{"id":62060,"date":"2026-02-01T17:07:02","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T21:07:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelaker.ca\/?p=62060"},"modified":"2026-02-01T17:07:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T21:07:02","slug":"gp-vanier-french-immersion-students-turn-up-the-heat-for-trip-fundraiser","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/?p=62060","title":{"rendered":"GP Vanier French Immersion students turn up the heat for trip fundraiser"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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FALL RIVER:<\/strong> The smell of homemade chilli, and the buzz of conversation, filled the cafeteria at Georges P. Vanier School as Grade 8 French Immersion students hosted a successful chilli fundraiser at the school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The student-led event saw a steady flow of families and community members stopping in throughout the evening, with proceeds supporting an upcoming class trip to New Brunswick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019re serving chilli so we can raise money to go on our trip that we\u2019ve been really excited for,\u201d said student Josephine Alarakhia, one of the volunteers helping serve guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019re hoping everyone really enjoys the chilli and that we can raise enough for the trip.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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Josephine and Alex get bowls of chilli ready for some customers for supper. (Healey photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Josephine said one of the best parts of the evening was interacting with those who came out to support the fundraiser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI just like meeting different people,\u201d Alarakhia said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s fun because they get to enjoy the chilli, and it really brings a smile to their face.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fellow student Alex McLean said it was rewarding to see people enjoying the food the students prepared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s really fun to see everyone enjoy the chilli that we made, and it\u2019s good to raise money for the trip,\u201d McLean said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He added he\u2019s looking forward to the activities planned during the New Brunswick trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The fundraiser was organized by the students with guidance from their teacher, Jake MacLellan, who said teamwork played a key role in the night\u2019s success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe had a quick meeting and set up different roles,\u201d MacLellan said. \u201cSome students brought bread, some brought chilli, others brought desserts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEverybody had a job, and everyone volunteered about an hour of their time tonight.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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Serving up the rolls to customers. (Healey photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

MacLellan praised the students for how they handled themselves throughout the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey\u2019re showing a lot of maturity and responsibility,\u201d he said. \u201cThey\u2019re serving with a smile, and it\u2019s been fast and effective. People are leaving with smiles, just like they came in.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With full pots, smiling volunteers, and strong community support, the GP Vanier French Immersion chilli fundraiser proved to be a warm success for both students and supporters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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