Ottawa Technical Secondary School Students
Mother Teresa once said, “Every act of love is a work of peace, no matter how small.” This sentiment motivated students at the Ottawa Technical Secondary School (OTSS), formerly known as the Ottawa Technical Learning Centre, to form the OTSS Outreach Program. The objective of this new initiative was to have students learn about the power of altruism.
Students in this Outreach activity took action and actively learned how to help those who are less fortunate in their community. Through the activity they had the unique opportunity to develop leadership skills and became active and compassionate citizens. These students worked to make a tangible difference in the lives of others within the city of Ottawa. This is a character development outreach activity. It’s a positive program that uplifts the school environment as well as a way to help those who are less fortunate in our community.
One of the activities that the OTSS students participated in was visiting various shelters in the downtown area. They provided food to those who were hungry. Local businesses such as Tannis, Shopsy, Olymel, Ready Bake, and First Student generously backed the cause by donating everything from a school bus and driver to napkins, wieners, and buns.
Over the years the school has received tremendous support from the community and this was their opportunity to give back.