Kindergarten Holiday breakfast recap

Kindergarten Holiday breakfast recap

Jan 14, 2025 | event, recap

The Kindergarten holiday breakfast was a delightful morning filled with festive cheer. Children and their teachers gathered to enjoy a spread of scones, fruit, and hot cocoa, all while sharing in the excitement of the season. After breakfast, the little ones engaged in crafting activities. The highlight of the morning was a joyful sing-along. And afterwards the celebration continued in the library, where the children gathered for a story read by the Junior Campus vice-Principal. It was a joyful, memorable event that brought the whole pre-K and Kindergarten classes together in the spirit of the season.
Holiday Raffle by Grad Committee

Holiday Raffle by Grad Committee

Dec 6, 2024 | fundraiser

Here’s your chance to support Grad 2025 AND win a prize in time for the holidays!

Prizes, all generously donated, include:

  • Prize pack from Melk Café
  • $50 gift certificate from Aqua e Farina
  • 2 x $25 gift certificates from Kidlink
  • 2 x preview tickets from the Segal Centre ($152 value)
  • 5 x free cone voucher from Calem
  • 4 x $20 gift certificates from Encore Books
  • 1 x $25 gift certificate from Terrone
  • Family photo session with photographer Tim Chin
  • Tickets for the Centaur Theatre
  • A surprise from Gryphon d’Or Tea Room
  • TWO books from Bonder Bookstore
  • Gift basket featuring a selection of local products

Cost: $2 per ticket; $5 for 3 tickets
Dates: Grab your ticket online today until December 22

Draw: Monday, December 23, 2024.
All winners will be contacted by email.

A Willingdon tradition, every dollar raised from this holiday raffle sale supports this year’s end of year activities, including the legacy gift to the school, yearbook, party and more, allowing us to give our graduating class a send off of their dreams without any additional costs to the families.

Open House Volunteers Needed – Dec 5

Open House Volunteers Needed – Dec 5

Nov 17, 2024 | event, volunteer

We’re looking for enthusiastic parents accompany our 6th Grade guides in showing prospective families around the school at our open day, Dec 5. 1.30-3pm and 6-8pm

Let’s show off our amazing Willingdon spirit while welcoming new parents and their little ones to our community!

Annual Toy Drive

Annual Toy Drive

Nov 16, 2024 | event

Home & School is once again proud to support Carolyn’s annual toy drive.

Deadline to participate is December 13, 2024

Willingdon is participating in a Toy Drive once again this year and we are counting on our wonderful community to help bring smiles to these children’s faces during the holiday season! We are supporting Carolyn’s Community, a non for profit organization (also a Willingdon Mom) who has been running an annual Toy Drive for 22 years for our community. Please read the instructions carefully to see what is required for the two age groups.

This year, the toy drive will benefit over 4,000 children in need in 75 shelters and organizations.

Want to learn more?
Visit Carolyn’s Community
Read all about the Toy Drive in this CBC article
Follow Carolyn’s Community on Facebook.

Carolyn's Toy Drive

How to participate

    1. Click here to sponsor a child
      • The age and gender of each child will be provided
      • Then do one of the following:
        • for kids 0-11 years: Purchase a toy or donate funds (see step 2)
        • for kids 12+: donate funds (skip to step 3)

 

    1. Donate a toy (or two or three…) for kids 0-11 years old. There are 2 options. Purchase one toy per sponsored child at Kidlink on Monkland of roughly a $30 value.
      • A) Please note that the gift MUST be purchased at Kidlink on Monkland as they will be storing the gifts on-site for the shelter. We are thrilled to be supporting such a wonderful local business as well! *NO candies, chocolate, clothing, Nerf or weapon-like toys.
      • B) Choose a child on the SignUpGenius link and select to pay $25 upon checkout. There is a $1.90 transaction fee – less than a cheap coffee.

 

    1. Pay right away – for kids 12+
      • Choose a child on the SignUpGenius link and select to pay $25 upon checkout.
      • There is a $1.90 transaction fee – less than a cheap coffee 🙂

 

    1. Other way to donate funds:

Every year, the Willingdon community steps up and shows why we’re such an amazing, caring group. So let’s do it again!

Kidlink discount: 20% off

*Kidlink Toy Store on Monkland (corner Marcil) is offering a 20% discount on all Carolyn’s Toy Drive items
You will need to show proof of participation by showing your SignUpGenius confirmation email
Valid until December 13, 2024