STUDENTS enrolled in Sylvan learning centres across the Lower Mainland aren't just furthering their own education, but lending a hand to students on the other side of the planet.
A group of 11 B.C. Sylvan learning centres, including the two North Shore locations, have raised $11,000 for Free the Children's Brick by Brick campaign this year, enough to build and furnish a classroom in rural Kenya and provide educational materials and teacher training.
That's on top of another $55,000 raised by families between 2008 and 2010.
Students and families could purchase single bricks towards the construction of the school either through cash donations or through donating "tokens," which students earn for their achievements and usually use to purchase toys from the Sylvan store.
"Free the Children is something our students can really rally around," said Kathleen Casprowitz, executive director of the 11 B.C. centres that participated, in a release. "Everyday, we see how developing strong academic skills helps to increase selfconfidence and promote a positive attitude in our students."
For more information about the two North Shore Sylvan learning centres or how to register, visit tutoring.sylvanlearning.com.
