Community Service: Partnerships with a Purpose

Philosophy

RSGC is a university preparatory school.  We believe students are more likely to be successful in their application to university when they are actively involved in meaningful Community Service.  We expect students to do more than the minimum in all aspects of school life.  RSGC focuses on providing our boys with opportunities to give of their time and talents. We promote the philosophy that Community Service is a lifestyle. Students are encouraged to find their niche – what it is that they do well and enjoy – and determine how they could utilize their interests to help others.

Eligible Activities

In order for Community Service hours to be recognized, the following criteria must be met: it must be for altruistic reasons, ie:  neither monetary gain nor certification (such as CIT or LIT programmes); it must be for someone other than a family member; it must be linked to a charitable or social justice organization. Each submission will be approved by the Coordinator of Community Service, Emma Roche. 

Components of the Programme

Grade 9 and 10 students are encouraged to participate in co-educational Community Service activities in large groups, in an attempt to develop team building and promote the idea that Community Service can be fun. Grade 11 students are encouraged to give back to the College; for example, students can serve as tutors in the Junior School through our Mentoring Programme.  Grade 12 students are encouraged to volunteer for a social organization/agency that involves a training component whenever possible. Students who do not fulfill their community service obligations will not be eligible for Proficiency Awards. RSGC hosts a Community Service Fair that will feature booths set up by a variety of organizations that provide volunteer opportunities for youth in the Toronto area.

Recognition of Excellence

For those Senior School students who surpass the prescribed requirement, pins will be awarded for achieving 100, 200 and 500 Community Service hours during a special assembly. During the Graduation Ceremony a member of the graduating class will receive the St. Alban's Community Service Bursary for having made an outstanding contribution to Community Service while at RSGC. The $100.00 award will be donated, in the name of the recipient, to the charity of his choice.

For more information on community service requirements, contact Ms Emma Roche.

For Community Service opportunities for Senior School boys:

» Link to Senior School Community Service Conference