Reach for the Top
Canada's beloved fast-paced academic competition
Why It Matters
A well-known Canadian academic tradition that tests breadth of knowledge. Shows intellectual curiosity across disciplines - admired by universities across Canada.
How to Start
Many Canadian schools have Reach for the Top teams - ask your student council, teacher-advisor, or library. Practice with past question sets and watch past competition videos online.
Commitment
- Medium commitment: a few hours most weeks during the school year.
- Best starting grade: G8
- G7 or G8 - building a multi-year team record with growing success is more impressive than joining late.
Programs It Supports
- All Academic Programs
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- Library Council Organizer – Help modernize and run events in the school library
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- Creative Writing Workshop – A safe space to share and critique original stories and poetry