It was an inspiring morning at PC! Five finalists made their pitch to a panel of judges after developing an innovative solution and implementing a measurable action plan for an issue of local or global significance.
Congratulations to Michaela Morra whose action plan is to improve quality of life for dementia patients through a sustained music therapy student volunteer program where music playlists are created on donated devices that stay with the patient.
Pickering College is honoured to have been selected as the winner of two awards for offering best-in-class education to Canadian and international students.
As part of Pillar Week, Grade 7 dove deep into Indigenous Studies where they focused on Anishinaabeg Traditional Teachings as well as outdoor education.
A slate of inspiring student speakers has been secured from schools around the globe for this exciting evening, Voicing The Foundation of The Future.
Wednesday, April 6
6:30 p.m.
Siblings Evan and Maya received the Youth Entrepreneurial Spirit Award at the East Gwillimbury Chamber of Commerce Business Awards gala for their entrepreneurialism.
Grade 11 student Ryan has always had an interest in new technologies, following carefully what is happening in the field of innovation. He attributes his continued growth and interest in technology to both the computer science and communications technology courses at Pickering College.
Alexis was familiar with food insecurity as it was part of her Grade 5 My Key Idea project, the culminating assignment for the Global Leadership Program in Junior School.
Grade 10 student Thomas says that he loves learning new technologies and his passion is apparent.
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