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 →
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 →
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 →
Thank you for such an amazing 2nd E-CSLIT meeting. In light of the recent tragedy to the Philippines, we are going to have TWO E-CSLIT challenges to be completed on our next meeting date, Thursday, December 5, 2013. CTV News Coverage - Typhoon Haiyan Relief Challenge #1 Put together a Christmas gift for one homeless person in... Continue Reading →
On Wednesday October 30, 2013, Father John Redmond Catholic Secondary School and Regional Arts Centre held a Spirit Day for their grade 9 and 10 students. Here is how the wonderful day went! In between each leadership message, we got student volunteers to do various teamwork challenges, such as a relay race!
Catholic Student Leadership 