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Grades Gr. 5 TO Gr. 12 — Port Hope, ON (Map)

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REVIEW OF Trinity College School BY Alum, Chezz Gebara

  • Date of Review
    April 08, 2025
  • Grades (year)
    Gr. 10 - Gr. 11 (2019 - 2021)
  • University (major)
    Universidad Anáhuac Mexico (Education)
  • Gender
    Female
  • Enrolment
    Boarding Student

Rating summary (5)


Breakdown
Overall Experience (5)
School Leadership (5)
Teaching (5)
Academics (5)
Extracurriculars (5)
Students (5)
School Life (5)
Community (5)
School Location (5)
Admissions (5)
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Overall Experience 5

Trinity College School taught me always to be a better person; there is so much to learn outside the school class. They show great values and ethics the whole time you are in there; their sense of community and collaboration is always there. One of the best things about being a boarder is that you always have help with school subjects. Teachers are always there for you and even have a specific time for each subject like science, math or English. Besides academics, the kitchen staff has some of the best foods in the world, and they are extremely kind. Honestly, all the school staff, every single one of them, are kind, and they make you feel at home. If I could describe Trinity College School in one word, I would choose wonderful. They taught me so many things in and outside of class. You never stop learning at Trinity College School; it is one of the most amazing experiences someone could have. People make you feel at home every time. People make you feel at home every time they have great mental health support, all the classes are of excellent quality, and there is a great sense of community. They have all sorts of activities, extracurriculars, sports, and arts, and I promise you will find your place there.

School Leadership 5

I perceived a strong presence of our school leadership at TCS; I remember the principal caring for our food tray after we finished eating to set an example. Most of the teachers were highly respected and always worked closely with the students to ensure they were learning. During sports time teachers and coaches were always there and they said good example of what a leader should be, they teach more than their sports, the sense of community was always there and they work as a team to make the best best of each and every single one of the sports and activities in school.

Teaching 5

The academics were of excellent quality. Every single subject, including arts, science, math, language, and all of the others, was very detailed, and all the teachers were there to help you out after class time. There are so many subjects. You can personally pick from. I remember there were two history classes; one of them was a travel ED history class. You trouble with your classmates, and the teachers to different parts of Europe to visit world war places like Auschwitz and so much more! Trinity College School Trinity College prioritize the experience of the students in every single class. During science, the teachers did experiments to explain the subject, so it was always visual and not only book terms. Overall, I think the school prioritize the feelings and experiences of every single one of the students, and you can always ask for extra help if needed.

Academics 5

You could choose classes that are interesting to you. It is wonderful. You have to take some classes to graduate, like math or a second language, but even there, there are so many levels you could pick from, so you always feel comfortable, and you can learn at your own pace. There were so many arts and extracurriculars that it was extremely hard to pick only one. The teachers were always patient and flexible, and the quality of their classes was always excellent. Overall day offer you everything you think of, you can always find your perfect place to learn and Experience a good education. The teachers are always willing to help, and you have your choice to make the best of it.

Extracurriculars 5

They provide meaningful development outside the classroom; there are so many extracurriculars. It’s actually hard to pick one. They have the best sports and the best arts. Even if you want to do something that is not in their curriculum, you can ask for help, and they will find someone to help you navigate on that matter. For example, I wanted to learn piano, and they have a teacher outside of school who provides extra classes to people who want to learn an instrument. Even though there was no formal piano class, they managed to help me with my dream, and the teacher was one of the best I ever had.

Students 5

The students and the sense of community were always there. People are very polite and they make you feel at home. Many of the day, students offer their homes on the holidays and during the breaks to the boarders, which was wonderful. I made so many significant friends over the years and know I have a place to stay worldwide. You never feel alone at Trinity College School; the common rooms are always full, and there is always someone to sit there at lunch. When you first arrive at Trinity, they give you a big body to show you around the school, and they present you to all the old students. It’s always good to have someone that looks after you, and there is a sense of friendship.

School Life 5

When you are a boarder, you have a house and a master that acts like your parent, and you can always reach out to them. The other boarders become your sisters and brothers. On weekends, you can always go to town on foot or by taxi. There are also many trains to Toronto, so you can travel back and forth. The school is always filled with many activities and they ensure you find your perfect place there. There are so many things to do there. You don’t have time to do all of them, being around friends doing their extracurricular activities or your art, even your sport, on Saturdays. People are always cheerful and willing to help you anytime you need, you can even create your own group like reading circle or debates if that’s what you want.

Community 5

As I said earlier, the sense of community is always there. Parents can visit twice a year, but the best part is being independent, having your own experiences, and being independent. All Trinity's staff are very highly prepared and make sure you feel at home. Even the kitchen or cleaning staff are very nice to students and always give you a smile. You always feel welcome in every single corner of the school. There is always a place to learn and have a good experience overall. I made long-term friendships there and I know I can visit them anytime. I want to, even if they are on the other side of the world. I made long-term friendships there, and I know I can visit them anytime, even if they are on the other side of the world.

School Location 5

Because of their location, there are so many things you can do outside school, such as going to the nail salon, going out to eat in town, or even taking the train to Toronto during the weekends and coming back before 9 PM. There are so many things you can do outside school that you really have to plan out ahead of time to do all of them.

Admissions 5

One recommendation to anyone applying to Trinity College School is to be yourself. They tried to feed you in your perfect house, just like Hogwarts. They make sure all of their students fit in and that they can find their perfect place at school. They make you do a video presenting yourself, and the interview is always very welcoming. As I said, they want to make sure you fit in the school. The overall experience is very good, and you always feel good.

 

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Parent, Leslie Gibson (2022)

Both of our sons' experiences at TCS have been undeniably incredible. Trinity has played such an important part in their lives and our family feels so fortunate that they have been able to attend suc...

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Parent, Arundel Gibson (2022)

I'm writing this review as an alumnae of TCS and as a parent of three current students. As one of the first girls at TCS, I made lifelong friendships, succeeded academically, and benefitted from the s...

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Parent, Jeanette M Lane (2022)

There are so many things to list but the sense of community, levels of support, service opportunities and extracurriculars would land at the top. I have had two children graduate and one who is about...
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