Monday, November 23, 2020
Esquimalt High Students Lift Community Spirit with Gingerbread House Bake Sale
VICTORIA, BC 鈹� The Esquimalt High School Culinary Program is baking gingerbread house kits to help support families in need over the holiday season. Students will be creating their own gingerbread 鈥榢indness kits鈥� over the coming weeks to help raise proceeds for CFAX Santas Anonymous. The intention is to spread a little holiday cheer while encouraging families to engage in a creative and safe activity during the pandemic.
鈥淥ur Board of Education is always thrilled to hear how our students are finding creative ways to raise up our community,鈥� said Board Chair Jordan Watters. 鈥淲e understand that the holidays will look different this year due to COVID-19 and that it may be incredibly challenging for some families due to restrictions. More than ever we need to find ways like this to brighten each other鈥檚 spirits.鈥�
鈥淚t鈥檚 nice to be able to help and know that you are doing something to help other kids, especially given the current situation,鈥� said grade 11 student, Alexandra Kurz. 鈥淚 think more families will need access to support and services during this time so it feels good to help any way we can.鈥�
鈥淚 personally love baking and it makes me happy,鈥� said grade 10 student, Siri Cook. 鈥淚f my baking can help bring joy and give back to others, then that is even better.鈥�
This year, CFAX Santas Anonymous is supporting the students鈥� cause by purchasing candy to be included in the gingerbread kits. Each kit costs $12.00. Individuals who wish to purchase a gingerbread house for a family in need can order online and indicate that they are purchasing the kit to donate to another family.
To order a gingerbread house, please visit:
The deadline to order kits is December 7th at 8:00 a.m. Kits will be available for pick up at the school through December 10鈥�17th by appointment to ensure all health and safety measures are being adhered to.
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For more information, please contact:
Lisa McPhail
Communications & Community Engagement
lmcphail@sd61.bc.ca
Office: 250.475.4103
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