As administrative principal of the schools, Mr. Starkey's main role is to work behind-the-scenes on anything that is not directly related to curriculum. Mr. Starkey was one of the founders of the Private Schools' Athletic Association (PSAA) and has been both the elementary and high school athletic directors for Mentor/TEAM.

When I was in elementary school (back when school photos were printed in black and white!), I played community baseball, soccer, and hockey. At school, I was a member of every “Colborne Cyclones” team there was. Since it was a small school out in the country, there weren’t a lot of options for school clubs. When I got to high school, I continued to do athletics even though there were more extra-curricular options available to me. Looking back, I would like to have a chat with “Grade 9 Me” and tell him that, even though most of the GDCI athletes only did sports, he should get involved in music and drama and be a more well-rounded person!

At Mentor College & TEAM School, our primary focus is on academics and we know from the success of our students in university that we are doing an excellent job at that. We work hard…but we also play hard! Tomorrow, each division will be releasing a list of all the clubs and teams available to our students this year and we encourage you and your child to sit down and discuss which extra-curricular activities they might want to join. Some activities occur before school, some during recess breaks, and some after school.

Clubs and teams are a wonderful opportunity for students to discover others with similar interests and new friendships can form…particularly with students who are new to our schools or who have moved to a new division in the school. And if you have one of those children who is focused on just one thing (sports, drama, academics, arts, and music) encourage them to try at least one new thing this year. It was Grade 12 before I discovered that being in plays and that singing and playing instruments was something I really enjoyed. If I had only known that years before!

Chris Starkey
Administrative Principal
Mentor College & TEAM School

This year, the yearbook committee invites you to participate in deciding on the theme for the 2024-2025 yearbook. The poll closes on Friday, September 13 at 3:15 PM. Be sure to vote!

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An opportunity to meet & socialize with fellow parents and members of The Mentor TEAM Parent Association!

Come by any time between 8:30AM - 10:00AM:

Main Campus - Tues Sept 17th (Outside Main Entrance)
TEAM School - Wed Sept 18th (Outside TEAM Entrance)
Primary Campus- Thurs Sept 19th (Sideyard behind Parking)

Congratulations to the winners of this year's election! Thank you to all of the students who ran for a position in the student council. 

Your 2024/2025 Student Council: 

President/Vice President:
Ainsley Fink & Armaan Herr

Secretaries:
Nayha Gill, Lukas Chang, & Andrew Wu

Social Reps:
Jake Li, Baneet Dhugga, & Zaki Khan

Art, Music, & Media Reps:
Reya Rasul, David Ding, & Kate Pan

This morning, the first group of the year is headed north to the OEC (Outdoor Education Centre)! We wish the students in Ms. Harris's and Mr. Fransson's Grade 8 classes a week of fun outdoor learning, camaraderie, and excellent weather in Muskoka!

From Tuesday to Thursday evenings next week, Mentor & TEAM will be holding Meet The Teacher Nights. This is an opportunity for parents to come to the school, visit the classroom, and ... meet the teacher! We look forward to seeing you. 

The schedule is as follows:

Primary
Tuesday, September 24, 6:00 PM

TEAM
Wednesday, September 25, 6:30 PM

High School
Wednesday, September 25, 7:00 PM

Intermediate 
Thursday, September 26, 6:30 PM

Last Thursday, High School international students from Grades 9-12 attended the show Salesman in China at the Stratford Festival. Students enjoyed seeing the show, going out for lunch, and exploring the town of Stratford. 

The play is about how art can help us unite despite differences. Grade 11 student Peter Wang said, “I liked the music in the play, which was a combination of Chinese traditional music and jazz brushes.” Kathy Kai said the play was funnier than she expected: “At the end I thought I was going to cry but then they made a joke.” Alyssa Diao liked how the costumes and lighting helped tell the story, and Jessie Li said the story was easy to follow: “I liked the transition between the main character’s memory and fantasy and reality in the play”. 

Overall, there were rave reviews from this audience!

Yesterday, the U14 girls’ soccer team played at the PSAA tournament. They started off strong in the first two games with a win against KCS and a tie with SMLS. Though the girls had a tough game against Rotherglen, they brought it back in the last round-robin game against NGS to be second in their tier.

In playoffs, the girls showed great passing, strong shots on goal, and incredible sportsmanship to win semifinals and bring the team to second place finish in the finals. Overall, it was a great day and coaches Perrow and Caringi are proud of everyone! Great season, ladies!

The Mentor College DECA Executive team attended the "DECA Symposium" at Chateau Le Jardin in Vaughan, marking the official launch of the DECA competitive season.

This year, 841 DECA Executives from across Ontario came together to exchange strategies for preparing their chapters for the upcoming competitions. It was also a great opportunity to network with fellow students and hear from several guest speakers.

The team is excited to share what they’ve learned with the Mentor DECA chapter and is eager to achieve success at the Regional Competition in November.

DECA Execs (L to R): Reya Rasul, Simran Bhalla, Rajan Parmar, Nayha Gill, Armaan Laroia, Ammar Adam, Shiven Taneja, Max Nantai-Vlahavich (Absent)

Yesterday, the U14 boys' soccer team won their PSAA tournament by going undefeated and not conceding a single goal all day!

A big shout-out to goal-scorers Zane, Dominic, Will, Niam, and Keryan - whose skill and determination propelled the team forward.

Special recognition goes to Nikhail for his exceptional support in midfield, helping to control the game and connect our plays.

Our outstanding defense, anchored by Christian, Ram, PJ, Satsahib, Krish, and Arjun ensured that our opponents could not break through. 

Congratulations to all the players for this remarkable accomplishment! Your teamwork and commitment have made coaches Bhandari and Iyigun very proud.

Last year, members of the Mentor College High School Environment Club (Gardening Team) set a goal to build a vegetable garden that could benefit the local community. Max Dudnyk, Shiven Taneja, Roderick Liao, Rayan Kabbara, Ethan Yang, and Hardeep Hans conducted research and applied for a microgrant from Cmmit2Act (an organization that strives to make our communities more sustainable and inclusive) to turn this into a reality. 

In the spring of 2024, they grew plants from seed, built two raised garden beds at the northwest corner of the main campus, planted their seedlings, and cared for their plants while they were attending summer school. 

Altogether, they have been able to donate over twenty pounds of fresh produce to the Compass Food Bank. We are very proud of the hard work that they put into this project!

The U10 girls’ soccer team had an outstanding day at Churchill Meadows, going undefeated and winning every match! The players showcased incredible determination, teamwork, and sportsmanship throughout the competition. Coaches Catahan and Perrow are extremely proud of your hard work and dedication. Well done, team!

Yesterday the U12 Girls’ soccer team competed in the PSAA tournament at Oakville Soccer Center. The girls dominated the 4 round-robin games with 13 goals in total. 

With the team's excellent defending and endless hustling, the girls qualified for the semifinals. It was a tough game, with Mentor winning in penalties 2-0. 

In the finals, the girls faced Rotherglen Oakville and after a tough game they lost 2-1. Coaches Vieira and Poonah are incredibly proud of the girls for a great tournament.

Outreach volunteers spent the morning doing yard work for our neighbors at the Alzheimer Society of Peel. Although the yards were not large, the volunteers tackled the many vines and leaves that entangled both areas. Alzheimer Society of Peel staff was very appreciative and amazed at how much was accomplished. Outreach volunteers were also able to present a cheque for almost $700 from last week's bake sale, so it was a great ending to the week. The group will be back in the spring to help them tidy up once again.

We extend a huge congratulations to our Intermediate Student Parliament Executive Members for the 2024-2025 school year! These students will use their platform ideas and skills to positively impact our school. Please welcome the following students to their roles:

Grade 5 Ministers: Neil Joshi and Winston Shi
Grade 6 Ministers: Karamvir Bhangu and Jesse Ferreira
Grade 8 Ministers: Aidan Awan and Eric Bilodeau
Deputy Prime Ministers: Rory McCallen and Jack Merino
Prime Ministers: Pari Padam and Nikhail Gill

Pictured (left to right top row): Jack Merino, Rory McCallen, Pari Padam, Nikhail Gill, Karamvir Bhangu, Jesse Ferreira; (left to right bottom row): Winston Shi and Neil Joshi; Not pictured: Aidan Awan and Eric Bilodeau

Last Wednesday/Thursday, the Take Action Group hosted its first of many successful events of the year! Senior Sunrise had a fantastic turnout, with this early morning event bringing together senior students to celebrate the beginning of their last year in high school. 

Students gathered on the Mentor field to watch the sun come up and then shared laughter and memories over breakfast in O’Brien Hall. The atmosphere was filled with excitement and nostalgia, creating a perfect kickoff to the senior year.

Boys and Ghouls, it's finally here! The annual MTPA Spooky Soiree BBQ Bingo takes place October 18th at 5:30pm in the Main campus gym!

There will be raffles, prizes for best costume, food, a special witches potion for purchase, and of course some scarily fun bingo! Tickets can be purchased through the link on the MTPA Instagram and Facebook pages or through the QR code link on the posters around the school. Tell your families to get your tickets before they sell out! You don't want to miss this scary good time!

GET YOUR TICKETS AND DON’T MISS OUT!

From 2003 to 2019, Mentor College & TEAM School welcomed to the school such distinguished guest speakers as Rick Hansen, Eddy Robinson, and Roberta Bondar. As part of the Speaker Series, senior students have had the opportunity to hear lectures from prominent figures in Canadian society.

Over the years, the school has been proud to welcome people who have helped shape the Canadian identity both at home and abroad. Our students have learned valuable lessons about life from listening to first-hand stories of success and adversity from Canada's greatest thinkers, scientists, athletes, and more.

We are excited to let you know that, on Thursday, November 7, the Mentor College & TEAM School Speaker Series will be making a return. We look forward to announcing the 2024 guest speaker next Tuesday.

Over the past week, the Grade 7s had a blast exploring the Harbourfront Centre in downtown Toronto. Students had the chance to learn about the history of how this extremely important part of Toronto came to be! Students also had a chance to explore and learn about sustainability and the role they play in protecting our environment. 

The Intermediate Division’s Leaders for Change will be holding a sweet Hallowe'en fundraiser with all proceeds going to Hospital for Sick Children.

What: LFC Hallowe'en Candy Kebobs $4 each
When: Orders open from Thursday, October 10 - Monday, October 28
Delivery: Thursday, October 31
Payment: you can purchase through EMT to payment@mentorcollege.edu or by making payment online. Make sure to complete the Student name and Grade level field!

On Tuesday, students in Mr. Block and Mr. Rendeiro’s Grade 11 leadership classes organized and led some Grade 7 and Grade 5 PE classes in a variety of fun games and activities to teach and promote the importance of teamwork! 

From benchball to bump, charades and even an obstacle course, the Grade 5 and 7 students had so much fun!  Thank you to our High School students for giving back to their friends in the Intermediate Division in this way! Mr. Rose and Ms. Narvaez and their students appreciate your efforts and see some true leaders in the making!

Mentor College & TEAM School are proud to welcome PWHL player and gold medal Olympian Natalie Spooner to the school on Thursday November 7.

Natalie Spooner’s hockey story – from backyard rink to Olympic gold – is truly Canadian. Natalie fell in love with the game at an early age and quickly realized she had the potential to go ‘pro’ thanks to her skills, toughness and determination. After 3 straight medal-winning appearances with the Canadian Olympic Team, Natalie added a new role to her growing repertoire – mom – with an impressive “mom-back” to compete at the World Championships in under six months. In the PWHL’s inaugural year, Natalie quickly became the face of the league as she led in points and scoring through the season. She led Toronto to the playoffs and walked away from the season with the titles of League MVP and Top Forward and was the first Canadian to be named IIHF Female Player of the Year. Natalie’s record-breaking comeback is a testament to women everywhere – you can be both.

Thursday November 7
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Grades 4-12 students (Mentor College & TEAM School)

On Thursday October 10, Outreach members volunteered for their annual Thanksgiving dinner at Compass Food Bank. Volunteers helped set up the dining area, decorated the tables, and prepared and served food with a big heart and a huge smile! Thank you to all members of the Outreach club for the supplies. Overall, the students were able to feed 100 people! 

Our annual University Fair is the signature event of University Month! This year, 27 representatives from schools inside & outside Ontario joined us for an informative evening. Following the first hour, during which students & parents from all HS grades attended the open fair in the NS gym, at least 115 senior students took part in a series of breakout sessions with individual schools. Thanks to all for a successful night! On Friday, alumni share their knowledge and experience with senior students at the Alumni Afternoon.

At the annual PSAA Cross Country meet, the air was filled with excitement as the kids cheered each other on! Lou ran an impressive race, finishing 7th overall, while Mia followed closely, securing 8th place in the the girls' division. Raam showed great determination, finishing 9th, and Kaius rounded out the team with a strong 11th place finish in the boys' division. All of our athletes should be commended for their hard work and camaraderie! Ms. Narvaez and Ms. Wasley are so proud of all of you! 

Last week, the tennis team competed at the ROPSSAA championships! We would like to recognize our senior athletes: Reya Rasul and Ziqi Zhao placed 4th in girls' doubles and Kamran Warsi and Navyaa Johry placed 4th in mixed doubles! 

We would also like to congratulate our junior athletes: mixed doubles, Mikhail Khan and Nyla Parmar, finished in 2nd place and Cici Zhang took home 1st place in the junior girls' singles category!

Finally, a huge congratulations goes to every single member of this year's tennis team as the team took home the trophy for Overall Combined Total Points for the second year in a row! This includes all points earned by our junior, senior, and open athletes who competed at Qualifiers and Championships. 

Open athletes Jerry Yang and Jahaanjeet Brar will be competing at OFSAA in June!

Coaches Chung, Dickey, and Kang are incredibly proud of all of you!

Congratulations to this year's Tie Award recipients. Students can earn points toward this prestigious award through Grades 9-11. The Tie Award recognizes outstanding students in all four areas of academics, arts, volunteer and leadership, and athletics. Recipients are presented the school tie in their senior year.

We are happy to announce the winners of the Caribou Cup Math Contest. Last week, students from Grades 1-4 participated in the math contest online at Primary Campus.

In Grade 2, Asher Choi took 1st place for his school and 2nd in his school board. In Grade 3/4, Jasper Choi and Arjun Mukerji tied for 1st place in their school and 3rd place in their school board.

Mrs. Fournie is so incredibly proud of the effort and deligence of all the participants. She is happy that the students tried something new and challenging! A big thank you to Mrs. KearseyCarter for helping us navigate the contest.

Way to go, Caribou contestants! 

Liam Hammond, Jonathan Lacko, and Lomax Cornell dominated at the ROPSSAA Cross Country Championships where they finished 1st, 3rd, and 4th respectively in the Junior Boys’ race. Noah Al Hashemi also qualified for OFSAA by finishing 6th in the Senior Boys’ race. These accomplishments speak to the stamina, technique, and determination of these four athletes. Coaches Pedersen and Brewster have been inspired by how these runners have consistently pushed one other at every practice, and it was gratifying to see their hard work pay off at ROPSSAA. On a cool day at the Heart Lake Conservation Area, the boys set a goal of top 5 finishes for all of them and came through over the hilly terrain.

This will be Liam’s second time competing at OFSAA in cross-country running. After winning ROPSSAA gold last year, he went on to finish 55th at OFSAA. Part of Liam's repeat gold medal may be attributed to being pushed in practice by both Jonathan and Lomax, who will be running at OFSAA for the first time in their first season competing in cross-country running.

This is also Noah’s first year competing in cross-country running. His placing at ROPSSAA is an impressive feat given his newness to the sport and that the senior division is comprised of grade 11 and 12 students. Noah's commitment to the team and practicing hard has certainly paid off.

All four teammates have been improving their times each race and are hungry to have their best races yet. They will travel to Ottawa to race in the provincial championships, OFSAA, on November 4. 

Their coaches join the rest of the Mentor & TEAM community in wishing Liam, Jonathan, Lomax, and Noah all the best!

Last Friday, students in Ms Solovieff’s Grade 12 Law classes visited the Superior Court of Justice in downtown Toronto to observe trials and legal procedures. 

The students were able to view tense cross-examinations and see how evidence is presented in a live court. Students were also able to appreciate the sensitive nature of the material presented and demonstrated a mature attitude to court procedure.

Afterwards, everyone enjoyed a lunch at the Eaton’s Centre!

High School students are finishing up their final touches for the musical this year, Monty Python's SPAMALOT. Last Saturday, the students had their first costume parade where they tried on their costumes and continued perfecting their acts. Their efforts are evident and they are excited to present their hard work soon!  

Show Information:

• December 4, 5, and 6 at 7:00 pm in O'Brien Hall (Main Campus)
• Tickets are not required
• Donations are being accepted now at http://payment.mentorteam.ca (All donations go to 'Art Starts') 

Monty Python's SPAMALOT is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. http://www.theatricalrights.com  

This year, Mentor College had the unique opportunity to enter two teams in the PSAA U14 Ultimate Frisbee Tournament, and little did we know what amazing ultimate things would take place when we split our roster of 20 athletes into two teams. 

And so….Congratulations to our U14 Tier 2 Ultimate Frisbee Team for their BIG WIN at the PSAA Tournament! The team battled hard all day with some very close games. Even after losing 2 of the round robin games, the team was able to rally and pull out a win in the semifinals. The final game against OCS, who were undefeated all day, was a battle resulting in a tie at the end of regulation time. Mentor, however, had momentum and would not be held back, and because of amazing teamwork, we were able to pull through with a 7 to 6 win in overtime!

In Tier 1, with grit and tenacity, our second Mentor team went undefeated in round-robin play.  In playoffs, though they eliminated Rotherglen-Oakville in a decisive semi-final match 13 to 3, they knew they would be facing a worthy adversary in NGS, whom they edged out earlier in round-robin by only 1 point. Mentor’s final opponents were tall, fast, and skilled, but as the championship game commenced, in a full-force, full-team effort, our athletes jumped higher and ran faster to a final score of 11 to 3 and to victory, bringing home the Tier 1 Championship plaque for a second year in a row!

From Coaches Narvaez and Swanson, "we saw each one of you grow this season from our first practice all the way to finals and we are proud of each one of you! Thank you for an exciting and unforgettable season!"

Yesterday, the U14 girls’ volleyball team competed in the PSAA tournament held at St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn. The girls showed great determination and teamwork in all of their games. Although the team faced some tough competition, they played with incredible sportsmanship and showed tremendous improvement with every set. The girls had some unbelievable saves and great tips to make it to the semifinals. In semis, the team showed some great serves and hits, but ultimately faced a tough loss. Coaches Brennan and Caringi are so proud of all the girls for their efforts! Great season ladies!

Last week, Grade 3s visited the Apple Store - where they had the opportunity to share their self-made emojis on the big screen! 

Students personalized everything from background colour to hairstyle! They presented their final products to the class and had the opportunity to pose in front of their creations!

Over the course of this school year, there are about 50 students competing in the Caribou Cup, a worldwide math contest that takes place throughout the year with five contest sessions in total. 

The second round clearly demonstrated that the Mentor students know their numbers. In the Grades 7/8 category, three students managed to get a perfect score! Among the Grades 5/6 students, three students were just one wrong answer from a perfect result. Students can join the Caribou at any time. Contact Mr. Fransson if interested.

PHOTO - back row: Karina Swaminath, Nael Sawhney, Stanley Fu; front row: Jenica Kalra, Jayden He, Miraya Bakshi

Spamalot had its opening performance last night! The show was a huge hit - well-received by the audience! There are still two more chances to catch the show: tonight (Thursday) and tomorrow night at 7:00 PM. Tickets are not required. Cashless donations are welcome at the door - in support of Art Starts. 

In an exciting opportunity, our Grade 8 students were invited to the Google headquarters downtown for an exclusive tour. The students were given an inside look into the world of Google, learning valuable insights about the company’s operations and its approach to problem-solving, creativity, and promoting mental and physical well-being in the workplace. 

The tour highlighted how Google fosters a dynamic environment, encouraging its employees to think outside the box and push the boundaries of technology. During their tour, the students were introduced to the various facilities that promote creativity, collaboration, and relaxation. They were particularly impressed by the vibrant workspaces, equipped with comfortable seating areas, open collaboration zones, and quiet spaces to reduce stress and foster productivity. 

The students were inspired by the experience, leaving with a deeper understanding of the tech industry and the impact of innovation in shaping the future. Their enthusiasm and newfound knowledge are a testament to the potential of our students and the bright future that lies ahead. A special thank you is extended to Sachin Kalra, who helped organize the visit, and Neil Bunn, a Mentor alumni, for their warm welcome and guidance throughout the day. 

The Environment Club’s Paint Reclamation Team has been working hard in tandem with the Art Department to filter the paint wash water from the art classes. Over the past three years, the team has developed and perfected a method to remove the plastic solids and the acidity from paint water.

Normally this water would have been dumped down the drain. This puts a load on the water treatment plant. Since the start of this school year, the paint has instead been dumped into large buckets, where the team flocculates the paint particles and adds a base to neutralize it.

An additional benefit of this, is that the removed paint solids can be mixed with a small amount of water and used as new paint!

After a very busy first term, we look back and are grateful for all that we have done so far. Field trips, Student Parliament, intramurals, clubs – we were busy!

Our editors want to give thanks to all staff, students, and parents for a successful first term.  

A special thank you to Intermediate Ink writers and reporters for their time and talent. We wish you all a safe and enjoyable break. See you in 2025!

Read the December 2024 Intermediate Ink!

Members of Intermediate musical groups have been busy singing and playing to attentive audiences both at school and "on the road"!

Yesterday, the Grade 5 and 6 guitar clubs, choir, and Grade 7 choral group walked over the field to the Primary Campus to perform for the JK-Grade 4 students. Grade 5 showed what they have learned in just a few short months of playing guitar! This should encourage the Grade 4s to pick up guitars next year! The group played Shine a Light for Peace, Mistletoe, Santa Tell Me, Jingle Bell Rock, Christmastime (Bryan Adams), Blue Christmas (Elvis), and Be a Light - a song about being kind to one another. 

Today, members of the Intermediate choir and the Grade 5 & 6 guitar clubs traveled to Chartwell Regency Retirement Residence - bringing holiday spirit to seniors  in a local retirement home. The groups put on an hour-long performance for their senior friends!

Parents are welcome to Friday's Holiday Assembly in the North-South Gym - starting at 1:45 PM!

Over the coming weeks and months, registration forms will be sent out via email by grade level, beginning with students currently in Junior Kindergarten.

• If you have children in two different grade levels, forms may be sent on different dates
• Registration forms and the deposit are due 1 month after they are sent
• If you have any questions or issues at all, please call the office at your child’s campus

Timeline:

January: current Mentor College Primary and Intermediate Division students
February: current Mentor College High School Division students
March: current TEAM School students

Details about the items listed below can be found here.

• Tuition and Transportation fees
• Calendar of School Holidays
• Dress Code
• Personal Appearance Code
• Purchasing School Uniforms

This week, entrance testing begins for new Mentor/TEAM students and families. If you have a child who is currently NOT a Mentor/TEAM student and would like to start the entrance process, please contact your campus office this week so we know of your interest.

Please check your email for a message from the school registration address in the coming weeks and months.

The High School wrestling team was elated to host Mentor College/TEAM alumnus, Omogbai Asekomhe, to lead this morning's wrestling practice.

While at Mentor, Omogbai earned Junior Male Athlete of the Year in 2019 and won bronze at OFSAA Wrestling in 2020. He is currently studying and wrestling at McMaster University - DeGroote School of Business.

Some of his other wrestling achievements include earning gold at the Canada Summer Games in 2022, and silver medals at the U20 Nationals and U20 Pan American Games in 2024. These feats qualified Omogbai for U20 Worlds this past September.  

Omogbai exemplifies our school motto of leading by example and inspiring excellence.  His work ethic, humility, and volunteerism set a shining example for our student-athletes.

After an extraordinary series of performances in the York University Holiday Classic Tournament, Logan is this week’s Athlete Of The Week.  With a stellar save percentage, Logan delivered key saves under pressure, including a shutout performance in his final start of his High School career. Beyond his remarkable athleticism, Logan is celebrated for his dedication to the team and leadership on and off the ice.  Congratulations, Logan!

Junior Girls' Volleyball Player, Cici Zhang, is our athlete of the week.  Though she didn't have much volleyball experience before this year, her skills and confidence have improved greatly over the first half of the season. During the Mentor Invitational Volleyball tournament last week, Cici made great passes, played aggressively at the net and went on some long serving runs. We look forward to seeing her skills continue to develop through the rest of the season and beyond!

Before the winter holiday, members of the Grade 4 Business Club surpassed their goal and raised a total of $1,000 for Doctors Without Borders Canada. This organization provides critically needed medical care to people facing emergencies in more than 70 countries. We would like to send a big thank you to the students at Primary Campus for participating in this project.

Back in November, students Jinyang Hong (Grade 11) and Gloria Wang (Grade 12) participated in the BPhO (British Physics Olympiad) The results just came in. Jinyang has earned a silver ranking (this is the second-highest tier) while Gloria has earned bronze ranking. The contest is extremely challenging - far exceeding the Ontario or even AP curriculum. The British Physics Olympiad encourages the study of physics and recognizes excellence in young physicists through annual physics competitions.

Congratulations to the incredible U12 basketball team for dominating the Tier 1 PSAA Championship! After finishing the round robin with a 3-1 record and tough loss to JKCS, Mentor bounced back to defeat Rotherglen in the semis which set up a rematch against JKCS. The team fought hard in the final to defeat JKCS and take home the title!

Huge shoutouts to:

• Neel and Karamvir for their brilliant control of the offense,
• Arhaan, Theo, and Jayden for their stellar defensive play,
• Hudson for stepping up with timely baskets,
• And of course, the bench mob for keeping the energy high throughout!

Mr. Rose and Mr. Bhandari are beyond proud of each and every one the players. Your effort, teamwork, and dedication have earned you this championship! Congratulations!

The Intermediate Division is thrilled to announce that this year's musical will be The Lion King! Auditions for the musical will take place Tuesday, February 4 (February 10 for students at the OEC).  Anyone interested should sign up with their homeroom teacher and pick up an audition packet with all the information of what to prepare. We can't wait to see all the wonderful singing, dancing and acting talent at auditions this year.

The 2025 Culture Show took place on Wednesday, February 12! Performers from all divisions of Mentor College & TEAM School took part in this annual celebration. What a show! Thank you to all of the parents and guests who braved the early hours of a major storm for trekking into the Main Campus for the event. Congratulations to the student organizing committee! Well done! The High School pavilion guides did an excellent job representing their chosen cultures. 

Intro video shot and edited by Grade 12 student Serena "Seb" He.