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 →
Day 1 and 2 – Departing for Manila
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!!
Children’s Breakfast Club Christmas Toy Drive by Spinmaster
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 →
Thank you E-CSLIT!
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 →
Philippines – Reminiscing about last year
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 →
The Angel Foundation for Learning Gala
Friday, November 15th 2013 was one of the classiest evenings for many people. Why? TCDSB's official charity, The Angel Foundation for Learning, held their annual fundraising Gala at Riviera Parque Banquet Hall. It was an evening to Feed the Soul. There were many people (teachers, administrators, school board officials, corporate sponsors) who attended this marvelous evening,... Continue Reading →
The Fox – Student Leadership REMIX
For those of you that missed our E-CSLIT online meeting on Thurs. Oct. 17, 2013, this is part of what you missed. Comment who you think was the best fox and answer the poll below. (Make sure to watch until the VERY END to see the outakes). **NEW Remix with bonus footage added Sat. Oct.... Continue Reading →
Toronto ALPHA: History Meets Humanity Conference, May 15 2013
For the first time ever, the TCDSB and Toronto Alpha partnered up to present History Meets Humanity, a conference on World War II in Asia. Thank you to the ALPHA team who worked behind the scenes to make the event a success and to all of the students and teachers who attended this very meaningful event. We... Continue Reading →
