On April 26 & 27, 2010, Boyle Street Education Centre hosted a two-day student wellness conference. 

  

The annual student health conference themed “InnerNations” focused on enhancing the health of inner city youth through cultural arts, incorporating a hip-hop performance, a traditional dance presentation by a Boyle Street student, and motivational talks by local celebrities such as Edmonton Oiler Defenseman Jason Strudwick and well-known Hypnotist Wayne Lee. 

 

 

 

The conference kicked off a week-long youth exchange experience for students of AY Jackson Secondary School based out of North York, Ontario.  The event was part of the final leg of a YMCA sponsored youth exchange involving AY Jackson Secondary and Boyle Street Education Centre Charter School. 

 

A student art show and poetry presentation culminated the two-day event which was attended by parents and caregivers, community organizations, media, and community members. 

 

Good food and great attendance from the community made this year’s event a resounding success.