It's still Monday, Dec. 29th. We had an amazing time with the children in the orphanage. All the children lived in the surrounding area called Tondo. We boarded the bus to visit this area. Our next destination is the Smokey Mountain relocation area. We say bye to the kids that followed us... Continue Reading →
Day 4 – Part 1 – St. Martin de Porres Orphanage
Today is Monday, December 29, and our first stop is the St. Martin de Porres Orphanage where we would be performing our "Shake it off" dance for the first time. Up next - our Tondo market tour and our educational visit to the slums of Tondo. Both of which will be featured in our... Continue Reading →
Day 3 – Adventures in Tagaytay
Despite a night of no sleep, we departed from our hotel at 7am. Summary of Sister Haydee's Teaching: How you do anything is how you do everything (Father Richard War) God is just a breath away. How do you get in touch with God? Just breathe Do your best,... Continue Reading →
Day 1 & 2 – Flying to the Philippines
On December 26th, 2014, a group of students from the Toronto Catholic District School Board, in partnership with Adventure Learning Experiences and ANCOP, embarked on a service and leadership trip to Manila, Philippines. Bus picks us up at 6:45am for our Tagaytay adventure. Please write us your comments below. Thanks for following our... Continue Reading →
Philippines Service & Leadership Experience 2014-15
21 students and 2 teachers from the TCDSB will be giving up their Christmas vacation to serve the poor in Manila, Philippines. Follow our travels by clicking the links below. Pictures and videos will be posted daily so check back often. Please read the comments of each participant and respond by posting your own comments... Continue Reading →
Who’s on TeamPH2K14?
It is that time of year again, the time of year when Michael Consul takes a group of student leaders from the TCDSB to the Philippines to engage in meaningful service work. These student leaders will be assisting A.N.C.O.P. in building communities for the poor residing in Manila Philippines. The student leaders are scheduled to leave... Continue Reading →
November 20th, 2014 – Online meeting Instructions
To log on, click HERE on NOW. Pre-show starts at 3:00 pm, official meeting beings at 3:45 pm. Cut and past the URL below if the link is in active https://connect.tcdsb.org/ecslitnov/ Ways to participate: 1. Gather as a class/group around one computer or project on a screen. 2. Log on individually (or in pairs) on separate computers in the... Continue Reading →
Elementary Safe Schools Symposium
Dear amazing Student Leaders, During lunch and/or before you leave the symposium today, please complete the following 3 tasks: Click this LINK and add your thoughts to our graffiti wall. Answer this question, "So far I learned..." Double click anywhere on the wall to add your thoughts You can even upload a photo . Spread... Continue Reading →
First E-CSLIT Online meeting: Thursday October 23, 2014 (3pm-5pm)
Click here for the link. For more information, contact: Aznivmarie.jorge@tcdsb.org Ways to participate: 1. Gather as a class/group around one computer or project on a screen. 2. Log on individually (or in pairs) on separate computers in the library or computer lab. 3. Log on individually at home. Meeting Agenda 3:00 - 3:45 - Pre-show... Continue Reading →
