Delview Youth Philanthropy Initiative 2010

There has been a long standing tradition here at Delview that all Planning 10 classes take part in the a project called YPI (Youth and Philanthropy Initiative). The goal of this project is to spead awareness to youth, of charities in their local communities that are in need. This Project provides students with the chance to change the lives of the less fortunate in their communities. The project includes researching a charity, going to visit the charity, holding an interview with someone at the charity and finally, creating a presentation on the charity and why they feel their chosen charity deserves $5000. In the end there was a competition between 4 groups, all competing for the $5000. This years recipient was "Positive Haven" which is located in the Whalley area of Surrey. Congratulations to Kelsey Reid, Ashley O'Donnell, Alley Sheck and Nolan Wallinger, for putting together a wonderful presentation and for winning $5000 for this local charity. Way to go!

Rewarding Careers in the Trades

In Early April a special evening was held for students in the Secondary School Apprenticeship program who had earned $1000 scholarships from the Industry Training Authority. This year Delview Secondary had two well deserved winners of this award – Kevin Kirk and Travis Dickson. Kevin has been pursuing his interest in Auto Repair and Travis is now immersed in a career in the Plumbing industry. The Apprenticeship program provides secondary students with an earlier start to trades certification while earning high school credits. As well, working in industry enhances education by offering training and workplace skills not otherwise available in a secondary school setting. By following this path these two young men are well on their way to rewarding careers in the trades as well as $1000 dollars richer. We wish them every success in the future.

Captions Delta School District Trades Scholarship Winners and Kevin Kirk (Graduation Class 2009) and Mr. Prideaux (Career Coordinator).