Woodland Park Elementary School in Surrey Reopens After Fire, Fundraising for Supplies
Surrey school reopens after fire, but still fundraising for supplies, tech
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Woodland Park Elementary School in Surrey, Canada, has reopened after repairs following a fire in January. The school is currently fundraising to gather $35,000 for essential supplies and technology, as many resources were lost in the incident.
- 01The fire occurred in late January, causing significant damage to the school.
- 02Classes were held in alternative locations during the repair period.
- 03Principal Lisa Chambers reported that all classroom resources and personal belongings were lost due to smoke and soot damage.
- 04The school is seeking to raise $35,000 through an online fundraiser for necessary supplies and technology.
- 05Woodland Park Elementary serves over 450 students from Kindergarten to Grade 7.
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Woodland Park Elementary School in Surrey, British Columbia, has reopened after undergoing extensive repairs due to a fire that occurred in late January. For over five months, students attended classes in alternative locations while the main building was restored. Despite the completion of repairs, the school is still in need of basic supplies and technology, prompting an online fundraising campaign with a goal of $35,000. Principal Lisa Chambers noted the extensive smoke and soot damage, which resulted in the loss of all classroom resources and personal belongings of teachers. The school accommodates more than 450 students from Kindergarten to Grade 7.
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The reopening of Woodland Park Elementary allows students to return to their regular learning environment, but the lack of supplies affects their educational experience.
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