ECE Program Workshop Schedule – Fall 2013
Fall has arrived and children have gone back to school. We have workshops for ECE program staff and for everybody else interested in reinforcing their skills. Please see poster for … Read more
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Photos from the Family Literacy Summer Festival
We thank our volunteers, partners, performers and the community for supporting the PIRS’s first Family Literacy Summer Festival last August 15. Your hard work and cheerful spirits made this event a lot of … Read more
Activities for the Family Literacy Summer Festival 2013
We look forward to seeing you at Robson Park for our first Family Literacy Summer Festival this Thursday (August 15th). Check out our agenda for the exciting attractions we have lined … Read more
Volunteers Needed for Summer Event
We need the following volunteers for our event entitled “Family Literacy Summer Festival” on August 15, 2013, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Please contact Lupita Boris, ECE Programs Coordinator, at … Read more
Family Literacy Summer Festival 2013 – August 15
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
PIRS celebrates National Volunteer Week 2013
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
Upcoming Workshop: Emergency Child Care First Aid, May 4
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
LEAD Spring Term to start in April 16
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
International Women’s Day Celebration 2013 – March 8
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
Upcoming Workshop: The Teaching Pyramid: Social Emotional Development, April 27
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