Colborne kids help Haiti

There may only be 162 students at Colborne Public School but they know how to raise money for a good cause. When the Haiti earthquake brought devastation to the impoverished country the Colborne students went to work.

They wore hats for Haiti, had hops for Haiti, sold popcorn, had coin collection days, and even had a buy-your-way-out-of-class day for $2. The staff joined in with a wear-your-jeans-to-school day.

Together the efforts of the group brought in $2,488.08. On February 3 the school assembled for an official cheque presentation and popcorn party.

In announcing the total the principal, Susan Wilks, told the kids that their money would be matched by the federal government, bringing the total to $4,976.16 – not bad for a bunch of kids!