On Friday, September 30, 2016, students from kindergarten through grade 12, along with staff, participated in a Walk-a-Thon to help fund the repairs to the school elementary soccer field. For many this was a new experience, as it has been several years since this tradition has been at BHS.
With classes starting up for another long year, it is still important to have fun while promoting school spirit. What better way to do this than a walk together in our community, with a bonus of getting out of classes for the afternoon. This event was very successful with many participants of all ages. It was very nice to see everyone coming together for support of our young athletes. After just two short hours, close to half of the anticipated goal was raised.
I was very proud to be a part of my very first Walk-a-Thon here at our school, especially to help out such a great cause. Of course, I didn't mind the exercise and fresh air, after spending the day in school. Speaking as someone who enjoys sports, I can only imagine not having the use of our soccer field. Here' s hoping for more fundraisers in the near future. Let's give our elementary students back a safe environment to play the sport they love. By Jensen Urquhart
Grade 6 students Lydia Sullivan, Tara Martin and
Amber Hambrook
Blackville School students raised just over $7000.00 during a Walk-A-Thon last Friday, September 30.
The Walk-A-Thon was held to raise funds to build a fence around the elementary soccer field.
The field requires a fence so unwanted traffic, such as ATVs, won't be able to damage the field.
Presently, the field cannot be used by the elementary soccer teams because it is deemed unsafe due to the damage.
Principal Rodney Buggie explained that the fence will a create safer practice and play area for the elementary soccer team.
Participating middle and high students and staff walked from the school to the Old Bartholomew Road and back again on Friday afternoon. It is a 8 kilometre walk. The elementary students and staff walked in the morning.
The school raised $7160.00, but the fence will cost approximately $20, 000.00. The school plans to organize more fundraisers for this cause.
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Grade six and nine students participated in orientation activities for middle and high school during the first day on September 6 at Blackville School.
Kindergarten and elementary students also started on the same day. The rest of the middle and high school students joined their peers on Wednesday, September 7.
To check out more photos from Blackville's first day of school, click here.
Photos by Jules Keenan, Paulina Sturgeon and Veronica Pond
