Education Foundation

• Elisabeth's "Children of the Light Scholarship", through the Monsignor Feeney Foundation for London District Catholic School Board ($1000)
• Elisabeth's "Children of the Light Scholarship" through the Thames Valley Education Foundation for Thames Valley District School Board ($1000)
• Elisabeth's two "Peace Ambassador Memorial Scholarships" for Grade 11 students in both School Boards through the London Anti-Bullying Coalition, ($500 for each student plus $250 to each school to implement a student-led anti-bullying initiative)
• Funding for research, The Centre for Research on Violence Against Women & Children, Faculty of Education, UWO ($1000 for an outstanding student researching in this area)
• Funding for student-led social justice initiatives, on a per request basis

February 1, 2013 - TVEF Newsletter - February 2013 - Issue #1

Welcome to TVEF’s First E-Newsletter, Foundation FYI This is just the start of our e-Newsletter journey.  Our aim is to reach out and share information about the Thames Valley Education Foundation (TVEF) with all TVDSB staff and their school communities. The e-newsletter also provides us with the opportunity to thank everyone who has and continues to support the work of TVEF. Together we are “enhancing opportunities” for TVDSB students. Once again, thank you for supporting the Thames Valley Education Foundation and I hope you enjoy our first e-newsletter! Rena Princis, Executive Director Thames Valley Education Foundation

Congratulations and thank you to the students whose art work was selected for this year's Thames Valley Education Foundation seasonal card as part of the TVDSB Seasonal Card Contest. Three images were selected to showcase on the front of the card (pictured to the right).  Thank you to Colin Roath, Megan Lee and Mekenzie Little for allowing us to use their beautiful snowman themed pieces of art for this year's TVEF seasonal card.  This is the second year that the Thames Valley Education Foundation has featured student art on their seasonal card and it is such an honour to showcase the talent of TVDSB students.  For more information about the Thames Valley District School Board's Seasonal Card Contest, please visit this page.

May 8, 2012 - It's Toonie Tuesday across Thames Valley!

January 10, 2012 - Learning Enhancement Fund Grant Recipients Announced!

The Thames Valley Education Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2011-2012 Learning Enhancement Fund grants.  Please click here for more information.

September 16, 2011 - Learning Enhancement Fund Grants Available!

The Thames Valley Education Foundation is once again accepting applications for the Learning Enhancement Fund.  Click here to find out more!

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September 9, 2011 - Thank you from Supplies for Students

Thank you for your generous support of the Supplies for Students program.  This year we were fortunate to provide over 1,600 filled backpacks to students across Thames Valley in need.  Thank you to our wonderful supporters that help this program ensuring that students have the best start possible for the school year.

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August 18, 2011 - Supplies for Students!

The 11th annual Supplies for Students Program is once again collecting new school supplies for the students that need them most across the Thames Valley.  Led by dedicated volunteers, Chantal McLaughlin and Natalie Trimble in partnership with the Thames Valley Education Foundation, this program distributed over 1,500 filled backpacks in 2010.  The hope for 2011 is to once again be able to meet the need expressed to the Foundation through school Principals.  Please click here for more information.

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February 18, 2011 - Byron Somerset P.S. Students Show Appreciation at TVEF's 10th Annual General Meeting

At the Thames Valley Education Foundation's Annual General Meeting on February 16th, students from Mrs. Russell's grade eight class at Byron Somerset P.S. provided a fast paced demonstration of sport stacking. Funding to purchase the sport stacking kits for the class was provided through a grant from the Foundation's Learning Enhancement Fund which was established in 2008. Mrs. Russell's class expressed their gratitude for the Foundation's gift and provided hands on instruction to the Board Members, including James Stewart (pictured).

Also in attendance to thank the TVEF Board of Directors were secondary students from the Gifted Program that are using their grant from the Learning Enhancement Fund for the Spark! Conference in early May.  Under the leadership of Gifted Itenerant Teacher, Sean Mattys, the Spark! Conference will feature a variety of seminars and workshops that will "spark" an interest in these future leaders.

The Thames Valley Education Foundation established the Learning Enhancement Fund to provide Thames Valley District School Board schools with the opportunity to apply for funding for their own unique priorities. The Fund was established as a vehicle to initiate and support innovative programs/projects that enhance the experiences and opportunities of specific learners/school communities across the Thames Valley District Board.

January 3, 2011 - Learning Enhancement Fund Grant Recipients Announced

The Thames Valley Education Foundation is pleased to announce the 2010-2011 Learning Enhancement Fund recipients, please click here to see the list of schools and projects.

December 23, 2010 - Happy Holidays from the Thames Valley Education Foundation 

A very special Thank You!   Your ongoing support for the Thames Valley Education Foundation is greatly appreciated.  With your generousity and that of other caring individuals, the Foundation continues to be able to enhance opportunities for so many deserving students.   We look foward to a continued partnership with you in support of excellence in public education.   Warmest wishes of the Season!

More than 1,600 backpacks filled with supplies will be distributed to needy children throughout the Thames Valley District School Board this year. More than 6,000 backpacks have been distributed to children across Thames Valley since the program started in 2001.

“We’re particularly delighted by the tremendous support from volunteers, who have given their own time to ensure that our students have what they need to start the school year,” said Foundation Executive Director Rena Princis, adding that the supplies will be distributed after a ceremony Wednesday to announce the results of this year’s campaign.

Parent volunteers were among those who helped collect and sort donations of backpacks and supplies at various locations throughout Thames Valley. Their efforts were greatly assisted by community partners such as the Kiwanis and business partners such as TD Canada Trust, Freedom 55 Financial and London Life, Costco, Staples, Tupperware Canada, Argyle Mall and Westmount Shopping Centre.

The Foundation, one of the fastest growing public education foundations in Ontario, works to build partnerships in the community that enrich public education across the Thames Valley district.

“It’s is the Foundation’s vision to actively build partnerships with community groups, local businesses and concerned citizens to enhance educational opportunities for students,” said Foundation President Jan Hunter.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of this year’s program!

June 12, 2009 - A Message to Our Supporters