Miss Teen Achievement
Newfoundland and Labrador
A Premier Scholarship Program for Young Women
EMPOWER, SUPPORT, INSPIRE, GUIDE
Encouraging young Newfoundland and Labrador women to follow their dreams, believe in themselves and achieve personal, educational and career success
St. Anthony, Roddickton, Makkovik, Carbonear, Harbour Breton, Bay Roberts, St. John's, St. Lawerence, Ferryland, Clarenville, Bay D'Espoir, Avondale, Witless Bay, Ferryland, Renews, Wing's Point - more to come!
What is “Girl Power! FINDING the BEST YOU”?
This is an evening of personal development and empowerment, inspiration, information, networking and fun. The sessions focus on topics such as, self-esteem, body image, physical fitness, hygiene and relationships.
Why was this workshop created?
- To empower, support, inspire, enhance and guide young women to achieve personal success in their lives.
- To raise awareness, connect, and provide young women with people, associations, and agencies available to them to aid in their success.
- To encourage young women to follow their dreams and “Believe in Themselves” to achieve success.
Who is behind Girl Power! success?
Girl Power! FINDING the BEST YOU was conceived and organized by Kayla Carroll, Miss Teen Achievement Newfoundland and Labrador 2009/2010, as part of her personal platform to empower youth, particularly young women to strive to be the best that they can be. Kayla is an inspirational role model and welcomes the opportunity to speak to young women about issues that concern them.
Who can go?
Young women in grades 4-7
How much does it cost?
There is no cost to attend the event.
Program
- Welcome from Kayla Carroll, Miss Teen Achievement Newfoundland and Labrador 2009/2010
- T-shirt decorating
- Group discussion and nail painting (have fun with colors while discussing how the media influences how we feel about and see ourselves)
- Becoming a woman (what you need to know)
- Collage making - Real vs. Fake Beauty
- Dancing and Snacks
- Movie time
- Picture time! (have your picture taken with Kayla Carroll, Miss Teen Achievement Newfoundland and Labrador 2009-2010)
WE CAN ACCOMMODATE 30 GIRLS PER EVENT
EVENT #14 - Wing's Point, Gander Bay
When: June 5, 2010
Where : Riverwood Academy
Admission: FREE
Sponsors
- Riverwood Academy
Volunteer Support
- Lisa Styles
- Donna Hodder
- Tanya Smith
When: May 29, 2010 Where : TBA Admission: FREE Sponsors Volunteer Support EVENT #12 - Clarenville When: May 15, 2010 Where : Clarenville Middle School Admission: FREE
EVENT #11 - Witless Bay When: May 8, 2010 Where : St. Bernard's Elementary Admission: FREE Sponsors Volunteer Support
When: Mary 1, 2010 Where : Colony of Avalon Building Admission: FREE Sponsors Volunteer Support
EVENT #9 - St. John's When: April 30, 2010 Where : Froude Centre Admission: FREE Sponsors Volunteer Support EVENT #8 - Bay D'Espoir When: April 28, 2010 (note: rescheduled to May 2, 2010) Where : Bay D'Espoir Community Youth Network Admission: FREE
EVENT #13 - Renews
EVENT #10 - Ferryland
Sponsors
- Bay D'Espoir Community Youth Network
Volunteer Support
- Lisa Wilcott (CYN Regional Coordinator)
- Mary Alliston Butt
EVENT #7 - St. Lawrence
When: March 27, 2010
Where : St. Lawrence Academy
Admission: FREE
Sponsors
- St. Lawrence Community Youth Network
- Burin Peninsula Chiropractic - Dr. Paul Slaney
- Wal-Mart
- St. Lawrence Academy
Volunteer Support
- Tracey Slaney
- Kendra Clarke
- Danielle Issacs
- Allison Dunphy
To register for the St. Lawrence event, join the Facebook event called: Girl Power, or contact Tracey at: the Community Youth Network.
EVENT #6 - Bay Roberts
When: March 20, 2010
Where : Amalgamated Academy
Admission: FREE
Sponsors
- Amalgamated Academy Student Council
- Jungle Jim's, Bay Roberts
- Powell's Supermarket
- Dominion, Bay Roberts
- Communities Against Violence Committee
Volunteer Support
- Kerri lynn Morgan
- Jolene Dean
- Chantelle Shute
- Brianna Mercer
- Kathy Dicks-Peyton
- Joanne March
EVENT #5 - Harbour Breton (TO BE RESCHEDULED)
When: March 13, 2010
Where : CYN Community Centre
Admission: FREE
Sponsors
- Harbour Breton Community Youth Network
- The Southern Port Hotel
- Primary Health Care
Volunteer Support
- Danielle Parrott
- Tracie Carter
- Lesley-Anne Hynes
EVENT #4 - Carbonear
Girl Power! FINDING the BEST YOU event - Carbonear
Sponsors
- Communities Against Violence Committee
- Keyin College
- Girl Guides of Canada
- Carbonear District Girl Guides
- Subway
- KIXX Country 103.9 FM
Volunteer Support
- Cheryl Rowe
- Gerianne Rowe
- Nancy George
- Patricia Butt
- Wynette Clarke
- Marilyn Dion
- Dawn Parsons
- Courtney Bateman
- Melissa Walters
- Julia Butt
- Jessica Mercer
- Latoya Boland, Miss Teen Trinity Conception
- Sarah Downey, Miss Central Avalon Achievement
- Jessica McCarthy, Miss Carbonear
EVENT #3 - Makkovik, Labrador (TO BE RESCHEDULED)
When: August 29, 2009
Where : J.C. Erhardt Memorial School, Makkovik, Labrador
Admission: FREE
Sponsors
- Makkovik Trust Fund
- Terry's Tents
- Aurora
- Makkovik Trust Fund
- Nunatsiavut Government Post-Secondary Student Support Program
- Makkovik Recreation
- Great Canadian Dollar Store
Volunteer Support
- Tobey Andersen (Miss Teen Labrador Achievement 2008)
- Andrea Andersen (2nd Runner-up, Miss Teen Achievement Newfoundland and Labrador 2009)
Event # 2 - Roddickton / Bide Arm
Girl Power! FINDING the BEST YOU event held in Roddickton / Bide Arm
Sponsors
- Roddickton-Bide Arm Recreation Committee
Volunteer Support
- Glenda Hillier
- Sheila Fitzgerald
- Danica Casell
- Kathryn Smith
Event #1 - St. Anthony
Girl Power! FINDING the BEST YOU event held in St. Anthony
Sponsors
- Miss Teen Achievement
- Northern Wellness Coalition
- Northern Committee Against Violence
- Anthony Insurance
- Grenfell Heritage Hotel and Suites
- Celie Parsons
- Sutton Group-Humber Realty Ltd (Kevin Simms)
- Northern Office
- Pizza Delight
- Foodland (St. Anthony)
- Co-op (St. Anthony)
- Gloria Toope
- Charles Reardon
- Melvin Pittman
- Mary Coombs
- Pius and Nora Lavers
- Ronald Pittman
- Christine and Royal Genge
- Tony Randell
- Judy Tucker
- Heather Peyton
Volunteers
- Beverly Simms, RN, BN, PHN
- Kathryn Smith
- Kimi Green
- Nikki Carroll
- Doris Bartlett
- Debbie Richards
Last Updated
July 30, 2010 (Home, Sponsors)
A registered not-for-profit organization
We provide Newfoundland and Labrador's largest scholarship program for young women, that awards individuals for academics, promotion of healthy living, community service, volunteer work and performance-related talents.
HONOURARY PATRON
Isabella Ashley, Miss Newfoundland 1936
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2010 Application Deadline
Applications for the 2010 Miss Teen Achievement Newfoundland and Labrador Scholarship Program will be accepted until Midnight, July 31, 2010.
Did You Know?
- Since 2006, the Miss Teen Achievement Newfoundland and Labrador Scholarship Program has awarded over $30,000 in scholarships.
- Juliette Dupre, Miss Teen Achievement Newfoundland and Labrador 2006, Julia Hiscock, Miss Teen Achievement Newfoundland and Labrador 2007, Beth Peddle, Miss Teen Achievement Newfoundland and Labrador 2008 and Kayla Carroll, Miss Teen Achievement Newfoundland and Labrador 2009, have together received over $300,000 in educational scholarships since winning their respective titles.
Credits
Portraits of Kayla Carroll by Terry Rice, Hair and Makeup by The Hair Force, Gowns by The Model Shop.
Get Involved
Would you like to become a Miss Teen Achievement Newfoundland and Labrador Scholarship Program volunteer and assist young women with their educational endeavors and personal growth? Email us at: contact@missteenachievement.com.
Miss Newfoundland & Labrador
Sara Green, Winterton
Miss Newfoundland and Labrador, 2009-2010
As a participant in Miss Teen Achievement Newfoundland and Labrador, Sara was the recipient of a $17,000 scholarship, the largest scholarship ever awarded by our organization.
