Sacred Heart High School students and staff spread the Christmas spirit leading up to the Christmas break. The annual Candle of Hope project took on an extra facet this year as the school helped the Yorkton Hyundai dealership with their Drive away Hunger campaign donating several boxes of non-perishable food items. The collection of these goods was spear-headed by the school's SADD group and was carried out through the period one classes. The Candle of Hope took on its next phase that involved period three classes taking collections that were to be used for purchasing presents and providing donations to both the Soup Haven and The Salvation Army. The generosity of the students and staff helped provide several gifts and donations of 380 dollars to both the Soup Haven and Salvation Army. This project was started years ago when the Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate ran Sacred Heart High School. The Sisters reached out to the poor of our community in many ways. The Candle of Hope project has since taken on many different looks throughout the years helping those less fortunate in Yorkton and area. The Spirit of Christmas is definitely shared through the generosity of the many who make this a success each year. "We had a grade 9 math class that took on the challenge with great enthusiasm. They were able to raise well over one hundred dollars as a group. They truly looked beyond just their own needs." Stated Scott Hoffort who helps coordinate this project. "We just want to do our part as a school in helping out the community in any way we can." With another successful project completed, Sacred Heart High School looks forward to next year and another opportunity to help build the Kingdom of God right here and now.
