Going Beyond August 2017

GOING

BEYOND Volume 3, Issue 2, 2017

At TMS, I am known.

When students are genuinely known, their learning can be fully understood and beautifully supported. They can thrive.

TMS creates opportunities for children to be inspired by learning through experimentation, exploration, and self-discovery. Located in Richmond Hill, our Montessori Lower School is for students 18 months to Grade 6. You hear the laughter, see the joy on students’ faces, and feel the trust parents have as they drop off their children. Our Upper School (Grades 7-12) offers the only independent International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme in York Region. On any given day, this modern campus may showcase a student art exhibit, impromptu debate or a pop-up lab for group projects. But don’t just take our word for it. Finding the right school for your child is too important. You have to visit the School to see and feel it for yourself. Our Montessori start and IB finish provide a unique framework within which your child can say

I Am Known.

Do you know a student who would like to join us?

Have them call us for a personal tour. www.tmsschool.ca

THIS ISSUE

CREATING THE CONDITIONS FOR GROWTH AT TMS 2 BUILDING OUR SIGNIFICANCE 4 CONTINUING THE JOURNEY: THE ROTMAN 5 6 SIGNIFICANCE: DEVELOPING LEADERS 8 MYP PERSONAL PROJECT 10 CAS PROJECT: A CLOSER LOOK 11 BEYOND THE WALLS OF TMS 12 ADVISORY PROGRAM’S ROLE IN THE NEW HOUSE SYSTEM 14 ACADEMICS 16 ARTS 22 CITIZENSHIP 28 ATHLETICS 32 COMMUNITY 36 OUR 2017 GRADUATES UNIVERSITY OFFERS AND SCHOLARSHIPS 40 ALUMNI 42 Published bi-annually, the Going Beyond magazine features our students' successes and highlights of TMS community life.

ON THE COVER: Our Graduates at the Upper School on Graduation Day 2017.

“As we enter the new school year at TMS, we do so with a humble confidence about the journey we are on as a community.”

Message from the Head of School, David Young When my children were little, we had a large vegetable garden in our back yard. We grew everything – tomatoes, cucumbers, potatoes, carrots, beetroots, beans, and lettuce. It was a really great thing and my kids loved it, although my wife and I seemed to end up doing all the work.

Initially, one thing we tried to grow that never seemed to work was pumpkins.

Both of my kids loved the idea of growing their own pumpkin, so each year we planted lots of pumpkin seeds. The pumpkin plants would grow, spreading all over the garden, many flowers would bud on each plant, but no actual pumpkins. It was so frustrating.

Then I learned something - pumpkins are very sensitive. Firstly, the conditions need to be perfect – weather, soil, nutrition. Secondly, for a pumpkin to grow,

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the exact same bee needs to visit the same flower on the same plant nine times. In other words, it requires focused work and a common set of conditions for a pumpkin to grow.

The following year, we planted our pumpkin seeds again. Again the plants grew and the flowers bloomed. But this time, I planted them in a different part of the garden that received more shade.

When the multiple flowers formed on the plants, I removed all but two. As a result, the conditions were perfect and consistent and the bees were focused just on two intentionally-groomed flowers.

And then it happened. Behind each flower appeared a small green bulb, which grew larger and looking more and more like a pumpkin each day. Finally, the bulbs turned from green into the richest, most gorgeous orange, eventually

towering over every other vegetable in the garden and immediately drawing your eye because they were so attractive.

As we enter the new school year at TMS, we do so with a humble confidence about the journey we are on as a community. I see evidence in so many places that validate that we are a great school getting better and better.

Developing a great school holds similarities to my experience of growing pumpkins - it is equally sensitive work. It is, after all, the work of developing the fullness of the educational experience of our students and their growth as people of integrity and goodness. Is there a more sensitive, significant or complex work?

For growth of any significance to be possible, the conditions within our school community have to be right. The growth

CREATING THE CONDITIONS FOR GROWTH AT TMS requires an educational pathway that works, parents who are engaged partners with the School and teachers who desire to know each student and want to have a significant impact on their learning.

We are well on the way to creating these necessary conditions.

The success of our Graduates in attaining acceptance to the very best university programs, being acknowledged by industry leaders and succeeding in competitions that recognize excellence is evidence of this.

It is thrilling to see how our parent community is strengthening its role within the School. Last year our parent volunteer engagement yielded a 700% increase in the total number of volunteers at our Upper School. This increase in parent investment in the journey of the School is

also evident in the support of our Capital Campaign which has seen a 50% rise in the number of donors to our Annual Giving Campaign over the past year. To date, your generous support has allowed us to raise $845,000 towards our exciting Building our Significance Capital Campaign. Your commitment also manifested itself in our best ever retention as a school, moving our traditional retention average from 80% to 91% for the 2017/18 school year, allowing TMS to be full in 70% of our grades.

Lastly, the phrase I Am Known has focused our faculty and staff on the difficult but important work of innovating, improving and developing as individuals so that we can better understand the needs and journey of each student with the desire for them to find their passion and achieve their full potential.

The focus provided by our strategic plan means that you will see more and more exciting evidence of our growth as a school, building on the achievements of last year. I believe you will see this from small improvements to significant enhancements. The conditions are right and the focus is there.

I encourage you to read this edition of Going Beyond in that light, seeing the growth already happening and reading about upcoming initiatives, developments and conditions for new programs to be seeded for exciting growth.

We have a great school. We have an engaged community. We have a focused plan. Those are the conditions for exciting and attractive growth.

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Building our

Full-sized Gym

TMS values a lifelong love of fitness and activity knowing how this impacts learning.

A full-size gym at the Lower School will provide great benefits for our daily Physical Education program and allow our sports teams to host competitive athletic events.

TMS is undertaking Significant building plans at both campuses! We are very excited to give you a future glimpse into what will be coming in Phase 1 of our Campus Development Plan. Please note that the renderings here are all proposed and not final. We have already started the planning for these changes and anticipate we can put a shovel in the ground

Main Entrance

Theatre / Performance Space

The entrance to a school begins a person’s experience of that community. It sets the expectations and the tone of the school for both students and parents. We will create a new, large, impactful and uniquely designed entrance through which the majority of our families and visitors will enter the Lower School each day.

By building a new gym we free up a perfect space that can be excellently converted into a flexible Performance Space. The new Performance Space housed at the Lower School will be used for class projects, assemblies, major performances, Admissions’ open houses, and parent meetings, with equipment specifically designed for those uses.

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Capital Campaign Update

Thank you for your commitment to Building our Significance.

Significance starting June 2018. We expect that Phase 1 should last 2-3 years. There are beautiful new facilities that we are adding to both campuses, in order to animate the best learning of our students and create well-designed spaces and places that will resonate for years to come.

New Student Commons

Dining Hall & Kitchen A dining hall is a priority at our Upper School. The ability to provide a healthy meal and a place to gather, connect and collaborate holds real value to our students and parents. The convenience and community emphasis is highly prized in a high school setting. In the short-term, the kitchen also allows us to make and more easily transport healthy meals to our students at the Lower School.

The Building our Significance Capital Campaign is well underway and making significant progress towards our goal of breaking ground in 2018 at both campuses! As of June 2017, members of the TMS Community have already generously pledged $845,000 towards our Phase One goal. As a reminder, all donations to this year’s Annual Giving Program will directly support the Capital Campaign.

The current outside area framed by the gym and our new wing at the Upper School is a jewel of a space.

In this space – the very heart of the campus - we will build a meaningful, powerful and inspiring hub for our students within which they can gather, connect and socialize.

Models and renderings of our new spaces are available for you to see at both campuses and digitized versions and updates are available on the TMS website (www.tmsschool.ca).

We are excited by the future of TMS and welcome your questions. If you would like to book a meeting to discuss the future plans of the new Capital Campaign, please contact Rakesh Tripathi, Director of Advancement at rtripathi@tmsschool.ca (905-889-6882 ext. 2248).

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Five of our TMS 2017 Graduates have accepted offers of admission to Rotman Commerce at the University of Toronto, starting this September. Rotman Commerce is one of Canada’s leading business schools offering three areas of specialization: Accounting, Finance and Economics and Management. It is unusual for TMS to have such a significant percentage of one graduating class choose to attend the same program. We

OLIVIA DIFIORE • Started TMS in Grade 1 • Completed DP Art • Displayed citizenship through her awarenessbuilding CAS project Scoliosis Can Change • Avid volleyball player and Camp Muskoka leader • Got her public speaking start playing Dorothy in the Elementary Production of The Wizard of Oz • Valedictorian 2017 • Student Council Head of Houses • Earned Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Service • Known for her beaming smile, tenacity, and leadership Olivia will specialize in Management with a Marketing focus at Rotman and says, “I have hopes of being part of a Marketing team for a big company. I believe I can be flexible and adapt easily to any of my surroundings and environments.”

ZAIRA LO • Started TMS in Children’s House • Co-designer of the new TMS House logos • Impressive artist who combined blogging and art work in her DP project • Talented mathematician, Amnesty International member, Varsity Field Hockey member, DECA champion, and Duke of Edinburgh

Gold award recipient • Governor General’s Award for highest academic standing in the graduating class • Known as a doer who brings a high level of intensity to all she undertakes Zaira will specialize in Management at Rotman, with a focus on marketing and media. She says, “I plan to pursue my media and design skills and freelance connections with other companies in order to grow a portfolio while in Toronto.”

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thought it would be interesting to profile five distinct personalities with outstanding profiles and unique educational journeys through TMS. Same school – five very different students!

We wish the Rotman Five great inspiration as they embark on the next phase of their educational journey. We look forward to hearing their stories of Significance.

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ROTMAN

OLIVER SMITH

• Started TMS in Children’s House • Co-designer of the new TMS House logos • Wrote his Extended Essay in French on the origins of profanity used in

Quebec and France • U of T National Book Award winner for creative thought • Student Council Academic Chair • Known for his intelligence and modesty, he has excelled as a DECA champion and guitar player • Student athlete and exceptional basketball and ultimate Frisbee player Oliver will likely pursue Management at Rotman, and says, “I hope to take advantage of the excellent startup culture downtown, as well as the existence of many multi-national corporations headquartered in Toronto."

GENE HE • Started TMS in Grade 9 • Leader in DECA, representing TMS provincially • Together with Oliver, a member of the TMS Boy Band, Ivor and the Bodyguards • Founder of the Programming Club and mentor in programming - at TMS and externally with newcomer youth • Pursued an Internship with an e-commerce startup through the Knowledge Society • Known for his wit, satirical mind, design skills, and expert drone piloting Gene wants to specialize in Management at Rotman, and says, “I hope to pursue a field in business-technology consulting while there.”

JAY PARASARTHY • Started TMS in Grade 7 • Competed in DECA, Reach for the Top, cross country running and

committed member of the TMS annual

School Play • Displayed citizenship through a yoga workshop in support of Amnesty International (he actually learned yoga for this project!)

• Known for his wildly colourful socks as well as his independence, drive, and entrepreneurial spirit!

• Student Council Head Boy Jay will focus on Finance at Rotman and says: “I will pursue a number of business partnerships while in Toronto, including opportunities with my student colleagues from TMS”.

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Significance

Developing Leaders at TMS

UPPER SCHOOL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

TMS helps students develop into true individuals through our Upper School leadership program that offers varied opportunities for growth. Our most prominent and systematic leadership development occurs through the Student Council - a group of elected leaders from Grades 7 to12 who serve the Upper School through events and initiatives. Club Leaders, Camp Leaders, Ambassadors, Student Coaches and the Duke of Edinburgh awards help round out our program, offering possibilities in a number of disciplines.

STUDENT COUNCIL – THE MAKING OF THE RED TIE LEADERSHIP The Upper School Student Council members are easily recognizable on Formal days when they wear red ties. This group of committed students regularly plans prominent school events, organize and supports clubs and co-curricular activities throughout the year and leads many of the school assemblies. Whether the Student Council role is that of House Captain, Pillars Chair, or Grade Representative, all members are advocates of TMS and mentors for their peers.

As visible leaders with a great deal of responsibility, we want to ensure they have the training and support they need to be effective in their roles. Each May, TMS organizes an offsite Leadership Retreat to equip students with leadership skills and the theories behind these skills, provide authentic opportunities to apply these skills, and foster a supportive and receptive environment for their development.

Students learn how to build effective teams with an emphasis on Student Council itself becoming a cohesive team. During the retreat, we focus on developing public speaking and group management skills, giving the students opportunities to work in groups to practice and create collaborative solutions to issues they may face as leaders in the School. During this time, the students plan a calendar of events for the Upper School student body, develop the processes and structures that define how they will work together, create robust initiatives for school improvement, and - above all - work together to know each other’s strengths and areas for growth. Led by Ms. Bailey and Mr. Alves, these students leave the retreat confident in their skills.

With the help of all the teachers at the Upper School, these students continue to develop and apply their leadership skills, getting feedback from their supervisors on an on-going basis.

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"The time spent at the Leadership Retreat is invaluable for a member of the Student Council.

Not only do members gain leadership, public speaking, and group management experience, but it is the perfect time to come together and bond as a council. Important moments during the year are discussed, developed and planned to maximize the chances of success during the school year." - Kristin Bessai, House Captain

THE STANFORD DESIGN CYCLE At the Leadership Retreat, we teach the Stanford Design Cycle, a robust and systematically developed cycle for solving problems that affect multiple stakeholders. This process, used by the innovation/design firm IDEO and numerous Stanford University graduates, invites students to think outside the box. They apply the cycle (which includes empathizing with peers and iterating on initial ideas) to a number of school practices, and to innovate as a group to create dynamic solutions. This leadership tool is just one example of transferable methods of management and problem-solving that we teach our student leaders.

"The Stanford Design Cycle encourages leaders of all ages to step outside their comfort zone, and redefine their leadership style."

Rebecca Russo, MYP Prefect

CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT All students in any kind of leadership capacity are invited to participate in various events throughout the school year to help develop their leadership skills. In some cases, these are new topics and in others, they are a way to reemphasize the Retreat teachings of Group Management, Public Speaking, and the Stanford Design Cycle. We are currently developing an invitational event in 2017/18 for student leaders at other schools to share their development methods. Ms. Bailey and Mr. Alves offer mentorship to the Student Council and House Council throughout the year, with term-by-term check-in opportunities and leadership development challenges. Additionally senior leaders such as Head Boy, Head Girl, and Head of Houses mentor others on the council, helping to support each member to achieve more than they could alone. Student Council members also serve as Ambassadors, representing TMS at various events and supporting our Admissions process. Their willingness to serve the community and their exuberance in sharing their TMS experiences is evident in their interactions with others.

Just by joining a club or team - or starting one’s own - a student can begin on the leadership journey at the Upper School.

Formalized leadership roles including Ambassadors, Student Council, and Camp Leaders stem from students’ experience in

co-curricular activities. Above all, we encourage students to pursue areas of passion and challenge when seeking leadership positions. Whether they want to run for an elected position on Student Council, pursue leadership within a club they enjoy, or seek mentorship opportunities with younger peers, there is a leadership development opportunity for every student.

The first point of contact for leadership is their Advisor, who, because they know the student, will guide them in taking the plunge into leadership. Our hope is that all Upper School students seek out many of the leadership opportunities at TMS to support their personal growth and the leadership capacity of the School.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2017-2018 STUDENT COUNCIL! Head Girl: Kristen Shiozaki Head Boy: James Wall Head of Houses: Reyana Lalani Communications: Madison Muzzo DP Prefect: Anik Babul MYP Prefect: Rebecca Russo Arts Chair: Raha Afkhami Nemati Athletics Chair: Julia-Lauren Singh Citizenship Chair: Andrea Chang House Captains: Kristin Bessai, Jack Reisman, Karina Fainchtein, Nikhil Samant, Alex Priolo, Demetre Kanargelidis Jason Lo, Rayan Reyhanian

Grade 12 Class Rep: Chase Drieberg Grade 11 Class Rep: Amanda Carnovale Grade 10 Class Rep: Derek Nguyen Grade 9 Class Rep: Kylee Ayala-Samaniego Grade 8 Class Rep: Arthurine Yu Grade 7 Class Rep: Elected in September

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MYP PERSONAL PROJECT GRADE 10

SHAYAN NOVIN MYP Project: Learn to play a violin.

"I learned the basics of the instrument and expanded my knowledge of music. In the end, I completed my Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) Level 1 exam and showcased my progress in the 2016 Winter Concert.

The global context that links to my project is “Global and Cultural Expression.” As the project requires a final product, I decided that I wanted to express Canadian multiculturalism through a violin piece. I am especially passionate about this as expression through a musical medium has been a major aspect in my life for a very long time. Being an intermediate flute player of 6 years, I am constantly learning more about the importance of self-expression and the true meaning of music.

My project process consisted of many steps, first being thorough research on the challenges and obstacles beginner violinists commonly have when trying to learn. This research stems into ways to cope with the issues as well as steps to take to prevent them from happening. The next step of the project was to attend my weekly violin classes to practice a range of RCM songs. These are designed in such a way to strengthen techniques in the right hand, left hand, posture, and the brain’s ability to translate music quickly. All while this was happening, I had to continuously document my progress in my process journal for future reference on the reflections that I later made as part of this process. As these steps required a deal of dedication, I had to use my responsibility ATL to keep myself in check.

I learned about the true meaning of being a musician. To be a musician, one does not have to be musically talented. They should rather focus upon expressing emotion and thoughts through a musical medium. Upon completion of this project, I enhanced and refined my approach towards time management. I’ve realized the importance of proper (and realistic) planning and ways to motivate myself to complete tasks that I may not want to do. Undoubtedly, this will help me in the future as there will always responsibility that no one wants to do."

JULIA GROZA MYP Project: Design a playground for children with intellectual disabilities.

"I focused on accessibility features.

This process taught me how to be more organized, how to have better time management, how to plan ahead and how to better communicate with others."

ANTON KONACH MYP Project: 3D Printing: 3D Printed a Prosthetic Finger "I learned that through MYP you can do the following things: 1) Be in an environment that helps students make connections between what they are learning in school and the real world. 2) Get the chance to learn how to express thoughts and opinions effectively. 3) Get frequent opportunities for self-evaluation and reflection."

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CAS PROJECT: A CLOSER LOOK Kristen Shiozaki

The CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) component of the IB Diploma Programme is all about experiential learning. There are eight learning outcomes that students must achieve to earn this compulsory piece of the Diploma, and it includes a “CAS Project”, which must demonstrate leadership over others and at least one of Creativity, Activity, and Service within the project. Students are encouraged to pursue their passion in this project and engage in planning an activity that reflects their values while also challenging them to grow.

Kristen Shiozaki, Head Girl, completed her CAS Project in the Service component. Kristen organized a Youth Leadership Conference in Unionville.

“The Unionville Youth Council is a youth group made up of 40+ students, ages 11-18, based in Unionville. Currently, I am one of the Co-chairs and one of my goals was to reformat one of our largest events, the Leadership Conference, which has seen a decline in attendance since it was first launched. This year, I co-organized the conference, where the objective was to teach youth about the importance of volunteering and leading. I also introduced a new component, which covered career and job application advice. Throughout the day, we played icebreakers, listened to lectures about the value of volunteering, leadership and mental health and had a newspaper/ cardboard building challenge where each group had to build a shelter with limited materials. At the end of the conference I gave a lecture on writing a resume and cover letter while my supervisor covered tips for job interviews.

Months of preparation went into this conference: I contacted guest speakers, booked a location, created posters and advertisements with our design team, organized a group activity and finally, created a presentation with the help of my supervisor and guidance counsellor. Running this conference was an amazing experience that helped me improve skills such as improvisation, collaboration, public speaking and organization. Next year, I will be supporting the individual who chooses to run the conference and we hope to make it even better! Overall, the CAS project has given me the opportunity to pursue something I believed in, and has helped me to pursue leadership outside of the school community.”

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BEYOND THE WALLS OF TMS

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In January of 2017, we had the opportunity to go on a volunteering trip to Jamaica for one week. Before this inspiring trip, we didn't know much about the troubles of the world and how grateful and thankful we should be for our circumstances. Under the guidance of Mrs. Farnoosh Droodgar who is our aunt and the director of LEAD Outreach Initiative (formerly known as Students Crossing Borders), we had the opportunity to go to the Riverton Community and Mustardseed Communities.

The Riverton Community is located in a garbage landfill in Kingston, the capital city of Jamaica. People who cannot afford homes and many other basic needs take shelter in shanty homes and slums, made of the garbage found around the landfill. Mustardseed Communities are orphanages for orphans with terminal diseases and mental and/or physical disadvantages.

We saw how the people survive by recycling and reusing and how they try not to waste any food or water. Despite their disadvantages, they were all thankful for what they had.

While spending time with the children and young adults at the orphanages we learned how many are happy and thankful without having things we consider necessary in order to be happy. Some struggling with health or lack of family still made the best of their circumstances.

For the past 8 years, "Auntie Farnoosh" (as we and everybody in Jamaica call her), has been dedicating her time to help the communities in need in Jamaica, and most recently, in Cuba.

She and her friends have been running the "Student Crossing Borders" organization that most recently changed its name to "LEAD Outreach Initiative".

LEAD Outreach Initiative is a non-profit organization, collaborating with other establishments, such as Mustard Seed Communities to help those in need internationally. This organization listens and responds to the communities' needs quickly, and respects the local cultural values. It runs short term trips with long term focus and it educates its participants with best practices.

In March we took our TMS schoolmates on a journey through our presentation.

We hope we inspired them by sharing what we saw and experienced with our own eyes and hands, the wonders and the realities. We hope that our presentation made an impact on our friends and encouraged them to help those in need all around the world, to make a change, to "Become. Go beyond".

Samin (Grade 6) & Maryam (Grade 5) Joulaie, Elementary Students

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THE HOUSE SYSTEM AT THE UPPER SCHOOL IS THE DRIVING FORCE OF FRIENDLY COMPETITION IN STUDENT LIFE. The Terry Fox Run and pledge collection is driven through House competition; we have monthly House challenges, intramural sports run as a House competition, and points are accumulated for most fundraisers and spirit day events. Upper School Houses create an identity and “team� for each student - an automatic group in which to belong - where students can form relationships with students in other grades, with other experiences. At the Upper School, our houses form strong bonds among their members, and foster healthy competition for the sake of School Spirit.

ADVISORY IS NOW AN EVEN MORE POTENT FOCUS OF OUR UPPER SCHOOL STUDENT LIFE WITH THE NEW HOUSE SYSTEM. In this next generation of Houses, Advisory Groups plus the Advisor will each form a House. Expanding the House System to include more students in each House and aligning the program with Advisory invites deeper co-operation between grades, within the same House. We worked to create Houses that reflect Upper School identity and our TMS Student Life vision. The House System has a significant new purpose and the four new Houses reflect the unity and growth that underpins our goals.

We decided Titans would be our theme as we wanted Houses that reflect our unique identity as a School. Our Upper School mascot is the Titan. Our new House logos were created by our designoriented faculty (John Sweetman and Jessica Wong) and two design students (Oliver Smith and Zaira Lo). The four Houses were carefully considered for maximum impact: Helios - Titan of the sun; Phoebe - Titaness of the moon; Atlas - Titan of the earth; and Tethys Titaness of water. The four House logos were enthusiastically received by students and faculty. Grade 10 Design created intro videos for each Titan - and the winning videos launched each House at the June 2017 House Cup Assembly. It was a collaborative, community effort to produce Houses that could be embraced by each student, while inherently inspiring both identity and competition.

SCHOOL SPIRIT AND STUDENT LIFE INCORPORATE HOUSES AT MANY LEVELS. Friendly competition is part of the essence of Upper School Houses, and since Advisory groups now share a House for their six years at the Upper School, it is a new and exciting way for students to grow, create significance, and be known by one another. Similarly, there is now an inborn mentorship opportunity between Advisory Groups in different grades, but within the same House. Mentorship within a House, in different Advisory grades can include: Personal Project and Extended Essay presentations; Senior/Junior athlete mentorship; minilessons on study skills; Diploma Programme and transition partnerships; and other leadership opportunities. Furthermore, splitting Houses by Advisory Group allows for natural and healthy competition within each grade.

We will start every year off strong with events within Houses welcoming the Grade 7 and other new Upper School students into their groups in the first week of school. We look forward to Helios, Phoebe, Atlas, and Tethys representing our TMS Students in friendly competition for years to come!

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ADVISORY PROGRAM’S ROLE IN THE NEW HOUSE SYSTEM AT THE UPPER SCHOOL

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UPPER ELEMENTARY HISTORY PRESENTATION

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ACADEMICS

TODDLER GARDENING PROGRAM BENEFITS THE YOUNG CHILD Responsibility – Caring for a plant allows a child to develop a sense of responsibility to care for and nurture a living thing. When a seed grows into a plant, it kindles a healthy sense of self-esteem.

If the seed doesn’t grow, it will begin a conversation in problem solving and giving it a second try!

Stimulating the Senses – Gardening ignites each sense: gustatory, olfactory, tactile, auditory and visual. This is such a wonderful opportunity for a growing mind as it helps to develop language skills, creativity as well as motor and social skills.

Healthy Eating Habits – When children are invested in growing fruits and vegetables, they become interested in eating and learning about healthy foods. It can even help the pickiest eater.

Dina DeCotiis

CHILDREN'S HOUSE GRADUATION

TODDLER GRADUATION Toddler students show incredible learning and development from the first weeks of Phasing–In to their graduation to Children’s House.

UPPER ELEMENTARY GRADUATION

LOWER ELEMENTARY GRADUATION

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LEARNING ALL ABOUT BUTTERFLIES AT TMS Toddler and Children’s House classes received very small caterpillars. Students watched the caterpillars consume a lot of food and grow. After the caterpillars consumed enough food, they suspended themselves in a “j” position to form their chrysalises. Once the painted lady butterflies emerge from their pupas, students released them into the playground and ravine behind TMS and diarized their observations. This concrete experience enriches the TMS zoology curriculum and strengthened the students’ understanding of the life cycle of a butterfly.

BUTTERFLIES Butterflies fly in the sky Pretty as they dance by They fill the sky with many colours The sky looks like it’s filled with wonders Butterflies find a pair And yes, they are everywhere They lay their eggs on milkweed Yes, that is what the caterpillars need The caterpillars will come out Crawling here and there, wandering about Then they’ll munch on leaves And yes, they will be absolutely pleased They’ll molt about five times Until they’re bigger than three dimes Then they’ll form a cocoon With silk that’s shiny like the moon

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They’ll stay in their cocoon For a few weeks Then they’ll come out to be so unique They look nothing like before Although their wings look like They came out from the downpour The butterfly will wait For its wings to dry And then watch it soar and fly Butterflies are so pretty Sometimes you see them fly over the city Sunny Yang, Grade 4 Student, won an Award of Excellence from the Poetry Institute of Canada for her poem.

CHILDREN'S HOUSE OPEN HOUSE

RAINBOW PLATE IN CHILDREN’S HOUSE Children’s House students enjoyed a visit from Rainbow Plate in April. Janet Nezon and her team of educators brought a bountiful array of fruits and vegetables into each class. They use this rainbow of real food to “spark imaginations, change behaviour and cultivate lifelong healthy eating habits” (Nezon).

Janet has fun with our students and encourages them to try new things. “Repeated exposure and sensory exploration are the most effective strategies for engaging children and changing their behaviour around food” (Nezon).

At TMS we teach our students many life skills including: reading, writing, grace and courtesy, and independence. Teaching students about healthy eating and how to eat well for life is essential for a healthy future.

TMS focuses on developing a lifelong love of learning in our students and faculty and Rainbow Plate’s educational program focuses on developing lifelong positive eating habits.

Carolyn Reid, Interim Head of Toddler and Children’s House

ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS COMES TO OUR CLASSROOM Upper Elementary students study ancient civilizations. Students explore topics based on aspects of the culture, research their selected area of study, write comprehensive reports and then fine tune their presentation skills. Their efforts culminate when others can see, hear and learn from their presentations. Presenting to diverse audiences provides additional and valuable learning experiences.

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UPPER SCHOOL END OF YEAR AWARDS 2017 Mathematica Contests Certificates of Distinction: Euler

Mathematica Contests Certificates of Distinction: Newton

Irfan Arif Emily Atashkari Chloe Bowes Isabella Churchill Sofia Guido Adam Hirji Vanessa Huang Christopher Jiang Mari Pietersen Faith Poon Akshen Sivakumar William Sun Vera Tong Elienna Wang Michael Xie Alexander Zhao

Darren Choi Nicole Dancey Nathan Li Jerushan Muraleetharan Camille Ng Derek Nguyen Sofia Popatia Amna Rafiq Rebecca Russo Jason Yin

Mathematica Contests Certificates of Distinction: Lagrange Robert He Arman Jamal Ajay Kumeta Jasper Ng Christian Niem Qaahir Rahemtulla Michelle Yan

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Mathematica Contests Grade 7 Euler: Elienna Wang Grade 8 Lagrange: Christian Niem Grade 9 Newton: Darren Choi

Waterloo Math Contests Grade 7 Gauss: Christopher Jiang Grade 8 Gauss: Qaahir Rahemtulla Grade 9 Pascal: Derek Nguyen Grade 10 Cayley: Angie Xu and Yimin Mou Grade 11 Fermat: Julia Fu Grade 12 Euclid: Julia Fu and David Gu

Cosmo Music Award

Subject Learner Awards

Lucas Smith

Group 1: English Language Grade 7: Isabella Churchill Grade 8: Roohi Devje and Qaahir Rahemtulla Grade 9: Alisa Faingersh Grade 10: Anik Babul and Lucas Smith Grade 11: Lauren Fichman

Richmond Hill Public Library Arts Contest Photography Arianna Xiao Julia Fu Poetry Kornelia Lauren

2017 Nation Wide Design Exchange Competition Amanda Carnovale (1st) Demetre Kanargelidis (2nd) Su Gorener (3rd) Anton Konach (Hon Mention)

Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Medal Amanda Carnovale Anton Konach Julia-Lauren Singh Silver Medal Danny Dawd Julia Fu Zaira Lo Kenneth Nguyen Alessandro Priolo John Rick Kristen Shiozaki James Wall

Group 2: Language B Grade 7: Omar Marzouk Grade 8: Michelle Yan Grade 9: Alisa Faingersh Grade 10: Andrea Chang Grade 11: Lauren Fichman (French) and James Wall (Spanish) Group 3: Humanities Grade 7: Omar Marzouk Grade 8: Ajay Kumeta Grade 9: Derek Nguyen Grade 10: Anik Babul Grade 11: Lauren Fichman (Economics) and Aaryan Wadhwa (History) Group 4: Sciences Grade 7: Omar Marzouk Grade 8: Ajay Kumeta Grade 9: Alisa Faingersh Grade 10: Madison Muzzo Grade 11: Lauren Fichman (Biology) James Wall (Chemistry) Achuthan Mukundan Parsa Youssef Pour (Physics)

MONTREAL, QUEBEC TRIP - HISTORY/SCIENCE/FRENCH Grade 7 and 8 students explored the islands of Gananoque and the city of Montreal. On a walking tour of Old Montreal they learned about the history of the city and how to identify the architecture from a rich diversity of cultural backgrounds and eras. Students experienced a scavenger hunt in Thousand Islands National Park, a visit to the Point-A-Calliere Museum, the Verdun Circus School, learning about the flora and fauna around the world at the Biodome and then were inspired as they completed group challenges at the new “Fabrik” a makerspace at the Montreal Science Centre. Some used their creativity to build a wind-powered model car, or a floating tower.

Group 5: Mathematics Grade 7: Irfan Arif Grade 8: Neeka Safari Grade 9: Darren Choi and Derek Nguyen Grade 10: Anik Babul Grade 11: Julia Fu and David Gu Group 6: Arts Drama Grade 7: Sofia Guido Grade 8: Ajay Kumeta Grade 9: Sophia Popatia Music Grade 7: Elienna Wang Grade 8: Christian Niem Grade 9: Alisa Faingersh Visual Arts Grade 7: Emily Atashkari Grade 8: Natasha D’Souza Grade 9: Alisa Faingersh Grade 10: Evan Beri (Integrated Arts) and Amanda Carnovale (Visual Arts) Grade 11: Julia Fu Group 7: Health and Physical Education Grade 7: Joshua Osten Grade 8: Sohail Mohit Grade 9: Isabel Reisman Grade 10: Madison Muzzo Group 8: Design Grade 7: Emily Atashkari Grade 8: Ajay Kumeta Grade 9: Derek Nguyen Grade 10: Amanda Carnovale

Arts Pillar Award Grade 7: Sofia Guido Grade 8: Roohi Devje Grade 9: Alisa Faingersh Grade10: Angie Xu Grade 11: Julia Fu and Kornelia Lauren

Citizenship Pillar Award Grade 7: Arthurine Yu Grade 8: Roohi Devje Grade 9: Rebecca Russo Grade 10 : Andrea Chang Grade 11: Kristen Shiozaki

Head’s List Grade 7 Emily Atashkari Chloe Bowes Sofia Guido Omar Marzouk Grade 8 Roohi Devje Natasha D’Souza Sofia Ierullo Ajay Kumeta Naveen Nath Julyanh Nguyen Qaahir Rahemtulla Neeka Safari Michelle Yan Charlize Yao Grade 9 Nicole Dancey Alisa Faingersh

Sanaya Jivani Ria Jolly Amina Khokhar Aishani Leekha Abby Marks Derek Nguyen Grace Nguyen Cinzia Palmisano Amna Rafiq Rebecca Russo Danielle Talbot Grade 10 Raha Afkhami Nemati Anik Babul Evan Beri Kristin Bessai Amanda Carnovale Andrea Chang Karina Fainchtein Julia Groza Anton Konach Emily Li Madison Muzzo Shayan Noor Shayan Novin Ahmad Samadi Lucas Smith Angie Xu

Kenneth Nguyen Mojan Nooshin-Habibi James Wall

Academic Pillar Award Grade 7: Chloe Bowes Grade 8: Ajay Kumeta Grade 9: Alisa Faingersh Rebecca Russo Grade 10: Anik Babul Amanda Carnovale Grade 11: David Gu

Faculty Award Grade 7: Joshua Osten Grade 8: Julyanh Nguyen Grade 9: Alisa Faingersh Grade 10: Anik Babul Kristin Bessai Grade 11: James Wall

Grade 11 Katherine Bessai Vincenzo Constanzo Danny Dawd Lauren Fichman Julia Fu David Gu Achuthan Mukundan

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FALL AND SPRING INTERNATIONAL CELEBRATING ART ANTHOLOGY 2016-2017: CHILDREN'S HOUSE AND ELEMENTARY Fall Noelle Siu, CH Zoe Cheng, CH Liyana Ayala-Angumba, Gr. 3 Giulia Bernardini, Gr. 5 Rhea Misra, Gr. 5 Azadeh Hemani, Gr. 5 Hong Duc Cheng, Gr. 5 Carina Lai, Gr. 5 Felice Law, Gr. 5 Ava Lie, Gr. 5 Shayla Stolberg, Gr. 6

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TO RHEA MISRA WHO WAS AWARDED * CONGRATULATIONS “HIGH MERIT” RECOGNITION FOR HER ART!

Spring Jeremy Lam, Gr. 4 Sophie Li, Gr. 4 Jovita Liang, Gr. 6 Ariella Gold, Gr. 4 Sophia Shou, Gr. 6 Kelton Yeung, Gr. 4 Audrey Lai, Gr. 4 Lily Muzzo, Gr. 4 Lillian Xue, Gr. 4 Olivia Lin, Gr. 4 Grace Zheng, Gr. 4 Martin Tin, Gr. 5 Aleena Rahemtulla, Gr. 5 Krishan Tripathi, Gr. 5 Shivani Kumeta, Gr. 5 Christina Xu, Gr. 5

ANNUAL ELEMENTARY TALENT SHOW

GLYNNWOOD RETIREMENT HOME AND TMS ART CREW CONNECTION

The Annual Elementary Talent Show at the Lower School organized by the Friends of the Community raised money for the Hospital for Sick Children. A total of $1,362.00 was donated towards helping to make positive differences in the lives of sick children.

This past May, TMS offered a fantastic community connection with Glynnwood Retirement Home in Thornhill. The Upper Elementary Art Crew consisted of eight selected students, each of whom submitted an online application stating their interest in this artistic endeavour and followed up with individual interviews and a group art project focusing on teamwork. The Art Crew met with the resident ‘artists’, and Glynnwood Art Instructor who guided the Art Crew and residents in technique, skill, style and subject matter every Wednesday from 3:00-5:00 pm.

Students and teachers had a wonderful time getting to know the residents.

Retirement Home Upper Elementary Art Crew Project Members: Samin Joulaie Shivani Kumeta Emma Langenhoven Alyas Bandali

Andreia Nabico Meghan Ayala-Angumba Roxana Tabibi Cara Li

LOWER SCHOOL CISMF 2017 CHOIR

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LOWER ELEMENTARY PERFORMANCE OF ‘THE THREE LITTLE PIGS”

UPPER ELEMENTARY MUSIC SHARING

CONNIE GUGLIETTI CREATIVITY AWARD JERRY HUANG (U10), AMYNA ISMAIL (U12), MEGAN STAPLES (U10) AND AUDRIC PAU (U12)

TMS AV MEDIA CREATION TEAM 2017 A handful of film enthusiasts have been learning the skills necessary to videograph, edit footage and produce short films to be used in various ways here at TMS. The students have learned how to use camera equipment safely and effectively, how to frame shots and how to use the camera on a tripod as well as hand-held. They then went out into the school community to film life here at TMS. Some of the work they have done will be used as ways for potential parents of TMS to see classrooms in action during Open House events.

The team has enjoyed the process and all are keeping their options open to include careers in film!

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MUSIC ALIVE FESTIVAL 2017

TMS BAND AT RHCPA TMS made a great contribution to the arts in the community as part of the Annual Talent Show Competition organized by the YMCA in May. At the event, TMS was represented by three young artists: Ajay Kumeta (Magician); Roohi Devje (Singer) and Karishma Doodnauth (Piano and Voice). We were also a crucial part of supporting the event. Kristin Bessai was selected as MC for the show and the Upper School Band attended as special guests for the intermission and closing number for the night. TMS continues to showcase our student's talents throughout its commitment to the arts in the community.

BIG TMS DESIGN NEWS FROM THE UPPER SCHOOL! Once again TMS claims First, Second, and Third place in the 2017 DX (Design Exchange) Nationwide Student Design Competition. The following Design students in the Year 5 of MYP (Grade 10) have distinguished themselves with their hard work and creativity in their graphic design work for a commemorative postage stamp to celebrate Canada's 150 anniversary. The winners were Amanda Carnovale (1st place); Demetre Kanargelidis (2nd place); Su Gorener (3rd place)and Anton Konach (Honorable Mention). Their work was displayed in the High School Design Competition Exhibition opening at the Design Exchange. These students are helping to make TMS known as having a leading Design program in the GTA.

ARTS NIGHT AT THE UPPER SCHOOL A feast for the eyes and ears is the best way to describe Arts Night at the Upper School! The TMS Community was in a buzz as families, students and faculty alike enjoyed the sights and sounds of MYP and DP arts students. The Library and Commons were transformed to a sensuous gallery space, with paintings, self-portraits and photography. The visual arts displays were accompanied by the harmonious solo-acts from our Grade 9 and 10 music students. The theme of ‘Connections’ was abundant in the performances, which included students from all MYP year levels, the audience was mesmerized by cultural dances, music from around the world, and dramatic performances that involved cell phones.

MARS DISCOVERY DISTRICT FUTURE DESIGN COMPETITION On April 24th a team of Grade 10 students travelled to the Future Design School in the MaRS Discovery District and competed in the first Future Design Competition against other CIS Schools.

Congratulations To Anik Babul, Madison Muzzo, and Lucas Smith on winning the competition by pitching their idea of a social networking app to help assist immigrants and refugees settle in Canada.

Great work!

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AMANDA CARNOVALE, GRADE 10

Rebecca Russo, Grade 9

SANAYA JIVANI, GRADE 9

CONGRATULATIONS! The following students have had their image selected for this year's Illuminate show! The 20 final images were selected from over 80 submissions: Noa Tulchinsky, Transient; Isabel Reisman, Electric Sphere; Alexa Blough, Sunsetting; Anton Konach, Nychthemeron Paradise; John Rick, Cloud; Amanda Carnovale, Glow Sunrise; Michelle Ng, 12AM; Julia Fu, Solace from Fibonacci; Mia Bozzo, Blurred; Jason Yin, 12AM Freight; Jeff Cheung, Light; Sanaya Jivani, Terrace; Rebecca Russo, Enamelled Gem; Laheen Dhanidina, Central; Kornelia Lauren, Beam; Kornelia Lauren, Other-Worlded; Alex Shchokin, Fire; Jeff Cheung, Colourful Canals and Alex Priolo, Parting Clouds.

JASON YIN, GRADE 9

ALEX PRIOLO, GRADE 11

JEFF CHEUNG, GRADE 8

JULIA FU, GRADE 11

MICHELLE NG, GRADE 10

NOA TULCHINSKY, GRADE 9

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IBDP VISUAL ARTS GRADUATION EXHIBITION In April, the Upper School was transformed into a wonderland of visual art as our seven graduating DP artists mounted their final exhibition. As a component of their final IBDP assessment, each student artist is provided their own mini gallery space within which they arrange their selected body of studio works according to an individually composed Curatorial Statement.

Every kind of art making approach imaginable was on display from the flamboyant colourful paintings and photographs of Mia and Olivia, to Julia's psychologically challenging assemblages, Shania's architecturally inspired playthings, Laheen's thoughtful image/wordplay pieces, Zaira's magnificent surreal environmental constructions, and Elise's controversial fashion based works. It was a most impressive collection enjoyed by proud parents and student visitors. It also served to set the stage later in the month as a backdrop to some impressive student musical ensembles and a cohort of visiting IB teachers from around Ontario who participated in an IB Roundtable professional sharing session hosted by our resident artist educators John Sweetman and Jessica Wong.

BEYOND THE WALLS OF TMS 2017 RICHMOND HILL PUBLIC LIBRARY CONTEST At a ceremony in May, TMS Grade 11 student Kornelia Lauren was awarded 2nd place for her poem.

Published booklets now include Kornelia’s prize-winning poem the winning photographs of two of our other students, Arianna Xiao and Julia Fu. Kornelia spoke and represented TMS so well at the ceremony, Ineffable by Kornelia Lauren For the longest time, I’ve said that I loved Wolf because we were the same species; we were the same person under different skin. I said I knew him like the back of my hand, though we never spoke deeply with each other, and rarely spoke altogether.

His satisfaction spawns within his blood.

I come to understand; his species is a danger to mine.

solitude, side by side,

Our greatest difference is what we did with the most valuable currency; Wolf dips his hands into blood for the texture; the information he holds slips quickly and does the greatest damage it can, always staining the secret’s origin.

My knowledge is my blood; it remains within me always.

It spills for a cause of merit.

My satisfaction spawns within my blood.

I do not leave scratches, stains or finger prints. The Observer watches the decoy, oblivion may know if I was ever there... watching, learning, growing. Forever knowing.

Leaving no scratches, stains or finger prints. The Observer watches the decoy, oblivion may know if he was ever there.

Of course.

The parallel of a parallel, seeing no one, watching the other, I close my eyes; reality reveals a new dimension.

I open my eyes; a new spectrum has unfolded.

It’s crystal clear.

It’s been a thousand years.

What have I missed?

Welcome.

He is strong. More powerful than I knew.

He is aware. His consciousness tempts me.

He is the antithet of the cromulent.

He is weakened by uncertainty and shame.

My strength spawns within my blood. Within my knowledge.

Within my satisfaction.

And this is how my counterpart has been hiding for the last biennial, a thief among thieves just as he should appear.

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CITIZENSHIP

JULIA FU WITH LOU GIZZARELLI (NATIONAL BOARD PRESIDENT, DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD)

TMS STUDENT CHOSEN TO SPEAK AT THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD'S CEREMONY Julia Fu, a Grade 11 student at TMS in Richmond Hill, was selected out of all the Duke of Edinburgh Award participants in Canada to speak at the National Board dinner on Friday April 7th 2017. Julia represented 50,000+ participants as she spoke about her experience in the Duke of Edinburgh Award at this BMO sponsored event at the First Canadian Place in Toronto. Attendees at this event included the national and international board members, the executive, and presidents from each province.

Alone, below the dome of stars, snow crunching under my boots, I walked across the open lake. I looked back but didn’t see anyone. I looked up, the Big Dipper awaited to be discovered. The silence was light and big. At that point, I realized something subtle but important: I realized that I’ve never been this alone, and will likely never be again.

Good evening, my name is Julia Fu. That was one of the countless experiences that I had on my Duke of Edinburgh Silver qualifying journey just two months ago. I’m a Grade 11 student at TMS School in Richmond Hill. To begin, I want to thank Stephanie, the Ontario office, and my award leader, Mr. Walker for providing me with this wonderful opportunity to speak about my Duke of Edinburgh experience.

When I was introduced to this program in Grade 9, I felt very grateful for two reasons. First, it has the word “international” in it and I was told that I get to meet the royal family. Second, there was finally someone that recognizes my extracurricular involvements. What do I mean by that? I’ve always had a passion for trying out new things since a very young age. I’ve done gymnastic, dance, tennis, horseback riding, and many more, volunteered here and there, studied this and that. “Great,” people then say, “but, so what?” and that is my frustration.

We’ve always praised how a person perseveres through hurdles, and devotes his or her life into doing one thing. A successful university application should sound like “Julia has been doing this for 16 years and never gave up” instead of, “well, she did yoga but lost interest after a year, so she switched to golf, then pingpong, then archery.” Indeed, I envy the first type of people. I envy that they could find their passion at such an early stage and not get distracted by other possibilities. Unfortunately, I’m the second type.

I cannot get my eyes off that archery bow, or stop thinking about jumping that fence on a horse without actually doing it. I am, according to stackexhange.com, an experiential omnivore—a person with wide interests but not necessarily exper-

tise. Or a better-sounding “Philomath”, which is a lover of learning. In simple words, I’ve been doing random stuff and no one could see my effort until I became a participant in Duke of Edinburgh.

Therefore, filling the hours isn’t a problem for me. In fact, Duke of Edinburgh goes hand-in-hand with the pillars system at my school. At TMS, every student is required to engage in at least one activity per year per pillar. Similar to Duke of Edinburgh, the pillars include athletics, arts, academic, and citizenship. We also choose a “focus pillar” every year just like Duke of Edinburgh. In addition, the CAS requirement for IB, which is creativity, action, and service, overlaps with Duke of Edinburgh as well. Thus, Duke of Edinburgh not only gives me a reason to do what I love, but also prepares me to become a better student and a better leader at school.

Finally, I want to thank Stephanie and her Ontario office again for supporting me in the past three years through Bronze, Silver, and now onto Gold. Mr. Walker and TMS for the nonreplicable experiences.

Most importantly, I want to thank the Duke of Edinburgh organization, on behalf of youth across Canada for recognizing our passions, and providing us with a network and countless opportunities to grow.

Julia Fu, Grade 11 Student

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MODEL UN CONFERENCE The Model UN team had a very successful showing at the Ontario Model United Nations Conference. The students competed with 29 other schools from across the GTA. Eleven of our students participated in committees where they debated and collaborated to develop solutions to issues of global significance.

James Wall received the award for Most Outstanding Delegate in his committee!

Team members Kristin Shiozaki James Wall Lauren Fichman Alyna Nanji Reyana Lalani Aaryan Wadhwa Jack Reisman Daniella Yusufov Samar Totonchy Patrick Cunningham Jason Lo

DUKE OF EDINBURGH SILVER AWARDS Congratulations to John Rick, Alex Priolo, James Wall and Danny Dawd on their Silver Duke of Edinburgh Awards! They were presented with their Silver certificates by Honourable Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Elizabeth Dowdeswell, along with 110 other Silver certificate recipients from across Ontario.

STEWARDS OF THE EARTH "The children who surround us in the classroom are the adults of the future who will be making critical choices affecting the quality of our air, land, water, forests and wildlife." ~Aline D. Wolf, Nurturing the Spirit In the Toddler Community, even the youngest of our students partake daily in recycling, composting, reusing and germinating seeds. When students begin to take care of the Earth at an early age, they feel a sense of responsibility to our world. In helping the Toddlers begin to live in an environmentally responsible way, we hope it will help to make greener living commonplace in their future. Brendon Caruthers, an environmental specialist says, “as kids grow up and become business people themselves, they will bring this environmental lens to the way they work and live.”

It’s never too early to be green; one may argue that it may even be imperative. May the youngest members of the TMS community inspire us all to do a little more for the health of our planet.

Dina DeCotiis

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On May 1, the Upper School students in Grade 9, 10 and 11 participated in an immersive technology experience by viewing the short film Clouds Over Sidra using Samsung Gear VR. They then engaged in dialogue about the global refugee crisis and were urged to take concrete actions to make a difference.

Clouds Over Sidra tells the story of life inside a refugee camp in Jordan through the eyes of a 12-year-old girl named Sidra, placing viewers within the centre of the camp through a 360-degree experience.

To build empathy and engage communities across Canada, it is important for people to understand the lived experiences of refugees. While individuals can make a difference, we are stronger together.

Mr. Sweetman, IBDP Visual Arts, IBMYP Design Upper School

LEMONADE SALE A HUGE SUCCESS

"I thought that the whole experience was very insightful. We hear a lot about refugee camps, but this gave a real life feel and understanding for it. The Virtual Reality was a spectacular 360 experience for me and my classmates."

Alyna Nanji, Grade 11 “The experience was eye-opening and extremely unique in its method of providing a meaningful glimpse into the difficult lives led by refugees; it truly resonated with students and inspired them to take action.�

Anik Babul, Grade 10 "As teachers, we want our students to be caring and principled people who think globally to improve the lives of others.

The Sidra project was an eye-opening experience for us and our students by immersing ourselves in a refugee camp so that just for 20 minutes we could not only imagine, but actually see real situations that we can help by being active citizens."

Shane Small, Humanities Faculty

UPPER ELEMENTARY AND GRADE 7 STUDENTS PLANT TREES FOR EARTH DAY

EARTH DAY AT TMS

Dress Loud Day was in support of speech and hearing month, and all money donated went towards funding for education for deaf and hard of hearing children.

In lieu of wearing uniforms students at the Upper School were encouraged to donate $2 and DRESS LOUD! by wearing the most colourful, craziest, and brightest clothes they had! $420.00 was was donated to Voice Organization.

DRESS LOUD DAY

Reyana Lalani and Alyna Nanji Community Action & Service (CAS) Project

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UPPER ELEMENTARY FIELD DAY

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ATHLETICS

TODDLER FUN DAY

CHILDREN'S HOUSE FUN DAY

LOWER ELEMENTARY FIELD DAY

UPPER ELEMENTARY FIELD DAY

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LOWER SCHOOL ATHLETICS AWARDS U10 Girls Cross-Country: Ryleigh Maxwell U10 Boys Cross-Country: Sovin Mehta U12 Girls Cross-Country: Lucy Staples U12 Boys Cross-Country: Aidan Jamal U10 Indoor Soccer Team: Sovin Mehta U12 Co-Ed Basketball Tier 2: Martin Tin U10 Co-Ed Basketball Tier 1: Ariu Nikfar U12 Co-Ed Basketball Tier 1: Aidan Jamal U10 Ball Hockey: Bruce Li U12 Ball Hockey: Eric Wu U12 Badminton: Constance Chan, Christina Xu, Hong Duc Cheng and Kurtis Ng U10 Girls Track and Field: Ryleigh Maxwell U10 Boys Track and Field: Aidan Jang U12 Girls Track and Field: Shivani Kumeta U12 Boys Track and Field: John Walogho U10 Co-ed Outdoor Soccer Tier 1: Aidan Jang U12 Co-ed Outdoor Soccer Tier 1: Matthew Jurincic U10 Female Jordana Fiorini Spirit Award: Talia Lie U10 Male Jordana Fiorini Spirit Award: Justin Jang U12 Female Jordana Fiorini Spirit Award: Ava Lie U12 Male Jordana Fiorini Spirit Award: Stephan Foti and Krishan Tripathi U10 Hustler of the Year: Liam Miller U12 Hustler of the Year: Martin Tin

U10 Female 3D: Julia Casinha U10 Male 3D: Aidan Jang U12 Female 3D: Cara Li U12 Male 3D: Russell Chin Athlete of the Year Awards U10 Female Athlete of the Year: Ryleigh Maxwell U10 Male Athlete of the Year: Sovin Mehta U12 Female Athlete of the Year: Cassandra Villano U12 Male Athlete of the Year: Aidan Jamal

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MR. BUTCH CARTER, FORMER HEAD COACH OF THE TORONTO RAPTORS SPOKE TO TMS STUDENTS.

TMS STUDENT.... ONTARIO CHAMPION AGAIN! MATTHEW JURINCIC HAD A VERY BUSY MONTH OF APRIL, WINNING THE OMHA (ONTARIO MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION) ATOM AAA HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP WITH THE MARKHAM WAXERS!

SANAM SINGH WAS RECOGNIZED FOR HER WORK AS A SOCCER COACH FOR SPECIAL NEEDS PLAYERS AT UMSC

BY MARKHAM MAYOR 34 FRANK SCARPITTI.

JORDANA FIORINI SPIRIT AWARD

STEPHAN FOTI (U12), KRISHAN TRIPATHI (U12), JUSTIN JANG (U10), AVA LIE (U12), TALIA LIE (U10)

GRADE 7 MARI PIETERSEN BACKSTOPPED HER PEEWEE AA ETOBICOKE DOLPHINS TEAM TO A PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIP!

BEYOND THE WALLS OF TMS

GRADE 4 STUDENT, EMMA LANGENHOVEN, WON THE SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD FROM HER SKATING CLUB.

DARREN CHOI WON THE GOLD IN B-FLIGHT AT THE OFSAA BADMINTON TOURNAMENT.

UPPER SCHOOL SPRING ATHLETIC PROGRAM & 2017 AWARDS The 2016-2017 school year has marked an excellent year of Athletics where we have experienced many highlights including OFSAA participation, Championship Banner wins and our highest enrolment yet in Athletic participation. Our provincially recognized Intramural Program gives all students access to the health and wellness benefits of an active lifestyle. Our Athletes continue to make themselves known in the CISAA through demonstrating sportsmanship, commitment while persevering to deliver the personal best for their respective teams.

3D Awards

SPRING SEASON MVP and Titan Awards

U14 Male Sportsmanship Award Winner: Joshua Osten U14 Female Sportsmanship Award Winner: Emma Muzzo JR Male Sportsmanship Award Winner: Manav Mehta JR Female Sportsmanship Award Winner: Amanda Carnovale SR Male Sportsmanship Award Winner: Oliver Smith SR Female Sportsmanship Award Winner: Sereena Nath

SR Coed Badminton: Darren Choi (MVP), Sanaya Jivani (Titan) U14 Coed Badminton: Cassandra Ko (MVP), Mahmoud Ahmed (Titan) U14 Boys Badminton: Jeff Cheung (MVP), Jasper Ng (Titan) Open Boys Track and Field: James Wall (MVP), Chase Drieberg (Titan) Open Girls Track and Field: Chloe Bowes (MVP), Amanda Carnovale (Titan) SR Coed Ultimate Frisbee: Oliver Smith (MVP), Jay Parthasarthy (Titan) U14 Coed Ultimate Frisbee: Ryan Thomas (MVP), Nathaniel Mark (Titan)

U14 Male 3D Award Winner: Sohail Mohit U14 Female 3D Award Winners: Mari Petersen JR Male 3D Award Winner: Gauthaman Ramesh JR Female 3D Award Winner: Julia Lauren Singh SR Male 3D Award Winner: Jacob Martin SR Female 3D Award Winner: Olivia DiFiore Sportsmanship Awards

Athletes of the Year U14 Male Athlete of the Year Award Winner: Ryan Thomas U14 Female Athlete of the Year Award Winner: Hayley Hencher JR Male Athlete of the Year Award Winner: Joshua Martin JR Female Athlete of the Year Award Winner: Kristin Bessai SR Male Athlete of the Year Award Winner: David Sikoev SR Female Athlete of the Year Award Winner: Katherine Bessai

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CIRQUE GALA

In April, over 300 members of the TMS community joined together to attend CIRQUE, this year’s TMS Gala at Château Le Parc.

Guests were entertained from start to finish! The TMS Band set the tone for the event early by providing background music while guests enjoyed delicious circus-themed hors d’oeuvres. The big top circular stage featured the musically talented TMS students, aerialists hanging on the silk ropes pouring champagne for the guests and fire breathers. Emcee and auctioneer Layne, gave away door prizes and created a thrilling Live Auction. TMS Gala Co-Chairs Nicole Cortellucci and Lisa Risi along with the TMS Gala Committee created an amazing and memorable evening for the TMS community.

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THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!

VOLUNTEER CELEBRATION

BRINGING A COMMUNITY TOGETHER Parents and Toddler to Upper Elementary students were treated to a three day Easter egg hunt, working together to look for eggs and find books.

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This past school year was a busy and exciting one for our volunteers at both the Lower and Upper School campuses.

The time, talent and treasure graciously offered by these wonderful individuals helped support initiatives for students, families, faculty, staff, and the community. At the start of the year, our Classroom and Grade Representatives hosted families on behalf of TMS at some of our new school year events such as our Parent Receptions and Welcome Back BBQ, while also acting as shoulders to cry on for new Toddler parents starting their TMS journey with their children. As the year progressed open houses, pizza days, parent receptions, focus groups, the library, classroom visits and field trips were areas that benefited from their efforts. The TMS Career Day was supported by many current parents who shared their career paths and advice with our Upper School students. Our highly successful CIRQUE gala was led and driven by a group of dedicated volunteers who created an unforgettable event for the school. On May 31, TMS held a Volunteer Celebration which allowed the school to thank and entertain our volunteers, with performances by Children’s House students, the Elementary Jazz band, Upper School musicians and a “Thank you” video highlighting students from the Toddler level up to our recent Grade 12 graduates.

SHARING A JOY OF BOOKS Bianca, Children's House 1, and Allegra Cortellucci, Grade 1, both avid readers and visitors to the Lower School library, were inspired by a fellow student’s actions earlier this year. Guests to their birthday party were asked to make a donation to their school library in lieu of gifts. This generous decision by the girls has provided the library with many new books for students at all levels in the Lower School.

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Congratulations to the TMS At TMS, our work is to create an environment that allows our students to develop the skills, perspective and desire to constantly go beyond and aspire to Significance in all they do. The journey a TMS student takes produces a young adult who desires more than mere success. Rather, imbued with habits of excellence, they desire to contribute, to impact, to engage, to serve. In short, they desire to have Significance.

Our graduates received offers from a range of universities including: Ontario Universities Carleton University • Cognitive Science • Arts & Science • Health Science • Computer Science • Commerce • Economics McMaster University • Mathematics & Statistics • Business • Engineering • Social Sciences • Life Sciences

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Queen’s University • Commerce • Engineering & Applied Sciences • Arts & Science

University of Guelph • Biomedical Science • Business Administration • Management Economics & Finance

University of Ottawa • Commerce – Marketing • Commerce – Finance • Commerce – Management • Health Science

Ryerson University • Graphic Communications Management • Creative Industries • Business Management • Biomedical Science • Urban & Regional Planning • Computer Science • Computer Engineering • Kinesiology

University of Ontario Institute of Technology • Computer Science • Game Development & Entrepreneurship

University of Toronto • Rotman Commerce • Humanities • Life Science & Psychology • Computer Science, Math & Statistics • Social Sciences • Physical & Math Sciences

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University of Waterloo • Biotechnology/Economics • Math/Financial Analysis & Risk Management • Life Science • Global Business & Digital Arts • Accounting & Financial Management • Planning • Science & Business • Computer Engineering • Business Administration & Financial Math Western University • Ivey School of Business • Engineering • Media, Information & Technoculture • Arts & Humanities • Management & Organizational Studies

Wilfrid Laurier University • Applied Economics with Math & Financial Math • Business Administration & Financial Math • Economics with Management • Geography & Environmental Studies • Chemistry & Mathematics • Health Sciences York University • Schulich School of Business • Business Economics • Biomedical Science • Biotechnology • Mathematics • Chemistry • Human Resources Management • Computer Science • Engineering • Kinesiology & Health Science

Canadian Universities

International Universities

Acadia University • Humanities • Psychology

Queen Mary University of London (UK) • Economics

Dalhousie University • Rowe School of Business • Arts

University of St. Andrews (UK) • Management

Mount Allison University • Mathematics University of British Columbia • Sauder School of Business University of King’s College-Dalhousie • Humanities

American Universities Canisius College (New York) • NCAA Division 1 Scholarship (Baseball) Marquette University (Wisconsin) • Science University of Detroit Mercy (Michigan) • Science Nova Southeastern University (Florida) • Science Parson’s School of Design (New York) • Fashion Design

University of the Arts London, London College of Fashion (UK) • Creative Direction for Fashion/International Preparation for Fashion University of Bath (UK) • Marketing University of Kent (UK) • Business & Management University of Leeds (UK) • Marketing University of Leicester (UK) • Business Economics University of Reading (UK) • Business Economics University of Warwick (UK) • Economics University of the West of England (UK) • Business Management & Economics

Pennsylvania State University • NCAA Division 1 Scholarship (Track)

Our graduating class earned a number of scholarships and awards including: University of Toronto’s President’s Scholars of Excellence Program and two NCAA Division 1 Scholarships

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THEN

Future Plans & Goals: I want to study Sports Management in order to fuse my passion of sports and business together. I then hope to pursue a career with a professional sports organization or as a player agent.

DRAKE DRIEBERG HEAD BOY 2012

Excited To: I am looking MY JOURNEY forward to starting the next chapter of my life. I am excited about attending my first choice in a university with one of my best friends with whom I grew up playing baseball from the age of four. Secondly, I am looking forward to hopefully playing either collegiate hockey or baseball. Most of all I am looking forward to becoming a Bobcat!

Where They

CLASS OF 2012

How TMS Helped Me Go Beyond: TMS has been my home for the last 14 years. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to attend TMS and be a part of the IB Diploma Programme. The IB Programme inspires and motivates you to have a greater understanding and appreciation of the world around you. TMS provided me with the opportunity to become “internationally minded� and well rounded and develop my leadership, analytical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills. TMS has always challenged me to do my best in class or in sports and provided the environment to succeed. All the teachers and staff, at both the Bayview and Elgin Mills Campuses, have been incredibly supportive in everything I have done throughout my time at TMS and have played a pivotal role in my development and success.

Universities & Programs Attending: Ohio University - Sports Management Gateway Scholarship Trustee Award

NOW I started at TMS when I was 3 years old. My favourite TMS memory was winning the 3-on-3 hockey tournament and winning my first SSAF banner in softball all during my Grade 12 year. It was a rewarding end to a long athletic career at TMS after being so close to a banner/championship on numerous occasions. It was also fun to be able to win softball with my dad as a coach and to win hockey playing alongside my brother Chase.

My favourite Head Boy memories include working closely with students from each grade on various events throughout the year and screaming "good morning TMS" during assemblies Since leaving TMS I graduated with a double major in sports management and business analytics and a minor in finance from Ohio University and played 4 years of hockey for the Bobcats earning Academic All-American honors in 2016 and 2017 and making the National Tournament as a team. In addition, I worked with a group of graduate students in 2016 on a case study that was submitted to the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Con-

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ference. I also worked on consulting projects for the Calgary Flames, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, and personally created a predictive model that would allow NHL teams to decide which free agents they should sign based on a variety of input variables. Currently, I am working as a Business Analyst for Whistle Sports in Manhattan and I aspire to work in the front office of an NHL or MLB organization on the team operations side of things.

Advice to my 17 year old self... I would get more involved at school and take advantage of every opportunity possible, no matter how small or large, paid or unpaid. These opportunities not only give you experience and are great for resumes, but also allow you to find out your likes and dislikes which could help influence your career decisions. It's also a great way to begin growing your professional network and allow you to create relationships which could become incredibly valuable down the road.

Are

HEADing?

SARA VIRANI HEAD GIRL 2012

MY JOURNEY

NOW

THEN

Future Plans & Goals: My future plans include heading overseas to Newcastle University Law School.

Excited To: I hope to get a degree in law as well as use this opportunity to explore Europe and broaden my horizons.

How TMS Helped Me Go Beyond: TMS helped me go beyond by giving me incredible opportunities such as being Head Girl, creating a debate team, directing a play and many others.

TMS allowed me to develop my leadership, communication and management skills, for which I will be forever thankful.

Universities & Programs Attending: University of Kent for Law

I started TMS when I was 2 years old and have many wonderful memories during my 15 years at TMS. One memory that stands out for me was directing a play in grade 12. When I took on this challenge, I found this experience much more difficult than I could have imagined.

However, by the time the experience was over, I realized it was also much more rewarding than I could have ever imagined.

Seeing all of the components come together after all the hard work each of us put in was a feeling that could not be matched.

TMS is truly amazing because of the diverse range of opportunities given to the students. Opportunities like how directing a play helped to develop my leadership, organizational and team building skills.

My time as Head Girl was a wonderful leadership experience and an extremely enjoyable one. Leading events and assemblies created a passion within me for public speaking. As Head Girl I was organizing and planning events such as flawlessly executed Spirit Week with the Student Council. It was a wonderful feeling to see all our hard work pay off as together, we fostering lots of spirit within our TMS community.

After graduating from TMS, I studied Law at the University of Kent in Canterbury, England. I really enjoyed the experience of living in England. I found that living in another country, even just for a few years, truly developed who I am as a person and my perspective on the world around me.

While at university, I became a member of the Kent Marrow Society, a student-run branch of a blood cancer charity.

Through this society, I was part of fundraising, building awareness and the executing of recruitment events for the Anthony Nolan stem cell register. In my final year of university, I was the Fundraising Co-ordinator for the society, leading the planning and execution of all the society’s fundraising events. It was wonderful to be a part of a society where we knew we were making a difference in peoples’ lives.

Since graduating from TMS, I have been fortunate enough to do some travelling. After my first year of university, I took part in an internship at an NGO in Australia. After my two-month internship, I was able to travel around Australia before returning back to England. Before graduating from university in 2016 and moving back to Toronto, I went backpacking around Europe. This was a life-changing adventure!

Advice to my 17 year old self... I would encourage myself to relax and just be in the moment. I wish I had spent less time panicking about the future and more time enjoying the memories I was making everyday.

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KARSON KOWALCHUK At the recent Canada Summer Games, TMS Alum Karson Kowalchuk (2016) earned two gold medals and one silver medal in track. He posted two personal bests in the 100m (gold) and 200m (silver) and anchored the gold medal-winning Men's 4 x 100.

While at TMS, Karson Kowalchuk showed himself to be a stand out athlete. He was a regular participant in our Athletic program, participating in a range of sports including Basketball, Soccer, Track and Field, and Volleyball. He excelled in all of his athletic pursuits and was a role model to his peers and teammates; Karson truly encapsulated what it meant to be a Titan. Karson not only captained many of his teams, he also earned a plethora of Titan Awards and the coveted Senior Male Athlete of the Year. In an Andre De Grasse moment, Karson showed up to his first race in a pair of basketball shorts and Converse runners and blew the competition away. He won a silver medal in his graduating year at OFSAA for the 200m dash, setting a personal record at the time of 21.22 sec. Based on that performance, he was offered (and accepted!) a full athletic scholarship to Penn State University for Track. We could not be more proud of Karson and how he has continued to strive for athletic excellence at University. Congratulations Karson!

For the record, the last Ontario man who won gold in the Men's 100m race at the Canada Summer Games was fellow Markham native - Andre De Grasse.

Photo courtesy of Boris Minkevich / Winnipeg Free Press

T H G I L T O P S I N M ALU DR. APOORVA SAXENA Apoorva (TMS 2012) just graduated from medical school from King's College in London UK. She visited us for a short time and is on her way back to do her residency.

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