The Foundation's's Experience and Objective
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Each year the Toronto District School Board alone receives upwards of 14
applications from principals of elementary and high schools in the GTA for
the Award .
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Upon reading these submissions, it became clear that
there are many graduating students in grade 8 and
grade 12 that truly deserve to receive recognition upon graduation.
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These kids experience deep emotional pain; they have
the mental capability to comprehend what life has to offer;
yet do not have the physical capability to participate in all
its potential. Just kicking or tossing a ball around is often
beyond them, yet they rise up with a brave heart to meet the challenges,
cheerful and stalwart.
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Recognizing their achievement at graduation with their
teachers and peers is a tremendous boost to their spirit;
their will to carry on is strengthened.
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The Nigel william Robert Gage Foundation objective is to
establish the award throughout Ontario, annually recognize all
deserving children graduating from grade 8 and grade 12.
Recognition will not be a competition. At the graduation ceremony,
each child will receive a beautiful glass "Nigel Williams Award for
Personal Strength and Courage" trophy with the
year and their name on it. An angel engraved in the glass reflects light when placed in a window.
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