Operation Radio Santa

We were lucky enough to have Operation Radio Santa visit our school on Wednesday. Operation Radio Santa is an outreach program from the Canadian Military Communications Squadron, in which troops set up a command post on our school yard, and allows students to speak to Santa via radio. While the students in our class were waiting for their turn to talk to Santa, they were able to interact with the military troops and learn about military communications, as well as learning first-hand about some of the equipment that they wear. After we went back inside, the students got to enjoy some hot chocolate - what a great afternoon!

I liked the gas masks because when the generator was running, I put it on and I couldn't smell anything. - Brady
It was kind of freaky because Santa knew who was sitting beside me. - Braedon
It was weird because he knew what I wanted for Christmas. - Emma
When I was talking to Santa, it was really loud in the headphones because it hurt my ears. - Avery
Santa was yelling in my ear when he said "Merry Christmas!", and then I heard "Next person, please." - Tyrell
When Santa said "Merry Christmas!", the static made it sound like glass was breaking. - Robert
It was amazing because he got my letter, and knew what I wanted for Christmas! - Matthew
The army helmets were really cool, and so was talking to Santa. - Faith
Santa said to me that I was nice to my sister, I'm good at reading, and I help my friends with schoolwork. - Nolan
Santa said that I was good at writing, and it was really cool that I got to talk to him on the radio. I just loved wearing the army helmet, too. - Eric S.
It was really cool that he knew the names of everyone, and that he knew who the next person in line was. - Kayleigh
When I was talking to Santa, it was echoing and there was lots of static. It was kind of hard to hear what he was saying sometimes. - Jaida