Manchester High School Alumni Association (Toronto Chapter)
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Scholarship Fund for Alumni
Newcomers to Canada transitioning to higher education are often most vulnerable, and require significant financial aid. The proceeds from the annual Supreme Home of Champions Gala has allowed us fund at least one scholarship each year. The goal of this fund is to assist students with living expenses as they make the sometimes very difficult transition to life in Canada.
Each year the fund awards at least one student, in the amount of CAN$1,000.
Prospective candidates must meet ALL eligibility criteria as listed below:
- Graduate of Manchester High School (MHS) Jamaica .
- Must already be registered in a post-secondary institution in Canada.
- Must demonstrate financial need.
Participation in extracurricular activit(y/ies) while enrolled at MHS is an asset.
School Lunch Program
The Toronto Chapter recognizes the importance of food security to enhance learning. The Chapter is committed to fund at least 1,000 nutritious lunches per academic year for the most vulnerable students currently attending Manchester High School Jamaica.
Help us to offer hope by providing at least 2,000 lunches by contributing any amount. As little as CAN$10 can provide two (2) warm nutritious lunches per day. Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals of 2,000 school lunches annually and improve the lives of our children.
GIVE HELP & OFFER HOPE - DONATE TODAY
Your generous donation of CAN$50 will alleviate hunger among 10 children each day.
Help Settle Newcomers to Canada
Newcomers to Canada often find it challenging irrespective of age, gender, or profession. Those transitioning to higher education are often most vulnerable. The Newcomer Mentorship Program provides support and orientation to international students transitioning from Manchester High School in Jamaica to university or other post secondary education in Canada.
The Chapter will provide strategic mentoring matches which will allow newcomer mentees to develop confidence and capacity to navigate the Canadian culture, climatic conditions, career development and leveraging the Canadian experience to the best of their abilities.
Our mentorship delivery will be supported by Mentorlux mobile application.
Interested to be a mentor? You must :
- Manchester High School Alumni
- Other professional vetted by the Toronto Chapter
- Provide police record.
For more information on the program please contact wittercrystal@yahoo.com
MHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (TORONTO CHAPTER)
WHO WE ARE
We are the official group of former students of Manchester High School Jamaica now settled in Canada - primarily in the province of Ontario. We have existed since 1992 and DULY INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF ONTARIO as a not for profit entity since 17th NOVEMBER 2010.
MEMBERS
Our members consist of former members of Manchester High School Jamaica independent of the time spent at the school.
BIG NEWS
The Toronto Chapter has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the MHS in Jamaica to fund a School Lunch Program. The Chapter will fund at least 1,000 lunches per school year. To increase the numbers of student lunches to 2,000 per academic year, donations are accepted through this website (see section) and by email transfer manchesterhighto@gmail.com.
Meet the Toronto Chapter Board
Dr. Lundie Richards
Miss Lisa-Gay Burton
Dr. Lundie Richards
President
Miss Winsome Levy
Miss Lisa-Gay Burton
Dr. Lundie Richards
Secretary
Miss Lisa-Gay Burton
Miss Lisa-Gay Burton
Miss Lisa-Gay Burton
Treasurer
Mr. Ian Meikle
Miss Tenae Atkinson
Miss Lisa-Gay Burton
Deputy Treasurer & Director
Mrs. Dania Sammott
Miss Tenae Atkinson
Miss Tenae Atkinson
Public Relations Officer
Miss Tenae Atkinson
Miss Tenae Atkinson
Miss Tenae Atkinson
Coordinator Social Media
Mrs. Simone Stewart
Mrs. Sharon Barnes-Simmonds
Mrs. Simone Stewart
Advisory Council Member
Mr. Terrence Smith
Mrs. Sharon Barnes-Simmonds
Mrs. Simone Stewart
Director, Alumni Relations
Mrs. Sharon Barnes-Simmonds
Mrs. Sharon Barnes-Simmonds
Mrs. Sharon Barnes-Simmonds
Senior Advisor
Mr. Paul Gunter
Mr. Paul Gunter
Mrs. Sharon Barnes-Simmonds
Past President & Senior Advisor
THE SUPREME HOME OF CHAMPIONS
Monetary Contributions to our Alma Mater
Each year, the MHS Alumni Association (Toronto Chapter) provides small monetary contributions to the Manchester High School Jamaica to support various programmes for students, especially the most vulnerable. Over the years our chapter has also contributed directly to unique program areas including sports and infrastructure development at the school.
Monies are raised through various charity events. These include Christmas bowleramas, Summer barbeques, and our annual Spring "Supreme Home of Champions Gala" at which we provide Champion Awards to outstanding MHS Alumni.
Supreme Home of Champions Awardees
The MHS Alumni Association (Toronto Chapter) recognizes MHS alumni who are an inspiration to fellow alumni, current students and the community both home and abroad. Recipients of this award have demonstrated significant contributions to their field of endeavour and to their community.
Nominees must demonstrate:
- Contributions that have had a transformative impact in their community,
- Outstanding achievements in their field
- Service to Manchester High School
Previous awardees include:
- Mr. Paul Gunter, architect of the movement and inaugural president extraordinaire, business man.
- Mrs. Dahlia Bateman, outstanding Attorney-at-law (Toronto Canada and former Chapter President);
- Dr. Christopher Tufton, Member of Parliament and Minister of Health & Wellness, Jamaica;
- Mr. Oral Tracey - Sports comedian & journalist extraordinaire.
- Hon. Jepther "Luciano" McClymont OD - reggae icon
- Mr. Carl Cassell, entrepreneur extraordinaire Toronto, Canada
Proceeds from Supreme Home of Champions Gala
The Chapter Board conducted a review of its mode of donation to the school in early 2021 and decided on a re-direction to narrowly focused program goals and modus of engagement. The specific initiatives in keeping with our purposed are to provide funding to:
- Alleviate poverty by providing food through a school lunch program at MHS in Jamaica, educational aids to the school and other basic necessities of life to newcomer MHS Alumni in Canada.
- Enhance education through provision of scholarship and other financial aids to newcomer MHS Alumni in Canada.
- Facilitate implementation of a Newcomer Mentorship Program dedicated to providing Newcomer networking, orientation and career guidance.
We believe that implementation of targeted program initiatives will create greatest direct impact to the lives of the most vulnerable students at our Alma Mater in Manchester, Jamaica, as well as those who transition to higher education in Canada.
Dr. Hon. Christopher Tufton
SUPREME HOME OF CHAMPIONS' AWARD 2018
WE SALUTE PRESIDENT EXTRAORDINAIRE DAHLIA BATEMAN
DAHLIA BATEMAN 100ABCWomen
DAHLIA BATEMAN 100ABCWomen
DAHLIA BATEMAN 100ABCWomen
President Dahlia, successfully lead the revival of the Toronto Alumni Chapter for four (4) years between 2009 and 2013, after a dormancy of over 10 years.
She is a successful lawyer who currently practices
Corporate Law providing legal services to various corporations reflecting prominently in the Food and Hospitality Services Industry. Prior to that Dahlia
focused on Criminal Law and Mental Health Law in general practice, celebrating victory before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice where she won a major decision involving a patient’s right to refuse medication – a decision which has been cited in several cases.
Dahlia is an inductee into the Bertha Wilson Honour Society, presented by the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University.
President Dahlia is the epitome of philanthropy to her Alma Mater and Canada.
President Dahlia, MHS Toronto Chapter Salutes you on your achievements.
BLACK WOMAN POWER!
DAHLIA BATEMAN 100ABCWomen
DAHLIA BATEMAN 100ABCWomen
Dahlia received the Accomplished Black Canadian Women award because she fulfilled the following criteria:
- The woman must be willing to support the efforts of Black girls and women.
- The woman must live or work in Canada at the time of application.
- The woman must be willing to support related activities with organizations and groups working for the advancement of Black women and girls.
- The female nominee must demonstrate leadership through role modeling and/or volunteer activities.