Mission Statement: Richmond Academy is committed to providing a positive, caring learning environment where mutual respect, trust, and individual growth are supported and valued. We are dedicated to the development of students who will become responsible lifelong learners prepared to meet challenges in a complex global community.
Waterloo
Unlimited, at the University of Waterloo, is an empowering opportunity
for high school students of exceptional potential to cultivate their
passion for learning.
Grade 11 Program, Design Theme
Sunday, March 14 - Friday, March 19, 2010
Application Deadline: Postmarked by December 15th, 2009
From
architecture and the environment to science fiction and virtual
reality, students from across Canada will spend a week exploring the
theme of Design with a community of like-minded peers.
Program fee: $400 (meals included), plus supervised overnight hotel accommodation of $300 ($60 per night)
We would like to pass our best wishes for a speedy recovery to our longtime secretary, Judy Martell. Judy had an unfortunate accident while on a humanitarian mission to save a lost puppy; during the mission Judy sustained a broken ankle and broken wrist. Keep Judy in your thoughts or send her a get well wish at judy.martell@srsb.ca read more...
The YMCA is pleased to announce the launch of the Youth Eco Internship Program. This national program places people aged 15 to 30 from diverse backgrounds into paid internship opportunities. These internships are within the non-profit sector with a focus on the environment. Positions will help young Canadians learn the skills required to gain and sustain future employment within the sector.
The YMCA's Youth Eco Internship Program, funded by the Government of Canada's Economic Action Plan, provides eco-focused internships ranging from 3-12 months. The program is offered nationally and interested hosts and youth interns can learn more or apply through the website: http://www.yeip.ca (English) or http://www.pesj.ca
(French).read more...
The FORUM experience brings students to Ottawa for a one-week intensive academic adventure that immerses them in the
exciting world of national politics and public affairs.
FORUM is a bilingual, nonpartisan and AMAZING
program to develop leadership and to learn about parliamentary
democracy, how government works and how YOUR STUDENTS can make a
difference in shaping Canada’s future.
WHO:
Up to 125 students (aged 15-19) from across Canada, at each session.
Groups of 15 students are escorted and supervised throughout by adult
Team Leaders. Since 1976, over 16,000 students have lived the FORUM
experience.
WHERE:
In Ottawa, Canada’s capital. Most seminars and simulations are held on
Parliament Hill. [Accommodations are in a downtown hotel.]
WHEN: Students participate in one of four sessions, in February, March or April. Each session is
5-days long. Application forms are now available online for the Spring 2010 sessions at www.forum.ca. Space is limited. NOW is the Time to Apply! read more...
Youth Challenge International is a leading global
non-profit youth development organization that promotes youth
innovation to drive positive change. Building on over 20 years of
experience, YCI's programs are designed to meet the needs of youth
affected by poverty through five integrated sectors: economic
development, education, leadership development, environment, and
health. YCI is recruiting international youth volunteers between
the ages of 18 and 30 with diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds
for the following opportunities: Costa Rica: January - February 2010 Sectors: Education - Leadership Development Costa Rica: February - April 2010 Sectors: Education - Environment - Leadership Development Guatemala: January - February 2010 Sectors: Education-Environment-Leadership Development
Nicaragua: February - March 2010 Sector(s): Education - Environment - Health Tanzania: January - March 2010 Sectors: Economic Development - Health - Leadership Development
http://www.yci.org/read more...
WHO:
Up to 125 students (aged 15-19) from across Canada, at each session.
Groups of 15 students are escorted and supervised throughout by adult
Team Leaders. Since 1976, over 16,000 students have lived the FORUM
experience. 
