SSCS on a Mission

The 2021-2022 school year has been fantastic for the students and staff at South Side Christian School. From adding new members to our school family, going on field trips, responsibly scaling back COVID-19 measures, and holding various fundraisers, SSCS has had a busy but great year.

Some of the different fundraisers South Side has held this year have been:

1. September—TerryFox Run

2. October—Paws and Claws (cuddles with puppies) fundraiser

3. December—winter flower fundraiser

4. January—citrus fundraiser

5. February—popcorn gram fundraiser

6. Monthly hot lunches

7. March—Ukrainian hot lunch

Hudson D. cuddling one of the puppies from Paws N Claws

Even though we are about a month away from the end of our year, we still have a few more fundraisers planned. We are looking forward to an online cake auction, hosting a community garage sale, a student council bottle drive, and a paint and sip night.

These fundraisers have helped us raise money for the different projects we have wanted to complete and give back by raising money for various charities. In March, our school held a Ukrainian hot lunch where all the proceeds raised were donated to ADRA Canada to help with the relief efforts in Ukraine. With the support of our school community, SSCS managed to raise a total of $790. Having staff and students from Ukraine who also have family and friends directly impacted by the war made this fundraiser one we held dear to our hearts.

Zel and Arden at Outdoor School

With all the money raised from the majority of the other fundraisers, South Side hopes to purchase a sign for our school building. We want the people in our community to know who we are and be better able to identify where our school is located. As servants of God, we aim to be a light for others. Jesus said, “Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven” (Matt. 5:14–16, KJV). South Side is on a mission to be seen and known as servants of the Lord who can help lead others in our community to come to know our loving and gracious God. We cannot wait until the day when we can purchase our sign and be able to reach more people.

By Jessica Heroux| Kindergarten/Grade 1 Teacher

Miss Chokka enjoying the puppy from Paws N Claws