Laughter and chatter filled the school gym during the entrepreneur fair as students proudly displayed the items they had spent weeks creating. Tiny crochet whales swung from keychains. Fluffy bag charms bobbed on hooks. Mini lava lamps glimmered on tables, while beaded bracelets, greeting cards and holiday-themed mini canvases added bright pops of colour.

Families and staff wandered from table to table, taking their time and stopping often to talk with the young creators behind each display. Every purchase carried extra meaning, with proceeds supporting the BC Cancer Society, the Regional Animal Protection Society, and BC Children’s Hospital.

By the end of the day, the gym was filled with a sense of pride and excitement. Students could see the results of weeks of planning and effort reflected in the response from families and the community. In total, the fair raised $1,818 for local charities, showing how creativity, teamwork and hard work can come together to make a meaningful difference.