This year grade nine students took part in the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI Canada). YPI is an international initiative designed to support young people in developing community awareness. Students are being taught about philanthropy and charity through an experience of giving that highlights the positive impact they can have on their community.

Students researched the needs of their community and identified a local charity they believe is best the place to make a positive change. Students used their research to make presentations on the reasons why their chosen charity is most deserving of support. The team judged to have made the most compelling presentation will be awarded a $5,000 YPI Grant to award to their charity.

On Tuesday, March 19, starting at 8:30am, six groups of students will present, and one group will be awarded the grant for their charity. Parents and community members are welcome to come and watch our grade nines shine 😊