December 17, 2009

Wishing Everyone a Happy Holidays

Today was my last day of school at Lakefield College in 2009. Actually, it was my last day of school for the entire decade. I started Grade 9 at Lakefield in September and it’s been an incredible first term. It’s a great school to learn and meet new friends.

Our Headmaster, David Thompson, surprised everyone today by dressing up as Santa Claus and wishing the students well as they packed and went home for the holidays. It shows that educators care deeply about both the education and well-being of their students.

A team also went from class to class, signing Jingle Bell Rock, which got everyone in good holiday spirits. The last four months have gone incredibly fast, which is a sign that I really enjoyed it! When I return in early January, it will be a new year and a new decade.

What’s great about Canada – and Lakefield College as well – is that we are so culturally diverse, and people from all over the world come here and are free to celebrate and practice their religious beliefs.

I want to wish you all Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, Marry Eid and Season’s Greetings to everyone who will celebrate the holidays in their own unique ways with friends and family.

And once again, I wanted to remind you that I’ll be carrying the Olympic Flame in Toronto on Thursday, and I hope you can attend this celebration with me.

My segment of the relay will start at approximately 6:25 pm at the back of Sick Kids Hospital on Elizabeth Avenue (a block south of College Street, just east of University Avenue) and turn right along Elm Street, then turning right on University Avenue to the staff entrance of Sick Kids Hospital. I hope to see you all there!

Warm Regards,

Bilaal Rajan

“Together We Can Make A Difference”

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