![PW lacrosse team cleans shoes at Cradles to Crayons]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1685551854/colonial/yex7vbnjshut3qeunoxj/lacrosseteam.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1685551854/colonial/yex7vbnjshut3qeunoxj/lacrosseteam.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1685551854/colonial/yex7vbnjshut3qeunoxj/lacrosseteam.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1685551854/colonial/yex7vbnjshut3qeunoxj/lacrosseteam.png","width":1080}])
Student athletes take time off the field to serve the community.
Throughout Colonial School District, students and staff find ways to make differences in our classrooms, schools and community.
Their acts help Colonial serve as a warm and welcoming place where children feel safe and comfortable while learning their academics -- as well as providing opportunities for students to learn how to contribute to the greater good.
These are some of their stories.
![Students on bleachers holding up $36,018.73]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1683839670/colonial/asitllkznafgdooqyqse/THON2023Thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1683839670/colonial/asitllkznafgdooqyqse/THON2023Thumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1683839670/colonial/asitllkznafgdooqyqse/THON2023Thumbnail.jpg","width":800}])
More than 270 students spent the night taking part in activities to stay active and awake, while raising money for a good cause.
![Students and seniors painting flower pots at a different long table]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1682691989/colonial/mp1jfotilvdpkzrhee5j/MADPEBrightviewThumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1682691989/colonial/mp1jfotilvdpkzrhee5j/MADPEBrightviewThumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1682691989/colonial/mp1jfotilvdpkzrhee5j/MADPEBrightviewThumbnail.jpg","width":562}])
The Plymouth Elementary third graders painted flower pots, planted seeds, and got to know the seniors better.
![Volunteers at GreenFest pose for a picture]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1682685988/colonial/a6ard5gkr9bnpjaa5x38/MakingaDifferenceGreenFest.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1682685988/colonial/a6ard5gkr9bnpjaa5x38/MakingaDifferenceGreenFest.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1682685988/colonial/a6ard5gkr9bnpjaa5x38/MakingaDifferenceGreenFest.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1682685988/colonial/a6ard5gkr9bnpjaa5x38/MakingaDifferenceGreenFest.png","width":1080}])
Making a Difference: PW's International Baccalaureate Programme helps make first GreenFest a success
Students from the IB Programme came up with ideas for three stations and volunteered during the environmental-themed event held on Earth Day in Conshohocken.
![Students, club sponsors, and Kiwanians with the bench.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1682176311/colonial/cmxh0kd0tkkycumicrep/ConshyBench.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1682176311/colonial/cmxh0kd0tkkycumicrep/ConshyBench.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1682176311/colonial/cmxh0kd0tkkycumicrep/ConshyBench.jpg","width":562}])
The third graders led a recycling initiative that brought in more than 500 pounds of plastic film.
![Group of karaoke performers, Making a Difference logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1679681994/colonial/mtdjbliv6qnsr6epvu4b/karaokeforacausethumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1679681994/colonial/mtdjbliv6qnsr6epvu4b/karaokeforacausethumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1679681994/colonial/mtdjbliv6qnsr6epvu4b/karaokeforacausethumbnail.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1679681994/colonial/mtdjbliv6qnsr6epvu4b/karaokeforacausethumbnail.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1679681994/colonial/mtdjbliv6qnsr6epvu4b/karaokeforacausethumbnail.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1679681994/colonial/mtdjbliv6qnsr6epvu4b/karaokeforacausethumbnail.jpg","width":2200}])
The PW Cancer Awareness Club raises money for local families who have been affected by cancer. Congrats to first place winner Cecilia Schmidt!
![Six student holding bags of toiletries with Making A Difference logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1679086015/colonial/mlo2ucpom5o5boxfz1hm/MADCEHelpingHandsThumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1679086015/colonial/mlo2ucpom5o5boxfz1hm/MADCEHelpingHandsThumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1679086015/colonial/mlo2ucpom5o5boxfz1hm/MADCEHelpingHandsThumbnail.jpg","width":800}])
For their March activity, the club made care packages with toiletries and snacks for families of children on CHOP's oncology floor.
![Students in CES Cares hold stuffed animal donations]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1678217509/colonial/a68h0y8iinbr28hyvmyh/greatstuffedanimaldrivethumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1678217509/colonial/a68h0y8iinbr28hyvmyh/greatstuffedanimaldrivethumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1678217509/colonial/a68h0y8iinbr28hyvmyh/greatstuffedanimaldrivethumbnail.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1678217509/colonial/a68h0y8iinbr28hyvmyh/greatstuffedanimaldrivethumbnail.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1678217509/colonial/a68h0y8iinbr28hyvmyh/greatstuffedanimaldrivethumbnail.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1678217509/colonial/a68h0y8iinbr28hyvmyh/greatstuffedanimaldrivethumbnail.jpg","width":2200}])
Students made posters and commercials calling for donations to help children in need.
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The students collected more than 800 cans in the Eagles' bins and a dozen or so in the Chiefs' bin.
![four students with a cardboard snow person and clothing donations]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1675469459/colonial/eak5io6nfsjevyeglqyq/RPBlizzardofKindness.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1675469459/colonial/eak5io6nfsjevyeglqyq/RPBlizzardofKindness.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1675469459/colonial/eak5io6nfsjevyeglqyq/RPBlizzardofKindness.jpg","width":562}])
The students took part in activities that inspired thoughtful words and deeds as part of the Great Kindness Challenge — including partnering with PW & RP alum Aimee Sala.
![Gwen with her project]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1675200641/colonial/mpfwsrhfcweybeukgmw3/WEWonderThumbnailTagged.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1675200641/colonial/mpfwsrhfcweybeukgmw3/WEWonderThumbnailTagged.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1675200641/colonial/mpfwsrhfcweybeukgmw3/WEWonderThumbnailTagged.jpg","width":562}])
Elementary schoolers read about being unique and learned how to change the way they see differences.
![PW students hold up placemats]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1674137302/colonial/qvf7kgpze6ma58u3so4w/MakingaDifferenceDOS2023.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1674137302/colonial/qvf7kgpze6ma58u3so4w/MakingaDifferenceDOS2023.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1674137302/colonial/qvf7kgpze6ma58u3so4w/MakingaDifferenceDOS2023.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1674137302/colonial/qvf7kgpze6ma58u3so4w/MakingaDifferenceDOS2023.png","width":1080}])
The District's 2nd Annual Day of Service drew students from all grade levels together on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
![Maya and Brianna in Laurel House t-shirts with DECA sponsor Bethany Rickard]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1673384535/colonial/xkn6fxja7dhat6xw6o7w/DECALaurelhousethumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1673384535/colonial/xkn6fxja7dhat6xw6o7w/DECALaurelhousethumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1673384535/colonial/xkn6fxja7dhat6xw6o7w/DECALaurelhousethumbnail.jpg","width":562}])
PWHS juniors Maya Hockfield and Brianna Pludo’s Community Giving project has donors give to the Domestic Violence shelter's Amazon Wish List for chances to win a $100 gift card to Philadelphia restaurant Morea. Through Jan. 20.
![BCA students show toys they collected]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1672934157/colonial/vvopzr4rghnhsavkkj6z/BCAMakingaDifference.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1672934157/colonial/vvopzr4rghnhsavkkj6z/BCAMakingaDifference.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1672934157/colonial/vvopzr4rghnhsavkkj6z/BCAMakingaDifference.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1672934157/colonial/vvopzr4rghnhsavkkj6z/BCAMakingaDifference.png","width":1080}])
The Black Cultural Awareness club also raised $4,500 for the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the American Liver Foundation for Research and Awareness.
![Chorus singing in multipurpose room at respiratory facility with audience members watching]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1671752247/colonial/tq7xnworseyftifmfhri/PWHSChorus.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1671752247/colonial/tq7xnworseyftifmfhri/PWHSChorus.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1671752247/colonial/tq7xnworseyftifmfhri/PWHSChorus.jpg","width":562}])
The ensemble, directed by Jeffrey Cooper, shared their talents and sang holiday carols with the patients.