The Community of Morrin is banding together and looking at ways to support the new Morrin School and how it will benefit the students and community.
The Mail reported in November of last year the Morrin School was selected for replacement. Quickly the community mobilized, forming the Friends of Morrin School Council. This is a group that will be undertaking fundraising to support the new school and look at how they can add to it.
“We’ve had a few meetings already and formed an executive. We had the Friends of Delia School come and talk to us about their ups and downs and how they accomplished their fundraising goal to enhance the Delia School,” said treasurer Terra Adams.
The Friends of Morrin School Council has been working on getting feedback from the entire community on what they would like to see added to the school.
Some of the things discussed include adding bleachers to the gymnasium, multipurpose community space, a shop space, and a stage.
“We are in the stages of getting feedback and we are going to start prioritizing what we want to see,” said Adams, adding they are aware that with COVID-19, much can change for the community and the people in it.
Right now they are looking for members to join the council. They have formed a communications team to help get the word out. They have started a Facebook group, a Twitter account, and an Instagram page. They have also created www.friendsofmorrinschoolcouncil.com to help keep the community updated. Membership forms are available on the website or through its social media accounts.