On the 14th of January 2016, the Leo Club of SMK Assunta had organised a project called “Muchas Gracias” in conjunction with the “School Service Month”, an initiative to serve the school, our second home. 6 Leos were involved in this project aimed to show our sincere appreciation to our dedicated workers in the school such as the gardeners, cleaners, canteen workers, and security guards by giving them sweets. The project’s name is a Spanish phrase which translates to “many thanks”.
We had remained in school after the final
bell to give the sweets to the workers. The workers were delighted to receive
the simple gift and thanked us heartily. We were happy to see how a simple act
of kindness could make someone’s day and at the same time, show the person that
they are appreciated. These unsung heroes are doing so much for our school but
we, the students, have never actually taken the time to thank them for it.
Overall, the project was a success. Although it was a simple gift, the
smile on their faces lit up our hearts. Truly, they are the school’s
superheroes in disguise. Without them, our school would be filthy, unguarded,
and with no food prepared for us during recess and after each school session
ends. Although we do not communicate with them as much as with a teacher, a
simple act of thanking them when they serve our food or even smiling at them
whenever we see them would suffice. Together, let’s appreciate our workers
every day of our school lives.
Report by,
Leo Jaimie Richards.
Photos taken during the project,
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| A Leo passing a pack of sweets to a school worker. |
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| A Leo passing a pack of sweets to a stall seller. |
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| One of the "aunties" selling food at the canteen posing with the packet of sweets. |
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