(Surrey Schools report and photos)
STUDENTS and staff at Surrey’s Cedar Hills Elementary had a very special guest this morning as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau paid a surprise visit to a Grade 2 classroom.
Accompanied by Surrey Centre MP Randeep Sarai and Surrey—Newton MP Sukh Dhaliwal, Trudeau took some time to talk to the class about his role as Canada’s leader and answered some questions from many curious students.
“This is such a wonderful surprise for our students,” said Laurie Larsen, Chair of the Surrey Board of Education. “It’s not often that students get a chance to meet the Prime Minister, and it is a privilege to have him speak directly to young students in our classrooms.”
Additionally, the Prime Minister participated in some arts and crafts. In preparation for Diwali, the students and Trudeau made diyas, the small lamps that are lit to symbolize the spiritual victory of good (light) over evil (darkness).
“This is such a great opportunity for the kids to engage with the Prime Minister, ask him questions and learn about the importance of government at a very young age,” said Christian Oskam, Principal of Cedar Hills Elementary. “It’s a special experience that they will remember long after they’ve graduated.”