We held our 2012 awards ceremony, and our theme this year was leadership.  Children from NY, CT, NJ, and PA presented speeches on what it means to be a leader.  Among some of the leaders children spoke about were President Barack Obama, Steve Jobs, and Avicenna.

Students achievements for academic year 2011-2012 were highlighted.  Two students will be attending Our Academy of Laurelton Hall and AITE High School.  One Pennsylvania member was inducted into the National Honor Society, and another in the the National Junior Honor Society .  One member was 1st place recipient of the science fair held in her school in New Jersey.   One child from Norwalk, Connecticut testified in front of the Connecticut legislators advocating charter school funding.  Four children had received a 4.0 GPA or above, and all of the middle school children were on the Honor Roll.  One child spoke at the Courage to Speak Foundation, Inc.  about children speaking out against drugs.  Four children had poetry published in various  anthologies.  Two children received pins for their participation in the LEGO League Robotic competition.  We had a  strong academic year.  Our grade school students, using their older role models also showcased a principal’s award,  perfect attendance, and recipient of Women in History award.  We are proud to say the children were involved in extra curricular activities, sports, ballet, band, and future business leaders association.

We ended the evening with a talent show, and an award was given to the child with the most talent. Special trophies were given for first, second, and third place to the best overall students.  Along with the trophies, winners received cash awards.