On October 8, 2025, St. Columba Elementary School hosted a heartfelt unveiling ceremony for wall art decals generously donated by the Danielle Moore Spring of Hope Foundation. This initiative honors the legacy of Danielle Moore, an environmental advocate and graduate of Francis Libermann Catholic High School, whose life was tragically cut short in the Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET302 crash on March 10, 2019.
Danielle was en route to represent Canada at the United Nations Environment Assembly in Nairobi, Kenya, at the time of the accident. She was passionate about the global environment and wanted to connect with other youth and leaders from all over the world. She lived her life full of hope and believed in creating great change for a more just and environmentally sustainable planet.
Shortly before her passing, Danielle was accepted into teacher’s college. Anyone who knew her, knew that she was going to make an incredible teacher because wherever Danielle went, she brought people together to form strong communities based on inclusion, love, and hope.
The ceremony brought together members of the St. Columba community and Danielle’s family and friends, including Principal Giovanna Muscarella-Luciano, Superintendent Adalgisio Joe Bria, Associate Director Adrian Dela Mora, St. Barnabas Parish Priest Father Hansoo, and Danielle’s parents, Clariss and Chris Moore, who founded the Spring of Hope Foundation. Others in attendance included Danielle’s aunt Lyn Abenir and young cousin Trinity.
Danielle was, and always will be, the embodiment of love and hope. Her spirit lives on through the art decals, now a permanent feature at St. Columba.
