January 17, 2012
OTTAWA—His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, will visit Vaughan Road Academy, in Toronto, on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at 1 p.m.
The Governor General will meet with students and teachers leading Pocket Change Heroes, a campaign aimed at raising money to build schools in Africa through Free the Children, an international charitable and educational organization. His Excellency will then meet with the Grade 10 classes studying civics to talk about his mandate and the reasons why he selected philanthropy and volunteerism as one of his pillars. His remarks will then be followed by a question-and-answer period with the students.
About Vaughan Road Academy
Vaughan Road Academy is a Toronto District School Board school in the Oakwood-Vaughan neighbourhood. The school is recognized for its student and teacher involvement in important social issues. For more information, visit
http://schools.tdsb.on.ca/vaughanroad
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Media wishing to cover this event must contact Mr. Joseph Santalucia in advance.
Media information:
Julie Rocheleau
Rideau Hall Press Office
613-998-7280
julie.rocheleau@gg.ca
Joseph Santalucia
Principal, Vaughan Road Academy
416-394-3222
