School Programs
In early February each elementary and high school in Hastings and Prince Edward County is provided with a Kindness Kit that contains all of the necessary supplies and information to enhance their participation.
Over 60 elementary schools and 14 high schools representing over 26,000 students in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties are invited to participate in the program.
Schools are provided with a link to access Contest Entry Forms and Activity Sheet.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Colouring and Poster Contest Entry Forms can be accessed by a link and downloaded. Each school can submit 1 winning entry for each contest category (maximum 3 per school). Winning entries will be displayed in the Kindness Court at the Quinte Mall and each winner will receive a certificate, plaque and Quinte Mall gift card in honor of their accomplishment. Draws for other prizes are awarded as well. All prizes will be forwarded to the winners school for distribution.
A Kindness Activity Sheet can be accessed by a link and downloaded for Kindergarten Students.
HIGH SCHOOLS
Each high school can nominate a High School Kindness Citizen of the Year. High Schools can access a link to download the Nomination Form.
The overall winner will receive a state of the art computer system donated by the Quinte Mall and their name will be placed on the Kindness Pillar in the Quinte Mall. In addition, there are two other draws selected from nominees for a $250.00 Bursary sponsored by the VARAK Program.
Contest Categories:
Colouring Contest:
Grades 1 – 3 (choose one winner only from this category)
Poster Contest:
Jr Poster grades 4 – 6 (choose one winner only from this category)
Sr Poster grades 7 – 8 (choose one winner only from this category)
Congratulations to Tanner Wright
Winner of the 2024 High School Kindness Citizen
The Violence Awareness and Random Acts of Kindness Committee along with the Quinte Mall would like to congratulate Tanner Wright a Grade 10 Student from Trenton High School, who is this year’s High School Kindness Citizen.
Tanner is described as someone who considers the feelings of his peers. If he sees a student who is alone he will go out of his way to include them. He has a great sense of humour and always offers to help out in class. In addition Tanner consistently demonstrates a profound concern for his peers, always ready to lend a helping hand or offer words of encouragement when they are needed. His positive attitude is contagious, uplifting those around him and fostering a supportive environment within the school.
If kindness is contagious then Tanner Wright is a super spreader. He embodies the essence of kindness in every aspect of his life. Whether it’s offering a helping hand to classmates struggling with homework, volunteering for community service projects, or simply being a supportive friend. Tanner consistently goes above and beyond to spread positivity and compassion. His infectious spirit not only uplifts those around him but also inspires others to pay it forward, making him a true catalyst for kindness within Trenton High School and the broader community.
Tanner, as a result of your kindness, we are pleased to present you with a Laptop Computer donated by the Quinte Mall and a printer on behalf of the Violence Awareness and Random Acts of Kindness Committee.
Thank you Tanner for setting a shining example for all of us to follow!
High School Bursary Winners
Congratulations to Bradley Ezard
North Hastings High School
Congratulations to Mingbei Yu
Albert College
Colour/Poster Art
Elementary schools can submit 1 winner for each category of colouring and poster contest (maximum 3 per school). The winners are posted on the Kindness Wall of Fame in the Kindness Court at the Quinte Mall.
Get in Touch. Get Involved.
For any inquiries or to get involved please contact us!
varak96@gmail.com
Chris Macdonald
613-966-8531
Pam Smith
613-962-2371