By Kathy Gallant

Lakeview school campaign celebrates kindness in M.L.

Nov 2, 2017 | 10:16 AM

Kindness can go a long way to brighten a person’s day, and a student-led group at Meadow Lake’s Lakeview Elementary School is acknowledging this fact throughout the community.

School Wellness Coordinator Nikki Munroe said encouraging kindness isn’t uncommon at the school, but last year she applied for a grant through Sasktel’s I am Stronger grant.

“It’s actually an [anti]-bullying program,” she said. “You don’t have to focus on bullying if you’re teaching these kids how to be kind. I explained that to [Sasktel] in my letter, and I got the maximum grant, a full $1,000 for the school year.”

She said the inaugural year went over very well last year, with students participating and adding their input to the program. The Clusters of Kindness group meets regularly to go over ideas for people in the community to give a card and flowers to. Some people who have received the gift include local veterinarians, health care providers, volunteers, the local humane society, business owners, senior citizens, parents, teachers, fellow students, and the list goes on.

The group has also donated to various causes in the community, and this year they plan to give to the Senior Secret Santa group.

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There are over 54 students involved in the group, and Munroe said they’ve learned a lot about generosity of spirit.

“At the end of the year last year, they actually came to me with a bouquet of flowers they had gotten for me,” she said. “They did that on their own. It has also been received so well in the community. The kids are the ones who handle and direct things, but the kids make the decisions.”

Quinn Green is one of the many students who take part in the program, and he said it’s been nice to see smiles on peoples’ faces when they get their flowers.

“We tell them what they’re good at doing and we’re thankful for them,” he said.

“We just like to make people happy and brighten up their day,” said Brad Spencer.

“I like seeing peoples’ smiles,” said Taylor Brander.

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