Frankland Concert Drive Raises $1,200 More!

Frankland School's Holiday Concert raises
more than $1,200 for new Canadians.

Frankland School continues to amaze us with their support for Canada's refugee initiative. At three holiday concerts on December 16 and 17, a group of Grade 6 students took a few moments to describe Frankland Lifeline--a school club committed to understanding the world refugee crisis and taking action to help. 

The speech, researched and written by the students themselves, explained in plain terms the causes and effects of refugee crises, with an emphasis on the current situation in Syria. They put Canada's response in historical context, outlining highlights and lowlights of Canada's immigration practices in the past. 

The students closed their presentation by inviting the audience to donate any loose change or small bills to Riverdale Refugee Lifeline, as Santa Hats circulated through the room.  The three short speeches raised $1,269.80.

Thank you, Frankland!