RCMA

No. 02, 15 October 2009

R. C. M. Academy - A First Class Military School making a difference - shaping the characters of tomorrow's leaders!

As a Canadian Military School for youth, R. C. M. Academy is committed to excellence in education, community involvement, physical fitness and leadership training.

Commandant and Chief Director General message

On behalf of the Faculty, Board of Governors, and Govern in Council I would like to extend my sincere greetings. R. C. M. Academy is designed to serve Canada's youths. We believe in making things better. Better in that, it is not just a destination, but instead, it is a holistic approach; it is the spirit of continuous improvement. It is a journey of making things better for future generations.

Citizens, residents, and visitors are responsibility for the betterment of our society. As such, the R. C. M. Academy emphasis on leadership training, excellence in education, youth development, and the advancement of knowledge. With your commitment and communication, it's just going to keep getting better. Together, we really are making a difference.

M. Watson
Commandant and Chief Director General

The Deputy Commandant and Chief Director General

Col Bob Barnabas is the Academy's Deputy Commandant and Deputy Chief Director General. Mr. Barnabas holds graduate degrees from the University of Toronto, and is an Ordained Minister. Mr. Barnabas is a certified Martial Arts instructor and Judge. He was a Commissioned Officer with the Canadian Forces. He is the principal adviser to the Commandant.

Admissions
R. C. M. Academy welcomes Canadian and international applicants for the 2010-2011 academic year. The Academy has developed a distinct and positive educational atmosphere that challenges young men and women to reach their true potential. It's not too late to enroll your son and daughters. Openings are available for grade 7 to 10 academic programs. We encourage applicants to apply to the Academy's scholarship and bursaries program. It is the goal of the Academy to provide scholarships as well as bursaries to as many students entering the Academy

Applications can be downloaded from the Academy's website or contact the admissions office for more information.

A traditional military theme academy is a highly structured learning atmosphere where students learn to follow positive examples, while at the same time, learning valuable life skills and a set foundation for academic success, as well physical fitness and leadership training. The Academy is a military theme secondary school that prepares its students for all those high responsibilities that rest upon a citizen after graduation. RCMA is guided by these fundamental principles, each of its students pledging to act ethically and to fulfill his or her duties.

RCMA needs your help
The challenge we face is raising enough money to carryout operation. I invite you to consider our request and make a generous gift. Your gift-whatever its size-will help us endow the property, training equipments, uniforms, books and give youths the opportunity that will continue the high standard of academic excellence set by the Academy. Charitable Number: 860136167RR0001

R. C. M. Academy is the school of giving to our youth and to our communities, it is our mission to see your son and daughters achieve the highest level of success.

Please join use in making an investment in our youth. Send your tax-deductible cheque right now so the Academy can continue and enhance its vital work on your behalf. We invite you to personally get involve; it's your child's future, your child's pride and your child's success.

The Passing of our Honourary Colonel

Major 'Peggy' Downes, CD, peacefully passed away Thursday, June 4th, 2009 at the age of 70. She was appointed the Academy's Honourary Colonel in 2006. Major Downes, was appointed honourary aide-de-camp in the province of Ontario, She was the first African- Canadian female to receive the appointment of Aide de Camp serving five (5) Lieutenant Governors of Ontario in succession. Her many accomplishments defy imagination, with over 40 years experience in the Canadian Forces Reserve. We saluted her rich sense of service and excellence to duties.

Do you tweet? R. C. M. Academy does!

A Tweet is a message via the internet using Twitter. And if you haven't heard about Twitter, you soon will. Twitter is designed for people to answer the question "what are you doing today?" or "tell others what you're doing" in a 140 character limit. R. C. M. Academy embraces Twitter (www.twitter.com/military_school), sign up today at www.twitter.com. "Share and discover what's happening right now, anywhere in the world."

*Help us shape the characters of tomorrow's leaders! We rely on your generous support! Together we can make a difference.

RCMA Govern-in-Body:

  • Blair Thompson, Assistant Vice-Chair and Associate Governor
  • Frank Freeman, FSESM., FFDM., CD, Honouray Lieutenant Colonel
  • The Honourable Judge Sarkis Assadourian, Director
  • Colonel Surjit S. Basarke, CD (Retired), Director
  • Shelia Silzer, Director and Chair R. C. M. Academy Charity
  • The Honourable Judge Raminder Gill, Director
  • Bruce A. Silzer, Senior Adviser to the Board and Commandant
  • Bob Barnabas, Vice-Chair, Deputy Commandant and Chief Director General
  • Orville Lee, Director and Adviser at Large
  • Henry Suhady, Director

Acknowledgements
R. C. M. Academy extends sincere appreciation to:

  • Rose Volunteer for their support and donation
  • The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 258 who have provided the use of their Legion facilities and Banquet Hall
  • The Colour Guard of Branch 258 for presenting the Flags at all Academy Ceremonies
  • Premium Banquet Hall President Kuldip Sehmbi who have provided the use of their Hall for RCMA fundraising events
  • Kampong Ku Radio (AM 1430) and Producer and Co-Host Dave Lear for having us on the Radio
  • The Honourable Don McTeague, Member of Parliament - Pickering-Scarborough for his continued support
  • The Honourable John O'Toole, Member of Provincial Parliament for Durham for his continued support
  • The Honourable Wayne Arthurs, Member of Provincial Parliament - Pickering-Scarborough East for his continued support
  • The Honourable Margarett Best, Member of Provincial Parliament - Scarborough-Guildwood for her support
  • Councillor Ron Moeser, City Councillor for Ward 44 for his support
  • Jasmin Dennis, Royal LePage for her continued commitment, contribution and support to R. C. M. Academy
  • Supreme Interlocking and Renovations, for their continued support and donations

The Events and activities this year could not have happened without the support of our dedicated Directors, Volunteers and finally, our generous and committed supports.

The RCMA Educational Philosophy

Captain Silzer, passed away April 11th 2004. The Academy's educational philosophy of success through strong moral ethics, integrity, social responsibility, and self-discipline, has been greatly endorsed by the late Captain D. J. Silzer CD, an educator with the Toronto District School Board, and an officer in the Canadian Armed Forces. Along with Mr. Watson, he envisioned the many positive outcomes that could be achieved by a military academy. Captain Silzer was the Chief Adviser to the Commandant and Chief Director General on the Formation of RCMA, and would have been appointed the academy's first principal.

Honourary Appointment and Friends of RCMA Membership
RCMA offers various membership and honourary appointment. Membership is available to individuals who contribute to youths, communities, and to the nation.

Make your voice heard! We welcome your feedback on membership services, suggestions for communique focus topics, or your contributing article for the newsletter

You are invited to participate in professional development opportunities, including forums and workshops designed to specifically address the need and challenges of education among youths and the advancement of Canada's First Urban Military School and executive command. Visit our website and submit your membership application.

National Interschool Brigade

Commandant and Chief Director General Watson to meet Chief Commander Kevin Marsh of The National Interschool Brigade in the coming mouths, to discuss ways RCMA can help the Brigade accomplish its objective, resource development, training aide and support. The National Interschool Brigade needs your support financially, if you can help please contact R. C. M. Academy Command at: command@rcma.ca

How to reach the Academy

By Mail:
R. C. M. Academy
'The Military Academy of Canada'
5000 Yonge Street. Suite 1901
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M2N 7E9

By phone: 1 (416) 319-9688
By email: command@rcma.ca
Website: www.rcma.ca or www.rcmacademy.ca

R. C. M. Academy's website and any of its affiliated network or organization(s) is not intended to represent in any way, opinions or viewpoints of the Department of National Defence or The Canadian Forces, Comments about any of the components and/or otherwise content in this publication or site must be addressed to: command@rcmacademy.ca

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