This is a picture of Gateway Public School.  This is important and it represents the community because a lot of children from Flemingdon attend this school.  My youngest sister goes there as well.  It is mostly important because most of the kids went to this school when they were young and they spent several years there.  The teachers and the playground of the school are important to the people living in this community as well.  They learned a lot from the teachers and played a lot at the school’s playground with their friends.  Therefore they have a lot of memories attached with the school.

By Ammeta (Step Up March Break program participant)

This is a picture of the Flemingdon Health Centre.  The health centre is a main part of our community.  The main floor has a clinic that is very useful.  In addition to adults and families, many teenagers go to the clinic for check-ups, medical/physical treatments, blood tests, and information on healthy living.

Upstairs in the centre, there are social recreational programs available to different age groups.
Some programs include health promotion and education, youth programs, parents support, seniors program etc.  The Flemingdon Health Centre does many things that help the community.

By Nadema (Step Up March Break program participant)

As you walk down Gateway or Grenoble, you might not notice as many good things as there are in the community than you think.  Today, we acknowledged many great things such as schools, libraries, construction workers, and other things which are making Flemingdon better. With improvement everyday and multiculturalism building up, this is making Flemo a better community.  We saw people using their bikes, yet do they know that they are being environmentally friendly?  Paved roads and strong new buildings provide happiness to the people living in Flemo.  With everyone helping each other, Flemingdon is becoming a better bigger society.  There are community centres and help for people who are new in Canada.  Flemingdon Park is a great society getting better for what we have seen today.

By Irfan (Step Up March Break program participant)

Completing the six month program has been such a great accomplishment for me. Giving back to the community, making new friends, and learning more about me are some of the many things that I have gained from Serve. Throughout the whole six months it has truly been a roller coaster ride. I am thankful for the Assertive workshop especially because it helped me to gain a lot of the confidence that I have today. The most memorable moment in the program would be the week long retreat that the team went on. This was a week filled with fun and laughter that I will always remember. All in all I can take great memories from the serve program.

Blog entry by Matthew C. (Experience This! program)

Wow, It’s been 6 months! Coming into this program I didn’t know what to expect, I didn’t know anyone, and coming in at 9:30 am everyday from an hour and a half commute, I didn’t know how long I would last. Luckily this program passed my expectations. I’ve met some of the coolest people I’d ever meet, and I learned so much from the activities and trips we had. I’ve learned things that will carry me on throughout life and also help me with my future career. Completing this program has allowed me to get accepted into George Brown College and Humber College in September and I can’t wait to live the college life. My goal at the beginning of the program was to make it passed the 6 months and graduate with flying colors. 6 months is here, graduation is next week, and I feel I accomplished my goal.

Blog entry by Georgia Francis (Experience This! program)