Jeanne, Me, Margot, Serge, Alison, Lu7The following is the article that I submitted to the Nunatsiaq News (the northern paper). I will let you know if it gets picked up.
Together We Are Strong: Asimauttaq Celebrates the Marathon of Hope
Submitted by: Keile D. Legge
Students from Asimauttaq School in Kuujjuaraapik celebrated Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope on Tuesday, September 25th. Seventy students from Kindergarten to Secondary Five, along with school Administration, teachers, and support staff raised over $1300 to support the Canadian Cancer Society.
The afternoon began with a fire truck pull in front of the school. All students pulled the local fire truck twenty feet to illustrate that “Together We Are Strong”. This was a very powerful display of teamwork and cooperation. Students realized that together they could make a difference; much more than if they were to work alone.
The “race” began at 2pm. Secondary students ran and walked a 3 km route around the town. Local organizations generously handed out water bottles along the route. Grades Three to Seven did a shorter route. The Kindergarten to Grade Two students walked to the Triple Gym along with their teachers. Everyone returned to school for water and celebrations.
Thanks to generous community support, this Terry Fox Run has been the most successful yet at Asimauttaq School, according to Jeremie Guertin, the Physical Education teacher and even organizer. Congratulations to everyone involved!
Submitted by: Keile D. Legge
Students from Asimauttaq School in Kuujjuaraapik celebrated Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope on Tuesday, September 25th. Seventy students from Kindergarten to Secondary Five, along with school Administration, teachers, and support staff raised over $1300 to support the Canadian Cancer Society.
The afternoon began with a fire truck pull in front of the school. All students pulled the local fire truck twenty feet to illustrate that “Together We Are Strong”. This was a very powerful display of teamwork and cooperation. Students realized that together they could make a difference; much more than if they were to work alone.
The “race” began at 2pm. Secondary students ran and walked a 3 km route around the town. Local organizations generously handed out water bottles along the route. Grades Three to Seven did a shorter route. The Kindergarten to Grade Two students walked to the Triple Gym along with their teachers. Everyone returned to school for water and celebrations.
Thanks to generous community support, this Terry Fox Run has been the most successful yet at Asimauttaq School, according to Jeremie Guertin, the Physical Education teacher and even organizer. Congratulations to everyone involved!
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