I have to tell you about such a wonderful visit I had today at St. Martin de Porres School in Kanata. The JK to Grade 6 school had raised money for Shepherds of Good Hope during Lent and I was there to present a certificate to them and to receive the cheque.
All the children came down to the gymnasium and sat on the floor. Everyone was so kind and interested in learning a little more about us. It was a very excited group. When I asked them questions about their fundraising efforts, dozens of hands shot up. Every one of them is proud of what they accomplished and so they should be.
During Lent, the school had wacky Thursdays. Each week was a different theme. One Thursday was hat day, another was fancy dress day. To participate, the students were asked to bring a loonie or less to class. When Lent was finished, the 370 students had raised more than $1,200.
Teachers play such an important role in our children's lives. Think about it. With the exception of their parents, a child will spend more time with a teacher from age 5 to 17 than anyone else. For teachers to also inspire students to give and to think about others is wonderful. It's nice that we benefited, but it's even more encouraging that these children are being taught that we all have a responsibility to help those who are in times of distress, who don't always have the tools to look after themselves or their families.
A big thank you to St. Martin de Porres students for your generosity.
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