Helping Local Residents Combat Flooding

The school's close proximity to the local public works yard allowed Rama Central students to make a unique contribution to the community during the Black River flood of 2013.  Our Librarian, Mrs. Torrey, made arrangements for classes from Grades 5-8 to take turns walking to public works to help bag sand for local homeowners whose properties were threatened by high water.  We filled sand bags as a gym/DPA activity.  Here are some pictures of our class in action (click to enlarge):

Our school's efforts to help prevent flooding were recognized in a Ramara Township media release (click to enlarge):

Rama Central students and Mrs. Torrey were interviewed at the public works yard by CTV News (click to view).  The story about Rama Central's efforts begins at 6:20 into the broadcast:

http://www.ctvbarrie.ca/2013/04/wednesday-april-24-2013-ctv-news-at-6-webcast/

Some of our Intermediate students were also pictured on the front page of the Orillia Packet and Times newspaper:

We are very proud of the way our students embraced the opportunity to assist others in the community who were coping with a very difficult situation.

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