TEAM School teachers have been busy preparing to open the doors tomorrow and welcome all of the students for the first day of school! 

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

New parents are invited to TEAM School tomorrow at 7:00 PM to attend an information night - a community-building event for new families. Learn about the types of support for classes and individual students. Principal Ms. McDonald will also talk about TEAM School's communication expectations from teachers to parents and the program in general. 

If you would like to attend, please contact the school office at 905-279-7200.

This year’s Terry Fox Run campaign, called #NoMatterWhat celebrates Terry’s determination and persistence. When running his Marathon of Hope in 1980, Terry faced many challenges along the way, but he kept going – no matter the obstacles, no matter the journey, no matter the odds. We know that schools from coast to coast to coast will carry on his legacy to raise funds for cancer research and display their amazing #NoMatterWhat efforts for this year’s Run.

Wednesday, September 18th will mark TEAM School’s 31st year participating in the Terry Fox Run. Over the years, we have raised more than $125,000. This year, TEAM School’s fundraising goal is $2500. If every student raises just $25, we will surpass this goal.

You can donate here. 

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)

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

TEAM School had a successful day at the U12 Soccer tournament in Oakville at Pine Glen Soccer Center. The boys displayed excellent skills and sportsmanship throughout the day and came 2nd in the division. There were some excellent plays and fantastic saves made throughout the day. Coaches Taylor and Johnston are very proud of the efforts the boys made. Well Done!

Students in the primary TEAM Prep program have been learning about the importance of our skeletons and some of the different bones in our bodies. In this hands-on activity, students used a Play Doh mat and Play Doh to showcase the largest bones in our bodies (the femur), and the soft spots in our skull that become hard as we grow (fontanelles).

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.

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)

Mr. Taylor and Ms. Cohoon are so proud of the members of the cross-country team for completing their 2.0 km or 2.5 km races. The runners showed true grit as they fought through the brisk winds and were determined to do their best. Special shoutouts to Brendan Tiller for finishing in 3rd and Connor Lowe for finishing 15th in their respective races. Hope to see you all back next year competing!

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.

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.

Mr. Taylor and Ms. Cohoon could not be prouder of the team’s performance at the U12 Open Basketball Tournament! The team played with heart and determination, winning two of three games and making it all the way to the semifinals, where they fought hard and narrowly missed the final by just two points. Every player contributed meaningful minutes, playing tough defense all day, hustling on every play, and working together as a team. 

Beyond the game, we’re especially proud of how they represented our school off the court—showing dedication to their academics by using their breaks between games to keep up with their schoolwork. We’re excited to see them back in action one more time next week in an exhibition game against Mentor!

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.