Gathering children to participate in hands on activity promoted teamwork and responsibility while educating the kids on why the leaves fall. This activity provided a sense of environmental and physical awareness while giving the children a chance to have fun while working in a group setting.
February 2018
Canadian Hometown Association
Participated in the filming of the Chinese New Year filming by the Canadian Hometown Association in Toronto City Hall Square. This involvement demonstrates the dedication to the culture and shows support for any future events and built connections with fellow organizers.
Spring Festival Event
February 2018
Organized the first ever spring festival event in Newmarket to celebrate the coming of the new year. This inclusion gathered the community together to experience Asian culture with traditional clothing, decorations and activities. This event showed my commitment to my goal of seeing talent in everyone and gave a chance for them to display it.
Ontario Five-Year
Volunteer Award
April 2018
This award was presented for the persistence of involvement, engaging our community and showing my support for keeping tradition alive. This represents my engagement in growing my network for the cause of providing more for kids with special needs and constantly planning events providing opportunities for growth.
RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrants Award
April 2018
This award is given to those who have provided meaningful impact to the Canadian society. This represents the inclusion, leadership and creating positive opportunities for both children and the community.
Asian Heritage Month
May 2018
Participated in organizing the Asian Heritage Month event creating an opportunity for all to experience the diversity of celebrating difference cultures. This promoted a significant understanding of Asian culture and created a stronger bond with the community.
Hua Diao Association
May 2018
The Hua Diao Association made a generous donation of $2450 dollars to the cause of helping children with special needs. This contribution displayed great support for our mission of providing programs, activities and improving student development.
G.P.S Volleyball
Tournament
June 2018
Gifted People Services sponsored the Zhe Jiang Association of Canada’s volleyball tournament, providing an opportunity for community engagement. This sponsorship brought the families and friends together as a way to give back through team spirit.
Victory Banquet
July 2018
Attended the victory banquet for the volleyball tournament and successfully won the bid for the Diaoyutai donated by the Consul General. This event strengthened the bond between organizers while showing support for the community, charity and demonstrates great initiative.
China Performance
August 2018
China visitor tour and organized performance with special needs in Scarborough Civic Centre. This event gave the chance to demonstrate the talent and skills of the children in front of an international audience. Through this event, the children left with a boost in confidence and provided experience for not only the performers, but for the audience as well.
Newmarket City Hall
August 2018
Visited Newmarket City Hall with overseas students. This provided the chance to meet the local community and learn about the civic environment. This visit allowed for cultural exchange, a chance for students to meet the broader Canadian community and improved their community awareness.
Nursing Home
Performance
September 2018
Took the children to a nursing home for performances and interactions. This act allowed for students to make meaningful connections with an older generation with plenty of life experience. This engagement reinforced the children’s compassion and illustrated what healthy connection looks like.
Health Association
October 2018
Participated in the 108 Health Association's social gathering. This event gave the opportunity to promote the cause for the school and allowed for collaboration between organizers while showing support to the community.
Dragon Culture Festival
2018
Promoting Chinese culture, participating in the Dragon Culture Festival, Hanfu, and tea art. This event brought cultural heritage to the community, giving a chance for participation in a large event and gave a grand example of how Chinese tradition is celebrated.
Chinese Recitation
2018
Promoting Chinese Culture through the Chinese Recitation. This gave an opportunity for students to experience the language, literature and meet others deeply rooted in their culture. This encouraged confidence in their identity, promoted conversing and supported the preservation of tradition.
Volvo Anniversary Event
2018
Attended the Volvo anniversary celebration, representing for our organization in a business environment to build a broader network for our cause. Participating in this event created opportunity for future collaborations and discuss upcoming events.
Caligraphy
2018
Provided an opportunity for children to learn more about their heritage through creative and experimental elements. This activity improved many children’s fine motor skills, focus and boosted confidence in a judgement free environment.
Environmental Protection
Event
2018
Bring your child to plant a tree encouraged environmental responsibility and taught children about how the smallest of actions can lead to a great impact in life. This expressed the idea of a brighter future and engaged in large community involvement.
Flower Festival
2018
This participation created an opportunity to expose children to the culture and traditions celebrated. This event promoted awareness of culture, allowed for participation in the tradition and emphasized the importance of social gatherings for student.