Let Them Be Kids
"LET THEM BE KIDS" is an all volunteer, non-profit organization created to build community capacity on the grassroots level; while building playgrounds, skate parks and fitness parks across Canada. These projects leave a legacy of community members who are inspired and better equipped to lay a strong foundation for a brighter tomorrow.
Join us in honoring Jeremy Shaw, Oct 2nd
Our entire community was saddened by the accidental passing of Jeremy Robert Shaw on Dec 4th, 2009. Jeremy was the beloved son of Chuck and Marie Shaw. Jeremy attended Dr A T Leatherbarrow School in his Primary years and is remembered fondly as a very active young boy. Jeremy lived in the community his whole life. He had a firm handshake and a warm smile for everyone he met. He embodied the spirit of outdoor enthusiasm, enjoying 4- wheeling, snowmobiling, camping and fishing. He was a testimonial to the quality lifestyle that he and his family fostered and contributed to in the Hampton community. He was a loving husband to his wife Amy, and proud father to his son Will.
It is with deepest regard for the entire Shaw Family, and in gratitude for all that they have contributed to our community over the past decade that we respectfully dedicate this playground to the memory of Jeremy Shaw. We hope that the entire community will be inspired by the Shaw's continued involvement and commitment to worthy community projects that will leave a legacy for our future generations.
CONGRATULATIONS Students of DATL!
We are so very proud to report that our students successfully raised over $2000.00 in their Pennies for Play Campaign!
To celebrate their success, the students will be enjoying a Pizza Party this Wednesday Oct 27th, with the generous support of Angelo's Pizza in Hampton.
Stay tuned for more updates on the finishing touches of our new playground!
While your family enjoys the beautiful summer weather and a cool drink for refreshment- Don't forget to collect your bottles and cans for refund and donate the funds to the DATL Playground Fund!
Here is how you do it!
We have an account set up at the new Hampton Recycling Depot (across from Hampton Home Hardware on William Bell Dr) which is located directly in front of the new Short's Well Drilling Building.
They are open Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm and Saturday from 8:30am to 1pm.
We have labels prepared and available to simply tag to your bags and cases of recycling items- and you can just leave them to be counted! No waiting required!
Supporting the Playground Project could not be easier!!
The Arts / Culture Merit Award is presented to “one or more individuals who contribute to the support, encouragement and development of arts and culture in the community. Disciplines such as performing arts (music, theatre and dance), literary/visual arts (photography, painting and sculpture), crafts and cinematic arts (film and video), and heritage (such as restoration and preservation projects) may be recognized”.
Dr. A. T Leatherbarrow Primary School’s “Art from the Heart” Program was nominated to receive this award and was presented on Thursday, July 29th, 7:30pm at the Communities in Bloom Judges reception.
(Shown in picture: DATL Principal, Lisa Jardine, with Art Mentor Heidi Jardine Stoddart receiving award from Mayor Chorley.)
Please show your support for such an inspiring school which contributes to the enrichment of our community - Register to "Join the Effort" and volunteer now!
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We are thrilled to announce that in June 2010, Dr A T Leatherbarrow Primary School in Hampton NB became the 1st recipient in New Brunswick to receive the National Helping Hands Award from LET THEM BE KIDS (www.ltbk.ca). This award provides a 50/50 matching grant that gives the school a dollar of equipment buying power for every 50 cents the school raises which financially helps to cover the cost of a new Playground. The estimated costs for this playground are $150,000.
We have an aggressive goal to raise the required funds and plan to build our new Playground on September 25, 2010.
We need your support to make this project a success!
Please click Join the Effort on this website and register to volunteer now!
Thank You to Jesse at LTBK and to Denise Hamel for taking the initiative to start our web site.
The Playground Committee at Dr A T Leatherbarrow Primary School are very grateful for your assistance with our worthy cause!
