Malik Shaheed Inspires Kells Academy with Powerful Anti-Racism Message
Money Matters Avi’s Passion for Investing Sparks a New Club at Kells Avi Segalovich (Grade 12) has been passionate
Kells Academy recently had the privilege of welcoming media personality and youth advocate Malik Shaheed for an eye-opening presentation on anti-racism. Setting the stage with an electrifying DJ set as students entered and took their seats, Shaheed immediately captured the crowd’s energy before diving into a powerful discussion on diver- sity, equity, and inclusion. With his dynamic presence and passion for social justice, he encouraged students to reflect on their own experiences and explore ways to foster a more inclusive community. The discussion
Adding to the excitement, MP Sameer Zuberi —Pierrefonds-Dollard Riding—made a special appearance to present Malik Shaheed with the prestigious King Charles Award, recognizing his incredible work in advocating for positive change. The event left a lasting impact, empowering students to stand up against racism and be leaders in creating a more inclusive world.
Investment Club, helping peers understand investing and build financial literacy. “A lot of my friends don’t know how investing works, so I want to share what I’ve learned,” he says. The club covers stocks, bonds, and ETFs, with students researching companies and building beginner portfolios. They’ll also participate in simulation challenges to practice trading. For Avi, the club is also a per-
about finance since earning his first paycheck at a golf course. Instead of letting his money sit, he asked his parents to invest it in a TFSA—one look at his first return, and he was hooked. Now, Avi is sharing his passion with the whole student body by launching the Kells High School
sonal growth opportunity, sharp- ening his public speaking skills as he prepares for a future in invest- ment banking. His excitement is contagious: “Learning about investing has made me more dis- ciplined and focused. When you’re passionate, you keep learning.” With the club’s launch, Avi isn’t just preparing for his own future—he’s helping his peers take charge of theirs.
was both insightful and inspiring, as students shared their own experienc- es and thoughts and gained valuable tools to become changemakers in their daily lives.
Ms. Bailey, the Grade 12 Program Coordinator, watched proudly as Avi pitched his new club to Mr. Gosselin’s Economics and Politics class. She says, “I’m incredibly proud of the initiative Avi has shown in launch- ing the school’s very first Investment Club. His drive, leadership, and passion for financial literacy have created a valuable space where students can develop real-world skills and gain confidence in a subject that will benefit them well beyond high school. At Kells Grade 12, we aim to prepare students for their futures by encouraging them to explore their interests and grow as leaders. Each student is empowered to take initia- tive and leave a meaningful mark on the school community—and Avi has done just that.”
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