Bothwell School rocks kindness mission

Students at Bothwell School celebrated the fruits of their labour after a winter of painting what they call “kindness rocks”, by hiding them in plain sight around the local recreation centre on May 29.

Teacher Lory Muntain explained they wanted to promote community connection and spread positivity.

Students spent their lunch hours in the winter months painstakingly painting the rocks which were covered with a weather-proof finish.

Those that find the rocks have several options.

“Participants are encouraged to keep the rocks, hide them again for others to discover or add to the collection by creating and sharing rocks of their own,” she said in an email.

Muntain said the tradition is popular amongst the students.

“This student-led initiative has been a wonderful opportunity for creativity, kindness and community involvement,” she said.