Students of St. Anthony’s School are living by the credo of “Making the World a Better Place to Be” with their support for those in Nepal.
Two major earthquakes in the span of about two weeks have rocked Nepal. The number of deaths is in the thousands and the destruction is immeasurable.
The school was spurred into action, led by their graduating class.
Principal JoAnne Akerboom tells inSide Drumheller the class took $200 from the funds they have raised for their graduation and began the effort to support the Red Cross’s response for Nepal.
“It was commendable, they (the graduates) had a little extra, it shows the kids understand,” said Akerboom.
The momentum built and more students and staff began to see how they could help. There were all kinds of efforts, from taping students to the wall to “kidnapping a teacher.” The whole school joined in.
It also became a teaching point and the school provided the students with daily updates on what was happening in Nepal and the local campaign to help.
“We want them to understand there are way to help,” said Akerboom.
In all, the school raised $1,244.
They also researched the best way to help and settled on the Red Cross because the bulk of the funds raised for the Red Cross goes to those in need, and the Canadian Government matches the donations.
