C. Ian McLaren News - A Small School With a Big Heart

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During the month of September, the students of C. Ian McLaren School were busy buying pieces of duct tape as a fundraiser for Terry Fox. Pieces of duct tape, you say, how could that raise money for Terry Fox? Well, the class that bought the most pieces of duct tape got to take the lead on taping our phys. ed teacher, Mr. Ellis to the gym wall prior to our walk. Mrs. McEwen's grade 2/3 class was declared the winner. They raised $1700.89. Overall, the whole school raised $5591. Once again, the community of Black Diamond supported the school in this worthwhile endeavor.
On Thursday, September 23rd, a great time was held at the assembly where we learned more about the journey of Terry Fox and had a visit from McLaren Kid who encouraged us to try our best during the walk. Then the finale of the assembly was held when we taped Mr. Ellis to the gym wall! At least 2000 pieces of tape were used to hold him there. As we moved the mats from under him, Mr. Ellis was suspended on the wall for at least one minute before he started to gently slide down the gym wall.
After the assembly, C. Ian McLaren School participated in our annual Terry Fox Walk along the friendship trail between Turner Valley and Black Diamond. Kindergarten to grade 6 walked varying distances with some making it all the way to Turner Valley and back.
Thank you to the committee who organized this day: Mr. Ellis, Mrs. McEwen and Mr. Gordon. Thank you to all the parents who manned the water stations along the route.