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World Academy Partners With Front Door Agency and Humane Society of Greater Nashua For Annual Giving Tree Event
The holiday initiative supports both children and animals in need throughout New Hampshire
World Academy, a private, independent school for students from Infants to Grade 8 in Nashua, has partnered with a pair of local non-profit organizations to bring some much-needed holiday cheer through their annual Giving Tree initiative.
Both partner organizations support the homeless populations in the Nashua area. One – The Front Door Agency – is a Nashua-based organization that helps provide a hand-up to individuals and families at risk of homelessness. The second – The Humane Society of Greater Nashua – is the local destination for cat, dog, kitten, puppy, or small animal adoption.
“We consider this a teachable moment where students learn how important it is to show compassion and empathy towards those that need it most during the holiday season,” says Kathy Nelson, Head of School at World Academy. “It’s incredible to watch these students take such gratitude in helping others. They are naturally drawn to these acts of kindness and the hope is that this effect stays with them for the rest of their lives.”
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The Giving Tree was decorated with a collection of ornaments marked with holiday gifts for the children of families supported by Front Door or with specific items needed by the Humane Society. Students selected one or two ornaments and then purchased those items before placing them under the tree.
The Giving Tree itself was located at the entrance of the World Academy Entrance Hall. Gifts were placed underneath the tree starting November 30th and concluded December 11th with an impressive collection of heart-felt gifts.
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“These gifts will not only brighten the holiday season for the recipients,” adds Nelson. “But our students had beaming smiles as they placed gifts under the tree knowing that someone less fortunate than them would be smiling as a result.”
For more information on World Academy or to schedule a tour, visit www.WorldAcademyNH.com.
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About World Academy
Located at 138 Spit Brook Road in Nashua, New Hampshire, World Academy offers a 21st century approach to education that fosters a love of learning for children aged six weeks through Grade Eight. The 55,000 square-foot campus features specialized wings for Nursery, Preschool, Elementary and Middle School; three age-appropriate playgrounds; 2 in-ground swimming pools; an interactive environment and innovative program for all ages and stages and much more. For more information about the school, contact Samantha Bonenfant, Director of Admissions at 603-888-1982 or visit www.WorldAcademyNH.com. Follow World Academy on Facebook at facebook.com/WorldAcademyNH.
