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Written by: Ava Puhlmann
Photos by: Ava Puhlmann, Mr. Alchesi, Mr. LeBlanc, Ms. Turnbull, Mr. Houston, and Gautam Patel
Contributors: Mr. Alchesi, Ms. Turnbull, Gautam Patel, and Kayla Strike
Beloved tech. teacher Mr. LeBlanc announced his retirement earlier this year and the Blakelock community is sad to see him go...
Written by: Leena El-Said
Photos by: TAB Photography Club
On May 4th, Blakelock held its first Multicultural Night in over a decade. Colourful traditional clothing lit up the halls...
Written by: Zara Paterson
Photos by: Rachel Davies and Kasey Ottewill
Contributors: Jessica DeMelo, Ava Puhlmann, Sydney Murray, and Serena Chaudhary
Prom is one of the most anticipated events of high school. On May 26, Blakelock’s seniors had a night of food, dance, and fun at the Burlington Convention Centre...
Written by: Gigi Gilani
Photos by: TAB Kaleidoscope
Contributors: Madeleine Homer
This June, TAB is proud to celebrate Pride Month! The concept of LGBTQ+ Pride first started after the Stonewall Riots that happened in June of 1969. This was a series of riots...
Written by: Gigi Gilani
Photo by: Gigi Gilani
Contributor: Vanessa Vamvakaris
The TAB community is strong and diverse, with so many exciting teams and clubs. The following clubs supported by the amazing...
Written by: Kayla Strike and Alyssa Psaila
Photos by: Alyssa Psaila
Contributors: Evelynn Rougier, Leena El-Said, and Serena Chaudhary
On May 25th at 7:00pm, Blakelock hosted its 2022/2023 Final Music Concert. The event took place in the large gym where parents, guardians, staff, and more gathered to listen to the students perform...
Written by: Ava Puhlmann
Photos by: Blakelock’s Instagram
Contributors: Regan Freill, Jessica Demelo, and Serena Chaudhary
This spring season, Blakelock sports teams wrapped up the year with success. On Wednesday June 7, the Varsity Girls Soccer Team ventured to...
Written by: Madeleine Homer
Photos by: Madeleine Homer
Contributors: Gigi Gilani
On Thursday, May 11, TAB gathered after school to celebrate the school's artists in the Art, Film, and so Much More Festival. This gallery is a haven for diverse artistic...
Written by: Sydney Murray and Krishna Khanna
Photos by: Sanaya Shah
Contributor: Zara Paterson
On Wednesday, May 24th, the sun was shining brightly on our students and elementary guests from feeder schools. We welcomed the warm weather with TAB’s annual Spring Bash...
Written by: Chloe Rovinelli and Alyssa Psaila
Photo by: Chloe Rovinelli and Alyssa Psaila
Contributor: Hannah Prisco and Zara Ahluwalia
After four and a half years, Ms. MacRae, one of our vice principal’s here at T.A. Blakelock, has announced that this will be her final year at TAB...
Written By: Jessica DeMelo
Contributor: Ava Puhlmann
The National Theatre School (NTS) drama festival is finally back! After years off due to Covid-19, the drama department has been working hard on their take on “Layers” for...
Written by: Ava Puhlmann and Vanessa Vamvakaris
Photo by: Ava Puhlmann
It’s no secret that many students at TAB go to the cafeteria regularly for lunch. This raised an intriguing question, what are the favourite foods of Blakelock’s cafeteria?...
Written by: Izma Akmal
Photo by: Masood Shah
Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and an important one for Muslims all around the world. In this month, Muslims believe the Holy Book of the Quran was...
Written by: Ava Puhlmann and Kayla Strike
Photos by: Blakelock’s Instagram
Contributors: Emma Lewis, Abbey Whittington, and Vanessa Vamvakaris
As school was wrapping up for March Break, the Senior Girls Volleyball team made history with a triumphant first place victory...
Written by: Tia Smith
Photo by: Madeleine Homer
Contributors: Alessia De Leo and Serena Chaudhary
Wednesday, April 12th, during Period 1, was the TAB ELL students’ very own book launch! Finding Myself Far From Home can now be purchased...
Written By: Emma Dampier and Roxana Ghorbani
Photo By: Roxana Ghorbani
Contributors: Chloe Rovinelli and Alyssa Psaila
This year's Music Night In event at Thomas A Blakelock Secondary School had an amazing turnout! There were over 300 people attending and roughly $5000 was raised...
Written by: Tia Smith
Photo by: Alessia De Leo
Contributor: Alessia De Leo
This Wednesday, April 12th, Period 1, there will be a book launch for a book written by Blakelock’s very own ELL (English Language Learner) students...
Written by: Ava Puhlmann and Kayla Strike
Contributors: Nicolas Haneberry, Jessica DeMelo, and Sam Appleton
This winter season turned out to be a good one, with Blakelock sending four athletes and one team to the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA)...
Written by: Vanessa Vamvakaris
Photos by: TAB Photography Club
Contributors: Rachel Davies, Emily Morano, and Serena Chaudhary
On Wednesday, May 3rd, Blakelock hosted its very first Wellness Fair in the large gym. Organized by the Wellness Club and...
Written by: Madeleine Homer
Photo by: Madeleine Homer
Contributor: Zara Ahluwalia
Here at TAB, there are countless individuals who work tirelessly to ensure that students have the best possible high school experience...
Written by: Zara Ahluwalia and Emily Morano
Photos by: Serena Chaudhary
Contributor: Rachel Davies
The Grade 12 Art Show took place during exam week in the Studio Theatre. The show was originally supposed to happen prior to exams, however it had to be...
Written by: Zara Paterson
Photos by: Zara Paterson
Contributors: Chloe Rovinelli and Zara Ahluwalia
Mme Telford has had the most adventurous and exciting experiences as a teacher, as she has been across the globe pursuing her dreams...
Written by: Madeleine Homer
Written by: Madeleine Homer
Photos by: Madeleine Homer and Leena El-Said
Photos by: Madeleine Homer and Leena El-Said
Contributors: Kasey Ottewill and Serena Chaudhary
Contributors: Kasey Ottewill and Serena Chaudhary
For the first time since 2019, the students of TAB gathered for a night of disco-themed glam and glitz on Thursday, March 2, in the Oakville Legacy Banquet Hall...
Written by: Emily Morano
Photo by: Google
Contributor: Madeleine Homer, Rachel Davies
Congratulations on finishing semester one and exam season Tigers! For many TAB students, these were their first real high school exams...
Written by: Vanessa Vamvakaris
Photo by: Google
Contributors: Zara Ahluwalia and Kasey Ottewill
The second semester has officially begun, which brings tons of new opportunities: new courses, teachers, and peers, all while balancing a new workload. Needless to say, semester 1 was demanding. So, let’s dive into how you can make semester 2 the best...
Written by: Zara Ahluwalia and Jessica DeMelo
Photo by: Jessica DeMelo
Contributor: Tamanna Singh and Serena Chaudhary
Grade 10 business students have been working hard on their Winterfest project for the past few weeks. Ms. Sian and Mr. Stevens have created a way to educate students on how to...
Written by: Emily Morano and Leena El-Said
Photos by: Leena El-Said
Contributor: Tamanna Singh
Thrifting has become very popular over the last few years as more people turn to sustainable shopping alternatives...
Written by: Ava Puhlmann and Kayla Strike
Photos by: Ava Puhlmann
Contributors: Emily Morano and Serena Chaudhary
On January 12th, the Senior Girls and Boys Volleyball teams faced off in an action packed game filled with students, teachers, and lots of encouragement...
Written by: Leena El-Said
Photos by: Jenny Breau
Contributors: Zara Ahluwalia
On December 1st at 7pm, excitement buzzed as the music program held its annual Winter Concert in Blakelock’s studio theater. This night brought an incredible turnout of students, parents and teachers, all supporting the...
Written by: Zara Ahluwalia, Emily Morano, and Leena El-Said
Photo by: Kasey Ottewill
Contributor: Serena Chaudhary
Remembrance Day, originally known as Armistice Day, takes place to commemorate the Armistice Agreement that ended the First World War...
Written by: Leena El-Said
Photo by: Leena El-Said and Blakelock's Instagram
Black History Month (BHM) serves as a time to learn the true history of Black Canadians as well as recognize the many successes and contributions of Black individuals. In 1978, the Ontario Black History Society was founded by...
Written by: Emily Morano
Written by: Emily Morano
Photo by: Rachel Davies
Photo by: Rachel Davies
Contributor: Serena Chaudhary
Contributor: Serena Chaudhary
March 8th is International Women’s Day - a time to focus on the many contributions that women have made and continue to make for society. Many of us are...
Written by: Kayla Strike
Photos by: Mme. Mowbray
Contributors: Jessica DeMelo and Kasey Ottewill
Blakelock is well known as a secondary school that hosts the French Immersion Program, but how much do you really know? This month's teacher feature highlights Mme Mowbray...
Written by: Kai Ruhl
Photo by: Google
Edited by: Emily Morano
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, which is dedicated to raising awareness about dating violence and promotes healthy relationships among teens...
Written by: Vanessa Vamvakaris
Photo by: Vanessa Vamvakaris
Contributors: Serena Chaudhary and Ms. Turnbull
The season began December 1st and spans throughout the winter season. The Bantam team consists...
Written by: Zara Paterson
Photos by: Zara Paterson
On November 29th, the TAB Junior and Senior Girls volleyball team competed in their very first games of the season against Garth Webb Secondary School at T. A Blakelock. They fought hard ...
Written by: Kasey Ottewill
Photo by: Kasey Ottewill
Contributor: Serena Chaudhary
For all of the readers of the TABloid who enjoy the sciences, this month's articles will suit you very well! Members of the TABloid interviewed Blakelock’s new Department Head...
Written by: Jessica DeMelo, Ava Puhlman, Kayla Strike. and Vanessa Vamvakaris
Photo by: Kate Puhlmann
Contributor: Serena Chaudhary
The week spanned from Monday, November 20th to Thursday, November 24th, and promoted inclusivity within the Blakelock community...
Written by: Alessia De Leo and Tia Smith
Contributor: Leah Beams
The annual Tabby Awards, organized by Mr. Alchesi, took place on December 2nd in the large gym. Students in Mr. Alchesi’s Grade 11 English class chose an...
Written by: Zara Ahluwalia and Gigi Gilani
Photos by: Zara Ahluwalia and Blakelock's Instagram
Contributor: Madeleine Homer
Guidance counsellors are the glue of high school. They manage and help with students’ well-being, academic success, and much more...
Written by: Madeleine Homer and Zara Paterson
Photo by: Mr. Lykouras
Contributor: Zara Ahluwalia
On November 24, the Community Pathways students gathered at Elsie Macgill High School for an all-day tournament at the first ever Community Pathways Program, or CPP, ‘Olympics’. Led by Mr. Lykouras...
Written by: Ava Puhlmann and Kayla Strike
Photos by: Ava Puhlmann and Kayla Strike
Contributors: Tamanna Singh and Emily Morano
The Grade 10 Science programs were in for a treat these past few weeks with guest speakers and field trips regarding...
Written by: Zara Paterson
Photos by: Blakelock Instagram
The team won the tournament and impressed everyone with fantastic collaboration and belief. They have played three games at...
Written By: Tia Smith
Contributors: Leah Beams, Gautam Patel, and Kai Ruhl
For this month’s teacher feature, the highlight is on a relatively new member of the Science team, Mr. Iafrate! Mr. Iafrate has been working as a teacher for 12 years...
Written by: Sarah George
Photos by: Sarah George
Blakelock’s Fandom Club hosted the first ever TAB Comic Convention on the 28th of October — the Friday before Halloween...
Written by: Kate Grigat, Kai Ruhl, and Debbie Xu
Photos by: Kate Grigat
Contributors: Madeleine Homer and Kasey Ottewill
On November 28th and 29th, TAB students and teachers battled in a heated dodgeball tournament...
Written by: Malak Alshimary
Photos by: Ms. Osmond and Ms. Branch
Contributor: Emily Morano
On Wednesday November 16, the Healthcare SHSM (Specialist High Skills Major) students visited Niagara College!
The students toured...
Written by: Madeleine Homer
Photo by: Mr. Alchesi
For the first time in Blakelock history, the grade 10 girls had the pleasure of welcoming a CPP...
Written by: Izma Akmal
Photos by: Ms. Akbar
Contributors: Ms. Akbar, Ms. Turnbull, Tia Smith, and Alessia De Leo
October was Islamic Heritage Month. In 2007, the Government of Canada designated October as Islamic History Month (IHM) to highlight the ...
Written by: Zara Paterson, Emma Dampier
Photo by: Zara Paterson
Contributor: Emily Morano
Maddie has been a part of Blakelock’s custodial staff for the past eight years and has been a huge part of the development of the school community; she has a positive...
Written by: Kasey Ottewill
Photo by: Ms. Turnbull
Many readers of the TABloid are often interested in sports and engaging in other activities in both the fitness center, small gym, large gym, as well as the outdoor track. Most...
Written by: Taelum Vergara
Photos by: Taelum Vergara
Contributors: Kayla Strike and Ava Puhlmann
On October 25th, after weeks of preparation and training, the Blakelock cross country team headed out to Hilton Falls Conservation...
Written by: Kasey Ottewill
Photo by: Ms. Turnbull
Mathematics isn’t for everyone, but there are teachers who find ways to make the topic interesting and draw students in. Ms. Pick, one of Blakelock’s Math teachers, is no different...
Written by: Luca Chourbagi and Serena Chaudhary
Photo by: Ms. Turnbull
Math is an integral part of our education, so who better to interview than Blakelock’s very own Mr. Senaratne, known lovingly as Mr. Sen. As a long standing member...
Written by: Madeleine Homer
Photos by: Ms. Goncalves
Contributor: Gautam Patel, Alessia De Leo, Serena Chaudhary, and Debbie Xu
One of the longest TAB traditions is the grade 10 children's theatre. Every semester, Blakelock’s feeder schools are invited to attend a theatre production created by...
Written by: Jessica DeMelo, Ava Puhlmann, and Kayla Strike
Photos by: Jessica DeMelo, Ava Puhlmann, and Kayla Strike
The girls basketball teams proceed to prove their talent and skills as the season moves on. The senior team won 3 games out of ...
Written by: Leah Beams and Gautam Patel
Photo by: Ms. Turnbull
Contributors: Alessia DeLeo and Tia Smith
On the 30th of November, Doug Ecker, one of our custodial staff members was interviewed. It was very inspiring interacting with Doug. He told us that he could...
Written by: Zara Paterson
Photos by: Zara Paterson and Luca Chourbagi
Contributors: Luca Chourbagi, Roxana Ghorbani, and Serena Chaudhary
The Blakelock Tigers Sr. Volleyball boys have had a very strong season. They held it together through ...
Written by: Vanessa Vamvakaris, Tia Smith, Ashvira Mangat, and Tamanna Singh
Photo by: Google
Contributor: Azya Edris
History of TAB: Part One. Thomas A. Blakelock, was founded in 1957 and is home to just over 1000 students. What most ...
Written by: Emma Dampier and Roxana Ghorbani
Photos by: Jessica DeMelo, Roxana Ghorbani, and Ava Puhlmann
Contributors: Luca Chourbagi
At Blakelock, there's a sport for everyone. A perfect example of this is the greatly anticipated...
Written by: Madeleine Homer and Zara Ahluwalia
Photo by: Mr. Alchesi
This year, we have the pleasure of welcoming our new principal, Mr. Dawson, and vice principal, Ms. Sagar, into the TAB community. Both have graciously...
Written by: Azya Edris and Vanessa Vamvakaris
Photos by: Mrs. Mackay and Serena Chaudhary
The Pumpkin Carving Contest was a huge success! On Wednesday, October 26th eight teams worked together to carve their best pumpkin. Tigers from all...
Written by: Alessia De Leo and Tia Smith
Photos by: Alessia De Leo, Tia Smith, Rachel Davies, and Kasey Ottewill
Contributor: Kasey Ottewill
On the 15th and 16th of October, Blakelock held a free throw to raise awareness for breast cancer...
Written by: Leena El-Said
Photos by: Leena El-Said
Contributors: Zara Ahluwalia
The music program has had an exciting start of the year, with two major events already under their belt as they were paid a visit by guest musician...
Written by: Debbie Xu
Photo by: TAB Photography Club
Contributors: Serena Chaudhary and Emily Morano
There is no doubt that one of the best parts of Halloween at TAB is our annual Haunted House, created and performed by ...
Written by: Kasey Ottewill
Photo by: Kasey Ottewill
We’re all aware of the love that our instructors have for teaching, but who knew that most of them actually love being in the student’s seat too? One of our resident...
Written by: Isabela Decary, Kate Grigat, and Emily Morano
Photos by: Isabela Decary, Kate Grigat
On Wednesday, September 28, the Blakelock community came together to celebrate the Terry Fox run, honouring the great Canadian hero Terry Fox.
Written by: Leena El-Said and Serena Chaudhary
Photos by: Serena Chaudhary
Truth and Reconciliation day, officially marked as a national holiday in Canada in 2021, takes place on the 30th of September. It serves as a day to honour ...
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