Embedded Files
Service Recognition
Examples of Community Service include:
Participation in a service activity i.e. volunteering with a community organization, creating a greener school, peer tutoring
Responding to a social issue i.e. projects about human rights, school debates on social and political issues, letter writing campaigns
Promoting respect for diversity i.e. scripting and developing an anti-bullying drama presentation, researching a local, national or international issue where action is needed to respect diversity
In order to achieve Levels V, VI and VII, participants must play a leadership role in a service activity. For example, a student who organizes a letter writing campaign which involves initiating the project, formulating goals, carrying out details, and completing the action to meet its goals would be appropriate. Level VII, which is the pinnacle of the service program, also requires a public presentation given by the individual award achiever, which outlines the work done and the leadership requirements of the service project undertaken. In addition, participants will be asked to include areas of leadership growth throughout the program. This interactive presentation will be approximately 10 minutes in length and viewers will be given time for questions at the end. The audience will be made up of peers, school staff, adult supervisors, and/or parents. Students working towards their level VII Award must make arrangements with the Service Coordinator to ensure suitability of their project, and to develop a timeline for the student to prepare and deliver their presentation. Documenting service hours and experiences has never been more easy - you can do so on this website!
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
Community Service and Responsibility at WPGA are two of the fundamental principles of character development. All students in the school participate in service and social responsibility projects which demonstrate initiative and a willingness to better their community. Students must attain the Level III award prior to graduation in order to meet British Columbia Ministry of Education Graduation requirements.
Students must complete each level sequentially. The principles behind each level are based on: Cooperation, Community Building , Responsibility, Commitment, Leadership, and Initiative
WPGA's goals and purpose of the
Service Recognition Program
To recognize the actions of students in the school who volunteer their personal time for the betterment of others, the community and/or the environment
To build upon leadership strengths within participants of the program
To foster a culture of caring and thoughtfulness throughout the community
To strengthen the character of WPGA students through reinforcement of the principles of the school CARE program in the formative years
To provide a method of information gathering and collection for students to celebrate their achievements in service
To support curricular areas of service learning through opportunities of volunteerism and leadership
To involve WPGA youth in the culture of the school and further develop pride in its programs
Page updated
Report abuse