1100+ Students Celebrate Second Annual Write To Give Day

A big THANK YOU to all teachers, sponsors and helpers who helped make the day such a great success. It was a fabulous day filled with excitement, I am sure there are still a few ears ringing!

The big day started with classes arriving and children taking their seats. They entered the theater already smiling, laughing and dancing as they sat down. While  they waiting, they still continued to dance to the African music that was playing.

Once the theater was full (1125) students seated, the official countdown clock began. On the screen we posted a timer, counting down. The kids were shouting as the time counted down…

Once the timer hit 0, the lights went out and we started with our African drummer coming in the side of the theater. He walked down to the stage where he was joined with several other drummers from Sani Abu And Ijo Vodu Dance Company. They are based out of Toronto.

The students were delighted not only to see the drumming, but they also got a chance to get out of their seats and dance! Sani, from the dance company showed them how to complete a special African Dance. EVERYONE was dancing, even my principal and the Director of Education!

In between the dancing and the drumming the students were able to get a chance to see some pictures and video of life in Africa, seeing how they have helped make a difference, thanks to their participation in Write to Give.

They even had a chance to name the cow that was purchased with Write to Give Funds. The cow’s name is now “Oreo.”