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Meet the 2023 TDSB Top Scholars!

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The TDSB is proud to announce that two inspiring students achieved an average of 100% in their top six Grade 12 courses, earning them the honour of being named the TDSB Top Scholars for the 2022-23 school year. This year’s TDSB Top Scholars are:

Charlie Li



Charlie Li, Sir Wilfrid Laurier CI

As one of the TDSB’s top scholars for the 2022-23 school year, Sir Wilfrid Laurier CI’s Charlie Li achieved an average of 100% in his top six Grade 12 courses while also participating in a wide variety of extracurricular activities, both in and outside of school. Enjoys spending time playing sports (volleyball, basketball and badminton), watching sports (Raptors and Blue Jays), and practicing the piano. In September, Charlie will be studying Computer Science at the University of Waterloo.

Charlie Li



Hari Pillai, Emery CI

Not only did Emery CI’s Hari Pillai work incredibly hard to achieve an average of 100% in his graduating year, he was also very involved in his school community as a peer tutor, member of the GSA, student council and Reach for the Top team leader. Next year, Hari will be studying Health Sciences at Queen's University, with a long-term goal of pursuing medicine. Outside of school, Hari likes to spend time biking, playing basketball and volunteering at the Humber River Hospital.

Congratulations, Charlie and Hari, on this impressive achievement. The TDSB family wishes you all the best next year and in the future! 

Check out some pictures from the 2022-23 Top Scholar media event held at the TDSB's head office on August 3, 2023. 

TDSB Top Scholar Charlie Li being interviewed by the media about his accomplishment.

TDSB Top Scholar Hari Pillai being interview by the media about his accomplishment.

TDSB Top Scholars Charlie Li and Hari Pillai with TDSB Chair Rachel Chernos-Lin and Associate Director Louise Sirisko at the media event.

TDSB Top Scholars Charlie Li and Hari Pillai being interviewed at the media event.