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Grandparents Day a Huge Success at École St.-Jean Baptiste

Writer's picture: Donna TuckwellDonna Tuckwell

 




A different kind of line formed Feb. 12 at the front doors of École St.-Jean Baptiste in Amherstburg.


Rather than children lining up to start classes, it was grandparents lining up to start the afternoon with their grandchildren.


“Grandparents are so important in a child’s life; we need them and we need the values that they share. I am really impressed by the number of people that came today,” said principal Diana Bala.


The afternoon started off with arts and crafts to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day followed by a luncheon for all to enjoy.


“Each grandparent and child do a painting or a craft so they both get to take one home,” said teacher Julie Laundenbach. “We usually do this around Christmas but we haven’t been able to do this event since COVID, so this year we are celebrating St. Valentines Day.”


Lots of fun and laughter could be heard as both the children and grandparents showed off their artistic talents.


Grade 4 student Ayenna and her grandmother Tamara are enjoying their day together.


“I never got to do this with my children because I was always working so this time I’m taking the day off, I’m not missing my grandchildren’s things too,” said Tamara.


“The children love it, the grandparents love it, so we are going to make it a tradition to celebrate St. Valentines, love week,” said Bala. “It’s about celebrating the contribution in the child’s life.”


Lucas is in Grade 7 at the school, and says he’s not really an artist but on good days maybe a little bit. He was sharing the day with his grandmother Alexis.


“Being kind to each other, sharing love with each other, keeping everyone together, those things are very important. Those are our values and we are teaching those values,” said Bala.


By Donna Tuckwell

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