Redeemer Christian High School

Like all high schools, Redeemer provides opportunities for students to work in an environment that interests them, while earning credits toward an Ontario Secondary School Diploma.  Grade 11 student Beckie Manouchehri took advantage of our co-op program to see if she really did want to pursue a career as a veterinarian.  "I've always wanted to be a veterinarian, ever since the age of four" said Beckie. "I completed my co-op hours at an animal hospital which was a fifteen minute walk from my house.  I worked afternoons and some evenings at the clinic."  Staff at the animal clinic started Beckie off with some of the more menial tasks, like mopping, stocking shelves, tidying the consult and surgery rooms, filing and sweeping.  But as she earned their trust, Beckie graduated to more interesting tasks, including learning how to properly sterilize surgical equipment.  "I was also allowed to observe and assist with appointments, including retrieving vaccines, restraining animals while blood tests were being taken, and even filling up needles with the correct amount of injection fluid."  Beckie recommends other students try a co-op placement. "Co-op was one of the most amazing experiences of my life.  Take the opportunity while you can and you might just find your calling!" 

Read more: Beckie's Co-op Experience

Congratulations to our grade 12 graduates!  This photo was taken by Adrian Buss on June 22 at Orcharview Conference Centre, where our graduates, parents, grandparents and friends, as well as Redeemer staff, enjoyed a wonderful dinner and evening.  Many thanks to Natalya Berg and Trevor deKleer who, as class historians, entertained everyone with their humourous presentation and slide show.  And thank you also to parent speaker, Randall Palmer, who gave another perspective on our graduates, but also spoke about the blessing of sending our teenagers to a Christian high school.  Thank you to all Redeemer teachers and staff for organizing this delightful evening.

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