Dear Editor,
My name is Ayla Mykyte and I am a former student of Benalto School (Kindergarten to Grade 6.) In my 12 years, I have never been in a better school.
What I love about this school is that they don’t just say their motto, ‘We care’ — they follow it every day.
Friends are everywhere. Everyone is willing to jump out and lend a hand if you are in need.
Currently, there are 37 pupils in this school and they all have had a once-in-a-lifetime experience on field trips or in regular classes.
Behind all fun times are the teachers, the parents, and the students, who all do everything from raising money, to just smiling.
We have split classes in Benalto. Some people shy away from split classes; however, from experience you really do learn more from “big kids.”
In this school, we have some celebrations and programs that are so great! For example, Reading Buddies is a reading program where big kids read to little kids and little kids read to big kids.
Another example is a program for older kids. It’s a Leadership program that plans fun activities for the whole school according to season, or just plain ol’ wacky hair days.
We also have a great celebration for Grade 6 farewell, and we even get to go to camp for one night and two days!
Parent council is always there to support a ton of field trips that we take throughout the year.
There are no words to describe the teachers; they are just awesome.
To conclude, it’s worth your time to check out Benalto School when you are thinking of an elementary school.
Did I say how awesome it is?
Ayla Mykyte,
Benalto