A special presentation is taking place this week at WDSS to announce a new partnership between the school’s PACE (Partnership, Achievement, Cultural Awareness & Engagement) Program and Enbridge Inc.
A press conference is slated for Wednesday morning at Wallaceburg District Secondary School.
PACE is a program developed to support at-risk-students as part of a Student Success Initiative and has been on-going at the school for eight years.
Enbridge Pipeline Inc. and Enbridge Green Power, Transmission & Emerging Technology will each be donating $30,000 for a total donation of $60,000 over the next three years to the WDSS PACE Program.
The donation will assist PACE to:
– Provide school based supports as recommended in consultation with School Administration, Student Success Team, Student Services and the Harriet Jacobs Centre
– Maintain a relationship with the Walpole Island First Nation community to maintain an understanding of the sensitivity issues related to the historical and cultural perspectives of First Nations and the First Nation students
– Assist in partnering students with the proper resources and supports needed to be successful
– Monitor daily attendance of each student involved with PACE to ensure consistency
– Maintain ongoing contact with students and parents/guardians to help ensure continuity of supports and determination of needs throughout the school year
– Liaise and consult with Community agencies as determined by the School Success Team, to provide support for individual students.
Enbridge Pipeline Inc. is a PAIRS (Partners Active in Resource Sharing) with Wallaceburg District Secondary School. PAIRS is a community based and supported program enhancing educational experiences for students through continuous and effective interaction among community partners.
Enbridge Inc. has supported a number of initiatives at the school and is a valuable partner with WDSS.
Ken Hall, Senior Advisor, Enbridge Public Affairs, Principal Rob Lee and WDSS PACE Coordinator, Ken O’Neil will share and celebrate the success of the PACE Program.
Photo: A WDSS student enjoying some laughs at the “Tartan Tour” event back in September.
