Schools
Game on for pickleball kids at Bessborough
Pickleball. It’s taken the world by storm. It’s taken Canada by storm. And as recent issues of Leaside Life have shown, it’s one of the hottest sports – and topics – in Leaside. So now …more
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Meet Leaside High’s 2025 top crop of scholars
Congratulations to Leaside High School’s graduating class of 2025, who have “spent the last four years doing incredible things,” according to Jonathan LeFresne, guidance counsellor and organizer of the scholarship committee as well as assistant …more
Schools
Cover story: In our trustees we trust
On the morning of June 27th, the Friday of the last week of the school year with our thoughts more poolside than political, the Ford government erased with one stroke the role of the TDSB …more
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Gearing up for summer fun and reflection
Leaside families are moving into new rhythms as school winds down and summer vacation is within reach: camp routines, trip planning, or just surfacing for breath after another busy school year. This season of change …more
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Young Poet’s Corner June 2025
“15 Minutes” The clock hands quicken their pace I think. As if they could escape the heat if they move even a little faster The scorching sun cause its heavy hands to droop. I wish …more
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The Ghost Party – Young Poet’s Corner May 2025
Welcome to the Young Poet’s Corner! Here, we share poems from students at Leaside High School, either members of the school’s Young Writers Club or students in the school’s Writers Craft classes. These poems offer …more
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A warm welcome from our new TDSB Trustee
As the newly elected TDSB trustee for Don Valley West I want to thank you, Leaside, for the trust and support you showed me on byelection day, March 3. Campaigning in a Canadian winter builds …more
Community
Leaside Eats!
Barbara Klein is one of those teachers. A teacher who inspires her students. A teacher who brings out the absolute best in them and provides them with unique opportunities while meaningfully tying in course content. …more
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Young Poet’s Corner April 2025
Welcome to the Young Poet’s Corner! Here, we share poems from students at Leaside High School, either members of the school’s Young Writers Club or students in the school’s Writers Craft classes. These poems offer …more
Schools
Big schoolyard revitalization plans are coming to Northlea
While home renovations are a common sight in Leaside, it’s rare to see schoolyards being renovated. But a schoolyard revitalization project is exactly what’s planned for Northlea Elementary and Middle School this coming summer. Teresa …more