St. Michael’s School marks 100 days with crafts and acts of giving 

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By Nerissa McNaughton
Southern Alberta Newspapers

Bow Island students found a creative way to celebrate a major milestone this past week. Instead of just counting numbers on a chalkboard, students at St. Michael’s School marked their 100th day of classes by making a real difference for local families.

The Grade 1 and Grade 2 classes led the charge, turning a math lesson into a community food drive. To practice counting to 100, the young students collected non-perishable items for the local Food Bank. By stacking cans and boxing pasta, they watched their numbers grow until they successfully hit the century mark.

Community giving is a cornerstone of rural Alberta life, and teaching these values early helps build strong, caring citizens. By gathering donations for the food bank, the kids learn empathy. They get to see firsthand how their small, everyday actions add up to create a massive impact for neighbours facing hard times.

The milestone celebration echoed through the halls all day long. The school joined in the fun, taking part in special 100-themed crafts and activities and enjoyed a well-deserved break from the usual routine to reflect on how far they have come since September.

The number 100 holds a special place in our world. In mathematics, it is the exact sum of the first nine prime numbers. In science, it represents the boiling point of water on the Celsius scale. Now, for the students and staff of St. Michael’s School, the number 100 means something even better: a community well-fed and a student body eager to help others.