Community Engagement
Community Engagement
Our Community Makes Us Who We Are.
We are grateful to our community of students, families, alumni, staff and friends who give generously of their time, commitment and financial gifts to ensure the HTS educational ecosystem continues to be innovative and inspiring for all learners.
We model community building on and off campus and stress the importance of giving time. Because of this, our students and alumni are making a difference around the world.
HTS in the Community
Ways To Support
“If we invest in our children, then we’re investing not only in their future but also in ours. It’s a win-win situation.”
– Tina Skliros, HTS Parent
The Annual Fund
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Endowment
The HTS endowment provides student financial aid in the form of scholarships, bursaries and awards to deserving students. Endowment is truly the gift that keeps on giving, as your gift is protected and only the investment income is spent.
As a result of the investment income generated by our endowment, four worthy students receive a full scholarship to HTS every year. In addition, a number of smaller scholarships, bursaries and awards are given to HTS students on an annual basis.
Our endowment includes the following scholarships, bursaries and awards:
Graduation Endowment Fund
The Graduation Endowment Fund was established by the parents of the Class of 2006. Since then, the fund has grown steadily each year as parents of the graduating class contributed in honour of their children’s graduation. The Graduation Endowment Fund provides financial aid to deserving students who could not afford an education at HTS. This fund ensures that another student receives the same incredible educational experience that our graduates have.
Planned Giving
The HTS Planned Giving program offers an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy. When you remember Holy Trinity School with a bequest in your will, you are ensuring that many more generations of students are able to benefit from an HTS education.
Ways To Support
“If we invest in our children, then we’re investing not only in their future but also in ours. It’s a win-win situation.”
– Tina Skliros, HTS Parent
The Annual Fund
Endowment
The HTS endowment provides student financial aid in the form of scholarships, bursaries and awards to deserving students. Endowment is truly the gift that keeps on giving, as your gift is protected and only the investment income is spent.
As a result of the investment income generated by our endowment, four worthy students receive a full scholarship to HTS every year. In addition, a number of smaller scholarships, bursaries and awards are given to HTS students on an annual basis.
Our endowment includes the following scholarships, bursaries and awards:
Graduation Endowment Fund
The Graduation Endowment Fund was established by the parents of the Class of 2006. Since then, the fund has grown steadily each year as parents of the graduating class contributed in honour of their children’s graduation. The Graduation Endowment Fund provides financial aid to deserving students who could not afford an education at HTS. This fund ensures that another student receives the same incredible educational experience that our graduates have.
Planned Giving
The HTS Planned Giving program offers an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy. When you remember Holy Trinity School with a bequest in your will, you are ensuring that many more generations of students are able to benefit from an HTS education.
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The HTS Gala
“All of the students here today are the beneficiaries of donors who walked these hallways, who walked on this campus well before any of us. We are the recipients of their generosity and their kindness. I ask all of our families to continue to contribute financially to HTS, and continue to build the legacy of this school so that it lasts well beyond any of us, so that more children continue to have this experience as part of their learning journey and growth, because it’s exceptional and they deserve it.” – Helen Pereira-Raso, Head of School
Since 1998, the HTS Community has come together every two years for an evening to celebrate the school and raise funds for strategic needs to further establish the school as a leader in education. While these needs vary year to year, the common thread is providing additional programs and transformative opportunities for students, and cutting edge equipment or resources to support student learning. Join us to help to build the legacy of HTS for future generations of students.
Past HTS Galas
2018 HTS Great Gatsby Gala
The 2018 HTS Great Gatsby Gala, held on April 27, 2018, was an incredible evening full of great food, entertainment and fellowship. Not only that, the committee surpassed their fundraising goal by raising $118,000! These funds were used to purchase state-of-the-art fitness equipment for our new Di Lucia Family Fitness Centre, directly benefiting our students’ health and wellness.
2016 HTS Disco Fever Gala
The 2016 Disco Fever Gala, held on April 22, 2016, was successful not only in reaching the fundraising goal of over $100,000 but also in having more than 400 guests – the largest gala in attendance in HTS history. The funds raised helped provide cutting-edge equipment for the HTS innovation labs. These funds were used to help purchase the tools and resources to spark the imagination of all our learners. In 2017, our students, staff, alumni and parents were able to start using these spaces and equipment.
Read more about the impact that these investments in our Innovation Labs made for HTS students:
2014 HTS Tommy & Tammy’s Wedding Gala
Over $100,000 was raised on the night of April 25, 2014! The gala committee outdid themselves with a unique theme and secured some top-notch live auction items. Funds raised went towards updating both our Lower School and Middle and Senior School libraries into learning commons. During the gala, four incredible families came forward to launch our campaign each donating $25,000 to kick-start what was to be an incredible journey of generosity by our community.
Read more about the impact that these investments in our Learning Commons made for HTS students:
The HTS Gala
“All of the students here today are the beneficiaries of donors who walked these hallways, who walked on this campus well before any of us. We are the recipients of their generosity and their kindness. I ask all of our families to continue to contribute financially to HTS, and continue to build the legacy of this school so that it lasts well beyond any of us, so that more children continue to have this experience as part of their learning journey and growth, because it’s exceptional and they deserve it.” – Helen Pereira-Raso, Head of School
Since 1998, the HTS Community has come together every two years for an evening to celebrate the school and raise funds for strategic needs to further establish the school as a leader in education. While these needs vary year to year, the common thread is providing additional programs and transformative opportunities for students, and cutting edge equipment or resources to support student learning. Join us to help to build the legacy of HTS for future generations of students.
Past HTS Galas
2018 HTS Great Gatsby Gala
The 2018 HTS Great Gatsby Gala, held on April 27, 2018, was an incredible evening full of great food, entertainment and fellowship. Not only that, the committee surpassed their fundraising goal by raising $118,000! These funds were used to purchase state-of-the-art fitness equipment for our new Di Lucia Family Fitness Centre, directly benefiting our students’ health and wellness.
Great Gatsby Gala — April 27, 2018
2016 HTS Disco Fever Gala
The 2016 Disco Fever Gala, held on April 22, 2016, was successful not only in reaching the fundraising goal of over $100,000 but also in having more than 400 guests – the largest gala in attendance in HTS history. The funds raised helped provide cutting-edge equipment for the HTS innovation labs. These funds were used to help purchase the tools and resources to spark the imagination of all our learners. In 2017, our students, staff, alumni and parents were able to start using these spaces and equipment.
Read more about the impact that these investments in our Innovation Labs made for HTS students:
Disco Fever Gala — April 22, 2016
2014 HTS Tommy & Tammy’s Wedding Gala
Over $100,000 was raised on the night of April 25, 2014! The gala committee outdid themselves with a unique theme and secured some top-notch live auction items. Funds raised went towards updating both our Lower School and Middle and Senior School libraries into learning commons. During the gala, four incredible families came forward to launch our campaign each donating $25,000 to kick-start what was to be an incredible journey of generosity by our community.
Read more about the impact that these investments in our Learning Commons made for HTS students:
Tommy and Tammy’s Wedding Gala — April 25, 2014
Inspiring Greatness: Designing the Future Campaign Video
“Because it’s an independent school, everything that they need to build or to improve depends on donors… It’s important that we look after not just our children but the community.”
– Shawn Seit, HTS Parent
HTS is a not-for-profit independent school and is a registered Canadian charity that complies with the regulations set forth by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). This means that we devote all of our resources (funds, staff and our campus) to our primary purpose – delivering an outstanding educational program for our learners. Because we’re a not-for-profit organization, your investment in our school has a tremendous impact. Every cent of your contribution is invested in our incredible programs, people and spaces. This is the independent school difference.
The support we have received from generous parents, staff and alumni has enabled HTS to grow into the school it is today. Donations are a critical source of funding which allows us to provide an exceptional education and a state-of-the-art learning environment for all of our learners.
Our volunteers are key to the sense of community at HTS. Our parent volunteers model community building inside and out of our walls. The amount of time that our parents commit to support and grow our community is humbling. What we know for certain is that every gift of time and resource ensures that our learning community is innovative and inspiring for all learners.
“Because it’s an independent school, everything that they need to build or to improve depends on donors… It’s important that we look after not just our children but the community.”
– Shawn Seit, HTS Parent
HTS is a not-for-profit independent school and is a registered Canadian charity that complies with the regulations set forth by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). This means that we devote all of our resources (funds, staff and our campus) to our primary purpose – delivering an outstanding educational program for our learners. Because we’re a not-for-profit organization, your investment in our school has a tremendous impact. Every cent of your contribution is invested in our incredible programs, people and spaces. This is the independent school difference.
The support we have received from generous parents, staff and alumni has enabled HTS to grow into the school it is today. Donations are a critical source of funding which allows us to provide an exceptional education and a state-of-the-art learning environment for all of our learners.
Our volunteers are key to the sense of community at HTS. Our parent volunteers model community building inside and out of our walls. The amount of time that our parents commit to support and grow our community is humbling. What we know for certain is that every gift of time and resource ensures that our learning community is innovative and inspiring for all learners.
Volunteering
Volunteering
HTS Parent Association
At HTS, a well-rounded education goes beyond the school, and starts from the home.
We welcome parent participation and there are many opportunities for parental involvement throughout the school. The following opportunities are some of the ways parents can get involved in school life:
Volunteering For Fundraising Initiatives Throughout The School
The school holds several fundraising events throughout the year including the Gala and other special events. Specific committees led by Chairs are established for large-scale events and there are many specialized roles within each committee for parents to fill.
Special Events
Information about special events is typically communicated through SpotligHTS: The HTS News and through the Community Relations and Development department. For more information on how you can contribute to a fundraising initiative or special event, please contact the Community Relations and Development department.
Joining The HTS Parent Association
The HTS Parent Association is a volunteer organization and a valued part of the HTS community. The focus of the Association ranges from fundraising to friendships and “fun-raising” through involvement in events such as the Father Bob Parent Run, Grade Gatherings and many other community building events throughout the year. Parents can also volunteer to be a Grade Parent, and be connected to our community through Grade Chats. For more volunteer opportunities, please visit our Parent Association website under the HTS OneLogin.
HTS Parent Association
At HTS, a well-rounded education goes beyond the school, and starts from the home.
We welcome parent participation and there are many opportunities for parental involvement throughout the school. The following opportunities are some of the ways parents can get involved in school life:
Volunteering For Fundraising Initiatives Throughout The School
The school holds several fundraising events throughout the year including the Gala and other special events. Specific committees led by Chairs are established for large-scale events and there are many specialized roles within each committee for parents to fill.
Special Events
Information about special events is typically communicated through SpotligHTS: The HTS News and through the Community Relations and Development department. For more information on how you can contribute to a fundraising initiative or special event, please contact the Community Relations and Development department.
Joining The HTS Parent Association
The HTS Parent Association is a volunteer organization and a valued part of the HTS community. The focus of the Association ranges from fundraising to friendships and “fun-raising” through involvement in events such as the Father Bob Parent Run, Grade Gatherings and many other community building events throughout the year. Parents can also volunteer to be a Grade Parent, and be connected to our community through Grade Chats. For more volunteer opportunities, please visit our Parent Association website under the HTS OneLogin.
Board of Governors
Our talented and hardworking Governors set the strategic direction for HTS, enabling the school to focus on core initiatives, while ensuring its long-term sustainability.
In partnership with Head of School, Helen Pereira-Raso, the Board determines the school’s policies and priorities and oversees all financial and administrative functions. With their collective vision and guidance, HTS is able to fulfil its promise, holding firm to a higher standard of learning.
Board of Governors
Our talented and hardworking Governors set the strategic direction for HTS, enabling the school to focus on core initiatives, while ensuring its long-term sustainability.
In partnership with Head of School, Helen Pereira-Raso, the Board determines the school’s policies and priorities and oversees all financial and administrative functions. With their collective vision and guidance, HTS is able to fulfil its promise, holding firm to a higher standard of learning.