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Krishna Basani Wins SHAD Design Challenge

OCTOBER 24TH, 2021

Brain Power alumna Krishna Basani’s team won this year’s SHAD Design Challenge at the University of Calgary! They received the Best Application of Theme, Best Application of Science, Best Prototype and Best Overall awards for their design! THAT IS AMAZING! WAY TO GO, KRISHNA!

Charlotte Wong is Scholastic Kid Reporter

OCTOBER 24TH, 2021

Brain Power student Charlotte Wong has been selected to join Scholastic Kids Press as a Kid Reporter for the academic year 2021-2022.  She is the only Kid Reporter to represent Canada this year to report news to all children around the world. Scholastic Kids Press is a group of talented Kid Reporters, ages 10–14, from aaround the world. Since 2000, these award-winning young journalists have reported “news for kids, by kids,” covering politics, entertainment, the environment, sports, and more! Check out Charlotte’s...

Parasmai Conjeevaram Wins Gold Award

OCTOBER 24TH, 2021

We are proud to announce that Brain Power student Parasmai Conjeevaram won a Gold Award in the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2021! The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition is a prestigious an international essay writing competition from the Royal Commonwealth Society for youth aged 18 and under! This year a record-breaking 25,648 students entered the competition! CONGRATULATIONS, PARASMAI!

Workshop with Canadian Olympian Sarah Wells

OCTOBER 24TH, 2021

On October 1, Brain Power made it possible for over 60 of our wonderful students to attend an incredible online leadership and success workshop (“Re-define Success”) by Canadian olympian (and Amazing Race star) Sarah Wells! Brain Power always strives to go above and beyond our amazing enrichment programs, working to create community and provide incredible extra-curricular opportunities like this for our students. Our students went away VERY inspired! THANKS FOR THE INSPIRATION, SARAH!

Brain Power Student Selected for Harvard Summer School

MARCH 27TH, 2021

Brain Power student Alex Balaci has been selected to participate in this year’s Harvard Summer School and SHAD! Harvard Summer School offers two different programs that both offer a transformative introduction to college life. Participants get exposure to college-level academics, meet new friends from around the world, strengthen their college applications, and build important life skills for future college success!  WE’RE PROUD OF YOU, ALEX!

Karine Rashkovsky Honoured at Inspiring Women 2021!

MARCH 27TH, 2021

Brain Power’s founder and director, Dr. Karine Rashkovsky, was invited by Stephen Lecce, Ontario Minister of Education, to be honoured at the Inspiring Women’s 2021 (Virtual) Celebration on March 8. This celebration brought together selected outstanding female entrepreneurs, philanthropists, business and non-profit leaders and pioneers. WE’RE PROUD OF YOU, KARINE!