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We are looking for girls aged 10-13 to join our exciting summer group. We are recognizing that some girls this age start dropping out of sports and activities they previously enjoyed. Our goal is to encourage girls to stay active and eat well. Building self-esteem and learning to have a positive body image are also important parts of this program.

July 5-9; 10:30 am-1:30 pm Or
August 23-27; 10:30 am – 1:30 pm

Kitimat Child Development Centre, 1515 Kingfisher Avenue

Each session will consist of three parts:
• A fun activity in a supportive environment
• Cooking a healthy lunch
• Learning about your self

Girls must be willing to participate and have fun! This group would not be appropriate for girls who are already active in organized sports or other activities. If you would like more information or would like to register for this FREE program, please contact us at 250-632-3144 (ext. 24—Carolyn, ext. 30—Luiza) or by e-mail at cwatt@kitimatcdc.ca or lcouto@kitimatcdc.ca

• see full poster: girlpower Revision 2010

KITIMAT DYNAMICS GYMNASTICS CLUB
Keep them busy during those long summer days!

Week 1 Olympic Palooza
July 19th – 23rd

Week 2 Summer Safari
August 16th – 20th

see more details: Gym camp 2010

Northern Hoops is hosting its fifth annual Basketball camps in Terrace. Loralyn Murdoch, UNBC Women’s Basketball head coach and members of the men’s and women’s teams will be coaching this camp.  The UNBC Women’s Team is coming off of a BCCAA league championship and the Men’s team won the 2010 Canadian National Championship. These individual camps are for anyone interested in improving their skills and having fun.

see more details: terrace-basketball-camps-2010

Coast Mountains Board of Education (School District No. 82) will be holding a Public Consultation Forum on the 2010-2011 Budget on

Monday, May 17, 2010

at 5:00 p.m.

Skeena Junior Secondary School in Terrace

Attendance at the meeting via Video Conference will be available from Hazelton Secondary, Kitwanga Elementary, Kildala Elementary in Kitimat and Bear Valley School in Stewart.

The lastest happenings are in from Riverlodge!

Youth Acting Workshops on July 13-15th, 2010 with instructor Roderick Glanville from Kaleidoscope Theatre Performing Arts Studio

• ACTING BASICS (ages 9-11)

• ACTING UP (ages 12-15)

more info/Youth Acting Workshops 2010 poster

RIVERLODGE NEWS

• may 2010 edition : information on summer programs, Mother & Daughter Getaway in June, youth tennis lessons, Hiking & Heritage walks, workshops and more!

Dear Parents/Guardians,

The Salvaging Sisterhood Program, currently running at Roy Wilcox, had their 3^rd session yesterday.  Focus was on what the girls look for in a true friend and we also did a quiz entitled “Am I a Good Friend?”.  These activities will help the girls gain some awareness about relationship qualities and skills, along with doing some self-reflection.

Though you may not be part of this program, all parents and guardians can gain valuable insight in this Parenting Handout on “Understanding Girl Bullying”. Please follow this link and have a look.  This information is a great way to gain understanding and support your daughter with this tricky friendship aggression.

Jocelyn Iannarelli, BA
Community LINK Program Coordinator
Kitimat Child Development Centre

250.632.7180 ext 6021
250.639.6003 cell
250.632.2543 fax
jiannarelli@kitimatcdc.ca

Find out what’s happening in Kitimat’s Recreation & Leisure Department with the Recreation Events Calendar for May

Featuring:

• New hours for the Sam Lindsay Aquatic Centre
• Long Weekend Schedules

Dates for:

• Aquafit
• Defensive Driving
• Knitting Classes
• Ladies Western Weekend Retreat
• Latin/Salsa Dancing
• Youth Tennis Lessons

AND MORE!

Flags will be half-mast from sunrise to sunset National Day of Mourning for workers injured or lives lost in the work place

The National Day of Mourning is observed in Canada on 28 April. It commemorates workers who have been killed, injured or suffered illness due to workplace related hazards and incidents.

Every year, WorkSafeBC, along with the B.C. Federation of Labour and the Business Council of British Columbia, co-host a public ceremony to remember workers who have lost their lives as a result of work-related accidents or occupational diseases.

Typically the Canadian flag on Parliament Hill is flown at half-mast, and workers and employees observe this day in various ways including lighting candles, donning ribbons and black armbands, and observing moments of silence. The purpose of Day of Mourning is twofold- to remember and honour those lives lost or injured and to renew the commitment to improving health and safety in the workplace – to prevent further deaths, injuries and diseases from work.

Salvaging Sisterhood has started @ RW!

The group is titled Salvaging Sisterhood and is designed to raise awareness, develop empathy, teach healthy conflict, explore feelings, and promote a positive change in female relation­ship.  This program also addresses the “relational aggression” that is frequently used by girls in their friendships.  All grade 6 girls at Roy Wilcox are taking part in this initial group.  Salvaging Sisterhood will meet for forty-five minutes, once a week, for eight weeks.

Purpose of Salvaging Sisterhood:

l  Teach girls to communicate efficiently

l  Raise awareness

l  Develop empathy

l  Teach healthy conflict

l  Explore feelings

l  Promote a positive change in female relationships

If you are interested in participating in this program, please contact:
Jocelyn Iannarelli, Community LINK Program,
Roy Wilcox Elementary, @ 250.632.7180 ext 6021

Roy Wilcox Grade 5 class at their DARE Graduation Monday March 29.

DARE is a police officer-led series of classroom lessons that teach children how to resist peer pressure and live drug and

violence-free lives.  The curriculum is taught by police officers whose training and experience gives them the background needed to answer the questions young students ask.  There are many ways the DARE program benefits the community:

1. DARE “humanizes” the police, students can begin to relate to officers as people.

2. Students see officers in a helping role, not just enforcement.

3. It opens lines of communication between law enforcement and youth.

4. Officers can provide information beyond drug-related topics.

5. The program opens dialogue between the school, police and parents to deal with other issues.

The Kitimat Museum & Archives is hosting “Museum in the Classroom Art Exhibit 2010″ until May 1st.
Some artwork from students in the following classes are on display: Mrs. Botrokoff, Mrs. Hittel and Mrs. Vollrath.
Perhaps parents and family friends would like to visit the Museum to see their art work.

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