Oakwood Collegiate Institute will be 100 years old in 2008, and like many a centenarian, she is showing her age. She's still going strong, but there are a few wrinkles and saggy bits that could use a little help.

So Jennifer Gordon, a current student, and her Environment Club, applied to the Toronto Dominion 'Friends of the Environment Community Fund' for funds to give the school some beauty treatments. The Toronto Dominion graciously awarded the Club a grant for $1500.00 to add some much needed greenery around the main entrance on the north side of the school on St Clair Ave., a sadly neglected area. Native plants will be used, including cedars, and native perennials which will have a side benefit of attracting native insects, birds and butterflies. Students at Oakwood will maintain the garden and the community will enjoy the results for years to come.

Planting will begin when this winter ever ends. The Regal Heights community would like to thank the Toronto Dominion for its generous grant and the Environment Club for its hard work trying to get the old girl ready for her 100th birthday party.

Thanks to Marla Percy, Former teacher at OCI

Regal Heights Residents' Association