A big bit of Christmas comes early to David Livingstone School

Santa came a bit early to David Livingstone School on December 6, with help from the elves at the MHCA who unloaded the sleigh, delivering toys and treats to about 115 pupils in Grades 1 to 3.

“Girls and boys, Rudolph told me you have all been extra good this year so we decided to dash to Winnipeg to help get you into the holiday spirit,” Santa was heard to say over the din of excited chatter in the school’s gymnasium.

The children sang ‘Jingle Bells’ to make sure Santa found his way to them. They dug into pizza and treat bags while awaiting the call to meet the jolly old bearded one himself. (Santa seems to have been resisting sweets and treats as he looked trimmer this year, his big black belt cinched extra tight!)

When all the children had their gifts, they tore off the festive wrap – Monster Truck, LOL Surprise Diary Kit, Hotwheels Car Launcher, DC Batman Flying Fox, Power Rangers Battle Vehicles, Barbie Post Office Playset and Barbie Kitchen Playset!

The Christmas gift to the school, an iPad, was presented to Vice-Principle Lisa by MHCA’s president, Chris Lorenc. “We hope this iPad will help you in your studies at school and help in developing you for your future,” Lorenc said.

Santa received help in buying materials to cobble together the presents at the North Pole through fundraising at the MHCA’s Curling Classic, Spring Mixer and Chair’s Gala.