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IODE brings joy of reading to Priory Park P.S.

MEDIA RELEASE

For Immediate Release
December 16, 2011

GUELPH, Ontario — Each of the 57 kindergarten students at Priory Park P.S. received a special gift on Wednesday, when eight women representing the IODE Captain Frederick Bond Chapter presented the children with  individualized books to take home. Each book was on a theme or topic of interest to the student receiving it, and inside the book covers was a personalized label.

An extra copy of each book was also purchased by the IODE chapter, and will stay at the school as part of the library collection books.

In total the chapter donated $1450.00 to the school library. The money was used to purchase the kindergarten books and the remaining money was used to purchase an additional 77 books for circulation in the library to benefit all Priory Park students.

Jackie Houston, a member of the IODE chapter, was on hand to present the books along with Linda Stockton-Wigmore, teacher-librarian who ordered the books. Part of the presentation also included a reading by story teller Ann Estill which the children really enjoyed. Blair Conrad, Principal, spoke on behalf of the staff and students, thanking the IODE Captain Frederick Bond Chapter for their generous donation and gift to Priory Park students.

The Captain Frederick Bond Chapter of the IODE (Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire) was founded in Guelph 91 years ago. The not-for-profit organization raises money through their Opportunity Shop at 348 Speedvale Ave. E. in Guelph, supporting many local causes as well as provincial and national efforts in the areas of health, education and the arts.
 

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