School custodian stages surprise for Kitchener, Ont. students ahead of holiday break [Video]

The head custodian at a Kitchener, Ont. school arranged a special surprise for students ahead of the holiday break.

The first part began before the morning bell.

Students were stunned to see Tony Ward, or rather Mr. Ward, standing on the roof of St. Paul Catholic School dressed up in an elf suit, waving to children as they arrived for class.

“I thought I’d rev them up a little bit right at the start of the day,” Mr. Ward told CTV News.

Tony Ward on the roof of St. Paul Catholic School in Kitchener, Ont. on Dec. 20, 2024. (Sidra Jafri/CTV News)

He saved the best part for the end of the day.

Students heading home spotted Mr. Ward again, this time sitting on the school sign waving goodbye.

He’s no Elf on the Shelf, but maybe closer to Ward of the Board.

“On the last day, I want everyone leaving the school with, just joy and excitement,” …