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 December 5th, 2013 the world had lost the great politician, philanthropist and revolutionary known as Nelson Mandela. Quickly following his passage, Free the Children alongside members of the TCDSB hosted an event at St. Josephs College, to pay tribute to Mandela’s life, philosophies and his overall impact on the world. The overall atmosphere... Continue Reading →
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 →
The All Saint's Community church wanted to say thank you to all of you elementary student leaders and teachers for the beautiful Christmas gifts and baskets. Your gifts have made a difference in the lives of those in need. Not only have you kept them warm and fed, you gave them a Merry Christmas. They... 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 →
On December 27 2013, thirteen courageous high school students, 3 amazing teachers and 1 selfless adult volunteer will be giving up their Christmas break to put their faith into action. These Catholic leaders will be living out Gandhi's famous quote, "Be the change you with to see in the world as they embark on... Continue Reading →
Catholic Student Leadership 