Pride Month Statement Thetford Academy would like to recognize June as LGBTQIA+ Pride month and celebrate the diverse community we have on campus. We recognize the beauty and value in creating an educational space where students of any background or identity can succeed and grow to their full potential. Pride Month is...
Dear TA Families, The culminating experiences of the school year continued this week. I enjoyed the end of my day today spending time with our youngest and oldest students - first, practicing with the senior class as they prepare for the baccalaureate event on Sunday; and then, watching the middle school...
Dear TA Families, Culminating ExperiencesThis past week was a busy one with many classes taking their learning beyond the classroom walls - showcasing projects, performing for public audiences, and putting their skills and knowledge to the test in real world settings. Drama students delighted audiences with a high-energy and colorful performance of...
Dear TA Families, The school year is reaching a crescendo, as students work on and finish culminating projects in their classes. Two amazing examples are highlighted below, with this weekend's musical and a new timber frame structure that was raised on campus yesterday. We have two more 'regular' weeks of school, followed...
Dear TA Families, Lots of gratitude to share, looking back at this full week: • For our amazing teachers and staff as we wrap up Teacher Appreciation Week. • For our generous parents for their help providing goodies and flowers for the week. • For the hardworking students who provided service to their community...
Dear TA Families, May is (almost) here. But before we jump ahead, let's savor our April days. Student Appreciation Week This past week our school hallways were adorned with joyful, personal, and heartfelt notes - one for every student in the school - written by faculty advisors. Check out this awesome video compilation of some of...
Although it feels like spring has just arrived, it's already time to start planning ahead for next school year! The Counseling Department has been hosting sessions for each of the grades to guide students through the planning process and provide instruction on the high school course registration steps. We invite...
Dear TA Families, Here is a list of events & opportunities coming up this spring - for students, for parents, and for everyone: First up: Tonight is the High School Spring Semi-Formal! Hosted by the junior class, the dance will be here at TA in the Vaughan Alumni Gym from 7:30pm-10:00pm. Concessions...
Dear TA Families, Roundtable Reflections Congratulations to all of the students who did their portfolio presentations during our first of two roundtable days on Wednesday! Students in grades 7, 8, and 10 presented to their peers in advisory, and students in grade 9 will do the same next month. Meanwhile, our seniors had a 'higher...
Dear TA Families, Despite the lighter nature of today’s subject line, I’d like to start my weekly memo with some reflections on a really serious topic – school shootings in America. As we all know by now, there was another violent attack on a school in our country earlier this week....