On December 31st, 2013 we had a free day to tour Manila. First stop was Makati financial district. After Market Market, we go back to the hotel to get some rest and get dressed for our New Year's Eve outing to Seaside, located outside of the Mall of Asia. Tomorrow we're excited to get back... Continue Reading →
It's still December 30th, our 2nd full day in the Philippines. Directly after we left our amazing day at El Dorado, we went to SM Mall Bitcutan to freshen up and grab some refreshments. From there we went to Baclaran Market. What an amazing jam-packed day. Here's a recap: Large group games and dances with... Continue Reading →
December 30th, 2013 was our 2nd full day in the Philippines. We had a very late previous night preparing all the gifts for today's El Dorado Christmas Clean-Up Party Amazing day so far. Stay tuned to Day 4 part II - Baclaran Market and Singing Waiters & Chefs
On Day 3, our first full day in the Philippines, we started our adventures in a beautiful city called Tagaytay. This rural area has vast untouched landscapes. Here we'll be doing some sight-seeing and recreation before gearing down to do our service work. Tagaytay is a 2 hour drive from the hotel. Time to head... Continue Reading →
On December 27, 2013, student leaders from the Toronto Catholic District School Board embark on a life-changing journey to serve those less fortunate in the Philippines. Student leaders and their families met at Toronto Pearson airport at 10:15 am. Meeting time is 6:30 am....a mere 2 hours away! Tagaytay here we come!!
On Tuesday, December 10th, 42 student leaders from across the TCDSB volunteered at the annual Toronto Breakfast Club Toy Drive / Christmas Gala sponsored by Spin Master Toys. Lucky students experienced an amazing day where they were treated like princes and princesses: 1. Toy Spree 2. Picture with Santa 3. Games / Play Room 3. Hi-Five Tunnel... Continue Reading →
As this year's group prepares to travel to the Philippines on Dec. 27th 2013, I took a look back at some pictures that were never posted from last year's service trip. These pictures are in no specific order, but all have other made me smile, have a chuckle, or touched my heart. So that's it.... Continue Reading →
Our first E-CSLIT online meeting is happening THIS Thursday, Dec. 12th. To log on, click HERE on Thurs. Nov. 21. Pre-show starts at 3:15 pm, official meeting beings at 3:45 pm. **Did you know there's also an after show? (Simply stay logged on when we pretend to end the meeting. Cut and past the URL below if the link is in active.... Continue Reading →
Intermediate Leaders In Training Event Teachers click HERE and sign-up you school today! Teachers click HERE and sign-up you school today! All day event 9:00 Registration 3:00 Dismissal Lunch Provided Cost: 1. $5 per student (staff free) 2. Minimum 0ne "We Create Change" house ($20) Pictures of iLITE 2013 Teachers click HERE and sign-up you school today! Pictures of... Continue Reading →
Toronto Children's Breakfast Club On Tuesday, December 10th, 50 high school volunteers from the TCDSB will be volunteering to help plate food and hand gifts for this annual Toy Drive. There will be 800 children at this Christmas Gala which will be held at the Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex. Check back for photos of this... Continue Reading →
Catholic Student Leadership 