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Grades 4-7 students at Raft River Elementary rehearse scenes for a flashmob video in an effort to raise funds to revitalize the back courtyard at the school. See more photos on page A10. Photo by Yevonne Cline
Raft River students create flashmob video Yevonne Cline Raft River students want your vote. The Raft River Parents Advisory Committee (PAC) along with the help of grades 4-7 students and two former CSS students from Mr. Menard’s video class produced a Flashmob video to enter an idea into the Aviva Community Fund to help revitalize the back courtyard at their School. The Aviva Community Fund is giving away $1,000,000 for ideas to create positive change in Canada and Raft River PAC is looking for your vote to help them win. “Raft River PAC has been working towards funding for
the revitalization of the back courtyard for the intermediate grades,” said chairperson Sabine Cooperman. “Currently with 300 students, the one playground area in the front is too small. Last January, we provided the intermediate students with several design options,” she said. “And then they voted on what they wanted.” “The courtyard is not landscaped and currently consists of two picnic tables, broken pavement, two basketball hoops without nets and a small climbing feature. The PAC would like to see sophisticated play equipment that is designed for older kids, as well as bench seating including some with inlayed board games and landscaping
— something for everyone,” said Cooperman. "Raft River PAC has approached several playground companies for designs, equipment and prices." “If funding is successful the project will include paving of court areas for hockey, handball and tennis. As well as new pieces of play equipment potentially including an Explorer Dome, Galaxy Supernova and Galaxy Spica’s. All equipment will be wheelchair accessible. "The courtyard will be dedicated to Courtney and Skye Buck, a couple who tragically lost their lives in a car accident last year. Both were local Clearwater school teachers, prominent and well known
members of the Clearwater community. With the permission of the School District, and both families of Skye and Courtney Buck, the students unanimously voted to dedicate the courtyard to the two teachers, noted Cooperman in a press release. The two teachers showed what their true love was – teaching students. They both had a spirit of leadership and were amazing influences on our school community." “We’ve been busy writing grants,” said PAC treasurer Samantha Braaten. “We’ve received a grant from North Thompson Community Foundation as well as donations from the BID Group
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of Companies, Canfor, Steelworkers Community Fund and Yellowhead Community Services. Support has also been received from United Way, District of Clearwater, TRU Athletics Department, RBC, SD #73 and NEST Timber Home Designs. As well, Raft River PAC through the students, have been fundraising at various events such as Movie Night at the school, selling Kicking Horse Coffee, Purdy's Chocolates and more. Anyone wishing to help with the project can drop off a donation at Raft River School. A tax receipt will be issued by the School Board office in Kamloops, for any amount exceeding $20,” said Braaten. Continued on page A3
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