PROGRAM OVERVIEW AND REWARDS

THE CHALLENGE: Participating students are asked to show improvement in their school performance and are monitored by the educators for approximately three and a half months in four different areas: attendance, academics, commitment to self, and commitment to others.

Below is a quote from one of the students who received a top reward:
"To everyone who made it possible, thanks! I had a lot of fun and I learned a lot. I believe I've really grown and I would love to go next year. Anyone who gets to go is extremely lucky!!"

Below is a quote from a teacher:
“It is truly a highlight of our year to be involved in this program. Reward days are like Christmas to our students and it brings us joy to see how happy it makes them. A big thanks to all those who are involved and make sure they know they are making a difference.”

Smaller and Mid-Sized Rewards:

FIRST MONTH	Smaller Rewards (to all students that improve): • Journal and pen • $15 restaurant gift card • $20 Bookstore card • Lanyard
SECOND MONTH	Smaller Rewards (to all students that improve): • Certificate of Achievement • $15 restaurant gift card • Keychain • $20 music gift card

Top Rewards:

To the students that improve the most over the duration of the program.

• Lunch at Government House (Winnipeg and Surrounding Areas) Students will have the opportunity to have lunch at the Government House, have their Certificate of Achievement and other reward item presented to them.
• Lunch with RCMP Member (Rural Areas) Students will have the opportunity to have lunch with a local RCMP member, take part in an organized activity organized by the RCMP, have their Certificate of Achievement and other reward item presented to them.

$1000 Bursary:

A CanWest Peter M. Liba Memorial Bursary has been established through Can West Global Communications to honour one of their founders and a great champion of Manitoba, the late Honourable Peter M. Liba, Manitoba’s 22nd Lieutenant Governor. The endowed gift will be awarded annually to the top student participating in the Lieutenant Governor’s Youth Experience Program.