Backpacks bring smiles to students in Rainbow Schools

Some students in Rainbow Schools received colourful backpacks thanks to the Kiwanis Club of North Eastern Ontario and Staples in Sudbury.

Close to $2,000 was raised through generous donations to the Staples School Supply Drive Campaign held at the stores on Notre Dame Avenue and Marcus Drive.

Staples provided a further discount to maximize supplies for children in elementary schools.

“It was an absolute pleasure for staff to deliver the backpacks to schools in Sudbury, Espanola and Manitoulin Island,” said Director of Education Bruce Bourget. “Students were thrilled to receive a new backpack and surprised to find a lunch bag or pencil case enclosed.”

Rainbow District School Board thanks the Kiwanis Club, Staples and the many customers who made donations during the campaign. “We are so grateful for the support of our students and their education,” he said. “This means a lot to our families and our schools.”

The Staples School Supply Drive Campaign is one of many service projects presented by the Kiwanis Club of North Eastern Ontario. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world, one child and one community at a time.

“Students need supplies to be successful,” said local Club President Serge Viau. “We welcome the opportunity to organize the drive and thank Staples and its customers for their generous contributions.”

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Media Contact:

Nicole Charette, Senior Advisor
Corporate Communications and Strategic Planning
Rainbow District School Board, 705-674-3171 ext. 7217.