| Healthy Kids and Families |
| Southeast Kootenay SD 5 |
A lively activity space, built by Rocky Mountain Elementary and the District of Elkford, welcomes families, friends and those visiting Elkford. |
| Southeast Kootenay SD 5 |
A new, outdoor amphitheatre, built by Isabella Dickens Elementary and the City of Fernie, will serve the community as a meeting place for presentations, fitness groups and community celebrations. |
| Southeast Kootenay SD 5 |
A climbing wall for young children will soon arise at Steeples Elementary School. Using this new wall, the school district and the City's Leisure Services will design and run fun, active programs. |
| Southeast Kootenay SD 5 |
Jaffray School is going to build a new, safe playground accessible to the whole community. The current playground no longer meets CSA standards. |
| Kootenay-Columbia SD 20 |
Through a series of workshops, caregivers of at-risk children and youth will learn resources and strategies to promote positive educational experiences amid challenging behaviours. |
| Kootenay-Columbia SD 20 |
To engage them in lifelong healthy habits and behaviours, youth will have access to recreational and fitness facilities right in their community. |
| Kootenay-Columbia SD 20 |
Healthy, active, experiential learning projects in schools will grow out of this project. It will yield great partnership opportunities for the school district, schools and community. |
| Kootenay-Columbia SD 20 |
A community resource library will focus on resources for groups serving children from birth to age 12. The resources will be catalogued and available for community use. |
| Kootenay-Columbia SD 20 |
With the development of a new health curriculum for Grades 4 to 10, teachers will receive training in delivery of the new curriculum. As well, accompanying resources will be purchased for use by the school, community and families. |
| Vernon SD 22 |
Word is, Junction Literacy Centre and the Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs are collaborating on an exciting literacy pilot. The Centre and the Clubs will produce a series of literacy presentations to be replicated in other schools. They'll manage an outreach bus whose early learning materials will bring resources to parents. And, they'll develop an after-school tutoring program, with qualified community tutors supported by resource materials. |
| Central Okanagan SD 23 |
Bankhead Elementary School will soon replace its adventure playground with one measuring up to CSA standards. |
| Quesnel SD 28 |
Through the creation of a School Usage Plan, Wells/Barkerville School will increase community school use of its facilities. Renovations will improve accessibility for disabled persons; there will also be a community recycling station. |
| Chilliwack SD 33 |
Replacing an unsafe playground, Bernard Elementary School will acquire a CSA-approved play structure. |
| Chilliwack SD 33 |
The school fitness program at Chilliwack Middle School's Fitness Centre is due for significant improvement. Plans are to purchase monitoring equipment, including heart rate monitors and meal planner software. |
| Abbotsford SD 34 |
Getting in step with elders: via an intergenerational ballet and art class, a pilot program will bring children from Godson Elementary and Centennial Park Elementary together with elders from two nearby residential facilities. |
| Langley SD 35 |
With a focus on developing lifelong healthy habits, Langley Township will pilot an after-school fitness program for youth to introduce them to physical activities and healthy snacks. |
| Langley SD 35 |
Off with the old, on with the new: replacing an old playground, Langley Fine Arts School will install a new, safer structure. |
| Langley SD 35 |
The school and two pre-schools at Uplands Elementary will soon enjoy a safe, new playground, accessible to children with disabilities. |
| Delta SD 37 |
Through the Just Do It program, North Delta Secondary School will benefit from noon-hour activities and intramurals. Funds will be used to purchase equipment and games, and to promote activity and participation. |
| Delta SD 37 |
All aboard for South Park Elementary School's Get On The Bus program,a travelling school bus/walk-to-school leadership program. SCC funds will enable the purchase of equipment for the travelling school bus, plus a noon-hour activities program. |
| Delta SD 37 |
Richardson Elementary will realize its goal of building community connections through equipment for a leadership and community clean-up program, and an early learning Books for Kids program. Books will be delivered and read to pre-schoolers by Richardson students. |
| Richmond SD 38 |
With a minor renovation, Ferris Elementary can create on its grounds an outdoor performance space, including natural seating facilities, a corridor of trees, and a gardening space. |
| Vancouver SD 39 |
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities celebrates the achievements of persons with disabilities in arts, culture, and sports. SCC funding will enhance the event, raising awareness and reduce barriers within the district. |
| Vancouver SD 39 |
The Killarney Family of School Global Citizens Project will train, support and send Killarney Secondary students into elementary schools to assist with teaching global issues through research and experiential learning. Examples: the start-up of a recycling program; a noon-hour dance program. |
| New Westminster SD 40 |
Through the Healthy Youth Pilot Project, youth will gain new academic, social and recreational opportunities that encourage active recreation participation. |
| Burnaby SD 41 |
The City of Burnaby has already contributed funding for the construction of community space in UniverCity Elementary School, and now SCC funds will significantly move the plans along. There will be equipment for physical activities across a wide age span, among other benefits. |
| Burnaby SD 41 |
A new, vibrant structure for young children and their families will replace the old, decaying playground at Morley Elementary, the site of a StrongStart BC and childcare centre. |
| Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows SD 42 |
Thanks to new updates, Davie Jones Elementary will offer outdoor science and language arts classes. And, installation of benches and picnic tables with wheelchair access will encourage increased community use. |
| Coquitlam SD 43 |
A new, inviting structure at Coquitlam River Elementary will replace old, unsafe playground equipment. Trees will be planted to offset the installation's carbon footprint. |
| West Vancouver SD 45 |
SCC funds will enable development of a Healthy After-School Activities project. |
| Sunshine Coast SD 46 |
At-risk Aboriginal students connect with elders: cultural activities will be brought from community into school, fostering healthier kids and families. |
| Sunshine Coast SD 46 |
At Halfmoon Bay, fitness equipment will be purchased for school and community use. |
| Sunshine Coast SD 46 |
Cedar Grove will create a welcoming, accessible play park for the entire community -- all children and caregivers will find the park fun and welcoming to use. |
| Howe Sound SD 48 |
Through the Aboriginal Literacy project, a series of primary levelled readers will be created for children, integrating Aboriginal culture, people and places. A team of educators will work with community cultural resource people (elders, artists, storytellers, etc.) to develop readers for use at home and school. |
| Howe Sound SD 48 |
Valleycliffe Elementary School will purchase playground equipment for preschoolers. |
| Howe Sound SD 48 |
Denny Island School will replace the aging, dangerous play structure with a new, safe structure accessible to the entire community. |
| Central Coast SD 49 |
A community trails improvement plan will be created to provide direction for the enhancement and development of Bella Coola Valley’s recreation trails, improving health for schoolchildren and residents. |
| Central Coast SD 49 |
The Village of Queen Charlotte and the school district are partnering to provide paddles and life jackets for two existing dragon boats. The boats will be used by the Queen Charlotte Secondary Alternate physical education class and the community. |
| Haida Gwaii/Queen Charlotte SD 50 |
Safety equipment, promoting healthy living and safety awareness, will be purchased and made available for community use. |
| Boundary SD 51 |
A multipurpose court facility will expand recreational choices for community members and students. |
| Prince Rupert SD 52 |
Based on the results of a parent survey, sports equipment and games will be purchased for use during community activities nights at Port Edward Elementary School. |
| Okanagan Similkameen SD 53 |
South Okanagan will now have a sustainable wrestling club, thanks to the purchase of a wrestling mat. The club will be based out of the high school in Oliver, and also serve Penticton and Osoyoos. |
| Bulkley Valley SD 54 |
In its early learning area, Silverthorne Elementary will upgrade a washroom facility for community use. |
| Bulkley Valley SD 54 |
Purchase of adjustable basketball rims and backboards will expand community use of the school facility. |
| Bulkley Valley SD 54 |
The Smithers Secondary School outdoor track sees frequent use by both the school district and the community for sports competitions and active living. The track will be resurfaced to protect the longevity of this valuable resource. |
| Prince George SD 57 |
Giscome Elementary School's old playground will be replaced with a safer new one. |
| Nicola-Similkameen SD 58 |
Winter months will be enlivened for students with healthy living opportunities, thanks to a pilot partnership between the Vermillion Forks Cross-Country Ski Program and a local cross-country ski association. The partnership will also increase wintertime school field use. |
| Nicola-Similkameen SD 58 |
Vermillion Forks school will purchase playground equipment for student and community use. |
| Nicola-Similkameen SD 58 |
Coquihalla Middle School will purchase playground equipment for student and community use. |
| Nicola-Similkameen SD 58 |
Augmenting playground upgrades made possible through a previous SCC grant, this project will add specialized climbing apparatus. |
| Peace River South SD 59 |
All we can say is, WOW: the school district's Words on Wheels, a retired school bus that visits communities to provide early learning opportunities, will be upgraded with an awning and additional literacy supplies. |
| Greater Victoria SD 61 |
This pilot project will introduce a cycling safety and road skills training program for Greater Victoria's middle-school youth. |
| Sooke SD 62 |
The start-up of Edward Milne School's Life Stories Project will bring together teh community's students and seniors. |
| Sooke SD 62 |
The pilot project Teaching for the Future: Colwood Partnership will explore new e-reading devices and examine the impact on the generation born into the digital era. |
| Sooke SD 62 |
The pilot project Teaching for the Future: Langford Partnership will explore new e-reading devices and examine the impact on the generation born into the digital era. |
| Gulf Islands SD 64 |
The Pender Sport Court project will rehabilitate and complete an existing, partially-finished outdoor roller-rink/sport court. Shared by the school district and the Pender Islands Park Commission, the court and is used by the school and the community. |
| Okanagan Skaha SD 67 |
The project will develop an elementary "hearts@school" toolkit of resources and a peer leadership toolkit. The toolkits are linked with "hearts@school" events occurring in various communities' elementary schools. |
| Okanagan Skaha SD 67 |
This project will create a "hearts@school" event for each of the 11 elementary schools in the school district. Drawing on peer leaders from Grades 7-12, the event will be held in various communities. |
| Okanagan Skaha SD 67 |
Resources will be developed for the "hearts@school" program, including the formation of an advisory group to consult, design and produce a set of banners for education stations. |
| Okanagan Skaha SD 67 |
The Parkway Elementary School playground will be upgraded and made wheelchair-accessible to better accommodate multi-use access by school and community groups. |
| Okanagan Skaha SD 67 |
The Giants Head School Playground will replace and upgrade their playground facility, addressing safety standards and better able to accommodate use by the school and community. |
| Nanaimo-Ladysmith SD 68 |
Walking School Bus and a Safe Walk-Safe Bike programs will be developed with community partners. |
| Qualicum SD 69 |
The project will develop an after-school program for students, incorporating community members to help support and assist in activities. |
| Campbell River SD 72 |
Through the Community Action Lifeskills and Leadership Program, youth in various rural communities will learn to overcome barriers between different walks of life. |
| Campbell River SD 72 |
This collaborative effort with local public and private schools, along with the community will develop and deliver the 'Adventures in Leadership Program' to Cortes Island children. |
| Mission SD 75 |
The West Heights Inclusive Neighbourhood will provide an accessible, four week summer camp to 50 elementary students offering physical, artistic, dramatic and musical activities at the West Heights Elementary School. |
| Mission SD 75 |
A joint recreational and literacy project with local elders and the staff and students of Deroche Elementary School and Siwal Si-west School, this project will enhance Aboriginal community connections and student learning opportunities. |
| Fraser-Cascade SD 78 |
School fields will be upgraded to encourage and increase usage by students, community groups and the regional district. |
| Fort Nelson SD 81 |
Equipment for an outdoor activity course promoting fitness in a natural environment will be designed, then purchased. The course will be open to students and community. |
| Fort Nelson SD 81 |
A concrete pad for play purposes -- hockey, pogo, basketball, hopscotch, etc. -- will be accessible to the community. |
| Fort Nelson SD 81 |
JS Clark Elementary will purchase a second tire swing for the playground, as well as 30 snow sliders to play on. And, the school will add to its collection of guided-reading books. |
| Coast Mountains SD 82 |
Funds will be spent on a walking and fitness initiative for community and students at Kitwanga Elementary. |
| Vancouver Island North SD 85 |
The school district and various community organizations will re-open Coal Harbour Elementary School at a community centre. The space will include a community garden, meeting spaces, studio spaces for local artists, as well as host a drama group and various festivals. |
| Nechako Lakes SD 91 |
Students and their families will enjoy a new outdoor skating rink at Fort Fraser Elementary School. |
| Nechako Lakes SD 91 |
The school district and community partners will use the funding to create a dedicated fitness area in the Grassy Plains Elementary Secondary School gymnasium for use by students, teachers and the community during and after school hours. |
