School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha)
PRESENTATIONS AT THE BOARD MEETING
October 1, 2007
StrongStart Centre
Early Childhood Educator Brenda Barber provided information related to September start-up for
the StrongStart Centre at Queen’s Park Elementary School. The centre offers a free drop-in
program for parents or caregivers and their children. They are involved in activities (including
stories, music, and arts) to help children grow linguistically, physically, and socially, and become
comfortable in a school-like setting.
The centre quickly outgrew its space following the June opening and has now doubled its space
to accommodate more than one hundred families that are using the centre.
Following a number of questions, Ms. Barber was congratulated on a successful program and
thanked for the presentation.
Brenda Barber
Early Childhood Educator ~ StrongStart Centre