St. Helen's pupils knit to spread kindness

Students make scarves, toques, and socks for the homeless

The St. Helen's Knitting Club gathers on Ash Wednesday with ashes in place. Bethany Borkowski (second from left) and Sarah Ruggier (third from left), guide students Alessia Giammaria, Maria Didak, Carmen Ballan, Neely Quan, and Isabella Nolletti. Nadia Piperni / Special to The B.C. Catholic.

Encouragement from a teacher does not usually lead to an idea for a knitting club! For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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