Service Learning is an essential component of the SMA religion program. It is considered a Cumulative Common Assessment (CCA) which is worth 10% of the final grade for grade 7 and 8 and 15% of the final grade for grade 9 to 11. In order for students to be eligible for awards in grade 12 they must have completed their service learning each year.
Service Learning 2024-2025
Service Learning is an integral part of a St. Mary’s Academy education. Through Service Learning, students respond to needs in the community, church, or school and reflect on their experiences. Service Learning does not involve any monetary rewards or remuneration.
- Students in grade 7 and 8 must complete one item from every column on the TORCH bingo card.
- Students in grade 9 through 11 must complete ten hours of direct, in-person service.
All students are required to complete their digital diaries between July 1, 2024, and April 7, 2025.
Grade 12 students are exempt from the Service Learning requirement, but they are expected to continue serving their communities on their own time. Grade 12 students should be reminded that they will be ineligible for many convocation awards without demonstrating continued service to others.
Questions and Concerns
Students who have questions that cannot be answered in class are asked to email questions to servicelearning@smamb.ca.