Celebration of Achievement at Victoria Park C.I.

As students and staff prepare for graduation at Victoria Park C.I., the school community is celebrating the achievements of eight graduates from their Intensive Support Programs (ISPs) for students with a Mild Intellectual Disability (MID). 

Collaboratively, Special Education and Inclusion staff, administration, teachers, guidance, and families have worked to map out unique post-secondary pathways for each of these students. Whether heading to specialized programs at George Brown College or Seneca College, entering the workforce, or stepping into family businesses, each graduate’s story reflects growth, achievement, and perseverance. Proud parents and inspired students highlighted the impact of early transition planning and dedicated, collaborative support as a key part of their success. 

The individual accomplishments within this cohort showcase success and dedication: 

• Sufyan Raja not only secured his Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), but also earned the prestigious Exceptional Achievement Award. 

• Abdullah Ali has completed his OSSD. He shone in his nursery co-op placement and will return this fall to mentor incoming Grade 9 students in the MID ISP class. 

• Ali Saad also achieved his OSSD and celebrated major milestones in independent travel during his successful YMCA co-op placement. 

• Romonishka Chambers demonstrated a strong work ethic by balancing employment with her studies. She will attend Seneca College in the fall. 

• Cynthia Yorke has shown a strong commitment to reaching her graduation goals as she pursues her creative passion for graphic design. 

• Maor Seff is eagerly preparing to take his skills into his family’s carpentry business. 

• Patrick Hanna has expressed interest in the George Brown College Vocational Program, and the team will continue to support his next steps. 

• Vanessa Macintyre is focused on summer employment and ongoing skill-building. 

Sufyan, Ali, Maor, Abdullah, and Patrick also received recognition through the Special Education Awards. 

To maintain this momentum, the school hosted a specialized transition workshop in May to further equip these graduates with the self-advocacy and executive functioning skills needed to thrive as they begin their post-secondary journeys. 

Well done, graduates!