2011 News Archive

Fourth Year Nursing Students Provide “Effects of Smoking” Seminar to Kenmount Road Campus Staff and Students.

Posted December 2, 2011

On November 28, 2011, the Kenmount Road Campus had three fourth year Nursing Students from the Centre for Nursing Studies completing their “Community Health Nursing Practice” clinical course.

Nursing students Dianna Letemplier, Miranda Abbott, and Sonia Blundell provided students and staff with an information session about Effects of Smoking, including information to help those interested in quitting smoking.

Dianna, Miranda and Sonia also provided students and staff an opportunity to have their blood pressures checked.

Kenmount Road Campus student gets his blood pressure checked.

Kenmount Road Campus Principal, Anita Abbott, gets her blood pressure checked.

"Community Health Nursing Practice" show their "Smoking Effects" displays as well as other information about smoking or how to quit smoking.

Greg Hall Named To Team Newfoundland and Labrador For The "2012 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games

Posted December 2, 2011

Academy Canada staff member, Greg Hall, has been named to Team Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2012 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games.

This event will be held from February 28, 2012 to March 3, 2012 in St. Albert, Alberta.

Greg will be participating in the 100 metre and 200 metre Snowshoeing races.

Greg is a Special Olympics member for 14 years. He competed at the Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador Winter and Summer Games in Athletics, 5 Pin Bowling, and Snowshoeing.

He won 100 metre and 200 metre Snowshoeing event gold medals at the 2011 Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador Winter Games in Corner Brook

Academy Canada wishes Greg Hall all the best at the upcoming 2012 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games.

About the 2012 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games

The 2012 Special Olympics Canada will be held from February 28, 2012 to March 3, 2012 in the St. Albert, Marmot Basin, and Edmonton.

Special Olympians will compete in seven events including Alpine Skiing, Nordic Skiing, Curling, Figure Skating, Floor Hockey, Snowshoeing, and Speed Skating.

This event serves as a qualifier for the 2013 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

For more information about the 2012 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games, please visit the website at http://www.stalbert2012.ca/.

Academy Canada Wins "Outstanding Private Sector Contribution to Regional Economic Development" Award

Posted November 28, 2011

On November 25, 2011, Academy Canada Career College received the "Outstanding Private Sector Contribution to Regional Economic Development" award during the “Community Economic Development – Excellence in Youth Leadership” banquet held in Gander.

Former Canada AM host, Seamus O'Regan, presented the award to Academy Canada Director of Community Relations, James Loder.

As a proud Newfoundland and Labrador based college, we were excited to receive this honour since it recognizes “individuals or businesses that have demonstrated a strong commitment to regional economic development and a willingness to engage with community to develop local solutions to economic challenges”.

We were particularly proud to be selected given the award nominee's calibre – individuals and organizations that give their time and energy freely to make Newfoundland and Labrador a wonderful place to live.

On Academy Canada's behalf, we like to thank our students, staff, and instructors for the great community work that you do, and the efforts you put forward each day to make Academy Canada a worthy recipient.

This is truly your award!

Academy Canada was awarded the "Outstanding Private Sector Contribution to Regional Economic Development" award on November 25, 2011.

Kenmount Road Campus Criminology Students Raise Money And Food Donations For "Students Helping Students Food Bank"

Posted October 25, 2011

On October 22, 2011, the Kenmount Road Campus Criminology students hosted the "Nightmare On Duckworth Street" Halloween Dance to raise money and food donations for the "Students Helping Students Food Bank".

They raised over $800, and over $400 in food donations were received.

Congratulations on a job well done.

Kenmount Road Campus Criminology students dressed in their Halloween costumes raised over $1,200 in cash and food donations for the "Students Helping Students Food Bank".

Therapeutic Recreation Students Host Successful "Coffee Break"

Posted October 3, 2011

On September 27, 2011, Therapeutic Recreation students along with their instructor, Joanne Bennett, hosted a “Coffee Break” to raise money for the Alzheimer Society.

Coffee Break is the Alzheimer Society's major nationwide annual fundraiser where friends, co-workers, and customers gather in communities across Canada to raise funds for local Alzheimer Societies. Participants at these events make a donation in exchange for a cup of coffee. The money raised stays in our province to help support local programs and services.

From 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, they served coffee, cupcakes, and cookies in exchange for a donation to the Alzheimer Society. $104.20 was raised during this fundraising event.

Thank you to the Therapeutic Recreation class for organizing this coffee break.

Joanne Bennett's Therapeutic Recreation students raised over $104.00 for the Alzheimer Society.

Diana D'Amato Visits Kenmount Road Campus

Posted October 3, 2011

On September 22, 2011, experienced Esthetician, Makeup Artist, and Entrepreneur, Diana D'Amato, visited the Esthetics and Nail Technician students.

Diana showcased her talents as well as the latest day make up trends, and also how to do evening and bridal looks. She also demonstrated her techniques on a volunteer and then gave each student a one-on-one demonstration.

An exciting day for the students and instructors.

Diana D'Amato demonstrates her makeup expertise on a student.

Diana D'Amato along with the Esthetics and Nail Technician students.

Corner Brook Campus Principal, Al Skanes, To Be Interviewed On Rogers Television's "Corner Brook Cafe"

Posted September 20, 2011

Academy Canada is pleased to announce that Wendy Woodland will interview Corner Brook Campus Principal, Al Skanes, for the September 20, 2011 edition of "Corner Brook Cafe".

"Corner Brook Cafe" airs new episodes every Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 7:00 PM on Rogers Television, Corner Brook.

About "Corner Brook Cafe"

Brewed Tuesday and Wednesday evenings each week, CORNER BROOK CAFE is a half hour gourmet blend of studio interviews, location features and entertainment that reflects the spirit and vitality of Corner Brook. Now in its 11th season, CORNER BROOK CAFE has played host to Rick Mercer, Ron MacLean, Sherman Downey & the Ambiguous Case, former Premier Danny Williams, musicians from across the province, renowned sculptor Christian Corbet, Corner Brook's most notable citizens, and many more. Veteran producer/host Wendy Woodland joined the Corner Brook staff of Rogers TV in 2001 and since then has served up more than 1000 episodes. This season we're freshly brewed on on Tuesday and Wednesday of each week at 7:00 PM. Free refills are available until midnight each night, and at various times throughout the week. CORNER BROOK CAFE on Rogers TV is available exclusively with Rogers Cable.

Business Administration Announcement: Course Equivalency Recognition

Posted July 21, 2011

Academy Canada now has course equivalency recognition by the Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) for the Accounting and Organizational Behaviour courses in our Business Administration Program. For any students who wish to pursue, through the CPA, a designation such as Payroll Compliance Practitioner or Certified Payroll Manager, these courses can automatically be transferred for credit and will be accepted by the CPA as equivalent to their Introduction to Accounting and Organizational Behaviour Management courses.

Academy Canada is delighted to have our Accounting and Organizational Behaviour courses accepted by the Canadian Payroll Association for credit transfer.

For more information please contact Academy Canada at 1-800-561-8000 or visit the CPA website at http://www.payroll.ca.

Jack Barrett Wins Four Medals at 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games

Posted July 18, 2011

At the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens, Greece, Academy Canada Webmaster, Jack Barrett, won three gold medals and one silver medal in Powerlifting.

Despite having a rocky start in the Squat as well as hit with a stomach virus three days before his competition, Jack Squatted 267.5 kilograms for a new unofficial Special Olympics World Record. He also lifted 130 kilograms in the Bench Press and 285 kilograms in the Deadlift.

At the end of the contest, Jack received three gold medals in the men's super-heavyweight division, one in the Squat, Deadlift, and overall, and a silver medal in the Bench Press.

Congratulations to Jack on his amazing lifts at the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games. He made Academy Canada as well as Canada proud.

Jack attempts a Special Olympics World Record in the Squat with a lift of 267.5 kilograms.

Jack attempts a Deadlift of 285 kilograms.

Jack is about to receive his gold medal in the Squat event.

Left to right: Hamad Aljabar (Qatar), Jozsef Racz (Hungary), Jack Barrett (Canada), and Jermaine Edie (USA).

Jack Barrett's Powerlifting medals from the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games.
(Source: CBC Corner Brook Facebook Page)

Athens Bound - Jack Barrett To Represent Canada At 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games

Posted April 6, 2011

Academy Canada Career College is proud to announce that our Webmaster, Jack Barrett, will represent Canada at the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games taking place from June 25, 2011 to July 4, 2011 in Athens, Greece.

Jack will be competing in the Men's Super-Heavyweight Powerlifting - Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift events.

His goals are to Squat over 600 lbs., Bench Press over 300 lbs., Deadlift close to Special Olympics World Record levels as well as win a medal in every event regardless of the medal colour.

Best of luck to Jack on his quest for personal bests and medals at the upcoming Special Olympics World Summer Games.

Jack Barrett Squats 265.5 KGs (585 lbs.) at the 2010 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games.

For More Information

http://www.teamcanada2011.ca/ - Team Canada 2011 Website

http://www.teamcanada2011.ca/site/default.aspx?tabid=10000373&guid=881777a0-ce30-4226-a756-343852e88c8f - Jack Barrett's Team Canada Profile

"The Newfoundland Moose" - Jackie Barrett Fan Club - Jack Barrett's Powerlifting Fan Club (On Facebook)

http://www.athens2011.org/en/index.asp - 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games Website (English Version)

Corner Brook Campus Convocation 2011

Posted June 16, 2011

On June 2, 2011, Corner Brook Campus, students, staff, and instructors attended Academy Canada’s Annual Convocation Ceremony.

The auditorium was at full capacity with family, friends, guests, and graduating students, with a dinner and dance to follow.

Dr. David Smallwood, one of the founders of Academy Canada, was our Guest Speaker.

A special thank you goes to Corner Brook Regional High student, Alycia Budden, who sang the anthems, and Priscilla Boutcher who brought greetings from the City of Corner Brook.

Program Specific Award Winners

Major Award Winners

Harding Road Campus Cooking Students Barbecue Steaks For Margaret Rowe's Retirement Party

Posted June 8, 2011

On June 3, 2011, Harding Road Campus Cooking Instructor, Chef Bernie-Ann Ezekiel, held a retirement function for Conception Bay South Music School director, Margaret Rowe.

Chef Bernie-Ann Ezekiel along with her Cooking students, Gillian Noseworthy and Marvin Keating, barbecued steaks for 110 people in Chamberlains.

Conception Bay South Music School hosted a retirement party for Margaret Rowe, the school's director for 27 years. This non-profit organization provides instruments and lessons at no cost to anyone interested in learning how to play.

Linda Rowe was the organizer. She felt this event was wonderful and said they were "very kind and good people" and that they "did a great job and thank you so much".

Harding Road Campus Cooking student, Marvin Keating, helps prepare steaks.

Harding Road Campus Cooking Instructor, Chef Bernie-Ann Ezekiel, cooks delicious steaks during Margaret Rowe's retirement party.

Harding Road Campus Cooking student, Gillian Noseworty, assists Chef Bernie-Ann Ezekiel and Marvin Keating to cook steaks.

Harding Road and Kenmount Road Campus Convocation 2011

Posted June 6, 2011

On May 19, 2011, Kenmount and Harding Road campus students and staff attended Academy Canada’s Annual Convocation Ceremony at the Arts and Culture Centre in St. John’s. The auditorium was at full capacity with family, friends, guests, and close to 330 graduating students.

Ms. Anita Abbott, Kenmount Road Campus Principal, and Mr. Steve Browne, Harding Road Campus Principal, began with opening remarks and introduced several speakers including Mr. Carl Barrett, Head Office Representative, Mr. Mark Osmond, guest speaker, and Mr. Ryan Small, graduate guest speaker from the Criminology Program. Mr. Troy Sparkes, School Valedictorian, provided an eloquent and heart warming address.

Thank you to all for your inspiring and motivating words.

Following their speeches, Ms. Judy Shields and Ms. Heather Nugent, Kenmount and Harding Road Campus Registrars respectively, presented diplomas to our graduating students.

Julie Yetman, Student Support Coordinator from Kenmount Road Campus and Barbara-Ann Geehan, Occupational Health and Safety Instructor from Harding Road Campus, presented the following Program Awards:

Memorial Program Awards were presented next.

Ms. Nicole Harris presented the Josephine Harris Memorial Award for Legal studies (Paralegal Professional) to Corrine Coleman.

Ms. Anna Janes presented the Melissa Glynn Memorial Award to Office Administration Technology (Medical, Dental, Legal, Engineering) Stephanie Penney.

Mr. Faron Penney presented the Justin Ingram Memorial Award to Automotive Services Technician student Taylor Warford.

Norman Dawe Memorial awarded to Computer Aided Drafting student Jason Vincent.

Robert Stone Memorial awarded to Insulator (Heat and Frost) student Robin Hickey.

Beverly Anne Whalen Memorial awarded to Jeremy Budgell for academic courses.

Harding Road and Kenmount Road Campus Convocation 2011 Valedictorian, Troy Sparkes.

Gayle Elliott (right) presents the Graham Blundon Outstanding Instructor award to Cooking Instructor, Bernie Ann Ezekiel (left).

Gayle Elliott (right) presents the Graham Blundon Outstanding Instructor award to Plumbing Instructor, Mike Melay (left).

Shannon Harding (left) presents the Graham Blundon Outstanding Instructor award to Business Administration Instructor, Mike Brothers (right).

Shannon Harding (left) presents the Graham Blundon Outstanding Instructor award to Criminology Instructor, Sandi Burden (right).

Carl Barrett (right) presents the President's Award award to Construction/Industrial Electrician Student, Cory Bradbury (left).

Carl Barrett (right) presents the President's Award award to Occupational Health and Safety Student, Laura Synyard (left).

Next Shannon Harding, Kenmount Road Campus Vice Principal, and Gayle Elliott, Harding Road Campus Vice Principal, presented the Graham Blundon Outstanding Instructor awards. This is awarded to an instructor exemplifying leadership, compassion, student and school involvement, and extra-curricular commitment. Based on student recommendations, an instructor from each campus is awarded this honour. The response we received was so overwhelming that we decided to present two instructors from each campus with this award. Our recipients are Sandi Burden, Criminology Instructor, and Mike Brothers, Business Administration Instructor, from the Kenmount Road Campus and Bernie-Ann Ezekiel, Cooking Instructor, and Mike Melay, Plumbing Instructor from the Harding Road Campus.

Following the awards presentation, the audience 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 Judy Shields and Steve Sutton for putting together this excellent slideshow which everyone appreciated.

Finally, the President’s Award is Academy Canada’s highest honour awarded to one student from each campus reflecting the ideals we strive to instill in all graduates including leadership, professionalism, positive attitude, good overall average, and a willingness to participate in school and extra-curricular activities. Staff members provide 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. Carl Barrett presented these awards to Mr. Cory Bradbury, Harding Road Campus Construction/Industrial Electrician Student and Laura Synyard, Kenmount Road Campus Occupational Health and Safety Student.

Congratulations to our 2011 Grads. You did it!

Froude Avenue Community Groups Participate In Trades Orienteering Workshops

Posted May 30, 2011

Froude Avenue community group participants were at the St. John's campuses from May 24, 2011 - May 27, 2011 for trades orientation.

They worked in different shops such as Automotive, Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrical, and Cooking as well as participating in Occupational Health and Safety and WHMIS classes.

Seven Froude Avenue participants with their coordinator after completing their Trades Orientation week.

Taking A Bite Out of Learning

Posted May 19, 2011

The Corner Brook Campus Office Administration Technology students created upper and lower teeth models to demonstrate surfaces, clinical names, and chart numbers associated with each tooth.

Academy Canada is proud to say they did an awesome job. Great Work.

The Office Administration Technology students with their models and Tracey Humphries, Office Administration Instructor.

Kenmount Road Campus Massage Therapy and Therapeutic Recreation Students Participate in "Awareness and Health Information Day"

Posted May 16, 2011

On May 3, 2011, students from Massage Therapy and Therapeutic Recreation programs participated in Mount Pearl Seniors Independence Group's "Awareness and Health Information Day".

Massage Therapy and Therapeutic Recreation students and instructors had fun interacting with the seniors and enjoyed the entertainment and prize draws as well!

Thank you to Georgina Smith for inviting our students to attend this event. Also a special "thank you" goes to Therapeutic Recreation Instructor, Joanne Bennett, and Massage Therapy Instructor, Brian Eason, for their commitment to community involvement.

Kenmount Road Campus Massage Therapy and Therapeutic Recreation students and instructors took part in the "Awareness and Health Information Day".

St. John's Boys and Girls Club - Black Tie Bingo

Posted May 16, 2011

On April 14, 2011, the St. John’s Boys and Girls Club held their first gala fundraising event titled “Black Tie Bingo” at the Delta Hotel. Proceeds from the gala will be invested in music and fine arts programs at Mundy Pond Club and Suncor Energy Buckmaster’s Circle club.

The children and youth these clubs serve are located in St. John’s most vulnerable areas where due to financial difficulty, they would never have the opportunity to discover their many natural creative talents.

Academy Canada played a role in making this gala fundraising event a huge success. The decorating team include Susan Drover, Meghan Tracey, Keisha Ash, Kristina Hearn, and their Interiod Decorating Instructor, Barry LaSaga.

Photographic Studies students, Vicki Hicks, Heather Cox, Leona Banifield, Terrilyn Broderick, and their instructor, Alex Shields, took the photographs for this event.

Interior Decorating students and their instructor, Barry LaSaga, helped decorated the setting for "Black Tie Bingo".

Harding Road and Kenmount Road Campus Students Shave Their Heads for a Great Cause

Posted May 11, 2011

What an excellent turnout for “Shave for the Brave” at the Harding Road Campus.

Students shaved their heads for this event, raising an amazing $1,072.79.

Collette Johnson raised $170 in ten minutes to have her head shaved. Wow!

A big thank you goes to the organizers, two Home Support Worker/Personal Care Attendant students, Collette Johnson and Victoria Langdon.

Also a big thank you to our Hairstyling students and their instructors from Kenmount Road Campus.

About "Shave For The Brave"?

"Shave For The Brave" is a Young Adult Cancer Canada event, raising money to provide support services, recreational programs, and counselling for young Canadian adults dealing with cancer.

Young Adult Cancer Canada's mission is to build a community of young adults diagnosed with cancer that provides information, support, skills and opportunity.

For more information about Young Adult Cancer Canada, visit their website at http://www.youngadultcancer.ca/.

Harding Road and Kenmount Road campus students shave their heads to raise money for "Shave For The Brave".

A brave volunteer proudly getting her head shaved.

Students, staff, and instructors take turns participating in "Shave For The Brave".

Academy Canada Community Nominated for 2011 Corner Brook Sustainability Awards

Posted May 7, 2011

Academy Canada Career College is pleased to announce that we are nominated for the 2011 Corner Brook Sustainability Awards for "Excellence in Business", "Community Impact", "Customer Service", and "Innovation" categories.

Our Webmaster, Jack Barrett (listed as Jackie Barrett), is also nominated for the "Male Athlete Award" category.

Corner Brook Sustainability Awards winners will be announced on May 18, 2011.

April 24-30 is Administrative Professionals Week

Posted April 29, 2011

Academy Canada wishes to thank the following administrative professionals for everything they do.

Corner Brook Campus

Janie Pawley - Administrative Assistant
Sherry Skinner – Former Administrative Assistant

Harding Road Campus

Tracy Lynch - Administrative Assistant

Kenmount Road Campus

Patsy Trahey - Admissions Administrative Assistant
Tracy Pardy - Administrative Assistant
Tiffany Fowler - Administrative Assistant (On Leave)

Head Office

Paula Welshman - Administrative Assistant

Ossetra Wins "Best In Spa" With Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Magazine

Posted December 21, 2010

Academy Canada is please to announce that local business owners Lee-Ann Fleming, Kenmount Road Campus Esthetics Instructor, and Darlene McCarthy have won the Les Nouvelles Esthetiques & Spa Magazine "Best In Spa" award for their product, Ossetra Seaweed Serum.

Les Nouvelles Esthetiques & Spa Magazine is an industry magazine that targets estheticians, spa owners, and dermatologists, beating out many well name brands in the skin care industry such as GM Collins, Aveda, Yonka, Eminence, iLike, and Murad. We are very proud of their NL skin care line to be able to compete with such high profile industry leaders.

IC Spa Products is a St. John’s based skin care and spa products line with whole health and natural, organic ingredients. Ossetra Wondrous Earth introduced an international line with the latest technology using iceberg water-based formulations with natural ingredients indigenous to Newfoundland and Labrador.

Congratulations to Leanne and Darlene and all their team at I.C. Spa Products Inc!

For more information about Les Nouvelles Esthiques & Spa Magazine, visit their website at http://www.lneonline.com.

Ronald McDonald House Cheque Presentation

Posted April 21, 2011

Kenmount Road Campus Business Administration students raised money for Ronald McDonald House. Over $4,400 was raised through a bake sale, hockey tournament, bowling tournament and penny wars involving an entire campus.

For more information about the Newfoundland and Labrador Ronald McDonald House, visit their website at http://www.rmhnl.ca/.

2011 Skills Canada NL Competition

Posted April 4, 2011

On April 1, 2011, Academy Canada was excited to participate in the 10th Annual Skills Canada Newfoundland and Labrador Competition.

Overall, we won a total of 7 individual medals.

Our medallists include:

Academy Canada wishes to congratulate our participants and coaches for their great performance at the Skills Canada Newfoundland and Labrador competition.

We like to wish our Gold Medallist, Joseph "Blair" Legge, great success at the Skills Canada National Skills Competition in Quebec City, Quebec from June 1, 2011 to June 4, 2011.

For everyone else, see you at Skills Canada 2012!

Sasha Penney proudly displays her Skills Canada NL Bronze Medal with her instructor Tracey Humphries.

"I was privileged to represent and win the first medal for OAT at the Corner Brook Campus- with the being said, I hope it's the first of many. Even if I had not been successful in placing for medal contention, the sheer experience was reward enough & I would encourage anyone to take part if given the opportunity." Sasha Penney.

Esthetics student, Sarah Bursey, proudly displays her silver medal.

Automotive Service Technician student, Jeremy McKenna (left), receives his bronze medal.

Update: Jeremy McKenna received a silver medal, not a bronze medal.

Construction/Industrial Electrician student, Frederick Roy (right), receives his silver medal in the Electrical Installations competition.

Plumbing student, Scott Taplin (left), receives his bronze medal.

Kenmount and Harding Road Campuses wishes to thank Heather Cox for the medal presentation photos.

Music and Recording Arts Students Perform on "Out of the Fog"

Posted March 11, 2011

Stay Tuned!

This past week, four students from the Music and Recording Arts program, Tyler Chard, Matthew Myler, Adam Hearn, and Adam Daly had a great time playing some of their own original songs for an "Out of the Fog" segment.

"Out of the Fog" is one of Newfoundland and Labrador's most popular and visible local television programs, aired weeknights on Roger's TV.

Source: Rogers TV website, http://www.rogerstv.com/page.aspx?lid=12&rid=24&sid=643.

Watch for them in a week or two!

Music and Recording Arts students perform during the popular local television program "Out of the Fog".

2011 Skills Canada In-House Competition - Harding Road Campus

Posted February 22, 2011

From February 14, 2011 - February 18, 2011, the Harding Road Campus held their annual In-House Skills Canada Competitions.

Here are your medal winners.

* Scott Taplin will represent Academy Canada Harding Road Campus in the Skills Canada Newfoundland and Labrador Plumbing competition.

2011 Skills Canada In-House Competition - Kenmount Road Campus

Posted February 16, 2011

On February 7, 2011 the Kenmount Road Campus held their annual In-House Skills Canada Competitions.

Here are your medal winners.

Criminology students write a test as part of their competition.

Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist student prepares to examine the animals.

Computer Aided Drafting students design a prototype product during their competition.

Harding Road Campus Cooking Students Prepare Fantastic Meal

Posted February 7, 2011

Harding Road Campus recently had a "Faculty of Culinary Arts: Cooking" program accreditation evaluation. Our aspiring chefs made a fabulous four course meal.

They served and cooked for us a Beef Carpaccio as an appetizer, Roasted Beet Salad and Lemon Sorbet to clean the palate, and then Roasted Stuffed Quail with Garlic Whipped Sweet Potatoes as the main course. We can’t forget the amazing deserts, Raspberry and Vanilla Bean Mousse and Chocolate Sour Cream Cake.

Great Job Bernie Ann Ezekiel and Cooking Students!

Cooking Instructor, Bernie Ann Ezekiel, and her students during the "Faculty of Culinary Arts: Cooking" program evaluation.

Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist Students Raise Money For SPCA

Posted January 19, 2011

In December 2010, Kenmount Road Campus Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist students got together and came up with ideas to raise money for St. John's area animal shelters.

Their fundraising activities include selling a dip mix product, collect recyclables, and receive cash donations from staff and students with proceeds going to the local SPCA.

Throughout December 2010, Robyn Hanames, Nancy Hoskins, Ashley Maher, Krista Jacobs, Sara Parsons, and their Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist Instructor, Jill Porter, raised over $300.00.

This is an ongoing fundraising effort and they hope to raise money for Greater St. John's area animal shelters.

Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist students along with their instructor, Jill Porter, raise money for St. John's area SPCA and animal shelters.

Harding Road Campus Cooks Prepare Meals During Canadian Culinary Federation "Annual Ball"

Posted January 18, 2011

Canadian Culinary Federation held their annual Ball on January 15, 2011. Harding Road Campus cooking students, Josh Kane, Dawn Crocker, Elaine Kelloway, and Troy Sparkes helped prepare and plate the food.

This event was held at the Sheraton with over a hundred guests from different aspects of the community including chefs, critics, government officials, television and radio personalities, and the general public.

Our students were given an excellent opportunity to gain knowledge about meals preparation during large events, presentation techniques, and proper portion sizes.

Awards are given every years to exceptional cooking students showing genuine interest in the culinary field and also show great potential.

Elaine Kelloway was awarded this year's exceptional student award for Academy Canada.

Harding Road Campus Cooking students prepare dishes for the Annual Ball.

Our aspiring chefs preparing mash potatoes.

Elaine Kelloway receives the "Exceptional Student" award for Academy Canada.