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 up for you.
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 604.298.5888.
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, puppet show, crafts, music, and many more. Free books are also available for the avid readers. Admission is FREE!
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 one of the pillars of our organizations and we are grateful for their unwavering enthusiasm and invaluable contribution of their time and skills.We enjoin everybody to … 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 CPR for babies, children and youth; basic first aid for common injuries such as bleeding, burns, falls, fractures, poisons and some medical conditions; and a section on child safety. To … 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 on April 11 (10:00 am to 11:00 am and 11:00 am to 12:00 noon). The program will start on Tuesday, April 16, 2013. For inquiries, please email … 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. With the cooperation of the Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House, PIRS supports UN’s 2013 theme, “A promise is a promise: Time for action to end violence … 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 creating environments of excellence. This systematic model starts with a focus on relationship development and the creation of responsive quality early childhood environments. Staff then … 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 community? This workshop will tell you how. To register, call 604.298.5888 or email children@pirs.bc.ca. You can also download the PIRS Workshop Registration Form.
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 strategies in dealing with those moments. To register, call 604.298.5888 or email children@pirs.bc.ca. You can also download the PIRS Workshop Registration Form.