Pictured above: Stony Rapids School students enjoy a Thanksgiving lunch (left). Teacher Christina Clark helped serve up the feast.

Students and staff in Stony Rapids, SK gathered together to enjoy a delicious meal and celebrate the blessings of the past year.

The Students and Staff Thanksgiving Lunch event at Stony Rapids School – which hosted 45 students and seven staff members – was not only delicious turkey and classroom learning. School staff members also banded together to prepare desserts and decorate the school with artwork, making the day as joyful and celebratory as possible. 

Although Stony Rapids Northern Store Manager, Jennifer Benoit, and staff members were unable to attend due to school cohort restrictions, they were more than happy to donate three turkeys.

“Supporting the school and Elders in this community has always been important to us," said Benoit. "We have become part of this community, and we’re planning on retiring here. I am happy to work for The North West Company as they have taught me the value of community support and staying involved. I know I can pick up my phone and reach out to any of them for assistance. The school has been there for us throughout the pandemic by volunteering their time.”