Following feedback from parents, we have been able to juggle our staffing to improve our StrongStart hours. Â Both Duncan Cran StrongStart and Robert Ogilvie StrongStart are now open every morning, Monday – Friday, from 8:30 –
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StrongStart renovations
In August, volunteers from Progress Energy came into both Fort St. John StrongStarts to help us renovate. Â For those of you who have been to StrongStart, you will notice changes to the colours and the atmosphere in both centres.
September Community Early Learning events
Here are some community opportunities available to families in September and October. These programs are all coordinated by Pam Lillico, ECE extraordinare. Â You can meet Pam at the Child Development Centre or at North Peace Community Resources Society.
Daddy and Me Gym Night Sept 2013
I really didn’t know what to expect for the September Gym Night. Â The weather has been extraordinary and I wondered if the gym would sit empty this month. Â But the draw of the plasma cars,
Americal Sign Language (ASL) Workshop
StrongStart Year End Party in Matthew’s Park
Please come celebrate with us!
To download or print this poster, click Year End StrongStart Party 2013
June Early Learning calendars
June is already flying by. How does that happen? Please join us for the Year End StrongStart celebration at Matthew’s Park in Fort St. John.
Things will be changing at Robert Ogilve and Duncan Cran StrongStart next fall. Stay posted for more information.
Resiliency – good old fashioned grit
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about how kids gain self confidence and resilience. Today, when my kids balked at walking home from school, I started thinking again about empowerment and the value of “grit”. Like most parents,
Daddy and Me June events
Our last Daddy and Me events before the summer break are fast approaching. The visit to Heartbreak Acres is always a big hit.
To download or print this poster, please click Daddy and Me June 2013
Please remember that Daddy and Me is a dads and male caregivers only monthly event.Â
What is play?
On Saturday, at my weekly yoga class, I found myself bent in half attempting to balance on my elbows with my legs splayed out. I was frustrated but exhilarated, exhausted but persistent.  It was not pretty and I felt very self conscious. The instructor said,