INSPIRED STUDENTS

Pickering College students took part in a variety of activities designed to help deepen their understanding of the impact of the residential school system. In recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, guest speaker Lorrie Gallant shared her personal experiences at a special Morning Meeting. 

Pickering College gathered for a full-school Morning Meeting to mark UN Day. With 30 countries represented in our school community, every PC student has the opportunity to learn about different cultures and worldviews, which enrich our classroom and social discourse. As a full member of UNESCO’s Associated Schools Network, our students also benefit greatly from building an international network of friends. 

Pickering College hosted the 42nd annual Booker’s Run, named in honour of Keith “Booker” McLaren, a former PC teacher, coach and Assistant Headmaster who was affectionately known in the school for doing everything “by the book.” This year’s run was held over three days, due to COVID-19 protocols for cohorting and physical distancing. All races took place on campus starting and ending at the track on Memorial Field and included additional sections on the PC campus. 

PC siblings Maya RoyDiClemente in Grade 4 and Evan Roy-DiClemente in Grade 10 received a Youth Entrepreneurial Spirit Award at the East Gwillimbury Chamber of Commerce Business Awards gala for their remarkable work outside of school. The two siblings, along with their brother Jason, run a small business where they sell handmade gift products at vendor markets, farmer’s markets, and online, as well as recreating historic games from around the world.

Pickering College held a special Morning Meeting to discuss the topic of bullying and the origin of Pink Shirt Day. Also known as AntiBullying Day in Canada, the day was created to make a visible stand against bullying, and now raises awareness and promotes resources available to bullying victims.

During a dress-down day in April, our Junior and Middle School Student Committee raised funds to support the Canadian Red Cross and Ukraine humanitarian relief efforts. With gratitude to students, families and staff, the committee was able to bring in $1,704 in donations. Thank you to Grade 5 Representatives Tristan Simpson, Sophia Mac Sweeney and Angelina Gu, who rallied Junior and Middle School students to contribute to this important cause. 

One year after her awardwinning GLP Capstone pitch, Sasha Au Yong ’21 presented a cheque for $1,500 to Parkinson Canada, representing the proceeds of her bestselling children’s storybook

There’s Something Different

About Grandpa. Accepting on behalf of Parkinson

Canada was Naseem Jamal, Senior Manager of Donor Engagement. 

Pickering College was accepted as a Provisional One applicant for the Ontario Camps Association (OCA). The central purpose and focus of the OCA Accreditation Program is to help camps create an enriching, positive, safe and healthy experience for all campers and staff. We are thrilled that our exceptional programming from our summer day camps has been recognized by the OCA, and we are excited to join the ranks of many established Ontario camps. 

Pickering College celebrated its first Sports

Day since 2019—a highly anticipated PC tradition to mark the end of a school year. This was the first Sports Day for many of our students and staff, and we were happy to see our community laughing, having fun and enjoying the sunshine. Congratulations to Silver House, winner of the annual House competition. 

PC’s Arts Department hosted a Nuit Blanche—an interactive event modelled after the famous Nuit Blanche events held in major cities across the globe. This event featured drama, visual arts, film, media arts, radio and music in a walkabout style format throughout the school and campus. 