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OSSTF District 11- Thames Valley
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District 11 Office |
Education Matters Online
Volume 4, Issue 3: February 27, 2006
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The Thames Valley District School Board is proud to announce that it has surpassed its fundraising target of $255,000 for the 2005 United Way Campaign. Across the Valley, schools, students, and staff raised a total of $266,976 to support the United Way Campaigns in Oxford, Elgin-St. Thomas, and London-Middlesex. “Thames Valley’s staff, students, and stakeholders have demonstrated
again that ours is a Caring, Learning Community,” said Director of
Education Bill Bryce. “I want to thank and congratulate everyone
involved in this year’s campaign for their hard work and commitment.
This is truly a worthy cause, and I am proud to know that Thames
Valley’s people are committed to helping Last October, Thames Valley schools and offices participated in many events to raise money and awareness for the United Way, including the annual United Way Stair Climb at One London Place, talent shows, staff donation programs, and United Way football games. This year’s donation brings Thames Valley’s total United Way contribution to approximately $1.5-million since 1998. 2005 was a banner year for fundraising across the system. Throughout the year, the Board raised close to a million dollars in support of Tsunami Relief, Terry Fox National School Run Day, and the United Way Campaign. “Today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders,” Director Bryce said. “Fundraising events like these teach them compassion, empathy, and respect. They also teach them how to take action in support of those in need at home and around the world.” |
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