Shalhevet Camping Trip
Wednesday morning at MJDS began by excited Upper Elementary students loading the bus with their tents, belongings, and of course food for the journey. The younger children watched from the playground with awe as they saw these older students heading out on a great adventure. Unlike the younger Casa students, the bus ride is not the pinnacle of excitement for this field trip. Instead it was only the beginning of the grand adventure that was about to unfold.
In true Canadian fashion, camping at the beginning of the season is never perfect; the weather is unruly and that only
makes things more exciting. MJDS students triumphed in spite of the rain. They also feel a deep satisfaction in the success of a trip for which they looked after every detail, from fundraising, to booking the bus, they planned the menus, shopped for tents and food and so much more. We invite you to see their trip for yourselves. Take a look at this wonderful photo album, created by our fearless administrator Matti who ventured out of her office for this experience! Enjoy.
Thank you to Matti for her enthusiasm and care taking, to Matthew for bringing music and Jewish spirituality, to Simon for guiding the children at every step, to Catherine for being the driving force and to all for believing in the children!
Please make sure you read about the spiritual experience from Catherine's point of view here. |