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Fitting Tips for Children’s Shoes • Young children’s feet can grow as much as two full sizes in one year. Make sure you have a thumb’s width of empty space at the end of the shoe beyond their longest toe to allow for growth.Your child should be able to comfortably wiggle their toes inside their shoes. • With shoes laced up, check the space between the two rows of eyelets.They should be one to two finger widths apart, and fairly parallel to each other.A distance greater than two finger widths may indicate a shoe that is too narrow.A distance less than one finger width may indicate the shoe is too wide. • Always get your kids to untie and open up the laces when putting on or taking off their shoes to prevent damage to the supportive heel counter. Get your kids in the habit of using their hands and not their feet to take off their shoes. • Avoid hand-me-down shoes. Once a shoe has formed to a child’s foot, it might not fit another child’s foot properly and could adversely affect walking development. • Have your child’s feet measured every time they get new shoes to get the correct size.Too big and it can cause blisters, too small and it can impede growth. If your child is experiencing a diagnosed foot problem, it is beneficial to get a more precise fit to their current size, not allowing a lot of extra room for growth.A shoe that is a bit big does not always provide the support needed to aid properly in recovery. newbalance.com
Pick and Pack chool supply shopping can be as easy as a quick email. Avoid the crowds this summer. Monk Office is once again offering their free Pick and Pack program until Sept. 11. CEO Caitlin McKenzie says Pick and Pack allows families more flexibility when it comes to shopping for their school supplies. “We know that summers are busy,” says McKenzie.“We wanted to offer a solution that lets shoppers skip the lineups and not have to worry about finding specific items on their lists, at the same time, leaving room to add some personal touches to their school kit as well.” McKenzie recently stepped into the role of CEO & President – a position her father, James, and grandfather, Ron, have each held since the family-run business was opened in 1951 – so this Back to School season is extra special.
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“Ever since I was a little girl, Back to School shopping was an exciting time,” she said.“I love seeing families and students buzzing with energy and I think they’ll be delighted when they see some of the new products we have coming in this year.” Fully stocked with Vancouver Island in mind, Monk has all the products on Back to School lists, plus all the latest in must-have accessories. No more navigating the isles looking for a special binder or specific type of pen. Monk Office has already checked the school lists to ensure a one-stop-shop. Email, call or drop off your list to your closest Monk Office store, and they will do the work for you! Going on vacation? Kids at summer camp? Just let Monk know when you’ll be back, and a box filled with everything for the school will be waiting at your nearest store. monk.ca
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Innovative Blended Learning avigate, an award-winning school, is recognized nationally and internationally for their innovative approach to blended learning.Through the diversity of programs, they are able to offer custom education options you’d expect from a private school without the expensive tuition fees. Navigate is a fully funded public school and welcomes fulltime and part-time students from throughout B.C., even while they attend other schools. Every K-12 student is offered a flexible and personalized learning plan that focuses on their unique interests and abilities. Navigate programs are as diverse as the families they work with.Through the K-9 Heartwood Learning Community program, small communities and groups with as few as seven students, can access B.C. certified teachers. A cross-enrollment option is available for students in grades 8-12 and can balance course loads, free up schedules and allow more room for electives. Custom learning plans provide new options for high performance students who are
free to focus on their athletic or artistic development as well as academic achievements on their own schedule. Navigate delivers several awardwinning programs of choice in the Comox Valley that focus exclusively on STEM (ENTER, E2 programs) and Fine Arts curriculum (FAe). The K-12 COMPASS program is a two-day, face-to-face, blended learning program. Day 1 (Connections Day) provides students with an opportunity for social interaction with their peers, connection with their teacher, and instruction focused on the core competencies in communications, language arts, numeracy, social studies and science. Day 2 (Explorations Day) provides opportunities for experiential learning in the community centred around three themes: the fine arts, new technology and place-based learning in the community. Navigate offers a learning path to a more meaningful education. For more information about programs, registration and becoming a learning partner, visit: navigatenides.com.
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Campus Revitalized excited to think that in a few estmont Montessori short weeks, they will move School is opening a current classes from their rooms brand new, purposely into their new home in the designed classroom building in purposefully designed spaces of September that will be the new the new building. home of all kindergarten to grade Westmont invites the entire seven students.The new classcommunity to the grand opening rooms are large, spacious and full of natural light, helping Westmont ceremony for the new classroom achieve their vision of providing a building on Tuesday, Sept. 25. As this project has been many years world-class Montessori education now and for generations to come. in the making and is the culmination of a lot of work by successive Westmont has been working generations of Westmont families toward revitalising their campus and supporters, the school is for many years.The impetus for the final push came with the 2015 particularly eager to welcome past families and students of Westmont strategic plan – to focus on the to the opening ceremonies. replacement of Westmont’s “We are so excited to have the somewhat tired classrooms with opportunity to come together as a modern purpose-built spaces community and celebrate the specifically designed to enhance the Montessori pedagogy.With the lifelong love of learning that is at the heart of our Montessori vital support and input of staff, education,” says Board President families and the community, the David Caughran. school is well on the way to completing the first new building of its revitalised campus. “We have grasped a once in a generation opportunity to create innovative new spaces where we can all gather as a community, lift our imaginations, enrich our minds, strengthen our bodies and celebrate learning,” Magnus Hanton, Head of School said. This past year at Westmont has been transformational.The new building has gone from design to Join Westmont on Tuesday, reality in a remarkably short time. While not without normal Sept. 25 to celebrate lifelong learning setbacks and complications, the and lay the foundations for a brighter project has progressed smoothly future for the community. Details at: and successfully.Westmont is truly celebratewestmont.eventbrite.ca
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Education at Children’s Hospice he Canuck Place schoolroom provides a vital sense of normalcy and outlet for creative expression during difficult times. For children and families staying at Canuck Place Children’s Hospice, life can feel chaotic and overwhelming. One of the comforts offered by Canuck Place is access to education with a bright, colourful schoolroom where Kay Lever, the full-time teacher at Canuck Place, provides specialized lesson plans from preschool through to grade 12. For the children on the Canuck Place program and their siblings, the schoolroom provides a sense of normalcy
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and routine, and complements the care and support they receive at hospice.This allows children to stay on top of their curriculum from their community school and provides an outlet for expression. “My focus is always on
empowering each child to express themselves and to have that communication recognized and validated,” said Kay.“To see a child’s desire to look beyond their medical challenges for a short while and enjoy learning, exploring and developing fills my heart with joy.” Along with education, Canuck Place provides pediatric palliative care to over 728 children and families from across B.C. including medical respite care, pain and symptom management, art, music and recreational therapy, end-of-life care, and grief, loss and bereavement counselling.All at no cost to the family. Support Canuck Place care by donating at: canuckplace.org
Saanich Schools — Opening the Door to Opportunity Our schools, like our world, have changed over the years – today Saanich schools have opened new doors of learning not possible just a few short years ago. Our innovative learning opportunities of new courses, programs and academies engage the learner like never before allowing them to follow an incredible array of new interests and passions. Our students are actively engaged in the new curriculum, assisted with new technology and tools that make learning fun, relevant and future focussed. The future is being taught today in Saanich public schools.
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One Learning Community s the new Superintendent of the Greater Victoria School District, it gives me great pleasure to welcome new and returning students for the 2018/2019 school year. I look forward to working with staff, students, and our community to continue to build on our tradition of excellence in education. Shelley Green, While serving as the District’s Superintendent of Schools Deputy Superintendent for the past Greater Victoria School three years, I have come to learn how dedicated our exceptional staff are to District #61 the achievement of student success. Our teachers, support staff and administration work incredibly hard to serve more than 20,000 students in 47 schools across five municipalities in the capital region. We are a diverse organization that values inclusion and aims to provide enriching learning experiences for all. We strongly believe that each student should have the opportunity to reach their greatest potential. Our vision is reflected in the work of our strategic plan.The District and Board of Education are deeply committed to ensuring that the best learning environments are created to support students’ success. In the past three years, we have worked hard to develop schools that embrace an accepting and understanding culture.We have implemented new policies and added supports in classrooms so that students can grow into confident life-long learners who pursue their passions in a continuously developing and advancing world. This school year we will continue to make improvements to our facilities as a testament to our on-going commitment to provide the most optimal learning spaces.The Burnside Education Centre for adult learners will reopen and there will be more school upgrades, which will include the advancement of seismic projects throughout the District. The District’s focused investment in technology and classroom resources will also continue. In addition to every classroom being equipped with technology packages—screens, projectors, and laptops—new media labs will be introduced into our secondary schools in support of the secondary curriculum developments.This will provide students with an opportunity to advance their skills in technology and help empower them to explore various career paths. We will also continue to improve the way that we engage parents in their child’s learning. It is our responsibility to work with, and alongside, parents and guardians, as they are one of the most important factors in the educational success of their children. We will see the greatest success for our children if we are one learning community working together with students’ best interests in mind. When we collaborate each student has the chance to succeed.We very much look forward to working with you and the entire community for the 2018/2019 school year. We have a very busy and exciting year before us, and we eagerly await the arrival of our students and staff. Until then, we hope you all enjoy the rest of your summer.
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BY LAURA BIGGS, COLLEGE DIRECTOR ften referred to as the “Hidden Gem of Victoria�, the Gardens at the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific (HCP) boasts nine acres of diverse West Coast demonstration gardens. Nestled in this unique setting is the Pacific Horticulture College (PHC), an institution that has been training landscape horticulturists for 31 years. Established in 1987, the PHC offers full-time and part-time training opportunities in all four levels of the Landscape Horticulturist Apprenticeship. PHC is an Industry Training Authority (ITA) designated training provider.The mission of the PHC is to provide excellence in horticulture training, enabling students to maximize employment opportunities while encouraging environmental stewardship of green space. Imagine exploring horticulture throughout the growing season in a dynamic learning environment, surrounded by staff, volunteers, industry partners and peers who share your passion for plants.At PHC, you are part of a small group of like-minded students from varying backgrounds and locations, learning about theoretical and practical elements of horticulture from experienced instructors.Together, you accomplish projects and practice maintenance techniques throughout the gardens,
building your skill set, knowledge base and confidence along the way. Courses at PHC encompass a wide range of horticulture topics, including soil science, botany, pest management, plant identification, landscape design, turfgrass management, irrigation, permaculture, and sustainable food production. Courses are supplemented by guest speakers, field trips and work experience placements, thereby creating a well-rounded learning experience while providing opportunities for networking within the gardening community. PHC graduates are employed by landscaping companies, nurseries, garden centres, golf courses and municipalities. Many PHC graduates go on to start their own horticulture business. Grow your career in 10 months: the next full-time Landscape Horticulture Certificate Program runs from January to November 2019.Application deadline is Nov. 1, 2018.There are also Level 3 and 4 Apprenticeship programs starting this November, and part-time Level 1 and 2 Apprenticeship programs starting in early 2019. Contact: collegeadmin@hcp.ca or: 250-479-3210 hcp.ca Our next information session will be held on on Monday Sept. 24 at 6 p.m., 505 Quayle Rd.
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Mount Doug: Grade 9’s meet in Gym, 9:30 am - 11:30 am Grades 10 and 11 meet in Gym, 12 pm - 1 pm Grade 12’s meet in homerooms, 12 pm - 1 pm Oak Bay: Grade 9’s meet in Teachers Advisory, 10:30 am - 12 pm Grades 10, 11, 12 meet in Teachers Advisory, 9:30 am - 10 am Reynolds: Grade 9’s meet in Gym, 9:30 am - 11 am Grades 10, 11, 12 meet in Gym, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Spectrum: Grade 9’s meet in old Gym, 9:45 am - 11:15 am Grades 10, 11, 12 report to Teachers Advisory, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Vic High: Grade 9’s meet in Auditorium, 10:30 am, then report to homeroom, dismissal at 1:30 pm Grades 10, 11, 12 report to homeroom, 9:30 am - 10:15 am SJ Willis Alternative Programs: 9:00 am - 2:15 pm on Friday, September 7
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