Rainbow Schools support families affected by the fire in Copper Cliff

Students and staff in Rainbow Schools are offering their support to families affected by the fire in Copper Cliff. “I commend Rainbow Schools for going the extra mile to raise funds and collect supplies,” said Jean Hanson, Director of Education for Rainbow District School Board. “It is certainly gratifying to see that our schools are helping during this time of need.”

Rainbow District School Board reminds the public that all branches of the Sudbury Credit Union are accepting donations. “Any donations received will be greatly appreciated, so we encourage the community to continue to make a contribution,” added Director Hanson. “We thank everyone who has supported fundraising and other activities organized by Rainbow Schools.”

Here’s what some Rainbow Schools have done/are doing to offer their support:

Copper Cliff Public School
Copper Cliff Public School held a pasta lunch on Tuesday, March 30th, raising $510. Grade 8 students also volunteered to sort clothing and other items at the McClelland Community Centre.

Gatchell School
Students and staff at Gatchell School held a car wash and barbecue on Wednesday, April 7th, raising $319.

Lively District Secondary School
Grade 7 and 8 students at Lively District Secondary School are hosting a Spirit Week (April 6 to 9, 2010) to support Copper Cliff families affected by the fire.  Students have been invited to bring $2 a day to participate in a variety of fun activities including a hat day, pajama day, wacky hair day and a dance.

Lockerby Composite School
Lockerby Composite School called on students to make donations of clothing, toiletries, and other items. Homerooms were also invited to bring in toiletries and linens.

MacLeod Public School
On Friday, April 9th, students at MacLeod Public School will host a hat day. Students have been invited to bring in a loonie to support those affected by the Copper Cliff fire.

Queen Elizabeth Public School
Queen Elizabeth Public School held a crazy hat day. They raised $140.

Westmount Public School
A pajama day was held at Westmount Public School.  In addition, families gathered together to donate a new bike, and a truck full of items including some furniture, non-perishable food items, hygiene products and cleaning products, as well as household necessities such as pots, pans, towels and sheets.

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Media Contact:

Nicole Charette, Senior Advisor,
Corporate Communications and Strategic Planning,
Rainbow District School Board, 674-3171, ext. 7217.