2009 News Archive Part Two

Kenmount and Harding Road Campus Give Generously To VOCM Cares Foundation "Happy Tree"

Students, faculty, and staff from both the Harding Road and Kenmount Road campuses embraced the holiday season's true meaning.

As part of our annual fundraising event, both campuses raised $967.00 as well as donated numerous gifts to the VOCM Cares Foundation Happy Tree.

This team effort displays the college’s commitment and contribution to our community.

Corner Brook Campus Cooking Students Raise Money For "Food Bank Network"

Students and staff at the Corner Brook Campus got together to share in a holiday meal and give something back to the community every year.

Our Cooking Instructor, Chef Frank Diamond, and his class prepared a full Turkey dinner complete with homemade cranberry sauce and Christmas pudding.

We prepared 100 meals, raising $500.00 for the local Food Bank Network to aid needy families in the Corner Brook area during this Christmas Season.

A great way to say "thank you" to the Corner Brook community for supporting our school and its students.

Chef Frank Diamond and his Cooking students prepare meals during the Corner Brook Campus "Christmas Feast"

Corner Brook Campus Represented Well At "2009 Corner Brook Santa Claus Parade"

Santa’s elves were in full form at Academy Canada’s Corner Brook Campus this year as our college participated in not one, but two floats at the "Corner Brook Santa Claus Parade".

Our theme for this year’s parade was a Country Christmas, and nothing says a Country Christmas more than ice skating on a pond with a roaring fire as was displayed on our float.

Not only did Academy Canada have a float in the parade, but Steve Galliott and his carpenter elves were busy redesigning and building a new float for Santa himself.

A wonderful way to start the festive holiday season.

Corner Brook Campus proudly displays their float during the "2009 Corner Brook Santa Claus Parade".

Corner Brook Fire Department and Corner Brook Campus Donate Toys to the "Christmas Toy Drive"

Corner Brook Campus Occupational Health and Safety and Medical Laboratory Assistant classes got together and brought their Christmas spirit home to the University Drive campus.

Our students teamed up with the Corner Brook Fire Department to collect toys, and donate them to the "Christmas Toy Drive", an annual event for disadvantaged children in this region.

Inspector Alex Chaulk was on hand to receive the gifts from our class.

For John Edwards, a retired Fire Fighter and Occupational Health and Safety student, this event is near and dear to his heart.

Corner Brook Fire Department and Corner Brook Campus staff and students proudly display toys donated to the Corner Brook Fire Department's "Christmas Toy Drive".

Left to right: Inspector Alex Chaulk, John Evans (Occupational Health and Safety Instructor), Keith Goulding (Corner Brook Campus Principal), and Elyse Biebesheimer (Medical Laboratory Assistant Student).

One Chef, One Critic

The Harding Road Campus first year Cooking Students took part in the taping of “One Chef, One Critic” New Years Eve Salsa Fiesta Holiday Special.

For this event, students prepared beautiful tapas plates including the following seven dishes, Shrimp Fritters, Spicy Sausage and Cheese Tortilla, Salt Cod Fritters, Stuffed Mussels, Paella, BBQ pulled pork, and a vegetarian dish consisting of grape leaves stuffed with pine nuts, raison, and cinnamon.

Bravo on a wonderful job!

The show will be aired on Boxing Day.

Harding Road Campus' current and aspiring chefs proudly display their tapas creations.

Harding Road Campus Students Compete At The 13th Annual Cooking Competition

Three cooking students from the Harding Road Campus took part in the 13th Annual Culinary Competition at the College of the North Atlantic on November 21, 2009. The Canadian Culinary Federation, St. John’s Branch and the Chicken Farmers of Newfoundland and Labrador hosted this competition.

Aspiring chefs Alison Starks, Liam McNamara, and Paul Templeton competed in this type of competition for the first time. They competed against students from the College of the North Atlantic as well as chefs from St. John's finest restaurants. The students were given a black box of ingredients to create a three course meal with the main protein being chicken.

For an appetizer, our students served Salmon and Scallop Mousselline, dressed in Leek with Sweet Potato Purée and Roasted Beetroot bundle. The main course was Chicken Galantine and Beurre Rouge served with Fennel Risotto in a Red Sweet Potato Crib and Sweet Brussels Sprout Almandine. Finally, the dessert consisted of a Sweet Tuile drizzled with Clementine and Chocolate Beetroot Glazes.

Although our aspiring chefs not win, they completed their appetizer, main course, and dessert with flying colours.

Students felt they learned a lot from the competition and competing alongside some well known Chefs. Special thanks to Catherine for volunteering her time with the Academy Canada team.

Congratulations to Everyone!

Delicious Appetizer and Main Course.

Delicible dessert consisting of Sweet Tuile.

Cooking competitors from the Harding Road Campus.

Therapeutic Recreation Students Have Excellent Field Trip

On November 6, 2009, Chris Jackson provided the Kenmount Road Therapeutic Recreation class participated in a wheelchair basketball workshop. The class learned special adaptable basketball tips and techniques. They also did a session on cooperative and low organized games using equipment from the Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability.

The students had an awesome time and learned that disabilities are not necessarily barriers but rather invitations to do things differently.

About the Active Living Alliance:

The Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability is a national network created in 1989 to motivate and assist Canadians with a disability to become more physically active. While an active lifestyle is important for all Canadians, it is particularly important for those with a disability. Research has demonstrated that active individuals can enjoy better overall health, improved quality of life, elevated self-esteem, prolonged independent living in later life, and increased mobility. For individuals with a disability, these benefits help make coping with the everyday life challenges much easier, and can even prevent relapses of certain disabilities or health problems.

Here in Newfoundland and Labarador, it has a core network of individuals, agencies, communities and organizations who are dedicated to facilitating increased activity across the province. Their desire is to see this network expand as the Active Living Alliance reaches out to involve partners and stakeholders at local and provincial levels.

Kenmount Road campus students and Active Living Alliance participants play a Wheelchair Basketball game.

Therapeutic Recreation students learn new opportunities when working with disabled persons.

Academy Canada Webmaster Lights The Podium During "Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games Torch Relay" Celebration Party

On November 15, 2009, Academy Canada Webmaster and Special Olympics Powerlifter, Jack Barrett, was one of the torch bearers during the "Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games Torch Relay" and celebration party held at the Richard Squires Building in Corner Brook.

We are proud to celebrate with our Webmaster at the" Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games Torch Relay" held in Corner Brook on November 15, 2009.

Click here to view a clip of the event posted on YouTube.

Please also feel free to view the pictures from the Torch Relay and Celebration Ceremony below.

A torch bearer and an aspiring fan.

Carrying the Vancouver 2010 Torch along a "sea of red".

Entering the stage to light the Vancouver 2010 Torch Podium.

Jack waving to the crowd after lighting the Vancouver 2010 Torch Podium.

The Vancouver 2010 Torch Relay Podium.

Bachelor of Business Administration Degree Path

Academy Canada Career College is pleased to announce a new offering for International Students!

Academy Canada, in partnership with St. Lawrence College in Kingston, Ontario, is offering a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree program.

International students will study for two years at Academy Canada in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, and complete a Business Diploma program, and then move on to complete a final two years of study at St. Lawrence College in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. In four years, students will acquire both practical skills of a Business Diploma and a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree.

International students will experience a unique opportunity of living in two Canadian provinces, Newfoundland and Labrador and Ontario. For more information and details about the Bachelor of Business Administration Degree path, and how to apply, please visit the International Students section of our website.

Earlier this spring, representatives from Academy Canada, including Mr. Michael Barrett, President of Academy Canada, (pictured third from left, back row) visited the Canadian Education Centre Network office in Guangzhou, China. The team met with various agencies and groups, including Canadian Federal Government Trade Representatives in the city of Guangzhou, to discuss the new Bachelor of Business Administration degree path now offered to international students.

Academy Canada Wins Community Recognition Award

The NL Regional Economic Development Board (NLREDA) holds an Annual General Meeting each year to discuss important issues communities are facing throughout the province. During this year’s meeting in Corner Brook, an awards ceremony is held to acknowledge organizations that do special things within the 20 local board areas throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.

Academy Canada was honoured be one of seven groups from across the province to win an award for the work our students, faculty, and staff perform in regional development support.

We were excited to win the prestigious “Outstanding Private Sector Contribution to Regional Economic Development” award. It acknowledges the local organization's efforts that go above and beyond to support partnership development, volunteerism, quality education, economic contribution, and a commitment to the long-term growth of the province.

Other winners to be congratulated include Happy Valley-Goose Bay Community Youth Network, Mariner Resource Opportunities Network, Students in Free Enterprise, Coast of Bays Corporation, Wade Bowers, and Jennifer Payne.

Intergovernmental Affairs and Volunteer and Non Profit Sector Minister, Dave Denine, was the awards presenter at a luncheon and Corner Brook Café Host, Wendy Woodland, was the event's emcee.

About NLREDA

The NLREDA's mandate is to represent Newfoundland and Labrador's 20 Regional Economic Development Boards (REDB) on common issues. The association was formed to promote and strengthen relationships, communications, human resources, and organizational development, all supporting its membership of the 20 REDBs.

About Academy Canada

Academy Canada has achieved several key milestones to support regional economic development throughout its 25 year history including:

• Trained more than 13,000 students in 76 career oriented disciplines.
• Held to a “Buy Local…Hire Local” policy. 93% of purchases are made through local companies and all staff work in the province.
• Provided more than 250,000 person-hours of work to talented professionals.
• Encouraged students and staff to commit over 200,000 volunteer hours within the community.
• Worked closely with 425 Newfoundland and Labrador contractors, suppliers, and service providers to buy everything from computers to welding machines.
• Provided annual scholarships to every high school across the province.
• Become Newfoundland and Labrador's largest independent career college, and one of the ten largest in Canada.
• Received 31 accreditations from the Provincial Apprenticeship Board, Better Business Bureau, and Canadian Education/Training Accreditation Commission.

James Loder accepts the NLREDA "Outstanding Private Sector Contribution To Regional Economic Development" award.

James Loder along with other NLREDA Awards Recipients.

Academy Canada's NLREDA Award for "Outstanding Private Sector Contribution To Regional Economic Development".

Welding Students Earn CWB Certification

The Harding Road Campus would like to congratulate our seven Welding students for passing their Canadian Welding Bureau, herein referred to as CWB, “SMAW (Flat Position) Ticket“ exams.

Their success means that the college has an 88% pass rate on the exam, an outstanding performance.

CWB certification mean that our graduates have earned a world-recognized credential held in high esteem with welding and fabrication employers across Canada and around the world.

Our successful students are Justin Lane, Evan Butler, Jeremy King, Dean Mitchell, Shawn Miller, Andrew Tiller, and Steve Penney.

Congratulations as well to Welding instructors Jamie Warren, Jody Rees, and Bob Quirke on their efforts to prepare their students for the challenge.

About Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB)

The CWB, was formed in 1947 as a Canadian Standards Association division to administer a certification program for companies involved in steel structures welding.

In 1991, the CWB was federally incorporated as an independent, not-for-profit, organization to provide certification and registration services to industry.

Their function is to provide certification services in accordance with established standards or other documents. The Bureau has over 100 full and part-time employees, including engineers, technologists, technicians, field service personnel, and support staff located in Mississauga and five other locations in Canada.

The CWB is dedicated to their clients success and public safety enhancement. Its success is achieved through the provision of Welding Certification Services.

Academy Canada’s Photographic Studies Program Featured in PhotoEd Magazine

The PhotoEd Magazine Fall 2009 edition features various educational institutions in Canada offering photographic arts education.

Each featured institution showcases graduate and student completed work.

Michelle Lawlor, Kenmount Road Campus Photographic Studies Graduate, has her work featured in this magazine.

Her full-page photo is featured on page 10 of PhotoEd magazine; this page also contains information about the Photographic Studies Program offered at the Kenmount Road Campus.

The website for this magazine features a heading for "Photo Education from East to West", as well as links to the Academy Canada website Photographic Studies page.

Please visit PhotoEd Magazine at http://www.photoed.ca.

O’Donel High School Students Tour Harding Road Campus

On Thursday, October 1, 2009, Academy Canada Harding Road Campus was proud to host a tour from O’Donel High School in Mount Pearl.

Students had an opportunity to visit the various shops on campus, meet students and instructors in each program, and enjoy a meal courtesy of Harding Road Cooking students.

Special thanks to Steve Best and Greg Bolger for coordinating, the instructors and students for assisting and providing the demonstrations, especially our cooking students, as well as the students and teacher, Mr. Button, from O’Donel High School.

Everyone had a great time, and we look forward to their next visit with us.

Learing the intricacies of Automotive repair.

Students gather at the Carpentry Shop.

Touring the Steamfitting/Pipefitting Shop.

An introduction to Plumbing.

O'Donel High School group photo at the Welding Shop.

College Receives "A+" Rating from Better Business Bureau

Academy Canada is proud to have received an "A+" evaluation from the Newfoundland and Labrador Better Business Bureau (BBB).

We are pleased to say that this is the BBB's highest rating and validates our ongoing commitment to student satisfaction, support, and service, as well as positive corporate citizenship.

The Better Business Bureau assigns business ratings based on the following categories:

• BBB experience with the industry in which the business operates.
• The business’ length of time in operation.
• Whether BBB has information that the business does not have required competency license.
• Any known government actions against the business that are related to marketplace activities.
• Any advertising issues.
• The number of complaints received from the business’ customers.
• The number of complaints received from business’ customers serious in nature.
• Whether the business has responded to BBB received customer complaints.
• Whether complaints have been resolved in a timely manner or the business has demonstrated it made a good faith effort to resolve them.
• Business’ overall complaint history with BBB.
• Whether the business has failed to resolve the underlying complaint causes.
• Whether the business has honoured any commitments to BBB to arbitrate or mediate disputes and comply with arbitrator decisions and mediated settlements.
• Whether BBB has sufficient background information and clear business understanding.
• Whether the business is a BBB Accredited Business.
• Whether BBB Accreditation was revoked because the business failed to comply with agreed standards.

BBB assigns grades from "F", meaning "failure", to "A+". "F" is the lowest and "A+" is the highest. BBB’s degree of confidence that the business is operating in a trustworthy manner, and will make a good faith effort to resolve any customer concerns.

BBB reflects their opinion about the business based on information in their files and BBB experience. The rating is not a business reliability or performance guarantee, and readers should consider a business’ rating in addition other available information about the business.

BBB ratings are subject to change on a daily basis.

To view the College rating visit the BBB website:

Corner Brook Campus: http://www.bbb.org/newfoundland/business-reviews/schools-acad-colleges-and-unv/academy-canada-in-corner-brook-nl-1003863.

St. John's Campuses: http://www.bbb.org/newfoundland/business-reviews/schools-acad-colleges-and-unv/academy-canada-in-st-johns-nl-1006278.

Academy Canada is proud to be Better Business Bureau accredited business and have received this excellent rating.

Corner Brook Campus Esthetics Students Score Big In National Association of Career Colleges (NACC) Exam

On July 28, 2009, Corner Brook Campus Esthetics students challenged the National Association of Career Colleges (NACC) Esthetics exams.

While the certification exam was rigourous, it ensures that our students have the skills, knowledge, and expertise needed for challenging and rewarding Esthetics and Spa Management careers.

Four students challenged the exam, and all four were awarded their National Association of Career Colleges (NACC) Esthetics certification.

Congratulations to Andrea Austin, June McKay, Tiffany Hancock, Lezley McCarthy, and their instructor, Robin Rendell, for their hard work and dedication.

We are looking forward to great things from these students in their future Esthetics careers.

Corner Brook Campus Staff Member Wins Three Medals at the 2009 Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Games

This year marked the Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Games 20th aniversary with over 360 participating athletes competing in 5 Pin Bowling, Athletics (Track and Field), and Aquatics (Swimming) during this event.

Our Corner Brook campus was very proud to see one of our staff members in this competition.

Greg Hall represented Region 8 in numerous Track and Field events. His hard work, dedication, and commitment paid off with three medals. He won a gold medal in the Standing Long Jump, and two silver medals in the 100 Metre and 200 Metre races respectfully.

Greg is an active Academy Canada staff member for over 10 years. He has been involved with Special Olympics Region 8 programs for a number of years.

Congratulations to Greg on this great achievement. Your friends at Academy Canada are very proud of you.

Greg Hall proudly shows his medals from the 2009 Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Games.

About Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador

Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador is a non-profit sports oriented organization serving over 560 registered athletes with developmental and intellectual disabilities across the province.

With 12 active clubs spanning 10 Special Olympics regions, they are constantly expanding to add more programs province wide.

Their current available summer and winter sports programs including Athletics (Track and Field), Aquatics (Swimming), 5 Pin Bowling, Soccer, Powerlifting, Floor Hockey, Nordic Skiing, Snowshoeing, and Figure Skating.

For more information about Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador, visit their website at http://www.sonl.ca.

2009 Harding Road and Kenmount Road Campus Family Fun Day

The Harding Road and Kenmount Road campuses host Family Fun Day every year at Bowring Park in St. John’s. This year’s event was held on July 15, 2009 from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM, a beautiful day with 24 degree temperatures.

We had an excellent turnout of students, staff, instructors, and their children. This event was a great opportunity for everybody to relax and meet people from different programs and campuses.

Many activities were planned for the day, including face painting, a jumping castle for the children, and a barbeque for everyone.

Photographic Studies student, Glenn Luff, took photos from this event. As the pictures show, everyone had a great time.

Kenmount Road Interior Decorating Students Help Build Brick Planter

A brick planter was built on the Kenmount Road Campus grounds. Interior Decorating Instructor, Barry Lasaga, and his students, Judy Kavanagh and Victoria Heath, prepared the planter and designed the arrangements.

Staff help remove garbage and weeds from the planter. In addition to selecting the hardiest and most attractive plants, Barry and his students used 75 bags of soil to fill the planter.

As illustrated in the photographs below, the results of their planning and hard work is a beautiful planter at the campus grounds.

Left to Right: Victoria Heath, Barry Lasaga, and Judy Kavanagh

Kenmount Road campus' new planter

Academy Canada's Medical Laboratory Assistant Students Attend LABCON 2009 - CSMLS National Congress

Academy Canada's Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) students attended the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) National Congress held at the Delta Hotel in St. John's on June 23, 2009.

The CSMLS is a national certifying body for medical laboratory technologists, medical laboratory assistants, and the national professional society for Canada's medical laboratory professionals. Academy Canada's Medical Laboratory Assistant program graduates will be eligible to write the CSMLS MLA certification exam.

This national certification provides graduates with:

• Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science and the Council on National Certification recognized professional credentials.
• Competence recognition to practice within a set of national standards.
• The foundation for a national professional culture promoting pride, excellence, and recognition

Students had the opportunity to attend the LABCON trade show featuring their latest laboratory instrumentation and technology in addition to participating in cutting-edge workshops and sessions.

Academy Canada welcomes the opportunity to provide students with up-to-date/hands-on information, through industry involvement, in order to provide quality programming that enhances their graduates' skills.

Source: Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science National Congress, http://www.csmls.org/congress/index.html.
Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science, http://www.csmls.org.

Pictured left to right are Courtney Rideout, Mason Snook, Adam Pelley, Nicole Young, Nicole Doyle, Melissa Maddox, Pauline Colbert, and Katie Murphy.

Six Academy Canada Students Pass Red Seal Journeyperson Certification Exams

Academy Canada wishes to congratulate the following students for passing their Red Seal Journeyperson Certification exams.

Steamfitter/Pipefitter - Harding Road Campus:

• Adam Brenton
• Trevor Hefferan
• David Kelly
• Stephen Parrell

Welder - Corner Brook Campus:

• Dallas Dobbin
• Jonathan Newbury

Photos will be posted as soon as they become available.

Harding Road Campus Students Cater at "Blind Date With A Star" Event

On June 23, 2009, Cooking Instructor Todd Smith and two students participated in the Learning Disabilities Association Of Newfoundland and Labrador fundraiser titled "Blind Date with a Star 2009".

This is the third year that our students have taken part in this successful event.

Todd and his students catered off campus on the Daley's yacht, and the celebrity on board was comedian, actor, and playwright, J.F. Fagan.

Healthy Pasta Dishes

Beverage complete with biscuit and strawberries.

Office Administration Technology Students Volunteer At The Janeway Hospital's Children's Miracle Network Telethon

The Janeway Children’s Miracle Network Telethon was held in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador on June 6 and 7.

The Children's Miracle Network raises funds for over 170 children's hospitals across Canada and United States to cover expenses such as for medical care, research, education, diagnostic equipment, and other expenses not usually covered through provincial and state government health care funding.

Office Administration Technology Students volunteers their time during the Janeway Hospital Children's Miracle Network Telethon.

Pictured left to right: Denise McCarthy, Kelly Lundrigan, Lisa Cabot, Melissa Garland, Lynette Langdon, and Jennifer Leydon.

Kenmount Road Campus Photographic Studies Students Tour Berg's Ice Cream

On June 3, Photographic Studies students were invited to Bergs Famous Ice Cream, Adam and Albert Barnes owned ice cream parlour based in Manuels, to photograph their products and use these photos for product promotion.

Students spent the day taking photographs and sampling Bergs products. Everyone enjoyed the day and were even provided desserts to take home.

They were invited back for another photo shoot and their photos will be used at the Bergs’ location in Manuels.

Photographic Studies students licking their ice cream treats.

Photographing a delicious sundae.

Savouring a delectable chocolate ice cream wafer cone.

Academy Canada Staff Members Receive Bachelor of Educaton (Post Secondary Studies) Degrees

On May 29, 2009, Harding Road Campus Carpenter Instructor, Melvin Fry, and Registrar, Gayle Elliott, graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland with a Bachelor of Education (Post Secondary Studies) Degree.

Gayle Elliott joined the Academy Canada family last year as the Harding Road Campus Registrar. She is currently a First Aid Instructor with the Canadian Red Cross, and previous taught computers at MUN's Senior Resource Centre under the Lifelong Learning Department.

Gayle also has a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Memorial University of Newfoundland and a Human Resource Management Diploma from College of the North Atlantic.

Melvin Fry is a Red Seal Journeyperson Carpenter and Architectual Drafting Technologist with 29 years experience in the Construction trade. He also possesses a Certificate in Business Administration.

Once again, congratulations to Gayle and Melvin on their recent accomplishments.

Gayle Elliott (left) and her sister proudly display their MUN degrees.

Carpenter Instructor, Melvin Fry, proudly shows his Bachelor of Education Degree.

Kenmount Road Campus Students Provide Volunteer Services for Former USA President William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton

On May 27, 2009, the Honourable William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton, 42^nd President of the United States of America, visited St. John's for the "Power Within" Presentation.

Legal Studies Student, Tiffany Budgell, and Criminology Students, Ryan Small and Amanda Bishop, provided volunteer services for this event, which took place at Mile One Centre.

Volunteers met and were briefed about their potential jobs the previous evening. When our students arrived on Thursday morning, they were informed about their duties.

Amanda Bishop and Tiffany Budgell directed VIP and Emerald ticket holders to their seats. Before the event began, these guests were given an opportunity to meet Former President Clinton and to take pictures.

Ryan Small, along with several Secret Service Agents, were responsible for ensuring no one cut in line for this opportunity.

Ryan stated that while fulfilling his role, a Supervisor directed him to have a picture taken with Bill Clinton. Former President Clinton put his arm over his shoulder for the picture and shook hands.

He said it was exciting to meet Former President Clinton, and to be involved with the event.

During their duties, three students also met other local celebrities, including Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Danny Williams, Opposition Leader Yvonne Jones, and Finance Minister Jerome Kennedy.

Premier Danny Williams introduced Former President Bill Clinton, discussing the similarities between them: "You govern a place called Little Rock, and I govern one big Rock". Clinton also relayed how the only two provinces he never visited are Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island, and when given a choice of where to make a presentation, he chose our province. He discussed the beauty of St. John's, and wished he had more time to explore our region. When he learned that St. John's has the most bars per capita in Canada, he was relieved that he was leaving immediately after the presentation to fly to Halifax.

Kenmount Road Campus students agreed that meeting Former President Bill Clinton and provincial political leaders was a lifetime opportunity.

Left To Right: Gordon Dalton, Ryan Small, Former United States of America President William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton, Anna Power, John Walther.

Law Enforcement Administration Students Visit Nova Scotia and New Brunswick Federal Correctional Facilities

On May 29th, Fabian Snow and his Law Enforcement Administration students from our Corner Brook campus went on the field trip of a lifetime. The group left Newfoundland and travelled to Nova Scotia and New Brunswick to visit five Correction Services Canada Atlantic Correctional Institutions in the region.

Their field trip included visits to the following facilities:

• Nova Institution for Women in Truro, Nova Scotia
• Springhill Institution in Springhill, Nova Scotia
• Westmorland Institution in Dorchester, New Brunswick
• Dorchester Institution in Dorchester, New Brunswick
• Atlantic Institution in Renous, New Brunswick

During their Nova Scotia and New Brunswick field trip, they visited five correctional institutions, given guided tours, and also information sessions on the institutions, their histories and there place in the Canadian Criminal Justice System.

The Law Enforcement Administration students had an opportunity to meet and speak with Corrections Officers, Wardens, inmates, and other employees. They were thrilled with the in depth look this field trip provided them as student in this industry.

The Law Enforcement Administration program prepares students for a justice, law enforcement, security, policing, and/or corrections oriented careers. The program emphasizes the law enforcement and security administration humanistic and preventive side.

Students will study public and private policing, industrial and retail security, institutional security, security management, security systems, corrections, forensics, and applied psychology.

Law Enforcement Administration Students and Instructors at the Nova Institution in Truro, Nova Scotia.

LEA Students and Instructors at Downtown Halifax.

LEA Students and Instructors at the Old Chapel.

Nine Harding Road Campus Welding Students Pass Canadian Welding Bureau Testing

On June 16, 2009, nine welding students at the Harding Road Campus participated in the CWB testing process, and all were successful.

The Harding Road Campus staff would like to extend congratulations to the following students on a job well done:

• Brad Mouland
• Mike Healey
• David Peddle
• Dale Luffman
• Corey Skehans
• Derek Gosine
• Gregory Butt
• Aaron Parrell
• Colin O'Dea

Harding Road Campus Welding students celebrate passing their CWB tests.

About Canadian Welding Bureau Testing

Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) certification means that a certified company, individual, or product has met all the Certification Standard requirements, and has been issued a certifying organization's Certificate of Compliance.

National and Provincial Building Codes across Canada require certification, and over thirty other National Standards of Canada and Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Standards.

Many buyers and authorities specify certification as an assurance that the prospective supplier has demonstrated their welds and weldments manufacturing capabilities, and meeting required quality and product reliability standards.

Stella Burry Community Services "New Beginnings" Group Visits Harding Road Campus

Harding Road Campus was excited to host the Stella Burry Community Services “New Beginnings” Program participants.

“New Beginnings” is an employment and skills development program for people experiencing barriers to employment or have had long unemployment periods.

This program provide skills training in numerous technical areas with individual support and counselling intended to enhance an individuals’ competency, self esteem, self confidence, and employability.

The College hosted seven participants and two “New Beginnings” Program Coordinators for an information session, and a campus tour. Harding Road Campus Cooking students also treated our guests to a fabulous meal. We had a great visit and the campus is looking forward to hosting the next group in the fall.

Stella Burry Community Services provides support and opportunities for renewal and self discovery through programs affirming every individuals strength and abilities, restoring their sense of self worth and capacity for change.

In addition to counselling, the organization focuses on affordable housing creation and program development assisting people to make sustainable connections with the workforce.

Stella Burry Community Services members know that when safe and affordable housing, effective employment programs, and appropriate supports are available, they can transform their lives in extraordinary ways.

Stella Burry Community Services "New Beginnings" participants at Academy Canada Harding Road Campus.

For more information about Stella Burry Community Services, visit their website at http://www.stellaburry.ca.

Corner Brook Campus Convocation Ceremony 2009

May 7, 2009 marked the Corner Brook Campus' 23^rd convocation. Nearly 170 students graduated from 17 programs at our campus.

Criminology Student, Kelly Rubia, conducted our convocation with grace and poise as our Master of Ceremonies with opening remarks from Principal, Keith Goulding.

Following Mr. Goulding’s opening remarks, was an invocation and heart felt tribute to mature students from Reverend Dr. Wayne Cole.

Our guest speaker, Mel Woodman, Greater Corner Brook Board of Trade President, gave an honest speech simply stating, “All the graduates here today have been given the tools to start fresh and to get to the next level in life’s journey. What they do with these new skills is up to them.”

Valedictory speaker, Brittany Ellsworth, reiterated Reverend Cole's speech comparing her diploma to a key that could open any of life’s doors.

This year, the Corner Brook campus was proud to announce the following program awards:

The Graham Blundon Outstanding Instructor Award is awarded to an Instructor exemplifying leadership, compassion, student and school involvement, and extra-curricular commitment. This special award is presented to one instructor from each campus based on student recommendations. Our recipient was Glen Hawkins, Welding Instructor.

Mr. Hawkins has been an instructor at Academy Canada since 1998 and taught for a number of years in our Business Administration program before becoming our Welding Instructor. He is a positive role model to both his students and colleagues, and we were very pleased to bestow this honour on him.

Our final special award was presented. The President’s Award is Academy Canada’s highest honour awarded to one student from each campus reflecting the ideals we strive to install for all graduates including leadership, professionalism, positive attitude, good overall average, and a willingness to participate in school and extra-curricular activities. Staff members made recommendations to Academy Canada President, Mr. Mike Barrett, who then selects a recipient. It was a difficult decision to make since there are several deserving students for this award.

Keith Goulding presented this honour to Esthetics and Spa Management with Electrolysis student, June McKay. She has been a positive role model, cheerleader, spokesperson, and an occasional referee to all her classmates. She also conducts herself with professionalism and dignity.

Congratulations to our 2009 Graduates, you worked and persevered to get to this point. Where you go from here on out is entirely up to you.

Cooking Graduate, Brittany Ellsworth, gives her valedictorian address to graduates, instructors, staff, and guests at Corner Brook Campus Convocation 2009.

Corner Brook Campus receives Humber Economic Development Board "Impact on Youth 2009" Award

Academy Canada wishes to congratulate Keith Goulding and the Corner Brook Campus on winning the Humber Economic Development Board's "Impact on Youth 2009" award in the Community Services Organization category for their commitment and contributions to numerous youth oriented initiatives including team sponsorships, scholarships, volunteerism, community fundraising, and professional development.

The Humber Economic Development Board recognizes Academy Canada’s commitment to the community has helped sports teams, non-profit organizations, social clubs, and high schools purchase new equipment, coordinate athletic and cultural events, and acknowledge excellence among its participants.

Young people have benefitted greatly from the Corner Brook Campus staff and students that provided them with delicious meals, Christmas gifts, professional makeovers, and an opportunity to explore their career paths. The campus also donated thousands of dollars in scholarships and bursaries to worthy students who might not otherwise afford a post secondary education.

From a volunteerism view point, Academy Canada donates several thousand volunteer hours each year to numerous worthwhile causes throughout the Corner Brook, Bay of Islands, and Humber Valley areas from Cadets and church groups to the Chamber of Commerce.

According to Keith Goulding, Academy Canada reiterates that we exists because of youth.

Congratulations to Keith Goulding and the Corner Brook Campus on winning the "Community Service Award", highlighting our commitment and contributions to the community.

Tony Blanchard, Humber Economic Development Board President, presents the "Impact on Youth 2009" award to Corner Brook Campus Principal, Keith Goulding.

Keith Goulding gives a speech after accepting his award.

Josh Lee Posts Impressive 5th Place Finish at Skills Canada National Competition

Computer Aided Drafting Instructor, Mike Kerfont, accompanied his student, Josh Lee, to the 15th Skills Canada national competition held from May 20-23, 2009 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.

Josh won the Mechanical CAD Gold Medal at the Skills Canada Newfoundland and Labrador competition held on April 3, 2009 in St. John's.

After an impressive finish, Josh earned a right to represent our province at the Skills Canada national competition in Charlottetown, placing 5th in the Mechanical CAD event.

Congratulations to Josh Lee for representing our province. He definitely made Academy Canada proud.

Skills Canada Mechanical CADD venue advertisement board.

Josh Lee works on his Mechanical CADD project.

Another look at Josh Lee concentrating on his Mechanical CADD competition.

Josh Lee along Charlottetown's beautiful shoreline.

Mike Kerfont, Kenmount Road Campus Mechanical CADD Instructor, along Charlottetown's shoreline.

Criminology Students Tour Her Majesty's Penitentiary

On May 15, Kenmount Road Campus Criminology students were given a tour of Her Majesty's Penitentiary.

Under Lieutenant Noseworthy's instructive direction, students were able to acquire further insight into a Corrections Officer's occupational responsibilities.

For a moment, most students were volunteering to experience confinement in a prison cell to get a first-hand glimpse into an inmate's life.

From the main gate and visitor's building to the living units, students were grateful to have an opportunity to learn about modern correctional practices and approaches while seeing a part of Newfoundland and Labrador's correctional history.

Her Majesty's Penitentiary, St. John's.

Academy Canada Welders Pass Journeyperson Exam

Academy Canada is proud to announce that 7 Academy Canada Welding students recently wrote and successfully passed their Journeyperson exam!

Congratulations to Wayne Brockerville, William Drover, John Flynn, Mike Lacey, Terry Nicholl, Chad Ralph and Robert Richards on a job very well done.

About the Journeyperson/Red Seal program:

The Journeyperson/Interprovincial Standards “Red Seal” Program was established to provide greater mobility for skilled workers across Canada.

The program is administered in each province and territory under the Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship (CCDA) guidance. Each province and territory has an appointed Director of Apprenticeship for this purpose.

A national occupational analysis, developed for each Red Seal trade, is used as a base document for interprovincial standard examinations development, and all provinces and territories are encouraged to use it for curriculum development.

Continuing efforts are underway to expand the program and to streamline existing processes for national occupational analyses and examinations revisions and development.

The Red Seal Website will enable you to learn more about apprenticeship, trades, the Red Seal and certification. You will also find a comparative apprenticeship training programs chart across Canada, known as "The Ellis Chart", a list of Red Seal trades, as well as occupational analysis.

For more information about the Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyperson program, visit their website at http://www.red-seal.ca/Site/index_e.shtml.

Harding Road Campus Welding Students Pass Canadian Welding Bureau Flat Position Ticket Exams

The Harding Road Campus is proud to announce that 12 Welding students recently passed their Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) Flat Position exam.

This is a great accomplishment, and Academy Canada is very proud of all students along with their instructor, Steve Nugent.

Successful students included:

• Kevin Moss
• David Smith
• Natasha Jones
• Ashley Giovannini
• Frankie Pike
• Shawn Lynch
• Christopher Kennedy
• Noel Hammett
• Adam Peach
• Lucas Norman
• Ben Burke
• Jared Rideout

About Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB):

The Canadian Welding Bureau, herein referred to as CWB, was formed in 1947 as a Division of the Canadian Standards Association to administer a certification program for companies involved with steel structures welding.

In 1991, they were federally incorporated as an independent, not-for-profit, organization in the private sector, to provide certification and registration services to industry.

The CWB's function is to provide certification services in accordance with established standards or other documents. They have over 100 full and part-time employees, including engineers, technologists, technicians, field service personnel, and support staff located at their Mississauga base and five other locations across Canada.

The Bureau is a Standards Council of Canada accredited Certification Body for CSA Standards W47.1, W47.2, W186, W178.1, and W48 administration.

Canadian Welding Bureau Mission

The CWB is dedicated to the success of it clients and the enhancement of public safety. Its success is achieved through the provision of Welding Certification Services.

Steve Nugent's Welding students all smiles after successfully passing CWB Flat Position exams.

Harding Road and Kenmount Road Campuses Convocation Ceremony 2009

On May 21, 2009, Kenmount and Harding Road campuses students and staff attended Academy Canada’s convocation ceremony held annually at the Arts and Culture Centre in St. John’s. The auditorium was near full capacity with family, friends, guests, and close to 267 graduating students.

Ms. Cathy Wilson, Kenmount Road Campus Principal, began with opening remarks, and introduced several guest speakers, including Ms. Carol Bishop, Corner Brook Campus Vice Principal, represented our Head Office and Board of Directors.

Our next guest speaker was Mr. Wayne Predham, Department of Education Program Development Officer, and also former Harding Road Campus Vice Principal and Instructor.

Following Mr. Predham’s speech was Ms. Sheri-Lynn Bussey, graduate guest speaker and currently Recovering Addicts Fellowship Team Executive Assistant Director. Ms. Bussey graduated from the Criminology Program in 2008.

Ms. Krista Kennedy gave the last speech, an eloquent Valedictory Address.

Thank you to all for your inspiring and heart-felt words.

Following their speeches, Ms. Judy Shields and Ms. Gayle Elliot, Kenmount and Harding Road Campus registrars respectively, presented diplomas to our graduating students.

Next, Mr. Farron Penney, Harding Road Campus, and Mike Brothers, Kenmount Road Campus, presented the following program awards:

Memorial Program Awards were presented next. Mr. Stephen Squires presented the Josephine Harris Memorial Award for Legal Studies (Paralegal Professional) to Angela De Caria. Ms. Mary Singleton presented the Melissa Glynn Memorial Award to Office Administration Technology (Medical, Dental, Legal, Engineering) student Lesa Eason. Mr. Terry Lucas presented the Norman Dawe Memorial Award for Computer Aided Drafting to Shannon Head. Finally, Mr. Gary Spurrell presented to Allison Walsh the Beverley Anne Whalen Memorial Award for Academic Courses.

The Graham Blundon Outstanding Instructor Award is awarded to an instructor exemplifying leadership, compassion, student and school involvement, and extra- curricular commitment. This special award is presented to one instructor from each campus based on student recommendations. This year’s recipients are Jill Porter, Kenmount Road Campus Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist Instructor, and Russell Stacey, Harding Road Campus Steamfitter/Pipefitter Instructor.

Following the awards presentation, the audience audibly enjoyed a “Year in Review” picture presentation, featuring students and staff pictures from both campuses during various events that have occurred throughout the year. Thank you to both Judy Shields and Steve Sutton, Multimedia Graphic Design Instructor, for putting together this excellent slideshow which everyone appreciated.

Our final special award was presented. The President’s Award is Academy Canada’s highest honour awarded to one student from each campus reflecting the ideals we strive to install for all graduates including leadership, professionalism, positive attitude, good overall average, and a willingness to participate in school and extra-curricular activities. Staff members made recommendations to Academy Canada President, Mr. Mike Barrett, who then selects a recipient. It was a difficult decision to make since there are several deserving students for this award.

Mr. James Loder, Community Relations Director, presented these awards to Mr. Jonathon Langdon, Kenmount Road Campus Hairstylist Student, and Shawn Mitchell, Harding Road Campus Steamfitter/Pipefitter Student. Congratulations to both recipients.

In addition to receiving the President’s Award, Mr. Langdon also received the program award, honours and distinction, and 100% attendance. Congratulations Jonathon, you are very deserving of these worthy commendations.

Congratulations to our 2009 Grads. You did it!

Krista Kennedy gives her Valedictory speech.

Academy Canada and Eastern Education Foundation Partner to Help Local School Buy New Multimedia Equipment

Representatives from Academy Canada and the Eastern Education Foundation recently visited Mary Queen of Peace school in St. John’s to present them with a $1000 cheque to assist in the purchase of a new computer and scanner for their multimedia lab.

The award was made as part of the Eastern Education Foundation’s grant program, an excellent initiative designed to recognize outstanding projects local elementary, junior high and high school submitted. Mary Queen of Peace students under Bruce Lane's direction won their prize in recognition of their successful “Photo Album” initiative.

About the Mary Queen of Peace "Photo Album" Project:

In 1998-1999, Mary Queen of Peace started their International Photography Gallery. Since that time, approximately 5000 photos have been displayed in that gallery. When photographers submit photos to the gallery, they also give permission to the students to use their photographs in school projects.

In the Fall of 2006, six Grade 3 students were trained to add French and English keywords for each photo, enabling students and teachers to quickly find photos they can use in their projects.

Most photographers have extended their permission to include students anywhere in the world! As a result, we invite students and teachers worldwide to use our Mary Queen of Peace photo album as an educational resource. We ask that you email the school to let us know that you are using the photos and, if possible, send us any links to pages on which the photos have been used. Users must give credit to the photographer.

If you would like to submit photos to this gallery please forward to brucelane@esdnl.ca and I will have students add them to our project.

About the Eastern Education Foundation:

The Eastern Education Foundation Inc., herein referred to as "The Foundation", is a registered, charitable organization committed to supporting the Eastern School District in its efforts to enhance the quality of education in our schools.

Established in 2005, The Foundation is a volunteer board of directors managed and administered. They serve to raise funds for scholarship and educational initiatives that otherwise are not Eastern School District offered.

The Foundation relies on the generous financial support from Eastern School District teaching and support staff, community organizations, local businesses, and the general public to support its fundraising initiatives.

Objectives:

• Secure donations and sponsorships to support dynamic learning opportunities for students.
• Provide scholarships for post secondary education.
• Provide enrichment opportunities for students.
• Promote the value of education.

How Academy Canada Supports The Eastern Education Foundation's Work:

Academy Canada has been a proud Eastern Education Foundation supporter for three years. Besides providing moral support, we have sponsored their annual Golf Tournament, serving as the main annual Foundation fundraiser. Our students and staff are proud of the Eastern Education Foundation's great work and encourage everyone to get involved.

Mary Queen of Peace students proudly display their $1,000 cheque.

Academy Canada and College of the North Atlantic Prepare Meals During "Dancing With The Priests" Fundraiser

On May 8, 2009, Harding Road Campus Cooking students did not spend the day on campus but rather at the Mile One Centre. They took part in the fundrasing event titled "Dancing with the Priests".

Our inspiring chefs teamed up with College of the North Atlantic Cooking students and Rory MacPhersion from the Sheraton Hotel to prepare delicious meals for approximately 1,069 guests.

Cooking students at the Harding Road Campus describe this all day event as a fun filled rewarding experience.

About "Dancing With The Priests"

"Dancing With The Priests" involves eleven Anglican Priests and their dance partners taking to the dance floor in a twist similar to a popular television show, "Dancing With The Stars".

Participants had to perform one required waltz dance and a choice dance such as hip-hop, Latin, or Irish Step.

Net proceeds from "Dancing With The Priests" go to Vibrant Communities, a community driven non-profit organization committed to reducing poverty through partnerships with people, businesses, organizations, and governments.

Academy Canada and College of the North Atlantic team up at "Dancing With The Priests"

Aspiring chefs preparing entrees.

Cooking up a great meal.

Performing the finishing touches on delectable deserts.

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