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Queen of Angels Academy

Community Service

Angels in Action Program

 

WHO

  • All Secondary 4 and Secondary 5 students

WHAT

  • Angels in Action, also known as the Christian Service Program (CSP), is QAA's volunteer service project.

WHY

  • Community service, an integral part of education at QAA, encourages students to demonstrate compassion, commitment and citizenship.
  • Students are taught to be responsible for the welfare of others by becoming involved in their community.
  • Students develop self-confidence, pride and maturity.
  • Students develop "real-world" work skills and explore possible careers.

WHEN

  • After school or on the weekends from the beginning of Secondary 4 to Christmas of their Secondary 5 school year

or

  • During the summer months between their Secondary 3 and Secondary 4 school year and between their Secondary 4 and Secondary 5 school year

HOW

  • Students sign up and return the Parents' Permission letter.
  • Students decide on a placement, then email , Angels in Action Coordinator, for placement approval.
  • After completing their CSP, the students' placement supervisor completes and signs their Evaluation Form.

To obtain their QAA diploma and attend the QAA convocation ceremony, students must receive a passing CSP grade of over 60%.

Scholarships

In recognition of outstanding community service, QAA offers three scholarships.

 

The CSP Award

$100. No application required.

Criteria

  • Continuing involvement in community service after minimum commitment of 30 hours has been completed.
  • Minimum grade of 85% in CSP.
  • Extraordinary efforts and endeavors to engage with the community and/or to develop oneself.

The YMCA Award

One-year membership to the YMCA. No application required.

Criteria

  • Continuing involvement in community service after minimum commitment of 30 hours has been completed.
  • Minimum grade of 85% in CSP.
  • Extraordinary efforts and endeavors to engage with the community.
  • Involvement in sports, athletic or recreational activities (either as a personal extracurricular or as a volunteer).

The QAA Foundation Award

$250. Application required (obtain from the Foundation office.)

 

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