'It was a wonderful celebration'

St. David Catholic School and Better Beginnings, Better Futures Aboriginal Best Start Hub hosted a free community dinner and celebration Oct. 20.

Families gathered for corn soup, bannock, fruit and homemade desserts.

School board personnel and best start hub employees worked together to teach all family members how to make a rattle craft. Entertainment was provided by the Grade 8 students at the school.

All children in attendance received gift bags from Better Beginnings filled with toys and school tools.

"It was a wonderful celebration and showcase of what community can do when we all work together,” Tina Timpano, vice principal of St. David School, said in a press release.

“St. David School is very proud to be a part of such a community based, fun, opportunity for learning and laughing with our local families.”

Lana Trudeau, the aboriginal support worker for the Sudbury Catholic District School Board, said she looked forward to similar celebrations in the future.

“Everyone had a great time, laughed a lot and filled their bellies,” she said. “We appreciate Better Beginnings and everything they offer the community.”