Livingstone School Students Raise Money for Chromebooks

In the 2023-2024 school year, Livingstone School students in the leadership class were challenged to create and carry out a service project that would improve the school or community. Principal Sarah Holmgren, who teaches the leadership class, left the parameter wide open for the service project.

"I encouraged the students to consider what issues or needs we have in our school," says Sarah, "and then develop a service project that would meet those needs."

While some older students helped the Kindergarten kids or read to young students, others helped clean the school. Some even raised money for a women’s shelter. 

"It was fun to watch them find their niche as they worked on their projects," says Sarah.

Three Grade 7 students identified a need for more Chromebooks at Livingstone School. All students at the school use a shared pool of Chromebooks for learning and educational activities. But there often are not enough to go around.

Darrian Pelly, Nate Amatto, and Mackenzie Stewart (pictured, l-r) began a bottle drive, hoping to raise enough money to purchase one new device for the school. The students made flyers to post around town, went door-to-door collecting bottles, and talked to citizens around Lundbreck. Through their efforts and the generosity of the community, they raised nearly $500.

"This was a really awesome outcome," says Sarah. "When we talked to the Livingstone Range School Division Tech Department, they were impressed with the students' efforts and matched the donation with district funds."

Livingstone School now has not one, but four brand new Chromebooks for student learning. The school’s principal is thrilled with how this project will impact the students. "Everyone uses the Chromebooks in our school," says Sarah, "so everyone will benefit. We are grateful to the students, community, and Division for making this a reality for the students at Livingstone School."