Testimonials of our scholarship recipients

I’m a 4th-grader at the Adélard-Desrosiers School in Montréal-Nord. I think that school is important in life and that we should not give up despite its challenges and COVID. I am registered in the Success Club of Coup de pouce jeunesse and it has helped me a lot. I enjoy homework tutoring sessions because there are snacks and an environment in which I am motivated to do my homework. At home, I am not motivated and have no one to help when I don’t understand what I have to do. It also helps me succeed and have better grades. I used to fail often, especially in French. Now, my grades are up and the support I receive is important to me. It helps me succeed and persevere. Outside of school, I love to sing. One day, I’d like to sing for a living.

I attend Comité de vie de quartier Duff-Court’s homework tutoring sessions twice a week. Carilyn, Hélène or Javier help me with my math, French and English homework. In school, things are going well but I struggle in math and English. I really like my Specialized Education Technicians, Ms. Michèle, Ms. Marie-Ève, Mr. Frédéric. They help work out my disagreements with other students and manage my school routine. School has become a bore with all the sanitary measures put in place like wearing a mask all day except at lunchtime. I see my friends less. When I grow up, I’d like to become a doctor. I’m thinking about it!

Christine, Megann’s mother, praising homework tutoring and what it has done for Megann :
« Megann is quite shy. Homework tutoring helps her be more responsible and encourages her to socialize with peers. In the beginning, I had to push her out the door, but today, she happily goes to the workshops on her own and I see a great difference at home. It is very important for her development and I’m happy she has the opportunity take part in such activities that greatly help her in ways that go beyond her homework. »

I go to Alphonse-Desjardins School and have been going to homework tutoring workshops given by the Petite-Côte Community Centre for several years. Tutoring helps me a lot and the people there are nice, understanding and patient. I really like Lucie, my instructor. She is friendly and smart and enjoys helping me with my homework. When I’m working on something, I don’t get discouraged, I never give up. I keep on going because I want to finish my elementary school years and that keeps me motivated. I later see myself play basketball for a living … and rap!

I live with my father and have eight brothers and sisters, aged between 4 and 35 who live with my mother or have left the household. I go to COVIQ’s homework tutoring sessions and it helps me a lot with my schoolwork. This year, because of COVID, French and math are harder for me. Through the help I receive with homework assistance, I understand more and am prouder of myself, especially in math. I find it more complicated to study and learn in school because of the sanitary measures put in place. School is less stimulating than before. When I grow up, I’d like to be a YouTuber or a basketball player.