Surrey & White Rock students give back and show their holiday spirit!
The holidays are a special time for many Surrey and White Rock schools – and 2025 was no exception! Have a look at how students decked the halls and showed their generosity this holiday season!
Newton Elementary and Woodland Park Elementary embodied the spirit of giving, with Newton’s , and with Woodland Park Thank you both for opening your hearts to help others this holiday!
, an opportunity to come together in community, learn from Indigenous teachings and honour connections to the land.
For its 23rd year, , volunteering their time to support those in need while also raising $1,450 for local families.
L.A. Matheson Secondary has hosted its annual Holiday Angel Tree Drive since 2010, with the school's Punjabi classes gathering donations for the Surrey Women's Centre as its charity of focus for the past three years.
L.A. Matheson Secondary's Punjabi classes hosted the school's annual Holiday Angel Tree Drive for the Surrey Women's Centre, collecting essential items and toys for care packages for women and children to support survivors fleeing violence.
Students at Strawberry Hill Elementary made the hallways festive, ahead of a special ! Across Surrey, Coyote Creek Elementary also had a !
, with students also taking a !
Many schools hosted spirit weeks ahead of winter break, encouraging students and staff to wear holiday hats, ugly sweaters, and red and green outfits to show their spirit!
! Douglas Elementary students showcased their creativity with a festive train that wrapped around the entire wall of the school gymnasium! Not only that, but teachers thought outside the box by going !
Division 9 students in Ms. Philips’ class at !
Crescent Park Elementary students , , and to spread some holiday cheer!
Grade 7 students at James Ardiel Elementary and made ornaments to decorate for Christmas!
, decorating doors with snowmen, reindeer, candy canes and more! , featuring gingerbread men, Christmas lights and even Minions!
, and ahead of winter break!
So many of our school communities do amazing charitable work during the holidays, and we thank all of them for their kindness, thoughtfulness and selflessness in this season of giving. Thank you for all that you do!
