QUICK FACTS - APRIL 2011
The Model School at UWinnipeg’s Collegiate
Background Information
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In operation since September, 2008, the Model School is housed in the Collegiate, UWinnipeg’s high school on
campus, located in Wesley Hall at 515 Portage Ave.
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The Model School first opened as a pilot project as part of the University of Winnipeg’s broader community
learning mandate. The goal of all community learning initiatives is to break down the barriers to post-secondary
education and provide academic opportunities for students, regardless of socio-economic background.
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All students at the Model School have faced barriers that prevented them from reaching their fullest potential.
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Model School students receive a full scholarship and are integrated into Collegiate classes and work towards a
Manitoba High School Diploma. 25 students are enrolled from grade 9 to 12.
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Costs including transportation, nutrition, registration and supplies are all included in the scholarship.
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Potential students are identified and referred by school administrators from local public schools and may also be
nominated by non-profit organizations such as Big Brothers & Big Sisters.
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Each student that is accepted into the program is assessed and an Individualized Education Plan is developed
where goals and objectives are identified, ways of achieving the goals are planned and barriers that may get in
the way of achieving academic success are identified.
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As well engaging in a rigorous academic program, the Model School students receive additional training in
resume and life skill building activities including coaching and refereeing certification from Sport Manitoba, First
Aid and CPR from St. John’s ambulance and a variety of other seminars and workshops such as Respect
Education Train the Trainer and Cyber Bullying.
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Model School students are hired by UWinnipeg’s Eco-U summer camp to work as junior and senior camp leaders
giving them practical, hands on job experience.
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All students are enrolled in UWinnipeg’s Opportunity Tuition Credit Account program, where they can earn up to
$3,000.00 tuition credit at the UWinnipeg. They can use these tuition credits upon completion of Grade 12 to
attend UWinnipeg.
The Model School Students
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25 students currently enrolled, with a strong focus on Aboriginal and new immigrant students. Many students had
previously dropped out of school.
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Ten students are currently working towards earning a Community Service High School credit by volunteering for a
minimum of 110 hours of community service.
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22 students regularly participate in extra-curricular activities including intramurals.
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Four students travelled to Costa Rica in February, 2011 to participate in a Community Service Cultural exchange
program.
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Since 2008, six students have graduated and are either working or pursuing further education or training at
UWinnipeg.
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Eight more students are expected to graduate in 2011.
Key Accomplishments of Model School Students
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One student received a Scholarship with Explore Canada to attend the Universite Sainte-Anne in Nova Scotia for
a five-week French Language Program.
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10 students are on the Dean’s Honour List for academic achievement.
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Two students in grade 12 wrote the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) for entrance into post-secondary schools.
Both students received high scores on a national level and have been offered University Scholarships based on
those scores.
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One student represented Manitoba as a youth delegate for the You Can National Aboriginal Conference.
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Three students are members of a Square Dance Troupe that has danced nationally and raised a large amount of
funds for small Aboriginal and Métis communities.
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Two students sit on a Provincial Youth Committee on Aboriginal issues facing youth in our province.
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The University of Winnipeg Collegiate Varsity Girls won the Provincial Championships for basketball for the
second year in a row. Four Model School students play for this team.
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Two students represented Manitoba in the Canada Summer Games for Basketball.
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Two students have been selected for the All Manitoba Basketball Team.
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A student won Most Valuable Player in the Provincial basketball finals.
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A student won All Star in the Provincial basketball finals.
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15 students are certified in Level 1 Coaching for basketball, tennis and softball.
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Eight students have passed their Manitoba Driver License.
For more information please contact:
Gerri Zacharias
Acting Director – Model School
g.zacharias@uwinnipeg.ca
204-789-1482
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