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HILLFIELD STRATHALLAN COLLEGE NAMED TOP FUNDRAISING SCHOOL IN ONTARIO FOR THE 2008 TRICK-OR-TREAT FOR UNICEF CAMPAIGN

The College was second in Canada raising $13,794.32 to help save and enhance the lives of children in need around the world.

Hamilton, ON – On Friday, March 6, 2009, Cathy Memah, UNICEF Ontario made a very special presentation to the students at Hillfield Strathallan College during morning Chapel. A special plaque was awarded to the College to acknowledge its outstanding efforts on behalf of the 2008 Trick-or-Treat Campaign and its contribution of $13,794.32 to the Schools for Africa programme in Malawi and Rwanda. “Through a variety of initiatives, HSC students are heavily involved in community outreach.  To quote from our Vision statement, our goal as a school is to inspire our students ‘to reach their full potential and to better the world around them’”, said Dr. Matthews, Headmaster.

The College was named top fundraising school in Ontario and second in Canada. “The UNICEF project was a student-led initiative that really took off over the course of the fall term.  It involved teachers and students from all four schools and achieved a result that exceeded our expectations.  I am very proud of what our students accomplished”, said Dr. Matthews.  

Since the UNICEF Halloween campaign was launched in 1955, Canadian children have raised more than $96 million to help save and enhance the lives of children in need around the world. What started years ago with children carrying the famous UNICEF orange collection box has now evolved into more creative, fun and meaningful opportunities for them both to learn and help other children throughout the month of October. The tradition of Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF continues to be the most popular and engaging Halloween fundraising activity undertaken annually by children and schools across Canada.

UNICEF is the world’s leader for children, working in 156 countries and territories to save, protect and enhance the lives of girls and boys. UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, promotes quality basic education, protects children from violence, exploitation and AIDS, and is the world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries.

Since 1901, Hillfield Strathallan College has served the Hamilton and Golden Horseshoe area by providing young people with extraordinary educational opportunities. It offers an enriched academic, arts and athletic program, through its four schools, from early Montessori ages and JK to Grade 12.  Now in its second century, Hillfield Strathallan College remains committed to excellence achieved through a broad approach to education that integrates academic training, character development, and social skills to nurture the whole student. A successful blending of tradition and innovation, together with a strong partnership between home and school, has created a dynamic learning environment and a cohesive community where students are encouraged to become good citizens, strong leaders, and lifelong learners. For more information, visit: www.hsc.on.ca

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Media Contact:                                                                     
Marianne Matthews                                                                 
Communications Manager                                                        
P. 905-389-1367, Ext. 192                                                     
marianne.matthews@hsc.on.ca                                                

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