february 2015
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Students take on a global, philanthropic attitude through leadership programs By Graeme Wood
Leadership programs throughout the Richmond School District will be on display March 6 at Aberdeen Centre, as part of Education Week’s Richmond Student Leadership Showcase. And, it’s Hugh Boyd secondary’s Interact club that’s leading the way. About 160 Trojan leaders participate in the club, which recently garnered international recognition for their work throughout the school, community and world. “We hit school, local and global (needs) to develop an overall global citizen — someone who understands our
place in the world, but also who fosters leadership,” explained teacher Douglas Park, an advisor of the school’s incentive program.
Mr. Park said Gomes’ leadership has helped Boyd gain immense recognition.
Last month, Boyd’s Interact club was awarded top spot in an Interact Rotary International video competition and some of the school’s students are featured on the Interact Rotary International Facebook page.
“By winning this international video award we’re now on the international platform and others are looking at us and saying wow, these kids can make a difference on those levels. We’ve become role models and the face of Interact Rotary International,” said Mr. Park.
Kyle Gomes produced the video and will visit China this summer to document a group of doctors performing cleft lip surgeries on low-income residents.
Interact clubs foster community engagement and volunteer work. The Richmond Sunset Rotary Club sponsors the Boyd club. Participants take part in
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