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www.oakvillebeaver.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, May 7, 2010 · 12 Rotherglen honoured for REAL by Lieutenant Governor Ontario Lieutenant Governor David Onley hosted a reception to recognize Ontario students who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to community service -- and Rotherglen School was among them. Rotherglen was one of eight Ontario schools chosen to attend. Craig Kielburger, founder of Free the Children, Leaders Today and Me to We, presented student representatives from Rotherglen with the Free the Children's Celebration of Champions award. Rotherglen students who attended were representative of the many active participants of the Rotherglen Education in Active Leadership (REAL) program. REAL challenges students to engage in activities to discover personal strengths, connect to their local community and invest in socially-responsible living. This year, in addition to raising funds for local and national charitable organizations, Rotherglen partnered with Free the Children, and raised sufficient funds to build a school and support a water campaign for a community in Come Sail Away....in support of Habitat for Humanity Halton Afternoon Luncheon & Cruise Evening Dinner Dance & Cruise Friday, June 18th 6:30 p.m. boarding Tickets $79/person Saturday, June 19th 12:30 p.m. boarding Tickets $65/person SUBMITTED PHOTO Saturday, June 19th 6:30 p.m. boarding Tickets $89/person HONOURED: A group of eight Rotherglen School students represented their school's Rotherglen Education in Active Leadership (REAL) program, which was recently recognized at a reception hosted by Ontario Lieutenant General David Onley. Ecuador, South America. As part of their commitment to action, several Grade 8 students will be travelling to Ecuador in June to engage in service work and community building. "By reaching out to different communities, using a "hand up", not "hand out" philosophy, Rotherglen School strives to foster in our students a sense of their place in the world and to build the self-confidence to know that with skill and determination, they are able to effect positive change," said Shirley Nickorick, leadership co-ordinator for Rotherglen. Enjoy a buffet meal and live entertainment while sailing the Empire Sandy on Lake Ontario out of Bronte Harbour Order your tickets today.... www.oakvillekin.org or call 905-825-9434 Thank you to our sponsors: In partnership with the Kinette Club of Oakville