ST. PAUL – There is a tradition in École du Sommet that is as old as the school itself. It's a tradition that bridges generations through creation.
On Dec. 19, students of all grade levels and their family members teamed up to create crafts reflecting the Christmas season at the school’s annual Noël à la canadienne, organized by the school’s parent group.
Noël à la canadienne has been a tradition at the school since the school was founded in 1990, under the leadership of École du Sommet’s first principal – Hubert Landry.
“A lot of grandparents and parents . . . come through to spend the day with their children to be involved in the school and their child's life,” says Lise Gratton, principal of the school. “It’s a very good intergenerational tradition.”
Grade 10 student Yan Nkogo, who made a hot chocolate tray for his parents, said there is beauty in bridging generations. He enjoyed seeing how people of varying levels of life experiences worked in a classroom, building something together.
It builds solidarity, said Nkogo, not only among students and their family members, but between students, as well. “So, in the hallways, when you walk by . . . you can say ‘Hi.’ [Because] you know each other now."
Nkogo thanked all those involved for keeping the school tradition alive, and wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
