The Grade 10 art class at Southpointe Academy has joined forces with the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen in anticipation of the relocation of the Beach Grove StoryWalk to Diefenbaker Park.
Under the guidance of art teacher Sandy Kwok-Swan, the students crafted a story titled The Magic in Diefenbaker Park complete with original illustrations.
“The creation of art is deeply personal and enriching. It nurtures curiosity and emotion, and sharing it publicly adds a layer of vulnerability and purpose,” said Kwok-Swan.
The culmination of their efforts was celebrated during a collaborative installation event at Beach Grove Park, where the students met with Rotarians to install their custom-made story.
Emily Wrong, one of the participating students, described the event as “a highlight of the year,” emphasizing how meaningful it was to share their artwork with the community in such a picturesque setting.
Fellow student Raina Zang echoed this sentiment, highlighting how the project fostered creativity and collaboration among peers while contributing positively to the local community.
Long-time Rotarian Tom Smith shared his enthusiasm for the future of Diefenbaker Park, envisioning it as a hub for children’s activities.
“We already have our water park, musical garden, and little library,” he said. “Adding the StoryWalk will give kids another reason to enjoy Diefenbaker Park.”
Smith expressed gratitude to Lukas Park, Literacy Outreach Coordinator for Delta, whose support helped finance the relocation of Storywalk to its new home.
