Fraser River Middle School’s library just got a healthy boost thanks to the local Rotary Club.
Principal Debbie Jones was given a $5,000 donation from the Rotary Club to be used to buy additional books for the school’s library after she sent the philanthropy group a wish list of items.
“They chose the books because … literacy is one of their areas of focus, so that goes right along that line,” Jones told the Record, “and with a new school, getting help with the library is awesome. It’s not like we don’t have books, but it’s nice to enhance our collection.”
Jones said librarians Kristie Oxley was over the moon when she heard the news as were many students.
“As literacy is one of Rotary’s area of focus our members are delighted to make this donation of books to the newest school in our community,” read a statement from Rotary Club secretary Louise Perry.
NWSS raises money for Terry Fox Foundation
Congrats are in order for the students over at New Westminster Secondary School.
The kids raised $1,100 for the Terry Fox Foundation during the annual Terry Fox Run held at the school in September. The event was organized by the student leadership class, which is made up of students in grades 9 to 12.
Try a winter sport
Believe it or not but winter is just around the corner. OK, OK, stifle the tears – winter doesn’t have to be a bad thing, especially not for kids.
The Canadian Ski Council is once again offering its discounted SnowPass for Grade 4 and 5 students (that’s kids born in 2006 and 2007). For $29.95, students get three full day lift passes to every participating ski area across Canada. West Coast mountains that participate in the program include Seymour and Grouse mountains and Whistler Blackcomb.
There are some restrictions at some ski areas, like blackout dates or requirements for parents to join their kids, but you can find all that info at www.skicanada.org. If you choose to sign up, your kids can start using the SnowPass as of Dec. 1, 2016.
Give blood
Leadership students at New Westminster Secondary School are organizing a blood drive next month and everyone is invited.
The drive is planned for Thursday, Nov. 17 from 1 to 8 p.m. at the Glenbrook Park Amenities Centre, 76 Jamieson Ct. Initially organizers expected a dozen or so people to take part but that soon ballooned to a few dozen.
To sign up, contact Christine McNulty, the leadership teacher at New West Secondary, via email at [email protected]. McNulty and her team of students are doing their best to give everyone who wants to donate a time slot.
