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Time to take NOTICEBook launch: notice 2015

in this issue

Your notiCe 1

our 2015 Grads 2-3

TD news 4

Connecting TDChristian with our Supporting Communities Graduation Issue, June 2015

“in our 52nd year of Christian Education”

What does learning look like at TDChristian? For the fourth consecutive year we’ve published a book called notice: the People of tdChristian high school making and doing. in the 2015 book we celebrate the creativity, insights, and curiosity of over ninety students from all grade levels.

On May 7, for the first time, we held a Notice book launch party. Over a hundred guests enjoyed hot hors d’oeuvres, browsed student projects, listened to live music, and participated in a program where many of the student authors of Notice shared their works with the audience. It was a fantastic, uplifting, and joyous event!

Notice is a demonstration of what we believe and practice at TDChristian: that students are enfolded into a community of people who nurture, challenge, and celebrate their strengths and talents; that deeply involved teachers and authentic projects engage students like nothing else; and finally, that publicly displaying or presenting our projects allows for wider feedback, raising the bar and empowering students to do better work and connect with the greater community.

are you ready to dive inside? the three previous editions of notice are available electronically at www.tdchristian.ca. limited copies of notice 2015 are available for $15 from the school office.

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Class of 2015 “We pray that they will seek God’s will for their lives.”

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“The Class of 2015 has shown a desire to serve in diverse ways, to seek new paths instead of well-worn ones…”

*GRAD HAS MOVED! Our Graduation Celebra-tion has found a new venue. Join us as we honour the Class of 2015 on Wednesday, June 24 at 7 pm at Light Korean Presbyterian Church, 6965 Professional Court, Mississauga. This year’s valedictorian is Samantha Crincoli. English teacher Mr. Joel Westerhof will address the class.

Light Korean Presbyterian Church is located on the south side of Derry Road just east of Airport Road.

www.tdchristian.cawww.tdchristian.ca

Catherine LiUniversity of Toronto Materials Engineering

Sophia Kotys5th year at TD, then university

(Kinesiology)

Peter LangendoenGeorge Brown College

Pre-Health Science

Kuhn LeeUniversity of Waterloo

Environment & Resource Studies

Rebecca KooyRedeemer University College

Health Sciences

Jacquelyn LawsonGap Year,

then Creative Arts

Monika LeeTrent University Honours Arts

Noah MurrayRedeemer University College

Science

Martin Mikelsons5th year at TD

Debbie Aduluso-NwaobasiMcMaster University

Life Sciences

Emily Amos-Wood University of Western Ontario

Arts and Humanities

Nathan BanksGeorge Brown College

Building Renovation Technology

Sewa AdegoriteQueen’s University

Arts (Political Science)

Zachery AlbertUniversity of British Columbia

Business

Daniel Bagg5th year, then university

Billy BartensBrock University

Honours Accounting

Jesse GriftMcMaster University Engineering (Co-op)

Mark HannaUniversity of Saskatchewan

Biomedical Sciences

Paul HongKorea, then university

Katie GiancolaBrock University

Concurrent Education and Integrated Studies

Mark GrootApprenticeship

Electrical

Joshua HongUniversity of Toronto

Engineering

Chloe HullBrock University

Concurrent Education

Matthew CookGap Year

Samantha CrincoliGuelph University Arts and Science

Jonathan DeGrootSeneca@York

Software Development

Kristin BuikemaGuelph-Humber

Fitness and Health

Matthew CostaWork, then college for trades

Danielle De BoerBrock University

Honours Media and Communication

Zachary DekkemaDurham College

Trades Fundamentals

Jennifer XuMcMaster University

Medical and Physical Sciences

Gregory VerkaikMcMaster University

Life Sciences

Sarah VosGeorgian College Pre-Health Science

Nathan WoudstraGap year

then trades

Courtney YavtucovichUniversity of Guelph

Management Economics and Finance

Mackenzie WalkerGap Year, then college

(Early Childhood Education)

Adam WuUniversity of Guelph

Management Economics and Finance

Erin PostmaKing’s University College

(Edmonton), Environmental Studies

Daniel OyebodeUniversity of Ottawa Electrical Engineering

Monica Van Luyk5th year,

then college for Music

Jordan PiccoloMcMaster University

Business

Deborah ObadunHumber College

Bachelor of Commerce, Marketing

Megan Van ZeumerenNorthern College

Veterinary Technology/Wildlife Rehabilitation

Scott VahrmeyerBrock University

Honours Business Administration

Ethan RacanelliApprenticeship

Electrical

Jea-Yeon ParkUniversity of Toronto

Life Sciences/Psychology

Samuel NguyenRyerson University

Mechanical Engineering

Anya Van RooyenUniversity of Waterloo

Life Sciences

Sierra Van ZeumerenRedeemer University College

Psychology/Social Work

Amber Tarasuk Gap year,

then university (Business)

Bradley Van LuykRidgetown College

Agriculture

Congratulations!

Carol NgGap Year,

then university (Business)

Stephanie LindayenMcMaster University

Life Sciences

Julia MeimarisUniversity of Saskatchewan

Biology

Peter MeimarisUniversity of Saskatchewan

Physiology and Pharmacology

Miley LiUniversity of Toronto

Computer Engineering

Jennifer McKinlayQueen’s University

Science

Katerina MeimarisUniversity of Saskatchewan

Physiology and Pharmacology

Andrew BebnowskiUniversity of Western Ontario

Engineering

Scott BierlingGeorge Brown College

Construction Trades Techniques

Sarah BouhsGap Year, then college

(Personal Trainer)

Braelynn BryanYork University

Media Arts

Gavin BergsmaGeorgian College

Environmental Technology

Alexandra BlomMohawk/McMaster College

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Robin BowcottGap Year,

then Travel and Tourism

Joseph IuglioConestoga College

Renovation Technician

Christine KimUniversity of Toronto

Life Sciences (Psychology)

Kevin KimUniversity of Toronto

Humanities

Dylan KnibbeWilfrid Laurier University

Psychology (Arts)

Cruz JiangFullerton College (California)

Engineering

Joseph KimYork University

International Business Administration

Nicholas KirkpatrickRyerson University

History

Mike DeWilde5th year, then trades

Allison ElgersmaUniversity of Waterloo

Mathematics/Accounting

Julia Ferreira Seneca College

Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation

Samantha FrankruyterGap year, then college

(Animal Care)

Arie DielemanMcMaster University

Engineering

Nicole EygenraamNorthern College

Veterinary Assistant

Daniel Frangella5th year

Frank YeUniversity of Toronto

Computer Science, Math, and Statistics

Nathaniel ZanchiHumber College

Bachelor of Commerce, Marketing

Patty Zhao University of Toronto

Life Sciences (Psychology)

Ray YuUniversity of Waterloo

Mathematics

Thomas Zandstra Sheridan College

Welding Techniques

Rosemary Zhu University of British Columbia

Economics

Neson RatnamDurham College

Emergency Services Fundamentals

Mark StevensUniversity of Guelph

Arts (Economics)

Jason RatnamDurham College

Business Administration

Brandon SabatiniGap Year (hockey),

then university for Kinesiology

Stephen VanAndelRedeemer University College

Business Administration (Co-op)

Bianca VanderSluisConestoga/McMaster College Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Thomas Van LingenRyerson University

Arts (History)

Tricia RyzebolYork University

Kinesiology and Health Sciences

Sarah StewartUniversity of Western Ontario

Management and Organizational Studies

Victoria Vander KooiSeneca College

Early Childhood Education

Allison Vander WierUniversity of Western Ontario

Music

Jason VeldhoenLakehead University

Engineering

Joni ZhuoUniversity of Toronto

Commerce

Hendan MeyerUniversity of Ottawa

Biotechnology (Biochemistry/Chemical Engineering)

Melissa VeldhoenSt. Lawrence College

Hairstylist

Kyle Tani5th year,

then college (Accounting)

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Class of 2015The Class of 2015 has shown a desire to serve in diverse ways, to seek new paths instead of well-worn ones, and to do so with a sense of adventure and risk. We believe that they have learned well–that they know what service is and have developed their ability to serve with their hearts, minds, and hands. We pray that they will seek God’s will for their lives.

“The one who plants and the one who waters have one purpose, and they will each be rewarded according to their own labour. For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building.” 1 Corinthians 3: 8,9

Vaughan Film FestiVal:Last month, short films by TDChristian students aired at Cineplex Colossus as part of the Vaughan Film Festival Student Showcase. Five of the 14 films shown were from TDChristian.

Vaughan aliVe:TDChristian’s 2015 Environmental Studies classes won a Vaughan Alive Award for environmental project work. Students were recognized for their collaboration with the Community Garden and for tree planting at the Woodbridge Fairgrounds in the wake of last winter’s ice storm. Grade 12 Environmental Block leaders accepted the award from Vaughan’s Council and Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua.

math Contest Winners:Every year, tens of thousands of high school students across North America write math contests run by the University of Waterloo. TDChristian students Timothy Elgersma (Grade 10) and Joonsu Oh (Grade 11) placed in the top three percent in their respective contests. Daria Terpstra (Grade 9) placed in the top one percent of all entrants in the Pascal Math Contest. All three were honoured at an assembly in April.

Band FestiVal and early notiCe:On April 17, six of our partner Christian elementary schools joined us for our fourth annual Band Festival. An afternoon of clinics ended with an evening concert, where elementary students who entered and won our Early Notice Art, Photography, and Writing Contests were also honoured.

liVe on stage:In early June, the Upper Level Drama class performed The Importance of Being Earnest for two public shows.

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news tdAttention Alumni!Please keep us posted regarding reunions, marriages, births, career moves, and any other important milestones. simply email alumni@tdchristian.ca. don’t worry if you’re late in reporting – we’re still interested!

What’s New at TD:

@tdchristianEditor: Tim Buwalda

Email: Buwalda@tdchristian.ca

For further information on TDChristian, please contact the school.

TDChristian377 Woodbridge Avenue

Woodbridge, Ontario L4L 2V7

Tel: 1 855.663.6632905 851.1772

Fax: 905 851.1992

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Email:info@tdchristian.ca

To reach the TDChristian Board board_secretary @tdchristian.ca

• Katie (Chant, 04) and Joe Armitage welcomed son Hunter on April 4, 2014.

• Reunions• OnMay23,theClass of

1989 and Class of 1990 held a joint reunion party. The Class of

1994 had a reunion onMay30.

• Ifyouarepartof the Class of 1980,

save Saturday, September 19, 2015

foryour35threunion to be held at the school.

Email karenstraatsma @outlook.com for info.

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Upcoming Events2015

Graduation at Light Korean Presbyterian Church June 24, 7:00 pm

Alumni Drama Production (FREE) June 26-27, 7:00 pm

Back In the Groove Again September3,7:00pm

First Day of School September 8

Grade 9 Service Trips to downtown Toronto September 9-11

What’s New at TD:

• Births• Mark (06) and Pamela

(Holtvluewer, 06) Van Loenen welcomed their first child, Lily Anita Janny, on December 16, 2014.

grandParents’ day:

It’s our favourite day of the year!Morethan300grand-parents and friends joined us for fellowship, class visits, a special assembly, and lunch onApril30.

Thursday, June 4 @ 7 pmFriday, June 5 @ 7 pm

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Presented by the Grade 11/12

Upper Level Drama Class

By: Oscar Wilde

Please join us for TDChristian’s 2015

GraduationWednesday, June 24, 7:00 pmLight Korean Presbyterian Church Derry Road just east of Airport Road, Mississauga, ON

Valedictorian: Samantha Crincoli

Join us as We Honour our sTuDenTs.

(from left) Daria Terpstra, Timothy elgersma, and Joonsu oh