Recently, some of our DHS students volunteered at a fundraiser for Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre. Not only did they earn volunteer hours, but more importantly they saw first hand a valuable and beautiful resource that Durham has for cancer patients and their families. One in three Canadians will face cancer in their lifetime, so these students will likely meet someone who could benefit from this wonderful healing place.

MacKenzie Smyth, Amanda Miller and Veronica Van der Vliet were nominated by Mr. Gordon. These three members of the Dunbarton Enviro Club successfully wrote a grant proposal to fund our water bottle initiative. Thanks to their hard work we have been approved for the $2950 from the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation that will provide a stainless steel water bottle for every new Grade 9 student over the next two years. Along with our five bottle filling stations and educational initiatives such as the Water Brothers assembly, Dunbarton students will find it easy to drink free, clean and healthy tap water and to avoid the use of expensive and environmentally damaging plastic water bottles.

Emily Bryson was nomiated by Ms. Mitchell. She was nominated beacuse she is the best peer helper that Ms. Mitchell has had. She anticipates the needs of the class and supports the students with patience and confidence. Everyone in the class benefits from her help especially during labs.

Christian Tropiano was nominated by Ms. Correia and Ms. Nelson. Christian works tirelessly organizing school events. He attends many meetings and helps his fellow students with everything that they need. Christian can forsee what has to be done and is always dependable and reliable.

Sammy Sunderarajah was nominated by Mr. Evans. Sammy is in both the Grade 10 History and Careers class with Mr. Evans. She is an active participant and maintains an 80 plus average. She always brings a positive attitude to the classroom.

Mrs. Mac Leod's HPW Living and Working with Children class visited Montessori Learning Centre. Each week, the class visits a child care centre to observe and interact with the children. Future careers goals with children have evolved in this course, with some of our students planning to become: social worker, child therapist, pediatrician, physio therapist and child photographer.