Leaside High School graduate Nicole Ilyin (2017) has always been dedicated to helping people in need. Even in her teens, she won Toronto’s Best Rescue Award while serving as a lifeguard as well as the …more
It’s rare for a teacher to remain at one school for 40 years, yet Leaside High School’s dedicated art teacher, Gail Fularski, has done just that, possibly setting a record. What’s more, she has no …more
When Isabel Santos was growing up in the Philippines, her mother bred parakeets, sometimes caring for up to 40 at a time. When the numbers became too much to handle, she sold them to pet …more
Leaside High School’s Class of 2020 impressed Denise Wilson, the retiring head of guidance, with their hopeful, positive and mature attitude while dealing with a difficult end to their graduating year. This closeknit group supported …more
MakerKids, the “maker space” specializing in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education for children, located at 1661 Bayview Ave., held its first virtual class on March 18, just days after public schools were closed …more
Even as children, Leaside twins Kimberly and Laura Malouin knew they wanted to be teachers when they helped their aunt set up her classroom. Now, with their years of preparation and varied experiences, they are …more
Like many people facing the new reality under the COVID-19 pandemic, I wondered how I could maintain my active life. I’ve been taking yoga lessons for 15 years and look forward to its many benefits …more
With her extensive experience in sewing, Leaside resident Margaret Franklin was intrigued when she heard that Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) was asking east end residents to create 1,000 face masks per week for the hospital …more
Since 2012, 21 Leaside High School graduates have attended university in the United Kingdom. According to Denise Wilson, curriculum leader for guidance, there are several reasons for this recent trend: First, students can enter professional …more
For a few weeks this past February, one stately Leaside maple tree was sporting a shiny bucket. A local resident with an interest in urban farming thought it would be a “fun experiment” to tap …more
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