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Project Title:
Boys 2 Men: University Sports Leadership Training
Initiative:
The value of eliminating poverty
School Name:
Lawrence Heights Middle School
School board / First Nations school jurisdiction:
Toronto District School Board (TDSB)
Project Theme:
  • Connect [relationships]
  • Engage [active & participatory citizenship]
  • Lead [leadership]
  • Care [poverty]
Grade Level:
6, 7
Subject Areas:
Guidance and Career Education, Technological Education
City:
Toronto
Province/Territory:
Ontario
Community Partners:
Ryerson University and their "Rams in Training Program".

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Boys 2 Men: University Sports Leadership Training

In order to promote post secondary school education at our school, I have partnered up with Ryerson University . The 'Rams in Training Program" will teach students valuable leadership via sports, more importantly, it will introduce students to university life and culture along with different programs being offered. Students will have a mentor from the university who will teach them leadership skills and their journey in sports at the post secondary education level.

I have develop a partnership with Ryerson University as part of their "Rams in Training Program". Students will travel to the university with my assistance after school for eight weeks to participate in the program.

Update (April 6, 2016)

This program in partnership with Ryerson University has opened the world to my at risk students. First, they travel collectively to the university and they take care of each other. Moreover, they learn important leadership skills at this program. Finally, they develop relationships with the students and this has made students believe that they are capable of attending post secondary education. Its inspiring to see students who are provided with opportunities, make the most of them.

Update (November 23, 2016)

The students who participated in this program were able to improve academically and to develop their leadership skills. The data indicated that students late and absences were significantly reduced between April to June of 2016. We saw students exercising leadership inside and outside of the classroom environment.