Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

Page 11 text:

School life has changed considerably since men as we see from a letter written on April 18, 1875. We board and sleep in the college and never leave the grounds without one of the teachers with us. It is lonely sometimes for I have not seen any person that I was acquainted with since I have been here. No gentlemen are allowed to converse with any of the ladies without a note from the parents and if they suspect any correspondence with gentlemen they will not send the letters or allow them to be sent to the post office. Aren ' t you glad you live in the twentieth century! Now here we are in 1972 as students of Ontario Ladies ' CoUege. In two years our school will be 100 years old. You have gone through many years of change and evolvement and we are proud to be part of you, ' Dear Alma Mater ' . OFFERS THE FOLLOWING ADVANTAGES : 1st. The finest buildin and grouiwl in Ctmn ' .1«-vr:.- ] ;lie higher education of young ladies. 2nd. A very complete an iciifc gtaff of instru- vi.ni ' .:. i ,::do for a thorough grounding in; English, as tlio true foundation for a fiuii L- d vim .li n. Tlie simplest elementary subjects ore not overlooked, so that pupils may enter with advantage at an early age, and in any stage of advancement. Special facilities are afforded for acquiring a thorough and practical knowledge of science. The muaic dei Hrtment, under the manage- ment of F. H. Torrington, Esq., Conductor of the PliiUiarrnonic Society of Toronto, is in the highest state of efficiency. French and German arc taught by an accomplished lady, who speaks both languages, and who also possesses a ( ood knowledge of English. Litera- ture, Mathematics, Drawing, Painting, drc,, are taught in the most eflective manner. 3rd. . Well regulated exercise in walking, caHsthenics, and riding ; wholesome and nutritious diet ; comfortable and well ventilated rooms, c. 4th. A largo number of honors to be competed for. Two medals from Hia Excellency liOrd Dufforin ; gold medal from Jas. Patterson, Esq., of Toronto ; a scholarship from Albert Teskey, Esq., of Appleton, and more than $150.00 worth of Prizes. t 5th. Fifteen per cent, reduction to those iffho j?a? in advance for one year ' s board and tuition. To those who pay by the term For second term of attendance, five per cent, oflf aU bills; for third term, ten percent, off; and for fourth term, fifteen per cent, will be deducted.

Page 10 text:

A group from the Methodist Church vnshed to establish a school for young ladies so Reynolds immediately offered to sell his home. A few months later the school was officially opened on September 3, 1874 by Lord Dufferin. The enrollment was 25 students.

Page 12 text:

One Hundred Minus Two Yes! In two years this College will have served education in this Province for one hundred years. During that time there have been many changes in the educational scene, but the aims and objectives of O.L.C. remain the same. The school ' s motto of yesteryear - Veritas, Virtus, Venustas - truth, virtue and loveliness - is as perti- nent today as ever before. The building of mind, body and character is a never end- ing goal in the College. This year sees the complete re- organization of the school on a credit basis. Twenty-seven credits are required for the granting of a Secondary School Graduation Diploma, and thirty -three credits are required for the Honour diploma. More guidance is now required to assist our students in the right choices of options for future needs. New innovative courses in both English and French have been written by our staff and approved by the Department and are being taught at the Grade Thirteen level. Each girl ' s timetable is set up to meet her own particular needs. The school continues to have a heavier enrollment of students at the Grade Twelve and Thirteen level. Students this year have come from the Bahamas, West Indies, Malaysia, Hong Kong and the United States. More than seventy per cent of our students come from different parts of Canada. This year the science laboratory has been expanded to include a seminar room and storage area in order that Physics, Chemistry and Biology may be taught more effectively. In addition, the lighting has been modernized. New ceilings have been installed in the science laboratory, and in all the classrooms and downstairs hall in the Ryerson wing. Last year a special Committee of the Board was established for the purpose of preparing for the College ' s one hun- dredth birthday in 1974, and a Centennial Fund is now accepting tax free donations. As a member of the school this year, you are invited to contribute to this important venture. It is incredible to think that our present grade eleven girls will be the last graduates of our first century of educational service to this country. Let us look forward to our Centennial with a sense of accomplishment in what our Alma Mater has achieved in the past and with great hope for what we may achieve in the future.