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Kids, Cops & Computers has Talent!

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:22:08 +0100

From video reviews to paintings and animation KCC kids proved they have talent! Browse through our KCC Talent Contest submissions to see just how talented they are. Sheraz's Talent Video Editing Miranda's Talent Animation Chirshani's Talent Singing Deng's Tal...

KCC: Connecting Toronto's Kids With Their Passions

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 20:11:07 +0100

KCC: Talent Contest!

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 15:47:30 +0100

The Kids, Cops & Computers program wants to add some excitement to your summer by giving you a chance to win a brand-new iPod shuffle! All you have to do is tell us about a talent you are proud of, in as creative a way as you like. You can make a video of yourself performing your talent, a photo-essay, draw a picture, write a story, an essay or poem. Let your imagination guide you. Send your submissions to hiba@merrygoround.ca or upload them to Facebook at www.facebook.com/kidscopscomputers ...

230 Toronto Lawn Tennis Club Connects Kis

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 14:09:49 +0100

A recent squash Calcutta held at The Toronto Lawn Tennis Club is digitally connecting kids in Toronto's 13 priority areas. That's because 25% of the tournament's proceeds were donated to Merry Go Round Children's Foundation in support of the Kids, Cops & Computers program, which provides financially disadvantaged kids with brand-new computers, colour printers, Everest College computer training and Internet safety seminars. "It's a great charity that works to educate kids and that is exa...

Toronto Lawn Tennis Club Connecting Kids!

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:33:14 +0100

KCC Alumni Reflects on Program

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 19:31:55 +0100

Five years ago, Stephanie received what she describes as one of the most impactful gifts she’s ever had: a computer, printer and Internet connection from the Kids, Cops & Computers Program. “It was a gift that got me on track with my life,” she explains. Stephanie was in Grade 7 when her teacher informed her that she’d been selected to participate in the Program. She recalls the excitement she felt upon receiving the news. “I was so happy and so was everybody in my family. I neve...

Fairbank Principal: KCC program encourages leadership

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 19:25:15 +0100

Lois Stewart has been involved with the Kids, Cops & Computers program for less than a year, but has already seen the difference a computer and Internet connection can have on students’ self-esteem and education. Stewart, the principal at Fairbank Middle School, notes that “there is an increased level of confidence among students” on the Program. Fairbank students received their desktop computers and printers from Kids, Cops & Computers in the summer and have been eagerly using the...

eBuddy Program is Breaking Barriers

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 19:16:08 +0100

The Kids, Cops & Computers program is breaking barriers. And as an e-buddy with the program, Constable Milton Ferguson is too. Established in 1998 the program gives disenfranchised kids, computers and Internet access and then pairs them with a police-officer eBuddy. Ferguson who’s been part of KCC for the past four years, says participating in the program reminds him of an experience that he’s had of a teacher being a mentor. “The program is doing what teachers do,” he said, “a...

eBuddies!

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 15:13:34 +0100

"Something unique about our relationship is that we are both very friendly to each other and when we are talking over messages i feel that there is a bond,a interest we both have in common is that we both like to play sports. My ebuddy has impacted my life by telling me that if i ever have something on my mind that i can tell her and she can help me with any problems i have or am dealing with,so i always know that i can tell her my problems and she can help me instead of me not saying anything a...

Best of 2010-2011

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:29:56 +0100

Best of eBuddy Correspondence "I don't know what my eBuddy's email is...of the 14 division (he is tall)." "I emailed my eBuddy many times but he seems not to report back so could you please tell and wake him up." "I also got the tips of my hair coloured...Do you think that I should do my bangs too?" “You asked in your last message what I do on my job. Yes, I do investigations and I do look for suspects. The police are not spies though. I don’t know where you heard that but it is not...

Helping Students Graduate

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:07:19 +0100

Three students on the Kids, Cops & Computers program were recently recognized for their academic achievements and presented with scholarships generously donated by Merry Go Round Chairman, G. Scott Paterson. For excelling in their academic year and earning the highest averages among all Grade 7 KCC participants, Sandy M. received $750, Seph B., $1,000 and Kristy L. a $1,500 scholarship. The three scholarships will be used to purchase a Registered Education Plan (RESP) for the kids. "This...

Jamming with DJ Chris

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:01:38 +0100

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Mon, 13 Dec 2010 13:05:29 +0100

Pennies For Kids Finance Minister Jim Flaherty suggests you should "free your pennies from their prisons at home and those jars they’re in and give them to charity." We'd love to take them. ...

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Mon, 13 Dec 2010 13:05:29 +0100

Our Cops Are Tops Cops are Tops and the students on the Kids, Cops & Computers program can attest to that! Click below to read the three winning submissions for the Why Our Cops Are Tops contest. These are entries you truly don't want to miss out on! ...

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Mon, 13 Dec 2010 13:05:18 +0100

Thank You! It's National Volunteer Appreciation Week, and we'd like to celebrate the contributions of our dedicated volunteers who have contributed their time to make the Kids, Cops & Computers program a success. ...

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Mon, 13 Dec 2010 13:05:18 +0100

Your Online Classroom Homework help is only a click away. We've compiled a list of some of the best educational sites that will keep you on top of your grades and eager to learn more! ...

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Mon, 13 Dec 2010 12:54:53 +0100

Don Drummond Exclusive Don Drummond is speaking at an exclusive fundraising luncheon to support the Kids, Cops & Computers program. Seating is limited to 24 guests so act quickly if you wish to attend. Hurry, there's only 16 seats available! ...

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Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:00:00 +0100

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