For the second year in the row, the Career and Technology Studies (CTS) programs at Lethbridge Collegiate Institute are honoured to have received a Desjardins Insurance Community Grant from Harley Phillips at Desjardins.
The first successful grant application has been utilized to purchase a laser engraver and related supplies, allowing students to explore hands-on design, fabrication and technical skills.
The grant will help to provide meaningful, industry-relevant learning opportunities in design and fabrication, all while being integrated into classes at LCI.
The second successful grant application will go to support the LCI Fitness Centre and the Fitness and Performance Program.
The funds have allowed for the purchase of lighter technique-based bumper plates and squat wedges. These items will allow students to work on imbalances, mobility and begin the process of learning the proper technical skills required for safety and efficiency of movement when training.
The long-range goal this will assist with includes helping students build the confidence and skills required to pursue fitness lifelong.
LCI is thankful for the positive impact the support of Desjardins will have on the school's programs, students and school community.
Over at Wilson Middle School, Desjardins contributed to the Word Detectives: Unlocking Learning with Language initiative, which helps students break down academic vocabulary across all subjects through active investigation, collaboration and creativity.
The project aims to transform vocabulary from a barrier into a bridge. Using iPads, students will research, create digital word journals and share projects that connect language to Math, Science, Social Studies and Language Arts.
The overall goal is to build confidence, motivation and equity by giving every child the tools to succeed. At its core, the project empowers young people to see themselves as capable learners who can unlock the language of learning.
The Desjardins Foundation Prizes is an annual program that delivers impactful funding to school and community projects targeting kindergarten, elementary, and high school students in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Alberta.These prizes provide up to $3,000 in project funding.In conjunction with the motivation and guidance that community and education leaders provide to children, this funding helps bring dreams to reality.
The Desjardins Foundation Prizes are for people who work with children and young adults at the Kindergarten, elementary or high school level, whether in schools or in the community across the country.
The goal is to motivate young people to develop their skills and expand their horizons. In 2024, more than $2 million was awarded, which supported 772 projects and reached 159 500 young people across Canada.
This year is the 10th edition of the Desjardins Foundation Prizes.Desjardins received 3,840 applications from Ontario, New Brunswick, Alberta and Quebec, which amounted to an increase of 22 per cent. This year, over 194,000 kids will have an opportunity to learn and grow thanks to the 850 projects supported.
More information can be found on the Desjardins Foundation website: DESJARDINS.
