Junior Duke of Edinburgh's Award
The Grade 8 class are about to embark on their Junior Duke of Edinburgh’s Award program. Mr. Robertson, a Gold Medal recipient of the Award, visited the class to encourage the students to take on this great challenge. “The program is based on four pillars: Community Service, Physical Fitness, Outdoors Adventure, and Artistic/Cultural Skills. It led me to doing what I am doing now, and taught me to be self-sufficient, taught me how to make tough decisions, and taught me how to be an independent thinker. I hope you approach this program enthusiastically. It is well-rounded and will connect you with this beautiful country and you will look back on it with pride. The Award will always be a point of reference on your résumé as an accomplishment that sets you apart.”