The Thomson Alumni Association and its activities are suspended. At this time there are no further plans for activities or events. If circumstances change, we will notify all members by posting an update on this home page, and also by e-mail to the membership list and all other contacts.

The Toronto Star has published an amazing news article on the summer program being operated at Thomson Collegiate, and how that program is responding to the challenge of the tragic shooting and murder of a Thomson student earlier this year.

Quoting from the article:

The plan had always been to run regular secondary summer school at David and Mary Thomson Collegiate Institute. But the fatal shooting of a student in the hallway earlier this year sparked discussions amongst school board staff about how to help a traumatized community heal.

Out of those talks came the idea to create a learning hub for kids in grades 4 to 12, combining elementary and secondary students under one roof at the Scarborough school in what’s believed to be a first for Toronto’s public board…

READ THE FULL NEWS ARTICLE HERE

Salvaged from our now-demolished old school building on Lawrence Avenue East – original red bricks are available for sale!

October 2022 Update: SALES ARE NOW CLOSED

We are accepting donations, minimum $10 for each brick, any quantity, at this PayPal credit card link. All proceeds will support future activities of the Thomson Alumni Association. Thank you for your support!

Pickup date for bricks on June 11th at a location in Scarborough. You will receive pick-up location details by e-mail after your donation. Credit card processing is by PayPal (accepts all major cards) at this link.

October 2022 Update: SALES ARE NOW CLOSED