Warm Winter Wishes returns to Wellington Heights
Campaign has $8,000 fundraising goal to purchase gift cards for at-risk students, families
MOUNT FOREST – The Warm Winter Wishes campaign is once again underway at Wellington Heights Secondary School.
The Grade 12 business leadership class has been planning a variety of events and initiatives, all aimed at reaching its $8,000 fundraising goal this semester.
A staple at the school for more than 20 years, Warm Winter Wishes raises funds for local students and families in financial need. The money raised is divided among Wellington Heights and seven local elementary schools, which distribute it to at-risk students through gift cards for items like groceries, gas and clothing.
Student-planned initiatives over the next six weeks will include snack sales and lunches in the cafeteria, bake sales and Krispy Kreme donut sales, a silent auction, a corporate donation campaign, Soak a Senior, hockey and movie buyouts, and a school-wide evening where students “take over the school”, aptly named Night at the Heights.
They also have some new events this year: Kernel’s Popcorn sales and a Jukebox Day allowing students to play their favourite song during lunch.
“Beyond raising money for a great cause, these events aim to boost school spirit and build a stronger sense of community amongst students at Wellington Heights,” officials say.
“It’s not just a school project; it’s a way for students to give back to their community,” stated class teacher Emily Lubbers.
“Students feel good about building leadership skills and learning about event planning and fundraising management, while also making a difference.”
This year’s campaign will run until Dec. 11.
For more information about Warm Winter Wishes, contact Lubbers at emily.lubbers@ugdsb.on.ca or principal Brent Bloch at brent.bloch@ugdsb.on.ca.
