A fundraising campaign to purchase Chromebooks for educational use at Borden School is closer to its $7,400 goal thanks to recent donations from businesses and individuals in the community.
So far, the school has raised $1,600 toward its ‘Technology Campaign.’
The school currently has about 50 Chromebooks and 30 iPads used by students for classroom study. Last year, the school received 30 Chromebooks from the Prairie Spirit School Division through the division’s regular technology rollout program. Those devices are being supplmented by the purchase of an additional 20 Chromebooks and a Chromecart to house them. The small computers are used by students in Grades 3-12.
If the school is ever required to move to at-home learning due to COVID-19 health protocols, the Chromebooks and iPads will enable students to continue their education online without interruption.
Affinity Credit Union donated $500 to the school’s Technology Campaign.
As part of its Community Spirit Employee Fund, Affinity also allocates $200 for each of its employees to donate to a charity of their choice. Affinity Credit Union staff member, Lynette Schmidt, whose children attend the school, directed her allocation to the school’s Technology Campaign.
In addition, a donation to the campaign was made by a locally-owned business, James’ Repair Service. The owner of the business has children who attend Borden School.
The school also brought in close to $800 through the sale of chocolates earlier this winter.
School officials said technology is an integral part of everyone’s lives, and computer literacy is critical for students.
“We are committed to ensuring our students are equipped with devices to enhance their learning,” said school officials in a statement thanking campaign donors.
The enrollment of the K-1-2 Borden School is 100 students.