Holy Trinity School: Character Development Articles

March Break is the Perfect Time

By Desmond T. Burke - Deputy Head, Student Life — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 09:52:31 -0400

The next holiday looms. What are the kids going to do?

HTS raises $14,029 for United Way of York Region

by Liz Robinson — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 08:05:42 -0400

Students raise another impressive sum in support of local organizations

Coffee Cabaret

by Amy McLennan — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:53:13 -0400

A rich blend of musical talent in support of a worthy cause - Thursday, November 15 at 7 p.m.

New Bully on the Block

By Tracy Howard, Director of Guidance — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 09:41:51 -0400

An unwelcome offshoot of modern technology and the new social media is an insidious form of bullying known as cyber-bullying

Facebook 101

by Grace Osmond, Guidance Counsellor — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 09:39:53 -0400

Understanding your child’s fascination with social media

Bullying Awareness Week

by Liz Robinson — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 09:32:14 -0400

HTS holds Bullying Awareness Week - November 13 to 16

HTS Takes Hard Line on Bullying

by Tracy Howard, Director of Guidance — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 09:31:49 -0400

HTS teams up with the Toronto Argonauts to tackle bullying issues

Anxiety in Children

By Tracy Howard - Head of Guidance — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 08:42:04 -0400

You can help your child develop the coping skills to turn stress into success

Annual Prefect Retreat inspires "Unity"

By Nadia N. and Vanessa O - Grade 12 Prefects — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:09:47 -0400

The Prefects travel to Kandalore for leadership weekend

Helping Children Grow Into Successful, Independent Adults

By Desmond Burke, Deputy Head - Student Life — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 09:52:36 -0400

It’s important to take the long view in child development

CAIS Student Leadership Conference

by James Darling, Head of the English Department — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:17:30 -0400

Students vistit Selwyn House School in Montreal for lessons in leadership

HTS participates in "Huddle Up" bully prevention program

by Liz Robinson — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:02:11 -0400

Toronto Argos visit school to speak to students about bullying

You Need to Know Your Stories

By Desmond Burke - Deputy Head - Student Life — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Recognizing the importance of your family history

The Decline and Fall of Modern Manners

By Desmond T. Burke, Deputy Head - Student Life — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:16:30 -0400

Manners are just one more attribute in the portfolio of virtues that parents and schools need to work together to instill in our children

Managing Your Child's Screen Time

By Grace Osmond, Guidance Counsellor — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 08:48:21 -0400

From sleep disorders to behavioural problems, electronic devices are giving parents cause for concern

Chores are more important than you might think

By Desmond T. Burke, Deputy Head - Student Life — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 09:02:35 -0400

The road to independence is a long one but it begins with small steps and small skills and tasks

The Summer Job. Why work?

By Desmond T. Burke, Deputy Head - Student Life — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:16:18 -0400

Six reasons for young people to test the world of work

The Season of Change

By Desmond T. Burke, Deputy Head - Student Life — Wed, 11 May 2011 09:16:32 -0400

Uncertainty is what drives so much of the anxiety. Knowledge and a cool head are all you need to get through.

CAIS Leadership Conference

By James Darling — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 10:08:00 -0400

Senior students head to Halifax for 12th annual leadership event

Kids and Culture

By Desmond T. Burke, Deputy Head - Student Life — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 14:56:01 -0400

It’s not possible to keep all the junk out, nor is it necessary. It’s about balance.

Character Study: Raising Successful Children

By Desmond T. Burke, Deputy Head - Student Life — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0400

While “success” may mean different things to all of us, we probably all share the hope that we are preparing our children to survive on their own, that they will be good people and that they will be happy

"There is no comfort in your growth zone and no growth in your comfort zone"

By Tara Irani — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 12:05:46 -0400

The Grade 12's enjoy their final HTS Breakaway Trip

Leadership Lessons Learned

By Elizabeth Robinson — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

HTS' 21st Annual Prefect Retreat

What Parents Can do to Ensure Their Child's Success at School

By Tracy Howard — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Numerous studies point to parental involvement as a key component of success in a child’s learning process.