St. John’s Campuses – Convocation 2023
On Thursday, May 18, 2023 the Students and Staff from both the Harding Road and Kenmount Road campuses attended Academy Canada’s Convocation Ceremony. We had 241 graduates from 2022-2023 attend.
Ms. Anita Morgan, Regional Director, began with the opening remarks and introduced a couple of speakers including Jackie White, Business Development Director, to bring greetings from the Board of Directors, Honourable John Abbott, “Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development” and MHA for the District of St. John’s East, brought greetings and words of encouragement to our graduates. The Honourable Tom Osborne, Minster of Health and Community Services and Honourable Pam Parsons, Minster Responsible for Women and Gender Equality also sent along greetings to be read at our Convocation Ceremony. Next our 2023 Valedictorian, Cindy Maher, a graduate of our Occupational Health and Safety program shared her wonderful memories and experience during her time as a student with us.
Thank you all for your inspiring and motivating words.
Occupational Health and Safety Graduate and Valedictorian, Cindy Maher, gives a speech about her time as an Academy Canada Student.
President’s Award
The President’s Award is Academy Canada’s highest honour awarded to one student from each graduating year who reflects the ideals we strive to instil in our graduates including leadership, professionalism, positive attitude, good overall average and a willingness to participate in school activities.
Staff members provide recommendations to Academy Canada’s president, Mr. Mike Barrett, who selects a recipient. A difficult decision to make as several students were deserving of this award.
Ms. Anita Morgan presented these awards to;
Harding Road – Christine McNeil, Cook Student
Kenmount Road – Katlyn Winters, Therapeutic Recreation Student
Congratulations to our recipients.
Cooking Instructor, Bernie Ann Ezekiel (right), presents the President’s Award to Christine McNeil (left)
Therapeutic Recreation Instructor, Joanne Bennett (right), presents the President’s Award to Katlyn Winters (left)
Program Award Winners
| CONVOCATION 2023 PROGRAM WINNERS | |
| Program | Award Winner |
| Adult Basic Education | Paiman Shekho |
| Animal Grooming Professional | Maryann Martin |
| Automotive Service Technician (Justin Ingram Memorial Award) | Starr Webb |
| Business Administration (Patsy Trahey Memorial Award) | Jennalyn Marcelo |
| Carpenter | Cameron Knight |
| Construction/Industrial Electrician (Mike Purdy Memorial Award) | Michael Ata-Burke |
| Cook | Cameron Perry |
| Criminology | Cathrina Rajamohan |
| Electrolysis | Gabrielle Adams |
| Esthetics and Spa Management | Ella Strowbridge |
| Esthetics and Spa Management with Electrolysis | Laura Murphy |
| Hairstylist (Marilyn Jarvis Memorial Award) | Emily Barber |
| Interior Decorating | Brooklyn Follett |
| Law Enforcement Foundations | McKenzie Ralph |
| Massage Therapy | Kyle Austin |
| Medical Device Reprocessing | Carolyn Murray |
| Multimedia Graphic Design | Ann Norris |
| Natural Resources | Roderick Kelly |
| Occupational Health and Safety | Charmaine Furneaux |
| Office Administration (General Studies) | Brooke Whittle |
| Office Administration Technology (Melissa Glynn Memorial Award) | Elaine Johnson |
| Paralegal Studies (Josephine Harris Memorial Award) | Angela Brake |
| Physiotherapy Assistant/Occupational Therapist Assistant | Shelby White |
| Plumber | Dion Janes |
| Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic | Cody Butler |
| Steamfitter/Pipefitter | Michael Dawson |
| Therapeutic Recreation (Jeremy Cross Memorial Award) | Emma Lush |
| Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist | Hannah Blackwood |
| Welder | Matthew Power |
Following the program awards, Ms. Karen Silver, Graduate Employment Coordinator from the Harding Road Campus and Ms. Julie Yetman, Student Support Coordinator, from the Kenmount Road Campus presented diplomas to our graduating students.
Graham Blundon Outstanding Instructor Awards
Ms. Suzanne Jordan, Campus Coordinator, Harding Road Campus and Ms. Colleen Power, Vice Principal, Kenmount Road Campus presented the Graham Blundon Outstanding Instructor award.
It is presented in memory of Graham Blundon – a great friend, teacher, mentor and supporter of Academy Canada. This award recognizes the exceptional commitment of the instructors who strive to ensure the success of their students.
This is awarded to an instructor exemplifying leadership, compassion, student and school involvement and extra- curricular commitment.
The Recipient’s of the Graham Blundon Outstanding Instructor Award are;
Harding Road Campus – Bob Richard, Natural Resources Instructor
Kenmount Road Campus – Laura Power, Esthetics and Spa Management Instructor
Natural Resources Instructor, Bob Richards, receives Harding Road Campus’ “Instructor of the Year” award.
Esthetics and Spa Management Instructor, Laura Power, receives Kenmount Road Campus’ “Instructor of the Year” award.
Congratulations to our 2023 graduates. You did it! We are so proud of each and everyone of you.