Student News: Luca Usurelu wins 1st Place in Canada in Global Speechwriting Youth Challenge, Byrony Makes National Speakers Idol Semi-Finals, Cyra Aggarwal and Arren Shah Recognized in Polar Expressions Writing Contest, and Zoe Kagan Wins 3rd Place in CFUW Writing Contest
Alumni News: Mariah Rui accepted to prestigious SHAD program
Fall/Winter and Summer Registration: view our schedules and reserve your spot - many classes are full and near-full, so don't miss out!
Staff News: Dr. Karine Rashkovsky joins Board of Directors of Pollution Probe
Upcoming Workshops at Brain Power: Check these out!
Registration for our Fall/Winter 2021-22 session has begun!
Check out our schedule of exciting offerings below!
While previous years' registration periods typically began in-person, this year—due to safety restrictions—we are only offering phone-in registrations until further notice.
Please contact the office for more information: info@brainpower.ca
Summer is an amazing time to be inspired by new learning, perfect skills that need extra attention, and enjoy a unique and dynamic classroom experience!
This summer Brain Power will be offering a range of exciting and educational courses for many grade levels in Language Arts, Math and Problem Solving, Grammar and Essay Writing, Critical Reading and Writing, Creative Writing, Art Interpretation, Science, Entrance Exam Preparation (UTS, TOPS, MaCS, HMST, SSAT, etc.), and Math Olympiad Preparation.
WOW! Luca Usurelu Wins 1st Place in Canada for Global Youth Speechwriting Challenge!
Brain Power Public Speaking student Luca Usurelu won 1st place in Canada for the Global Youth Speechwriting Challenge 2021! The Global Youth Challenge is an international speech and writing contest judged by the University of Waterloo and other universities; this year's theme was World Peace.
Luca says: "I just wanted to thank you for all of the public speaking classes and guidance that you have given us over the past year as I would not have been able to do well in this contest without it. I hope to continue participating in similar contests in the future and continuing to grow as a public speaker."
CONGRATULATIONS, LUCA!
For more information on our Summer Public Speaking programs - CLICK HERE! For more information on our Fall-Winter Public Speaking Programs - CLICK HERE!
Byrony Makes National Semi-Finals in Speakers Idol Competition
Brain Power students participated in the annual Speakers Idol Public Speaking Competition! Brain Power student, Bryony, has made it to the national semi-finals round for her speech!
Brain Power students, Ryan, Benjamin, Andrea, and Ana, all had wonderful speeches as well! We are so proud of our public speaking students!
CONGRATULATIONS,
BRYONY!
Cyra Aggarwal and Arren Shah Recognized in Polar Expressions Contest
Brain Power students Cyra Aggarwal and Arren Shah were recognized in this year's Polar Expressions student writing contest!
In addition to being recognized, Cyra's piece was chosen for publication!
WAY TO GO, CYRA AND ARREN!
For more information on our Summer Creative Writing program - CLICK HERE!
Zoe Kagan Wins 3rd Place in Canada in the CFUW Writing Contest!
Brain Power student Zoe Kagan won 3rd place in the Elementary Category of the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Writing Contest!
All of this year's short story entries had to begin with the sentence, “Imagine finding it at the bus stop.”
CONGRATULATIONS, ZOE!
To see this year's winners and read their stories - CLICK HERE!
Mariah Rui Accepted to Prestigious SHAD Program!
Brain Power alumna Public Speaking and UTS Stage 2 student Mariah Rui was accepted to this year's SHAD program!
Shad Canada is hosted by universities across Canada and is a prestigious STEAM and entrepreneurship program for students in Grades 10 and 11.
The month-long program includes a real-world design challenge that asks students to work on issues such as food security, water management and waste.
CONGRATULATIONS, MARIAH!
Dr. Karine Rashkovsky Joins Board of Directors of Pollution Probe
Dr. Karine Rashkovsky, founder and director of Brain Power, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for Pollution Probe, Canada's oldest/first environmental organization (founded in 1969). Brain Power has been committed to environmental stewardship since its inception and has won various awards for its positive impact along the way.
Pollution Probe is a national nonprofit group that seeks to improve Canadian's health through research, education, promotion and advocacy of actions to reduce pollution
New Newsletter from Scientia Initiative -
a Science Youth Journal! A must-read!
Check out the latest newsletter from the Scientia initiative: CLICK HERE!
Brain Power instructor Maryam Mahjoob co-founded the Scientia Initiative with her peer, Amelia Yuan.
The Scientia Initiative was created to connect youth with current research findings in a variety of academic fields, from medicine to chemistry to sociology!
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Upcoming Workshops at Brain Power!
Our Entrance Exam Preparation students get a bonus learning experience this summer (at no added cost)! A virtual interactive live tour of the Supreme Court of Canada!
Students applying to advanced programs (ex. UTS, MaCS, TOPS, UCC, etc.) need to demonstrate worldliness and ensure their applications show their interest in being an engaged citizen. This tour will look excellent on an application/academic CV and may also be a good talking point at a school interview in the future.
You're invited to join Brain Power at the Mother Daughter Empower Virtual Conference taking place June 6, 2021. We are proud to be participating in this special event!
The Mother Daughter Empower Conference is "A personal development and growth mindset conference for moms and girls aged 7-14." We also have a discount code for the Brain Power community to use to join the conference! '
Young Voices Magazine, Toronto Public Library's magazine of creative writing and visual art, is full of writing and art created and selected by Toronto youth age 12-19.
You can submit your art, photography, comics, stories, poems and writing.
