Dear Editor:
I would like to share with you a special Christmas gift.
Three local grade 6 and 7 classes were recently given the opportunity to help families in need. We registered to care for three families enrolled with the North Shore Christmas Bureau. In total we had to provide Christmas dinner and gifts for three adults and nine children of varying ages. We, the teachers at Gleneagles elementary, only provided the opportunity for our students. They raised over $2,000 with their hard work.
They did chores around their houses, went out in the stormy weather to clean, organize garbage and wash cars. They babysat, walked dogs, organized candy, hot chocolate and bake sales.
Our students didn't receive public accolades, a prize for the greatest amount raised or public photo ops.
They received the gift of pride in their accomplishments and a glimpse into the true meaning of the holidays.
I write simply to share how proud we are of our students' initiative and to allow others to know the power of kindness which exists in our communities of Lions Bay and Horseshoe Bay. Thank you, from a proud teacher of 12-year-olds.
Andrea Crowdis
North Vancouver
