Sprucedale Public School celebrates the season

Natalie Kuchma (Grade 7), Kiara Jordan (Grade 7), Cohen Anwender (Grade 6), Lincoln Eicher (Grade 6) and Jaxon Fisher-Nagtzaam (Grade 8) welcomed guests at the doors and hosted the program, delighting everyone with their Christmas-themed jokes. Diane Danen photo

By Diane Danen

Sprucedale Public School was filled with holiday cheer on Thursday, Dec. 10, as students and families gathered for the school’s Winter Woodland Holiday Social.

Senior students greeted guests at the front entrance with warm smiles and holiday wishes. The school lobby was beautifully decorated with a winter woodland theme. Visitors had the opportunity to support the school by purchasing raffle tickets for a wide variety of items generously donated by Sprucedale families and local businesses.

A large audience turned out for the afternoon performance, which showcased the talents of students from kindergarten to Grade 3. The concert opened with senior students welcoming everyone and kicking things off with some Christmas-themed jokes.

Kindergarten classes delighted the audience with two action songs. The first, “The Snowflake Song,” featured students wearing snowflake headbands, followed by the song, “Penguins,” complete with penguin-inspired actions.

Students in grades one, two and three followed with a lively selection of festive songs, including “Making Christmas Cookies,” “Snowboard’n Santa,” and “Reindeer Like to Boogie.” They concluded their performance with the touching song, “We Can Make a Difference.”

Principal Lisa Cairncross acknowledged the hard work of the students, teachers and the parent council in making the event such a success. She also thanked everyone for joining the celebration and invited guests to visit the primary classrooms, where students proudly shared their recent work with family and friends.

The evening event drew a large crowd and featured the same wonderful entertainment, along with time to socialize. Guests had the opportunity to purchase homemade baked goods, and raffle winners were posted in the hallway. The night concluded with a carol sing led by Hannah Thomas, providing a perfect ending to the evening and a great kickoff to the holiday season.