offers from unique and competitive programs in leading universities around the world.

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Forensic Science Life Sciences Mineral Engineering Physical Sciences Psychology Rotman Commerce Social Sciences Visual Studies

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Engineering Health Sciences Kinesiology Law and Society Psychology Statistics

INTERNATIONAL Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry Dentistry

Boston College Neuroscience

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Northeastern University Behavioral Neuroscience

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Royal College of Surgeons Medicine

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) Design

University of Aberdeen English Literature

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University of Edinburgh English Literature

University of St Andrews Medicine English Literature

We are continuing our journey towards Significance.

TMS Graduates are Known.

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