13 DEC 2023 · Rebecca had the opportunity to go into one of the local public high schools and chat with some young minds. Here is what they had to say about what the imagine school could be.

8 DEC 2023 · Bella is a long-time RISE student, who is jumping into the world of podcasting. In her first podcast, she dives into Indigenous media and openly discusses the film, 'The Grizzlies' with Abbey. Stay tuned to see what Bella does next!

16 OCT 2023 · This week, Naomi takes on a new podcast! Naomi is a grade 11 student with R.I.S.E. Academy. This semester, Naomi will be taking us through her course through the method of podcasting. Listen to the first episode to learn more about Naomi, her interests and goals!

24 AUG 2023 · Welcome back to another episode of the social change makers podcast! In this episode, Ben Watzenboeck and Jacob Bangs discuss many issues within the hockey community. They explore areas of accessibility, racism and much more! Tune in and enjoy!

22 AUG 2023 · Welcome back to another episode of the social change makers podcast! In this episode, Maia Peters discusses the world of sports management with former Ottawa Rough Riders general manager, Jo-Anne Polak. They talk about the nature of the job and the various challenges women face in this world of work. Enjoy!

25 JUL 2023 · Welcome to another episode of the social change makers podcast! This summer, Connor Ronberg dives into the world of philosophy with Cam Lamoureux. They talk about big topics such as ethics and metaphysics. Listen in and enjoy!

21 JUL 2023 · In this podcast, two R.I.S.E. Academy summer students, Ben and Tyson, talk all about baseball. What is this sport all about? Why do people watch (or not)? Who is changing the game? What are some of the current issues in baseball? Give it a listen to learn more!

15 JUN 2023 · Welcome back to another episode hosted by Abbey. This year, she has been working with an amazing group of young men from Kayla's Children's Centre in Thornhill. The boys discuss the book they have been reading this semester for English, alongside the passion project they worked on as a class. Big lessons are learned, as things do not always go to plan, but they show resilience and willingness to try new things! Enjoy!

8 JUN 2023 · In this episode, our R.I.S.E student Rachel interviews Mark Fraser, a former ice hockey defenceman in the NHL who is currently leading the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion team for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Listen in to learn more about his life, his NHL career, and the different ways he promotes social justice in hockey!

22 MAR 2023 · In this episode meet Koree and Ava from Arnprior DHS who are a part of the Health and Wellness and Sport SHSM program. Today they worked on ICE training where they connected with Sarah from the Youth Wellness Hub and leared about all the amazing things available to Renfrew County Youth. Have a listen to find out what is happnening the Valley.