Rambling Rat

 

 

The RamblingRat project benefiting streetKids International met up with Launch today.

Launch east is an alternative school on the outskirts of Toronto, the school is one of a few alternative schools that are run by The York Catholic District School Board.

This is the first time that i have visited a school with a representative from streetKids International, Kristy Vanderplas of streetKids runs a project called “Street world” which consists of lesson plans that complement the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum.  We were invited by Launch’s Nicky Di Ritto. 

We had a great time meeting all the kids, i’d like to thank all of you for been such good listeners and interacting, so many of you asked me questions and it is really good to have some feed back. I was amazed at the knowledge that the youth at this school had, very diverse class with a few of the pupils speaking more than one language too. 

I can clearly see what a great school this is and how it benefits the young people in the local community, i wish i had been able to go to a school like yours when i was struggling in mainstream education with learning disability.

So thank you all very much for allowing Kristy and myself to speak at your school. “You are great” Remember! be true to your self.

Thanks to Nicky Di Ritto, Frank Carriero, and Lance Merraro for setting the visit up with streetKids International.

What Launch Say 

The program is designed for students “at risk” who, for various reasons, are unable to cope in a regular school setting. Students may be affected by any of the following factors:

lack of self-confidence

gaps in basic knowledge

dropped out of school

need individualized instruction

poor self-image

exert minimal academic effort

seem unable to concentrate

Goal

The programs provide a structured, encouraging environment where students have the opportunity to:

develop and apply positive patterns of behaviour

claim their self-esteem

identify, set and meet their personal and academic goals

appreciate the value of learning

gain a sense of accomplishment by meeting personal, family, school and community expectations

 

LAUNCH east 

10 West Pearce Street, Unit #7

Richmond Hill L4B 1B6

905-907-7913

www.ycdsb.ca

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