SAMANTHA GIVES BACK
Our students never cease to amaze us with their passion, drive and determination. Samantha Adler is no exception. Samantha is a former PGB student from Humewood Public School. She chose Camp Oochigeas as her Project Give Back subject. Yet her project did not end with the school year. Samantha was so touched by what the […]
NEW YEAR, NEW LESSONS TO LOVE
Welcome to 2018! We at Project Give Back are so excited to get back into the classrooms. It is now presentation time! Starting January 15th until the end of April the sessions are all student driven. These youngsters are teaching us about more than 600 worthy causes, each with its own unique reason for being […]
AND AWAY WE GO!
Welcome back! It’s our 11th year! Can you believe that? We can’t believe that students who are about to embark on our journey this year, were not even born when we started. And those who started with us, have now grown up and graduated from High school. Most are off perusing further academic achievements, some […]
WHO TURNED THE LIGHTS ON?
One of our former PGB students has shown such courage and determination in sharing her “awaking” with others. Tess, we are so proud of your self discovery and we will continue to follow your journey into young adulthood, watching you blossom as you go along your way. Enjoy, as you read her story…….. Can you […]
INSPIRING MINDS WANT TO KNOW
What inspires you? Is it someone? Is it somewhere? Or is it something? As a teacher, I hope I inspire. As a Project Give Back teacher, I am constantly inspired by my students daily. Having now taught the program for many years, there are countless stories I could share, that will inspire you like never […]
WHO CAN IT BE NOW?
You never know who might just show up to a Project Give Back class! Cameo appearances are always appreciated; whether it’s watching an episode of SNL or spotting that random someone in a scene of a movie. But it is even more awesome to witness these appearances within our very own classrooms! It happens quite […]
JOHN’S PLATE
You see this charming young man here, his name is John MacPherson, and whether it is the first time you’re hearing his name, it won’t be the last. John is one of the bravest boys I have met. Throughout his childhood, he’s had to endure some grueling hospital visits. You see, John was born with […]
SAM KAPLUN
Passion can be anything, and let it inspire you to aspire to wherever life may take you. Sam Kaplun Look where passion has led Sam Kaplan. Sam is a grade 8 student at WillowWood School. If you haven’t heard of him yet, you soon will. He is a remarkable young man. Lately, Sam has been […]
TEACHER’S PET
PGB isn’t just loved by our students. Our classroom teachers, principals and administrators all sing its praises. They see the many benefits of the program and how it enhances their overall curriculum. Here are just a few samplings of the things that some of them had to say. Karen Tanod is a grade 4 teacher […]
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Happy New Year! 2016 will be a good one for Project Give Back. A new year brings with it the start of our presentations and a fresh crop of new charities. This year we have hundreds of students throughout the GTA presenting hundreds of different charities, bringing enlightenment and awareness to causes and concerns throughout […]