A family-founded learning community in Scarborough, Oshawa and Markham, supporting students from Kindergarten through Grade 12 and beyond across academics, athletics, entrepreneurship and community.
Explore Our Programs Book a ProgramZalik Academy brings personalized education, athletics, entrepreneurship and community service together under one vision.
Founded by husband-and-wife team Ezza Malik-Zahoor and Muhammad Malik, Zalik provides small-group and individualized learning, tutoring, high-school pathways, sports programming, camps, leadership opportunities and unforgettable community experiences.
We work closely with families because meaningful learning begins with relationships, trust and a strong understanding of each child.
Every learner deserves to be known, supported and given meaningful opportunities to grow — in the classroom, on the court and in the community.
Individualized academic programming designed around each learner's needs, goals and pace.
Inclusive sports programming that develops skill, teamwork, discipline and confidence.
Real-world learning that encourages creativity, leadership, initiative and problem-solving.
Service, partnerships and experiences that teach students to contribute to something larger than themselves.
Flexible pathways spanning elementary learning, homeschooling support, tutoring, high school and adult education.
Kindergarten to Grade 8. Small-group, individualized learning aligned with Ontario curriculum expectations.
$225 to $750 / month · View Learning PodOne-to-one and small-group support built around each learner's level, schoolwork and goals, plus focused Grade 3 and 6 EQAO practice.
From $25 / hour · Book an assessmentFlexible pathways and in-person academic support offered in collaboration with Aubrey Academy, a ministry-inspected high school.
Explore pathwaysSkill development, teamwork, confidence, leadership and sportsmanship through clinics, tournaments and community events.
$30 / hour · Join Zalik Warriors
Zalik Academy is not built around a one-size-fits-all model. It was founded by two families whose friendship spans more than fifty years, and whose parents served as community youth mentors in their early twenties. We understand that each learner and household has different needs because that understanding was handed to us.
We communicate closely with parents and caregivers, celebrate students' progress, and work collaboratively to create plans that are realistic, supportive and meaningful. Families are not simply clients — they are valued partners in each learner's journey.
Whether a child is strengthening multiplication skills, earning a high-school credit, stepping onto a professional field, joining a basketball team or helping a family in need, every Zalik experience is designed to build both competence and character.
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Community is part of the curriculum, not an add-on to it.
A celebration of seven years of education, athletics, entrepreneurship, family and service, honouring the parents and grandparents whose values shaped the Zalik legacy.
Read the storyOur first basketball event held in partnership with the Embers for Access Foundation, supporting greater access and opportunity for children and families.
Read the storyThe NBA veteran and 1993 Most Improved Player ran a skills workshop with Zalik Warriors players on shooting mechanics, footwork and repetition.
Read the storyZalik Academy works alongside educational, clinical, charitable, business and community organizations to give learners and families access to broader support. We are part of the MAEZ Group of Learning with Mount Etna Child & Family Services and Aubrey Academy.
Every learner deserves to be known, supported and given meaningful opportunities to grow.
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Two families, more than fifty years of friendship, and a belief passed down a generation: that education should recognize the whole learner and open doors far beyond the classroom.
Meet the founders Awards & recognitionZalik Academy began with a shared belief: education should recognize the whole learner and open doors far beyond the classroom.
Educator Ezza Malik-Zahoor and entrepreneur and basketball coach Muhammad Malik combined their passions for teaching, business, athletics and community service to build an organization that supports children, youth, adults and families in meaningful and practical ways.
The name Zalik was first created by combining the family names Zahoor and Malik. It was used as Ezza and Muhammad's wedding hashtag in 2018 and later became the name of the legacy they were building together.
The name also carries a second meaning. In Arabic, the word translates as "That" — a term of distinction and recognition. Today, Zalik honours the couple's parents and grandparents while carrying their values of education, service, hard work and community into the next generation.
The Zahoor and Malik families have been close friends for more than fifty years. Long before Zalik existed, both sets of parents were serving as community youth mentors in their early twenties — work they took on without title, budget or recognition, simply because they believed young people deserved someone in their corner.
Zalik brought those two families formally together. A generation later, the organization carries the same work forward: the children of those mentors, now mentoring. What our parents began in their twenties, we are continuing in ours.
Cutting the anniversary cake — the milestone that started as a wedding hashtag in 2018.
What began through tutoring and personal referrals has grown into a wider learning community offering microschool programming, tutoring, high-school pathways, athletics, camps, leadership experiences, charitable initiatives and community events.
Zalik continues to grow with the same purpose it began with: to see each learner, support each family and use education to create lasting change.
To provide personalized education, athletic development and community-based opportunities that help learners grow in knowledge, confidence, character and leadership.
To build an inclusive learning community recognized for academic excellence, family partnership, youth empowerment and meaningful service — from Scarborough to the world.
We meet learners where they are and help them move forward with purpose.
We believe parents and caregivers are essential partners in learning.
We set high expectations while providing the support needed to reach them.
We teach that success is strongest when it contributes to others.
We welcome different strengths, identities, learning needs and life experiences.
We encourage learners to use their voices, take initiative and act responsibly.
We nurture creativity, resilience, problem-solving and the confidence to build.
Mr. and Mrs. Malik lead Zalik as a family business rooted in shared purpose, hard work and service.
Co-Founder and President · Educator · Entrepreneur · Community Leader
Ezza Malik-Zahoor is an educator, entrepreneur, children's picture-book author and community leader whose work is grounded in service. Born and raised in Scarborough, she began volunteering alongside her father at a young age, learning early that community work is something you do rather than something you talk about. Her service journey has included community centres, hospitals and civic initiatives.
Ezza earned a Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies from Toronto Metropolitan University and a Master of Teaching, placing first in a thesis competition. Her educational experience includes work with schools, childcare and learning organizations, as well as teaching learners locally and internationally, including in Pakistan, London, Nigeria, Vietnam, China and Jamaica.
Through Zalik Academy, Ezza brings together her experience as an educator and her belief that every learner deserves individualized support, meaningful opportunities and a community that believes in them. Her work has been recognized through entrepreneurship and education awards and nominations, and in August 2026 she and Muhammad were invited speakers at the Global Business Symposium’s Youth Leadership Certification Canada 2026 in Toronto.
Co-Founder and Director · Entrepreneur · Basketball Coach
Muhammad Malik is an entrepreneur, basketball coach and co-founder of Zalik Academy. A graduate of Global Business Management and the owner of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Ajax North, he brings extensive business experience, operational leadership and an entrepreneurial mindset to the organization.
As Ezza's husband and earliest supporter, Muhammad encouraged her to expand her passion for teaching beyond the traditional classroom. His love of basketball and youth development helped build Zalik Warriors, bringing education and athletics together through clinics, tournaments, mentorship and community events.
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Mr. and Mrs. Malik work together as educator, coach, entrepreneurs and community builders.
Programming adapts to each learner's goals, strengths, pace and areas for growth.
Academics combined with athletics, confidence, public speaking, leadership, life skills and entrepreneurship.
Students participate in charitable initiatives, professional sports experiences, field trips and community events.
Support spans elementary learning, homeschooling, tutoring, high-school pathways and adult learning.
We collaborate with education, clinical, charitable, business and sports organizations to widen access.
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Every award belongs to the students, families, staff and partners who have helped Zalik Academy grow and serve.
Back to AboutOur recognition reflects the collective work of our students, families, staff, partners and community. Every award and milestone belongs to the people who have helped Zalik Academy grow and serve.
Zalik Academy Elementary & Tutoring Inc. received two nominations at the 2024 CanadianSME National Business Awards.
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| Young Woman Entrepreneur Award | Recipient of the Young Woman Entrepreneur Award from Empowering Women in Business. | Confirm title, issuer, year, certificate |
| Education Empowerment Award | Recipient of the Education Empowerment Award from the Markham Board of Trade. | Confirm category, year, official link |
| CanadianSME National Business Awards | Nominee, The Community Impact Award 2024 — Zalik Academy Elementary & Tutoring Inc. | Confirmed — 2024 |
| CanadianSME National Business Awards | Nominee, Business Woman of the Year 2024 — Ezza Malik, Founder and CEO. | Confirmed — 2024 |
| Thesis recognition | Placed first in a Master of Teaching thesis competition. | Confirm institution, title, year |
| Global Business Symposium | Invited speakers at Youth Leadership Certification Canada 2026, delivering "The Power of Love, Family, Partnerships, Community and Legacy." | Confirmed — Toronto, Aug 4–7, 2026 |
| Silicon Valley invitation | Invited to speak and share the Zalik Academy journey in Silicon Valley. | Confirm event, organizer, date, whether it occurred |
| Seven-year anniversary | Celebrating seven years of education, athletics, entrepreneurship and community impact. | Confirm anniversary date and timeline |
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Ezza Malik-Zahoor and Muhammad Malik delivered "The Power of Love, Family, Partnerships, Community and Legacy" — a husband-and-wife team building a generational legacy of humanity and service.
Youth Leadership Certification Canada 2026 · Toronto, August 4–7, 2026
Joining the Kindness Crew in studio at The Social, carrying the message that kindness costs nothing and changes everything.
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The Global Business Symposium programme that brought together emerging leaders and delegates from around the world, where Zalik was invited to speak.
Global Business Symposium · Toronto, August 4–7, 2026Book a consultation, tour a learning pod, or talk to us about the pathway that fits your family.
Book a Program Explore Our ProgramsPrograms
Programming adapts to each learner’s goals, strengths and pace — across academics, athletics, entrepreneurship and community.
Book a consultation See tuitionFlexible pathways spanning elementary learning, homeschooling support, tutoring, high school and adult education. Programming adapts to each learner's goals, strengths, pace and areas for growth.
Kindergarten to Grade 8
Small-group, individualized learning aligned with Ontario curriculum expectations. Core areas may include Mathematics, Language, Science and Social Studies, with hands-on learning, projects, life skills and community experiences.
$225 to $750 / month · View Learning PodKindergarten to Grade 8
Grade-centred instruction, targeted support, diagnostics, skill-building and enrichment for primary, junior and intermediate learners.
Explore elementary learningAll school ages; adults where appropriate
One-to-one and small-group support designed around the learner's current level, schoolwork, goals and learning needs. Available in core subjects and targeted skill areas.
From $25 / hour · Book an assessmentGrades 3 and 6
Focused practice in reading, writing and mathematics using Ontario-aligned skills, strategies and question formats.
Ask about EQAO supportGrades 9 to 12 and adult learners
Flexible academic pathways and in-person support offered in collaboration with Aubrey Academy, a ministry-inspected high school.
Explore high school pathwaysGrade 12 and beyond
Flexible educational support for adults completing courses, strengthening foundational skills, pursuing new goals or returning to learning. Education never stops, and neither should opportunity.
Discuss an adult learning plan
Children and youth
Athletic programming focused on skill development, teamwork, confidence, leadership, sportsmanship and community.
Join Zalik WarriorsChildren, youth and community teams
Clinics, team experiences, mini tournaments and family community events led by coaches and supported by local partners.
$30 / hour · View upcoming eventsSchool-aged children
A balance of academics, STEAM, sports, field trips, creativity, friendship and summer fun. Financial assistance may be available through approved supports and sponsorships.
$250 / week · View camp informationProgram-dependent
Hands-on challenges that strengthen creativity, teamwork, communication, critical thinking and problem-solving.
Join a STEAM programChildren, youth and adults
Support for confidence, communication, presentation skills, self-advocacy and leadership.
Build communication skillsChildren and youth
Age-appropriate real-world learning that introduces initiative, budgeting, teamwork, service, creativity and responsible decision-making.
Explore enrichmentMonday to Thursday, approximately 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday programming may be offered on demand when sufficient students enrol.
Monday to Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
In person and virtual.
1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. where pods run, billed at $20 per hour.
Scarborough
3015 Kennedy Road, Unit 1, Scarborough, ON M1V 1S9 — learning pods, tutoring, after-school and camps.
Oshawa
372 King Street West, inside the Mount Etna Child & Family Services clinic — programs and tutoring.
Markham
Boxgrove Centre — tutoring. Full address provided on request.
Online
Virtual tutoring across Ontario.
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Book a Program Explore Our ProgramsThe Microschool
Monday to Thursday mornings, Kindergarten to Grade 8, taught by level rather than by grade in Scarborough and Oshawa.
Start an application See a pod dayA microschool is a small, mixed-age learning group led by a qualified educator. Ours run Monday to Thursday mornings and are capped at six students per educator.
It is not a classroom with fewer chairs. The small size changes the method: instruction is grouped by level rather than by grade, a child who is ahead in reading and behind in math gets both addressed, and an educator can notice confusion on a face before it becomes a failed unit.
Our pods carry students through Grade 8. From there, families continue with our partner Aubrey Academy, an inspected private school delivering asynchronous online courses toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, so the pathway continues without a break.
Many of our families also homeschool alongside their pod days, and we are glad to work with whatever registration and reporting arrangements suit them.
Friday programming may be offered on demand when sufficient students enrol. After-school care runs to 6:00 p.m. and is billed hourly. Late pick-up is charged at $1 per minute after a fifteen-minute grace period — not to punish anyone, but because an educator is standing there waiting.
The more days you take, the lower the daily rate. Billed monthly, per student.
One day a week
$225
per month · $56.25 a day
Two days a week
$425
per month · $53.13 a day
Three days a week
$600
per month · $50.00 a day
Four days a week
$750
per month · $46.88 a day
Book a tour, sit in on a pod morning, and meet the teachers your child would actually learn from.
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Ontario curriculum taught in small groups by level, then put to work in entrepreneurship, public speaking and STEAM.
See the programs Inside the microschoolMonday to Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Structured enough to make real progress, loose enough that a good tangent is allowed to happen.
Students settle, the day is laid out, and each child gets a moment with an educator before any work starts. We find out who slept badly and who is ready to go.
Reading, writing and language aligned to the Ontario curriculum. Taught in small groups by level rather than by age, so nobody is bored and nobody is drowning.
Math across all five Ontario strands. Diagnostics tell us where each child actually is, not where the grade level says they should be, and instruction starts there.
Entrepreneurship, public speaking and STEAM. Market days, pitches, builds. This is where the academics get used for something the students care about.
The day is summarised for parents, not just logged. Families who stay for after-school care roll straight into homework support until 6:00 p.m.
We diagnose at intake, then reassess through the year, so progress is visible to you in something more useful than a letter grade. Parents get a learning summary that says what the child can now do that they could not do before.
Our materials are built in-house and aligned to the Ontario 2020–2023 curriculum documents: diagnostics, review packages, unit assessments and answer keys across the elementary grades.
Core pod instruction runs Monday to Thursday. Friday programming may be offered on demand when sufficient students enrol, which keeps the day free for appointments, co-op programs and field trips when it is not needed.
Tutoring and camps run on Fridays regardless. Four of the six board PA days this year fall on a Friday, so PA day camps slot in without disrupting a pod week.
Optional participation, respite and individual inclusion support can be scheduled into the parts of the day where a learner benefits most, rather than pulling them out of everything.
An extra pair of hands during the parts of the day a child finds hardest, so they stay in the room with their group.
$25 / hourOne-to-one support scheduled around a specific plan. Where compatible peer matches exist, shared-support models can stretch the same resources further.
$30 / hourSupport services are invoiced apart from tuition so every family can see exactly what each dollar covers.
See funding pathwaysBook a tour, sit in on a pod morning, and meet the teachers your child would actually learn from.
Build Your Zalik Plan Book a Family TourHigh School & Adult Learning
Grades 9 to 12 and adult learners, in collaboration with Aubrey Academy — a ministry-inspected high school that enrols, teaches, assesses and grants the credits.
Explore pathways About Aubrey AcademyFlexible academic pathways and in-person support for Grades 9 to 12 and adult learners, offered in collaboration with Aubrey Academy.
Some students need a different pace. Some are balancing work, health or family. Some simply learn better outside a building of a thousand people. The pathway is built around the learner rather than the timetable.
Aubrey Academy is a ministry-inspected private high school. Aubrey Academy enrols students, delivers and assesses the courses, and grants the credits toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
Zalik Academy provides in-person academic support alongside those courses — a place to work, an educator to ask, and structure through the week. Zalik does not grant high-school credits.
Students working toward the OSSD with flexible course delivery through Aubrey Academy, supported in person at Zalik. Useful for learners who need to recover credits, get ahead, or study in a smaller setting.
Flexible educational support for adults completing courses, strengthening foundational skills, pursuing new goals or returning to learning. Education never stops, and neither should opportunity.
Scheduled in-person hours so online coursework does not drift.
An educator on hand for the parts of a course that stall progress.
Deadlines, pacing and workload mapped out with the learner.
Honest updates to the learner and, where appropriate, the family.
Course delivery details, fees and the enrolment process for Aubrey Academy should be confirmed with Aubrey and stated on this page before publication.
Book a consultation, tour a learning pod, or talk to us about the pathway that fits your family.
Book a Program Explore Our ProgramsFamilies
Simple, modular and honest. Families should understand what they are paying for in twenty seconds. Pay for the days you book, and nothing else.
Build Your Zalik Plan See all ratesMonday to Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in Scarborough and Oshawa. Choose one to four days a week. Billed monthly, per student.
One day a week
$225
per month · $56.25 a day
Two days a week
$425
per month · $53.13 a day
Three days a week
$600
per month · $50.00 a day
Four days a week
$750
per month · $46.88 a day
The more days you book, the lower the daily rate. Registration and materials fees are confirmed at enrolment. After-pod care runs to 6:00 p.m. and is billed by the hour.
Tutoring, care, clinics and camps are billed by the hour or by the week, so you only pay for what you use.
| Program | Where | Rate |
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| TutoringMonday to Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. In person and virtual. Rate depends on grade level and group size. |
Scarborough, Oshawa and Markham | From $25 / hour |
| PA day campFull day, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Aligned to YRDSB and TDSB PA days. | Scarborough | Day rate to confirm |
| Winter Break and March Break campMonday to Friday | Scarborough | $250 / week |
| After-school program1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Where pods run | $20 / hour |
| Warriors basketball clinicMonthly Saturdays | Where clinics run | $30 / hour |
| Summer campMonday to Friday, July and August | Scarborough | $250 / week |
| Full-time podMonday to Friday | Scarborough | Confirmed at enrolment |
| Participation / respite supportOptional | Where programs run | $25 / hour |
| Individual inclusion supportOptional | Where programs run | $30 / hour |
Four pieces. Take the ones your child needs and leave the rest.
Full-time or part-time microschool pods. Registration and materials fees are confirmed at enrolment.
Sports, STEAM, entrepreneurship and clubs, added by the hour so you only pay for what you use.
Participation or respite support and individual inclusion support, scheduled during the parts of the day where a learner benefits most. Where compatible peer matches exist, shared-support models may use resources more efficiently.
Available through partner organizations where appropriate, including Embers for Access subsidy pathways for eligible families.
Four ways families pay for a Zalik year. Most use one. Some use two.
Tuition and program fees paid directly to Zalik.
Support services are billed separately from tuition.
Tuition for regular instruction is not an Ontario Autism Program expense. Separately delivered, eligible support services may be treated differently.
Support may be available for eligible families. Subsidies are reviewed and approved by Embers and are never automatic.
Tuition invoices and support-service billing are kept separate so every family sees exactly what each dollar covers.
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Build Your Zalik Plan Book a Family TourZalik Warriors
Clinics, tournaments and community experiences that welcome learners at every stage of athletic development.
Join Zalik Warriors View upcoming eventsZalik Warriors is the athletic arm of Zalik Academy. Led by coaches and educators, the program uses sport to develop fundamentals, teamwork, discipline, leadership, resilience and belonging.
Our clinics, tournaments and community experiences welcome learners at different stages of athletic development while maintaining a strong focus on encouragement, sportsmanship and personal growth.
Zalik Warriors also connects athletics with community impact. Events bring together families, local businesses, charities, volunteers and athletes, giving young people the chance to compete, connect and contribute.
Recent workshop
The NBA veteran ran a skills workshop with our players — ball handling, shooting mechanics, footwork, and what it actually takes to repeat something until it becomes automatic.
Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf was the third overall pick in the 1990 NBA draft, played nine seasons with the Denver Nuggets, Sacramento Kings and Vancouver Grizzlies, and won Most Improved Player in 1993. He finished his NBA career shooting 90.5 percent from the free-throw line — and in 1993–94 he made 219 of 229 attempts, one of the most accurate seasons in league history.
He went on to play professionally around the world, from Turkey to Greece to Japan. Our players got a morning of that experience up close: not a highlight reel, but the unglamorous repetition that produced it.
That is the point of bringing guests onto our floor. A child can be told a thousand times that discipline compounds. Watching someone who built a career on it, standing three feet away, lands differently.
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Fundamentals, shooting form, conditioning and game understanding.
Monthly Saturday clinics plus camp programming through the year.
Team experiences that put the skills under real pressure.
Events built for the whole family, not just the players.
Older players and visiting professionals — Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, Devoe Joseph — working alongside younger ones.
Courtside experiences with the Scarborough Shooting Stars, Toronto Raptors and Toronto FC.
Monthly Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Ages 7 to 14, split by age group.
Venue to confirm.
$30 per hour. A two-hour session is $60 per player.
Guest professional
A Canadian professional guard who grew up ten minutes from our court — and came back to stand on it with our players.
Devoe Joseph was born in Toronto and played his high-school basketball at Pickering High School in Ajax, where he and his younger brother Cory led the team to back-to-back Ontario provincial championships in 2007 and 2008.
He went on to play NCAA basketball at Minnesota and then Oregon, earning First-team All-Pac-12 honours in 2012. His professional career since has taken him through Spain, Turkey, France, Montenegro, Finland, Poland, Romania, Kosovo and more — and most recently home again, to the Scarborough Shooting Stars of the Canadian Elite Basketball League. He has also represented Canada internationally.
He joined us as special guest at Ballerz for Access, Vol. 1. For our players, the point is not the résumé. It is that a kid from Ajax who played on courts like theirs went on to play professionally on four continents — and still turns up to a charity tournament in Pickering.
Our charity basketball event with the Embers for Access Foundation, supporting greater access and opportunity for children and families.
Volume 1 ran on August 30, 2026 at Kings Court in Pickering, marking seven years of Zalik. Four teams, a full house, and special guest Devoe Joseph on the floor.
Proceeds support Embers for Access programming. Where an event is delivered in partnership with a registered charity, the event page identifies the receiving organization.
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Book a Program Explore Our ProgramsCommunity Impact
Fundraising, volunteering, sports, sponsorships and accessible programming that show learners their knowledge and talents can help others.
Read our stories Support a learnerAt Zalik Academy, service is not reserved for high-school volunteer hours. We believe children can begin learning empathy, responsibility and community leadership from an early age.
Through fundraising, volunteering, sports, sponsorships, accessible programming and partnerships, learners see that their knowledge and talents can help others. Our community work brings families, educators, athletes, businesses, charities and local leaders together. Each initiative is designed to widen access, create belonging and give young people experiences they will remember.
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A celebration of seven years of education, athletics, entrepreneurship, family and service, honouring the parents and grandparents whose values shaped the Zalik legacy.
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The first Zalik basketball event held in partnership with the Embers for Access Foundation, supporting greater access and opportunities for children and families.
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Zalik's fifth basketball community event brought six teams, families, businesses, athletes and community organizations together.
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Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf ran a skills workshop with Zalik Warriors players, working on shooting mechanics, footwork and the repetition behind them.
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Zalik families courtside at a Shooting Stars game, meeting players after the final whistle in their own city.
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More than 60 youth and family members attended a Raptors experience, with many children seeing a game for the first time.
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Approximately 42 students participated in special on-field roles such as player mascots, anthem buddies and flag or banner experiences, while a larger group of families attended together.
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Families, students and staff together for a Zalik anniversary celebration — face painting, cake and the whole community in one room.
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Students plan, price, bake and sell — entrepreneurship and service in the same afternoon, with proceeds going to a cause they chose.
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Market days and charity fairs where Zalik students run their own stalls, handle their own float and answer to their own customers.
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Our events run on people who turn up early, set up chairs, run the door and stay to pack down. Youth volunteers earn service hours; most keep coming back after they have earned them.
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Zalik students and families have supported humanitarian fundraising, a children's movie-day fundraiser, charity fairs and community volunteering.
Confirm each event date, amount and beneficiaryZalik Academy helped sponsor the Run for Markham in October 2024.
Confirm event name, date, sponsorship descriptionZalik sponsored a graduation celebration supporting homeschooling students and families.
Confirm organization name, date, contributionThe StreetVoices team supported a Zalik community event by sponsoring services, participating in basketball and sharing a review.
Confirm names, business, permission to quoteStudents have taken part in STEAM, athletics and community outings such as Reptilia and Archer’s Battlefield.
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Families, businesses and community organizations can support Zalik through sponsorship, volunteering, in-kind contributions or attending an event.
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