December 9th, 2016

The K.W.H.S. GEM Award is presented by the Kitchener-Waterloo Humane Society to an individual, group or organization who has made an outstanding contribution through participation and commitment to their local humane society and best demonstrates a commitment to serving others while enriching the lives of animals and those that live and/or work with animals in their community.

The following is an excerpt from ‘Pet Talk’  the Animal Welfare Agency of South Central Ontario publication announcing the award:

“Since 2010, staff and students at the school have raised more than $4,100 for the pets in our care.  Each year, the students come together and take ownership of a fundraising campaign for the KW Humane Society.  Throughout the months of November and December, the entire school collects money and items from the KWHS Wish List.

This year, they arrived at the Centre with more than 10 boxes filled with blankets, toys, and treats.

… Their generosity in donating to the KWHS is a true reflection of our belief that Humane Education teaches empathy, compassion and responsibility toward all. 

The complete article can be found at 2016-kwhs-gem-conestogo-ps

The award will be presented to the school by representatives from the KW-Humane Society on Friday, December 16, 2016 at 2:45 in the Conestogo P.S. gym.