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May 21, 2010 - Thornlea - SharpSchool

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The Alternative Education program (T.I.P.) is extremely proud to have spearheaded<br />

the fundraising efforts for National Cancer Awareness Week. A combination of Ms.<br />

Von‟s Business class and Ms. Walker‟s Cosmetology class started off the week‟s fundraising<br />

events. The students in the Business class organized, promoted and ran many<br />

successful fundraising ventures. The culmination of all this hard work occurred on National<br />

Denim Day, organized by Ms. Styles on Tuesday, <strong>May</strong> 11. After weeks of perfecting<br />

their craft, Ms. Walker‟s T.I.P. Cosmetology students presented their „Paint for a<br />

Cure‟ to the school. Along with henna tattoos, staff and students were treated to manicures<br />

and nail art, with all proceeds going to the cancer fundraiser. Alongside this,<br />

three very brave male teachers had their heads shaved on the cafeteria stage by our<br />

very own principal, Ms. Epstein. We would like to extend a very big thank you to Mr.<br />

Swailes, Mr. Murray and Mr. Robertson. The T.I.P. department challenged the school<br />

body to raise $500 towards the head shaving each of these three male staff members.<br />

This $1500 was easily achieved as staff and students demonstrated unparalleled generosity.<br />

In addition, Mr. Swailes organized a „Run for Life‟ on Thursday, <strong>May</strong> 13. For a $2 donation,<br />

staff and students took part in a walk around the school grounds. Lining the<br />

route were placards filled with names of people the student body were walking for,<br />

along with positive messages. Finally, the T.I.P. department would also like to thank<br />

the members of Mr. Jirik‟s rugby team, who, after raising $600 dollars, watched their<br />

coach shave not only his head but his eyebrows as well!<br />

This week of fundraising for cancer was the perfect embodiment of <strong>Thornlea</strong>‟s generosity<br />

and compassion.<br />

Thank you to all support staff, teachers and students who ensured its great success.<br />

Together we raised $2600 in the fight to cure cancer.

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