S.H.A.R.P.

The program name S.H.A.R.P. stands for

Self-Awareness
Hope
Appreciation of Cultures
Resilience
Peer Network

It is an after-school program, developed by Across U-hub, partnered with Toronto District School Board that focuses on SELF-DISCOVERY, PEER RELATIONSHIP and LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT for high-school students of East Asian immigrant descent.

When?

  • For Northview Heights S. S.:

    • Oct. 9, 2019 – Sept. 6, 2020

  • For Dr. Norman Bethune C. I. & Stephen Leacock C. I :

    • Oct. 9, 2019 – Sept. 6, 2020

  • For Albert Campbell C. I., A.Y. Jackson S. S. & Sir John A. Macdonald C. I. :

    • Nov. 13, 2019 – Sept. 6, 2020


Where?

It varies. Our after-school sessions will sometimes take place at school you registered and other times at Across U-hub.

When going on a trip, a school bus will be arranged to pick up and drop off all of us at one location.


Who?

All high school (G.9 to G.12) Toronto District School Board (TDSB) students are welcome to join!


How Much?

It’s Free for all TDSB high school students. The number of participants is limited for the program, therefore, registration runs on a first come first serve basis. Registration is required for enrolment.


Program moved to online platform due to coronavirus

Objective

Our goal is to improve the overall well-being in youth, guide youths in developing a sense of belonging in our multicultural environment and good characters to shine in a society.

Delivery Methods

  • Multimedia workshop
  • Experiential Learning
  • Reflection and Introspection
  • Caring & Understanding Mentorship
  • Community-based Outreach Activities
  • Training Camp
  • Shadowing Experiences
  • Partnering with Schools

A theory and our believes behind S.H.A.R.P.

We believed that a sense of belonging would allow youths to enjoy school life, be a helpful member of a family and get more involved in the community.


These activities and involvement would in turn encourage a youth to be aware of individual differences, live with hope, appreciate cultural differences, be resilient, develop networking skills and to grow up as a healthy adult with good characters.