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Picture this, the last day of school is June 29th and you think "school's out for summer". This group from Valley Park Middle School had to go back to school on June 30th for their launch hosted by Vice Principal Jason Hayter in the teacher's staff room.

When we asked the students if they minded coming back to school to learn more about the Kids, Cops & Computers program and complete the paperwork the consensus was definitely it was well worth it, especially when the computer arrives in the summer.

"Thank you very very much. You have no idea what this means to our family."- Parent

While waiting for everyone to arrive the conversation turned to World Cup soccer. It seems there are Brazil fans everywhere!  Good luck to all the teams you are cheering for.

Enjoy your summer activities. We’ll see you in September at the “meet & greet” when we introduce you to your Toronto Police Officer eBuddy.

 

Valley Park MS students on the day after the last day of school!

The St. Boniface Catholic School launch took place at 11:30 AM on Monday, June 28th and was hosted by principal Peter Stachiw in the school library.

Mr. Stachiw addressed the students and their parents and relayed his positive experience working with the Kids, Cops & Computers program. He introduced Merry Go Round staff members (Sony and Heather) who then lead the students through a brief history of the Kids, Cops & Computers program, the program requirements, and answered questions from students and parents alike.

"This a great program. Students it is up to you to realize the full benefit."- Peter Stachiw, Principal

Although it was the second last day of school, a pop quiz was given to students about the program requirements, with all questions asked being answered correctly! The computer was finally revealed to gasps, ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’ before we enjoyed a delicious pizza lunch courtesy of Pizza Nova.

Enjoy your summer and we’ll see you in September at the “meet & greet” where you’ll be introduced to your Toronto Police Officer eBuddy.

 

St. Boniface students can't wait to get their own home computer!

Fairbank Middle School kids know how to have fun. What an energetic, bright group of students. Principal Lois Steward addressed the students and their parents saying "We are so grateful for the computers and delighted they are going to such a talented and keen group of students."

The computers at Fairbank Middle School were made possible by a very generous donation from York Rotary.  Dwayne Chin was on hand to present each student with a congratulatory certificate while they had their picture taken. Dwayne brought greetings from his Rotary peers when he said "I'm delighted to be here representing Rotary and to see first hand the appreciation shown for receiving the new computers. Rotary is very proud to contribute to programs such as Merry Go Round's Kids, Cops & Computers as it is such a tangible, direct contribution to the community in which we live and work."

"Rotary is very proud to contribute to programs such as Merry Go Round's Kids, Cops & Computers as it is such a tangible, direct contribution to the community in which we live and work."- Dwayne Chin, York Rotary

It is very rewarding to see the appreciation of the parents and the students who attended the launch on June 28th. With only one and a half days of school left excitement is running high, but not as high as when one student was heard to exclaim as he entered the room - "I won a free computer?!"

Well you didn't quite "win" a computer. First, you are selected by your teacher and Principal based on your need and your high learning potential. Secondly, as you heard from Ruth today, you have to E.A.R.N. the computer over the next year. This means regularly emailing your eBuddy, sending in two assignments completed on the computer, attending Kids, Cops & Computers events and sending in copies of your report cards through high school.

Enjoy your summer and we look forward to seeing you in September at the 'meet and greet' where you will be introduced to your Toronto Police Officer eBuddy.

 

Fairbank kids know how to have fun!

Rotarian Dwayne Chin with Principal Lois Steward and VP Jill Norman and MGR staff