The Youth in Caroline Making a Difference

We wanted to send out kudos to the youth of Caroline – one of our new Diversity Friendly communities. This Christmas, once again, the students, families and staff of Caroline School came through making their 2011 Food Drive a huge success. Each classroom in the school (Kindergarten to Grade 12), compiled and donated a Christmas Hamper to the local food bank that contained the necessities of a complete Christmas dinner.



The Caroline School students continued to give back over the past holiday season with the help of ACE Communities. As part of their recent Ignite Tour, the Directions Class of Caroline School had the great opportunity to sit in during a discussion of their recent ACE grant that the community/area received.

ACE Ambassador, Ian Hill, spoke to the students on how one person can make a great difference in the lives of many. In concluding his speech, Ian passed out a 5 or 10 dollar bill to each of the Directions Students. The students were asked to invest and “grow” their money and use it to lighten the burden of others.

Using this money, some students inspired their parents to join and create Operation Christmas Child show boxes and some purchased Christmas gifts to be donated to local families through Neighbourhood Place. One group of students, however, took Ian’s advice and made their money grow.



Students Tessa Smith, Cody Rowell and Brody Hamilton pooled their money and invested it into supplies to put on a hot chocolate and bake sale. The three students baked goods at home and advertised around the school. In the end, the students’ $20 grew to $80.25 profit that was then donated to the local food bank to aid in the purchasing of required food items. Presentation of the money was made to Mrs. Nancy McLean.

Way to go, Caroline! We can’t wait to see what you all do next.