Southpointe Academy students were out and about in the community last week as part of the school's first Service Week.
"At Southpointe Academy we are excited for this week of service and education, and we are looking forward to future years of building partnerships and inspiring students to extend the week into future projects," stated a press release from the school.
Students visited the Tsawwassen First Nation, Crescent Stables, Burns Bog Conversation Society, Tsawwassen Arts Centre, DYSL Thrift Store, Delta Gymnastics, OWL, Vancouver Food Bank, Vancouver Union Gospel Mission and Winskill Park (for ivy pulling).
Students were cleaning stalls and painting at Crescent Stables, noted Southpointe teacher Kerry Clark.
The week helped show students what is in their own community, she said.
Grade 11 student Bowen Bao said Service Week was a good opportunity.
Aliyyah Jafri, also in Grade 11, noted when applying to university these days there's a big emphasis on volunteering, making yourself known in the community and making connections.
"I think this is really helpful for that. It shows us another side to things as well," she said.
"It's a great opportunity to get to know people in the community," said Marion Hilton, manager at Crescent Stables.
"It's a great chance for them to help us out with some special projects, get to see some of the horses and get a feel for different businesses in the community."
