India Day Fundraiser

5/17/2017

Prior to the trip, the students organized India Day, a fundraising event that took place May 11. Their efforts gained them enough – just under $2500 – to build a bike shed for the school.

The fundraiser took place in the Lodge, which was transformed into a mini Festival of India for students and staff. Indian music flooded the Lodge in the morning to give students just a taste of what was in store for midday. By lunch, their mouths watered as the cafe staff cooked up a storm of butter chicken and basmati rice, while their eyes feasted on a classic Bollywood film. Students and staff also had the opportunity to decorate themselves with beautiful henna designs.

The group raised funds by suggesting a donation of $5 to enable students to dress down for the day, and surpassed their fundraising target. Each participant received a brightly coloured bracelet for the donation. They also collected donations of school supplies throughout the week, and have more than enough to take with them for Global Pathways students.

Good job Grade 11s! Your work will make a huge impact in India!

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The fundraiser took place in the Lodge, which was transformed into a mini Festival of India for students and staff.
The fundraiser took place in the Lodge, which was transformed into a mini Festival of India for students and staff.

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