Concurrent Education Student Association<\/a> (CESA), the annual Holiday Extravaganza partnered each Brock volunteer with one of the approximately 150 students at Prince of Wales Public School for a day of crafts and activities.<\/p>\nThe volunteers were joined by special guests including the Brock Badgers men\u2019s basketball team, the Thorold Fire Department and a certain special visitor from the North Pole.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are excited to have so many special guests attend our Holiday Extravaganza event and interact with the students this year. We know that this event would not be possible without the excitement and energy our amazing partners bring to the students,\u201d said Courtney Kelly, a third-year Concurrent Education J\/I – English student and CESA\u2019s event co-ordinator.<\/p>\n
From wrapping and sorting gifts to organizing games and packing gift bags, the CESA team was dedicated to organizing a memorable day for everyone involved.<\/p>\n
Because some students at Prince of Wales School need extra support, particularly during the holiday season, CESA works with community partners and businesses to pack a gift bag for each child with items such as socks, mittens, toothbrushes, headphones to use when working on the school\u2019s computers, and healthy snacks.<\/p>\n
\u201cGetting to see Holiday Extravaganza come together after months of planning makes me extremely proud as an executive,\u201d said Nathalie Jackson, CESA\u2019s Vice-President, External Affairs and a third-year Concurrent Education I\/S – Geography and History student.<\/p>\n
The highlight of the day was an appearance by Santa, who distributed gifts brought by Brock volunteers for their Prince of Wales buddies. Each volunteer purchased a $20 gift based on information from the school about the child\u2019s interests.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe reaction that each child has to the event and their personalized gift is heartwarming and humbling. It is a reminder of the true meaning of the holidays and the joy found in giving,\u201d said Tayler Villamere, President of CESA and a third-year Concurrent Education J\/I \u2013 History student.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am so honoured to be on the planning team for this wonderful event and have the opportunity to bring joy and a festive spirit to this amazing community.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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