At The Dalton School, we believe in recognizing students who have demonstrated exceptional skills in academic areas as well as those who have shown commitment to the community. Our awards are listed below:
The John K. Fenton Citizenship Award
This award is given to a student who has reflected the traits valued and embodied by John K. Fenton, a Toronto humanitarian and loyal friend and advocate of The Dalton School. It is presented to the student or students who possess the qualities of dependability, service to others, leadership and kindness.
The Booth Literacy Award
The award is named for Ms. Booth who was the Principal of The Dalton School from 2012 to 2021. It is presented to the student who has shown excellence in all areas of the English Curriculum.
The Dong Fang Li Good Fortune 福 Mandarin Award
This award is named for our first Mandarin teacher Ms. Dong Fang Li and is presented to the student who has shown excellence in the following areas of the Mandarin Curriculum: reading, writing and speaking.
The Mandy Wang Grade Three Math 数学 Scholar Prize
This prize is presented in grade three and is named for beloved Principal Ms. Mandy Wang. It is presented to the student who scored the highest math mark on a combination of in-class Mandarin and English math tests and the Canadian Achievement Test given in the Spring of each year. This award is accompanied by a cash amount of $88.00 that symbolizes fortune and good luck in Chinese culture.
The Renee Li Grade Six Math 数学 Scholar Prize
This prize is presented in grade six and is named for beloved teacher Renee Li. It is presented to the student who scored the highest math mark on a combination of in-class Mandarin and English math tests and the Canadian Achievement Test given in the Spring of each year. This award is accompanied by a cash amount of $88.00 that symbolizes fortune and good luck in Chinese culture.
The Sherry Stewart Reading Prize
This prize is named in honour of a beloved Dalton volunteer. Sherry Stewart volunteered weekly in our kindergarten class for over eight years. This prize is presented to a kindergarten student who has shown the most improvement in reading in both English and Mandarin. Sherry donated many beautiful books to our school library. Sherry passed away in 2022. We are grateful to her daughter Lisa and her son Alex for allowing us to present this award in Sherry's name.
The William Stark Memorial Prize in Taekwondo
Named in honour and memory of William Stark, beloved father of Zofia, this award is presented to an elementary student who has shown exceptional effort and discipline in Taekwondo. Bill brought M.F.T.K Martial Arts to The Dalton School and he himself had achieved a green belt. He believed wholly in the benefits of Taekwondo for young children such as; agility, leadership and confidence. We are honoured and grateful to his wife, Kasia, for allowing us to present this award in Bill's name.
All awards and prizes will be announced at the end of the school year during Graduation Ceremonies.
