The kick off bulletin board display created by Mrs. Grew's grade 4 class.  Information was used to educate the school about malaria prevention. 

Shown in photo from left to right:  Debra Lefebvre, founder of Buy-a-Net, Nancy Grew, grade 4 teacher and Nick Wolfe-Brown, member of the Board of Directors for Buy-a-Net.

The Adventure Begins

Last spring staff at Truedell Public School organised a successful fundraiser for the Buy-a-Net foundation, a local charitable organisation which strives to eliminate malaria in Uganda.  A dedicated team of intermediate students, in coordination with some wonderful parent volunteers used paper beads made by Ugandan women to create hand-crafted jewellery.  This beautiful jewellery was sold at Springfest, our annual fun fair event, raising over $1500, enough to net three villages.  Many thanks to our Principal, Linda Ford who supported this venture, and to all of the students, staff, parents and community members who assisted and/or purchased jewellery or beads.