Connall Riess Fundraises For Life

"Connall, let me get the scissors and cut your hair.  I'll do a good job; trust me!  It could be a fundraiser; we'll do it in the gym, and people will have to give a twoonie to watch."  Connall's reply was always the same, "Na, na, na, no one's cutting my hair!" 

This was the conversation Connall and I had numerous times since he was in primary school at ÉCPS.  One aspect of the principalship that I miss dearly is the bantering with my students; I don't get interaction now that I'm in Central Office. 

Connall is now in grade five, and I haven't seen him for months.  I was excited when I recently received an e-mail from him.  "Mr. Monty," it read, "I'm cutting off all my hair to support the Canadian Cancer Society and because I'm getting tired of long hair.  At our last day of school assembly, June 27th, would you please come to ÉCPS and cut my hair in front of the whole school?  I am sending my hair to the Cancer Society for wigs and I would like to raise money also." 

Tears formed in my eyes as I read Connall's words; the principal and the student had formed a life-long bond.  I am so proud of Connall; he is an inspiration and his actions are a wonderful example of servant leadership.

Please donate to Connall's fundraiser at http://fundraiseforlife.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=1041605&supid=383545624

and we'd love to see you at École Corinthia Park School at 9:00am on Thursday, June 27th, 2013.