May 26th, 2015

At the May 25 Board Meeting, five students were awarded the 2014-15 Linda Fabi Bursary.

The bursary provides funding for students who are planning to pursue a trade through college or apprenticeship. Students were nominated for the Bursary by a teacher, and the following characteristics were taken into consideration:

  1. The student’s key characteristics
  2. An example of how the student has demonstrated perseverance, or has overcome obstacles or made a remarkable comeback during their high school career
  3. A staff member’s recommendation

An adjudication committee consisting of Chairperson Kathleen Woodcock, Vice-Chair John Hendry, Past Chair Ted Martin, and former Director of Education Linda Fabi selected five students to receive the award.

This year’s recipients are: Gabrielle Bertrand of Southwood SS, Kyle Bissonette of Bluevale CI, Cole Graham of Glenview Park SS, Kyle Douglas of Grand River CI, and Kieth Hummel of Forest Heights CI. Congratulations!

About the Award:

The Linda Fabi Bursary was established by the Board of Trustees in celebration and recognition of the many contributions and achievements of Linda Fabi during her tenure as Director of Education for the Waterloo Region District School Board. The total amount of the Bursary is up to $2,000, which is to be presented annually to students of the Waterloo Region District School Board. Depending on the number of applicants, this award can be divided so that a number of eligible applicants can be recognized.

Congratulations to this year's recipients!

Congratulations to this year’s recipients!

Kyle receives his award from Linda Fabi, with his family and staff from Grand River CI

Kyle receives his award from Linda Fabi, with his family and staff from Grand River CI

Kyle with Linda Fabi, and Mr. Ulmer from Grand River CI

Kyle with Linda Fabi, and Mr. Ulmer from Grand River CI

Kyle with Linda Fabi and Mr. Stemmler from Bluevale CI

Kyle with Linda Fabi and Mr. Stemmler from Bluevale CI

Kyle receives his award from Linda Fabi, with his family and staff from Bluevale CI

Kyle receives his award from Linda Fabi, with his family and staff from Bluevale CI

Keith with Linda Fabi and his family.

Keith with Linda Fabi and his family.

Kieth receives his award from Linda Fabi, with his family and staff from Forest Heights CI

Kieth receives his award from Linda Fabi, with his family and staff from Forest Heights CI

Cole with his family, Linda Fabi, and Mrs Martins-Gardiner from Glenview Park SS

Cole with his family, Linda Fabi, and Mrs Martins-Gardiner from Glenview Park SS

Cole receives his award from Linda Fabi, with his family and staff from Glenview Park SS

Cole receives his award from Linda Fabi, with his family and staff from Glenview Park SS

Gabrielle with Linda Fabi and Mr Passarelli from Southwood SS

Gabrielle with Linda Fabi and Mr Passarelli from Southwood SS

Gabrielle receives her award from Linda Fabi, with her family and Southwood SS staff.

Gabrielle receives her award from Linda Fabi, with her family and Southwood SS staff.