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Celebrate summer with family and friends! Come to the Summer Festival on August 15, 2013 at Robson Park and join in the day’s festivities. We have face painting, story telling, … Read more

April 21 – 27 is a special week for volunteers across Canada. PIRS joins this nationwide celebration by thanking its volunteers for their unwavering support in our programs. We recognize that they are … Read more

This course is recommended for child care workers and anyone living with children;  also includes certification in Automated External Defibrillation (AED) use.Topics to be covered include: obstructed airway procedures; breathing emergencies and … Read more

The Leadership Education and Development Program (LEAD) of PIRS for Spring of 2013 will be at the Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House. Interested participants will attend one of the two one-hour info session … Read more

On March 8, 2013, PIRS once again joins various groups around the world in recognizing the economic, political and social achievements of women through the celebration of International Women’s Day. … Read more

Social Emotional Development is foundational for learning and development in all children. Instructor Andrea James uses the evidence based model The Teaching Pyramid to support child care staff capacity in … Read more

As leaders, as early childhood educators and as advocates for young children and their families, how can we forge strong and meaningful relationships with each other and in the broader … Read more

February 23, 2013 – Working with parents and families, there will always be some uncomfortable and even challenging interactions and situations. This session will explore and give us some helpful … Read more

Building Bridges, a Women’s Development Program of PIRS, is now accepting applicants for its 2013 term.We have recently changed the dates, however. To view the changes, download a copy of the Building … Read more

PIRS opens the year 2013 with especially-designed Professional Development opportunities for its program staff. However, everybody is welcome to register. A copy of the schedule is available here: ECE Programs Workshop … Read more