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Ke n y a Tr a ve l C l u b s h i n e s a t g a l a f u n d r a i s e r
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much-anticipated Safari Under The Stars, which raised money for children at Mully Children’s Family (MCF) orphanage in Kenya was an unequivocal success. The Travel Club took the lead in orchestrating an outstanding evening of entertainment to generate funds to support a graduate accommodation building at MCF, which the twenty-one student travelers will help construct.
together to socialize, view fantastic silent auction items, and enjoy desserts and refreshments. It was a perfect prelude to the fashion show, which included over 46 student, staff and parent models from the primary, elementary, junior and senior High. Clothing was showcased from PurpleSaurus, Plum, Betsey Johnson, Bonita Runway, Cameo and CuffLinks and LiliLime. A beautiful dance solo, performed by Amanda Grant to the song I
The evening kicked off with the Rundle community joining
Student exchange & grad update
We have two students who are more excited than most for spring break. For Brittney Giacchetta and Joey Hubbard, it means their trip to Australia as part of the exchange program is quickly approaching. They will be leaving on April 1 for Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast to spend six weeks with their host students, Tayla Roy and Alex
Fowler, and attend Caloundra City School. We look forward to hearing all about their adventures when they return home on May 14. Grade 10 students wishing to apply for the next exchange program to Australia or Scotland are reminded to get their applications to Ms Baird by Friday, March 18.
Believe, enhanced the show. Thank you so much to all those involved for their dedication and hard work in putting this event together. A special thank you
addition, we would like to recognize all the families who donated baked goods. Thank you to Lorna Thompson, who donated the flowers, and to all of the behindthe-scenes staff and students who worked so hard to create one of the true highlights of the year!
to Kim Flanagan, BR Pirri and Domingo Lumanog, who helped coordinate the fashion show and styled the models. Their talented contributions made the evening a memorable one.
The Travel Club will be leaving for Kenya and Tanzania on March 23. Along with other fundraising money and donations, they will contribute over $25,000 to MCF.
Rundle is immensely grateful to those who donated items for the silent auction. This portion of the evening contributed significantly to the overall funds raised. In
We wish them much luck on the humanitarian trip and look forward to hearing about their experience once they return to Canada!
Cap and gown photos were taken February 28 – March 7 at the school. If students missed their appointment, they must contact Lifetouch to set up a sitting time at the studio. Proofs should be delivered to the school prior to spring break; instructions for ordering grad photos will be included.
The administration will have a meeting with students on April 14 during J-Block, and a letter will be sent to all families the week of April 25 detailing graduation times and costs. In the meantime, anyone with questions is encouraged to contact Ms. Baird at the school (250-7180).