WEYBURN – Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division (RCSSD) has been named the national winner of the Toonies for Tuition Challenge.
Toonies for Tuition is a Canadian Catholic School Trustees Association (CCSTA) initiative that supports students across Canada who wish to attend Catholic schools in provinces where Catholic education is not publicly funded.
“We were thrilled to receive this news,” said Ken Sampson, director of education. “This national recognition was presented at the CCSTA Conference held in June, where our Board Chair, Bruno Tuchsherer, was recognized on behalf of the division.”
The award was presented at the Canadian Catholic School Trustee’s Association (CCSTA) Conference earlier this month.
“For the past number of years, Holy Family has participated in this initiative,” said Sampson.
The division raised almost $4,100, the highest per-pupil total in the country.
Holy Family RCSSD’s fundraising efforts were truly a division-wide success, said Sampson.
“Students and staff engaged in a variety of creative and community-building activities, including cookie sales, concession stands, candy bag sales, hat days, pajama days, ice cream sales, and even a bake-off competition! In addition to school-led events, generous donations were also received from community members who believe in the power and importance of Catholic education.”
Toonies for Tuition helps ensure financial and geographic barriers don’t prevent children from receiving a Catholic education.
“This achievement is a powerful example of how our division is Rooted in Christ, Serving in Love,” said Sampson. “The generosity, teamwork, and joyful giving demonstrated through these efforts not only support students across Canada, but also reflect the Gospel values we strive to live out each day.”
