"One Thing" for Wed. Dec. 18

Today we had Keely Hale, a representative from the First United Church (located on Hastings Street in Vancouver), attend an assembly where we were able to pass on the gift bags that our classes had brought items in for. 

This Diefenbaker tradition was resurrected by Mrs. Cooke and Mrs. Csontala (after we did not do it last year) and it was great to see. It was great to see their leadership on this and the students really understanding who they were bringing items in for and why. We were able to put together over 40 gift bags with the following items in them. 

At Christmas time it is especially sad that some people in our community will be without a gift. Therefore, each homeroom class has generously bought gifts for our bags:

Division 1 brought warm socks. 

Division 2 gave bars of deodorant.

Division 3 contributed toothbrushes.

Division 4 brought hair brushes and combs. 

Division 5 contributed basic sewing kits.

Division 6 gave bars of scented soap.

Division 7 bought chocolates and candy. 

Division 8 gave warm gloves and mittens.

Division 9 brought tubes of toothpaste.

Division 10 brought shampoo.

Division 11 gave hand and face towels.

Division 12 brought hand lotion.

in addition, The Diefenbaker staff brought toques and scarves.