Public Speaking: Typically held in February of each year
Details about Public Speaking Competition is typically announced late December. We will send out an email to past contestants or those that express interest. To keep up to date with our youth programs, please fill out the Contact Info form above. To be eligible for Branch 15, you must pre-register in advance (send completed application by or on the specified date to youth@rclbr15.com).
– Students residing West of Hwy 410 are expected to apply to Branch 15.
– Students attending school East of Hwy 410 are expected to apply to Branch 609.

Public Speaking Tips

Poster and Literary Contest – 2024 CONTEST COMPLETED
Please help the Royal Canadian Legion by ensuring the youth in our community have the opportunity to learn about what Remembrance Day signifies in Canada. Consider this as a way for the youth of our community to give back and recognize our veterans. Our hope that our annual Remembrance Day Poster/Literary Contest will help to engage youth in our community. Please help the Royal Canadian Legion to be successful with this initiative by sharing this information.
Schools/students residing in Brampton West of Highway 410, would submit their entries to Branch 15. All entries must be received at Branch 15 of the Royal Canadian Legion, 80 Mary Street no later than November 15, 2024.
If you are interested in applying to the contests but reside on the East side of Highway 410, please contact Branch 609 for their contest application details.
Contest for 2024 will open in the Fall of 2024. We ask teachers/students to submit entries no later than Friday November 14, 2025. A completed registration form must be stapled/taped with the respective poster/literary submission.
More details about the contest can be found on the Royal Canadian Legion website for National Youth Remembrance
2023/24 Winners – CLICK HERE to view!
Video Contest
Last years video competition details are provided below for reference.
The 2024 video contest winners can be viewed below:
Bursary Program
The Royal Canadian Legion is committed to supporting Veterans and their families and offers financial assistance for post-secondary (including technical and vocational) education to those in need. Bursaries (through Poppy Fund) or Scholarships are available to recognize and support youth in their community.
Track and Field
