OUTSTANDING TEACHERS AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS HONOURED AT THE PRIME MINISTER'S AWARDS CELEBRATION

May 15, 2003
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Jean Chrétien today announced the 10th anniversary recipients of the Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence and the first recipients of the new Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Early Childhood Education.

"I want to tell you that the work you are doing for Canada's children is important and highly valued. You are helping to build a foundation for the learning, health and well-being of our youngest citizens that will support them throughout their lifetimes," said the Prime Minister. "It was an honour a decade ago, and it is an honour today to acknowledge the vital work that you are doing on behalf of the young people of this country."

A total of 72 teachers and 31 early childhood educators will receive a Prime Minister's Award this year. Of these, 16 teachers and 10 early childhood educators will be honoured at the national (Certificate of Excellence) level. Local (Certificate of Achievement) recipients will be recognized by Members of Parliament at community events later this year. Recipients come from all regions of the country, including one early childhood educator from north of the Arctic Circle. Kindergarten to grade 12 recipients teach a range of subjects, with most using information and communications technologies to enhance their teaching practices.

Representing the Prime Minister at the national award ceremony in Ottawa, the Honourable Allan Rock, Minister of Industry, presented certificates to national level recipients.

"I am impressed with the innovative ways you have helped students learn. The international activities you have engaged them in have helped young people see themselves not only as citizens of Canada, but as global citizens," said Minister Rock. "Using the collaborative power of the Internet, you are helping students gain skills not only to compete in the world, but to help make it better."

The Minister was joined at the award ceremony by the Honourable Ethel Blondin-Andrew, Secretary of State for Children and Youth. Secretary of State Blondin-Andrew commented on the hundreds of nominations received: "While not everyone can win an award, those who are here today can be seen as ambassadors for all the tremendous work that is going on in schools and early learning settings across Canada."

Secretary of State Blondin-Andrew acknowledged the support of Human Resources Development Canada and Health Canada, who are partners with Industry Canada in the new Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Early Childhood Education, launched by the Prime Minister in May 2002. She also thanked the corporate partners of the Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence: Bell Canada, Canadian Learning Television, General Electric Canada, Kraft Canada, Microsoft Canada and the Royal Bank Financial Group for their tremendous and continued support.

For more details, please contact the Prime Minister's Awards Program Office at 1 800 575-9200
or visit the Prime Minister's Awards Web site at http://www.pma-ppm.ca.

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2002–2003 Recipients of the Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence

Province/

Territory and

Type of Award

School Community

Teacher Community

School

Teacher

Grades/Subjects Taught

Headline

Newfoundland and Labrador

Certificate of Achievement

St. John’s

St. John’s

Holy Heart High School

Margo Connors

Grades 10–12, enterprise education, English

Program of Achievement in Community Enterprise (PACE) fosters employability and entrepreneurial skills among high school students

St. John’s

St. John’s

St. Bonaventure’s College

Vincenza Etchegary

Grades 4–12, instrumental music

Music program gives all students a chance to succeed, which translates into personal growth and a sense of accomplishment they may not get in other academic fields

Lewisporte

Campbellton

Lewisporte Collegiate

Donna Harvey

Grades 9–11, French and world history and Canadian geography in French

Enthusiasm and innovative teaching of fully subscribed courses, exchanges and work experience in French mean students complete French-language courses with marks well above provincial average

St. John’s

Conception Bay South

Holy Heart High School

Claire Rice

Grades 10–12, French, Spanish, social studies (in English and French), art history

New courses, extra classes, field trips and exchanges create thriving languages students who excel, achieving high marks on International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement exams

St. John’s

Mount Pearl

Bishops College

Robert Riche

Grades 10–12, technology education

Innovative use of communications technology, Web-supported courses and electronic portfolios encourages flexible distance learning and allow students to progress at their own rate and often exceed expectations

Clarenville

Hillview

Clarenville High School

Bruce Stagg

Grades 10–12, theatre arts, literature, writing

Drama experience, strong grounding in writing styles and grammar, and critical analysis result in skilled and confident writers and public speakers

Summerford

Clarke’s Head

Coaker Academy

Lucy Warren

Grades 9–12, English, art

Interesting multimedia and Internet projects, educational field trips and author visits inspire students to achieve highest average marks in provincial exams and excel in post-secondary education

Nova Scotia

Certificate of Excellence

Bridgewater

LaHave

Bridgewater Elementary School

Gaston Comeau

Grade 5 French immersion, all subjects

Innovative groupings of students in French immersion class foster development of strong oral communication, academic and interpersonal skills

Certificate of Achievement

Halifax

Halifax

Sacred Heart School of Halifax

Davinder Singh

Grades 10–12, science, physics, chemistry

Beloved educator spearheaded development of school’s science program to take advantage of computer and communications technology

Prince Edward Island

Certificate of Excellence

Summerside

Summerside

Summerside Intermediate School

Peter Gallant

Grades 7–9, instrumental music, social studies

Music program and extracurricular bands built on unique entry process and exciting technology projects produce confident, accomplished musicians

New Brunswick

Certificate of Achievement

Caraquet

Caraquet

Polyvalente Louis-Mailloux

Régine Mallet

Grades 9–11, art, French, dressmaking (couture)

Custom-designed programs respond to abilities of each year’s students, and include creative, effective projects to teach curriculum objectives

Quebec

Certificate of Excellence

Gatineau

Cantley

École Lac-des-Fées

Marie-Chantal Vanier

Grades 1–6, all subjects for students with learning disabilities

Students with learning disabilities get involved in school-wide activities, cooking classes foster reading, formerly discouraged students love school

Certificate of Achievement

Pointe-Claire

Lachine

John Rennie High School

Louise Chalmers

Grades 7, 9–11, English, drama

Drama-related courses, apprenticeship programs and community partnership serve the needs of all students and produce accomplished, award-winning graduates

Pointe-Claire

Montréal

Lindsay Place High School

Catherine Falmagne

Grades 9–11, science, history

Time lines, index cards and imaginative games help students organize and understand course material: 90 percent pass provincial Canadian history exam on the first attempt

Baie-Comeau

Baie-Comeau

Polyvalente des Baies

Patrice Harvey

Grades 8–9, human biology, photography

Photoscope program, run like a small business, helps students develop professional values and skills without costly fees, leads to regional and national entrepreneurship prizes and exhibits of student photography

Saint-Georges

Saint-Martin

Saint-Georges

Lambton

Polyvalente de Saint-Georges

Polyvalente Bélanger

Christian Lagueux

Jean-Pierre Lagueux

Grades 7–11, history, civics, human civilization

"Time-travelling" history lessons challenge students to recreate artifacts of New France using authentic materials and techniques

Châteauguay

Sainte- Martine

Howard S. Billings Regional High School

Bonnie Mitchell

Grades 10–11, English, French, math, drama in alternative program

Student-centred, well-structured alternative program sets high-risk students on the path to academic success

Dorval

St. Laurent

Queen of Angels Academy

Susan Pamboukian

Grades 9–11, biology

Lessons literally bursting with life and interest, innovative student review and evaluation tools inspire students to success in science fairs, university workshops

Sainte-Julienne

Rawdon

École secondaire du Havre-Jeunesse

Luc Poirier

Grades 7–11, art

Students are exposed to convincing and inspiring adult role models while studying techniques in art

Ontario

Certificate of Excellence

Cobourg

Cobourg

Cobourg District Collegiate Institute West

John Cordukes

Grades 10–12, science, chemistry, biology, environmental science

Science and environmental awareness are brought to life through field trips, partnerships, Web projects

Chatham

Chatham

John McGregor Secondary School

Kim Lewis

Grades 10 to OAC, drama

Energized drama program and revitalized school drama facilities set stage for real-life drama experiences, prepare students for post-secondary drama programs

Smiths Falls

Lombardy

Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute

Blake Seward

Grades 9 to OAC, history

Student research on local war dead allows students to learn about their town’s past first-hand and has led to partnership with National Archives to expand project across Canada

Queensville

Barrie

Queensville Public School

Pat Shedden

Grades 2–3, special education for students with autism

Specialized program focusses on catching students’ interest and developing as much academic knowledge as possible as well as vital social and personal skills

Certificate of Achievement

Brampton

Orangeville

Dorset Drive Public School

Jennifer Beauregard

Grade 2 French immersion, Grade 5 core French

Art, music and teams of learners create lessons to spark interest in the most reluctant students; children continue to excel in higher grades

Stratford

Stratford

Romeo Public School

Margo Broadbent

Junior and senior kindergarten

Proud Canadian Kids initiative creates proud, knowledgeable Canadians, improves academic skills to an impressive degree, attracts community and business support

St. Catharines

St. Catharines

Holy Cross Secondary School

James Colli, Patricia Mills Pamela Shara

Learning strategies for high school special needs students

Integration of special needs students into general school population enriches all students’ high school experience, brings pride, confidence and independence to special needs students

Barrie

Barrie

Emma King Elementary School

Donna DeCourcy

Grade 3, all subjects

Variety of school-wide initiatives enhance students’ learning experience, cultural and visual arts programming opens students eyes to the world

Belleville

Corbyville

Quinte Secondary School

Raymond Jones

Grades 10 to OAC, physics, science

Working models of hovercraft, bed of nails, static electricity generator vividly demonstrate laws of physics and inspire many students to pursue science in post-secondary studies

Newmarket

Bond Head

J. L. R. Bell and Stuart Scott Public Schools

Frances Linton-Schell

Reading recovery teacher for elementary grades

School-wide reading proficiency testing program identifies weak readers, highlights their specific deficiencies and challenges, guides instructional strategies to bring reading to grade level and beyond

Toronto

Toronto

Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute

Michael McMaster

Grades 9 and OAC, mathematics, algebra, calculus

Teacher revitalized school’s enrichment program with a fair admission process, cooperative learning strategies, community donations and fund-raising

Ottawa

Ottawa

Collège catholique Samuel-Genest

Lise Paiement

Grades 9 to OAC, drama

Teacher shows students how they can better appreciate their Franco-Ontarian culture and develop language skills in the process

Ajax

Whitby

Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School

Lorraine Ruscitti

Grades 9, 10, 12, core French, English as a second language

Teacher provides wealth of French-language learning opportunities: travel, exchange programs, summer and university French-language courses, bursaries and scholarships

Hamilton

Hamilton

Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School

Alice Smith

Grades 10–12, civics, entrepreneurial studies

Students creatively exercise growing entrepreneurial skills as they run their own corporations, and develop civic awareness and pride through mock elections, community activity

Scarborough

North York

J. S. Woodsworth Senior Public School

Ben Tran

Nick Tran

Grades 7–8, languages arts, social studies, mathematics, information and communications technology studies

State-of-the-art facilities integrate information and communications technology across the curriculum, make school an exciting, interesting place for students

Toronto

Keswick

Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute

Henri van Bemmel

Grades 9 to OAC, mathematics, science, physics, astronomy

Designed new courses, curriculum and study units, produced impressive array of lab manuals and other support material; result is spectacular student achievement at science fairs and in Advanced Placement

Manitoba

Certificate of Excellence

Winkler

Winnipeg

Garden Valley Collegiate

David Hildebrand

Grades 9–12, business education and computers

Spearheaded mobile learning using personal digital assistants to build team, research and documentation skills, and unexpectedly attracting to girls to technology-based courses

Certificate of Achievement

Winnipeg

Winnipeg

Fort Richmond Collegiate

Robert Adamson

Grades 11–12, biology, chemistry

Science curriculum connects cutting-edge science, environmental issues and teachers in Canada and the Third World, and leads to partnerships with industry and community associations

Teulon

Inwood

Teulon Collegiate Institute

Ken Overby

Grade 9, 11–12, mathematics, applied mathematics, calculus

Led implementation of new provincial mathematics curricula emphasizing critical thinking, discovery learning and hands-on experiences to reach the largest possible number of students

Winnipeg

Winnipeg

John W. Gunn Middle School

Christopher Roe Amanda Tétrault

Grades 6–8, outdoor education, social studies and physical education

Exemplary environmental and outdoor education program integrates many subject areas, inspires staff and students to participate in environmental awareness activities

Saskatchewan

Certificate of Excellence

Saskatoon

Saskatoon

Opening Doors Program

Patti Sebestyen

Grades 8–12, all subjects in alternative school setting

Thriving alternative education program features a warm and welcoming atmosphere; teacher gains trust and confidence of troubled youths and promotes academic success

Certificate of Achievement

Meadow Lake

Meadow Lake

Jonas Samson Junior High

Terry Dallyn

Grade 9, mathematics, health

Students perform at their academic best due to teacher’s clear expectations, organized plan of noon-hour tutorials, remedial work and cooperation with parents

Saskatoon

Saskatoon

Marion M. Graham Collegiate

Alan Luciuk Mark Wilderman

Grade 12, integrated English language arts and history course

New integrated course combining Grade 12 history and English covers the Canadian "landscape" in a variety of ways, and develops responsibility, confidence and academic excellence in students

Melville

Melville

Melville Comprehensive School

Courtney Vaudner

Grade 12, English

Led fellow teachers in developing common evaluation rubrics, exemplars of various forms of writing, remedial writing strategies and professional development to engineer a region-wide improvement in Grade 8–12 writing skills

Moose Jaw

Moose Jaw

Albert E. Peacock Collegiate

Renee Verge

Grades 9–12, physical education, health

Variety of sports and activities and interesting lessons on health and fitness challenge students to make their best effort and encourage them to take up lifelong physical activity

Alberta

Certificate of Excellence

Edmonton

Edmonton

McNally High School

Karen Douziech

Grades 10–12, English, theatre

Dynamic personality, innovative study units, courses designed to complement English language arts courses inspire students to stellar grades and close to 100 percent pass rates

Wainwright

Wainwright

Wainwright Elementary School

Betty MacLure

Grade 2, all subjects

People of the World telecollaborative project, worldwide keypals, PowerPoint slide shows teach students that learning goes far beyond the walls of a school

Edmonton

St. Albert

George H. Luck School

Sherry Taylor

Grade 5, all subjects

Animals, magic, role playing, outdoor learning and parental involvement build relationships with students and motivate them to learn

Certificate of Achievement

Edmonton

Edmonton

Old Scona Academic High School

Raymond Adam

Grades 11–12, chemistry

Dynamic hands-on approach to chemistry education balances theoretical and practical learning through lab work and field trips

Vermilion

Vermilion

Vermilion Elementary School

Bonnie Bauer

Kindergarten to Grade 3, music, early reading intervention

Outstanding music program is known and respected province-wide for the quality of instruction, enthusiasm and skill of its students, positive impact on entire community

Raymond

Raymond

Raymond Elementary School

Pat Bourne

Grades 1–2, mathematics, language arts, science, social studies, physical education, art, technology

Innovative and consistent use of technology, including computer network and software, prepares Grade 1 and 2 students to excel in Grade 3 provincial testing

Edmonton

Edmonton

St. Martin School

Natalia Harasymiw

Grade 6, math, science, English and Ukranian language arts, French, religion and Christian family life, social studies, computers, art

Teacher reaches beyond curriculum and textbooks to guest speakers, activities, traditional celebrations and competitions to inspire confidence, help students meet goals and create healthy, contributing citizens

Edmonton

Sherwood Park

McNally High School

Wes Myck

Grades 10–12, mathematics

Daily noon-hour tutorials, peer group tutoring, homework support line, interactive Web site coaching for mathematics competitions improve student achievement

British Columbia

Certificate of Excellence

Campbell River

Campbell River

Timberline Secondary School

Kevin Harrison

Grades 10–12, media studies, career preparation

School-based television station, multimedia internship program, community video projects improve student academics and behaviour, prepare students for employment on professional film sets and in television

Vancouver

North Vancouver

General Gordon Elementary School

Robert Heidbreder

Grade 1, all subjects

Dozens of unique handmade puppets each with a signature poem fill the classroom with fun and adventure and guide children into the world of learning

Burnaby

Coquitlam

Alpha Secondary School

Jack Trovato

Grades 8–12, drama

Extra- and co-curricular theatre company showcases knowledge, skills and attitudes learned in class in school theatre productions and competitions

Certificate of Achievement

Port Hardy

Port Hardy

Robert Scott Elementary School

Alana Check

Grades 5–6, all subjects

Activities build on and extend beyond curriculum to open students to civic responsibility, science and environmental awareness, the history of their province and country

Grand Forks

Christina Lake

Grand Forks Secondary School

Keith Farnworth

Grades 10–12, mathematics

Careful, consistent teaching motivates students to succeed: they receive above average provincial diploma exam marks, and write and do well on college-level exams

Victoria

Victoria

St. Michaels University School

Michael Jackson

Grades 11–12, geology, physics, earth science, environmental science

Connections between mind and environment, classroom and natural world, theoretical concepts and real learning attract high numbers of girls to courses and lead to outstanding student performance

Penticton

Penticton

Penticton Secondary School

Jean Padwick

Grade 12, English literature

Entertaining, effective teaching "in the round" with costumes and props, journal exercises promoting self-expression and self-examination spell highest provincial participation rates and higher than average pass rate for students

Abbotsford

South Surrey

King Traditional Elementary School

Molly Paterson

Kindergarten

Eclectic collection of imaginative teaching techniques and resources helps children thrive and develop advanced reading skills

Victoria

Victoria

South Park Family School

Linda Picciotto

Grades 1–2, all subjects

Skilled application of hands-on teaching strategies in atmosphere of mutual trust and respect produces high attendance rates, success on provincial tests of reading and writing and continued excellence in secondary school

Vancouver

Vancouver

Windermere Secondary School

Maggie Przyborowska

Grade 9, 11, 12, mathematics

Courses adapted to suit a variety of needs and skill levels, and range of instructional approaches to broaden understanding and appreciation of math help students excel on provincial exams

Slocan

Crescent Valley

W. E. Graham Community School

Walter Swetlishoff

Grades 7–9, mathematics, science

Students’ career opportunities expand with "value-added" courses teaching a range of technical skills plus creativity, flexibility, commitment to continuous learning and emotional connection to work

Northwest Territories

Certificate of Achievement

Yellowknife

Yellowknife

École St. Joseph School

Susan Franklin

Literacy support for students in Grades 3–6

Literacy support emphasizes development of a host of specific reading skills, hooks students into writing with real-life writing situations, improves student literacy by several grade levels

Nunavut

Certificate of Excellence

Kimmirut

Kimmirut

Qaqqalik School

Pascale Baillargeon

Grades 10–12, fine arts, social studies, math, science, northern studies, outdoor education, computer technology, shop, life skills modules (part of the career technology studies program), career and life management, career planning and preparation

Honours Inuit culture by integrating elements of traditional life into school curriculum, has boosted school attendance to 85 to 90 percent and raised high school graduation rates

Certificate of Achievement

Baker Lake

Baker Lake

Jonah Amitnaaq High School

Bill Cooper

Grades 9–12, career planning, science, biology, chemistry

Culturally relevant science projects, extensive involvement in science fairs and science-related extracurricular activities develop pride in work, improved overall school performance, teamwork and organizational skills

 

 

2002–2003 Recipients of the Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Early Childhood Education

Province/

Territory and

Type of Award

Community of Early Childhood Education Setting

Home Community of Early Childhood Educator

Name of Setting

Name of Educator

Type of Setting

Headline

Prince Edward Island

Certificate of Excellence

Tignish

Anglo

Magic Moments Child Care Centre

Tracy Doyle

Child care centre for children ages 0–12

Integrated service introduces community to the benefits of quality care and early childhood education, creates active, independent learners and has inspired others to enter field

Quebec

Certificate of Excellence

Masson-Angers

Masson-Angers

Au jardin d’Alexandre

Denis Archambault

Marie-Josée Portelance

Family child care centre for children ages 3–5

High-quality theatrical productions give children a moment of glory; thematic programs focus on children’s learning and build ties with the community

Drummondville

St-Germain Grantham

Centre de la petite enfance À tire d’aile

Geneviève Provençal

Child care centre for children ages 0–5

Games and costumes allow children to play out social roles, either themselves or with puppets; 15 play corners meet different play needs and promote child development

Certificate of Achievement

Neufchâtel

Loretteville

Garderie Gavroche

Sylvie Michaud

Child care centre for four year olds

Young explorers learn about the world by collecting wildflowers, planting a garden, learning basic yoga and tai chi and visiting people and places in the community

Ontario

Certificate of Excellence

Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls

Boys and Girls Club of Niagara

Pamela Blanchfield

Child care centre for children ages 0–12

Adapted and expanded programs to meet changing needs of community, daily assessment procedures ensure quality of care, school readiness developed through computer access, reading program, cultural celebrations

Certificate of Achievement

Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay

Mahmowenchike Child Care Centre

Valerie Charlie

Keith McCrady

Child care centre for children ages 18 to 30 months (toddler program)

Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal children in urban setting experience the heritage, language and culture of the Anishnawbe people while exploring all areas of child development

Toronto

Toronto

Yes I Can! Nursery School

Janet MacDougall

Nursery school for children ages 30 months to 6 years

Specialized program bridges the gap between nursery school and regular school system for special needs children; outreach program provides nursery school experience for terminally ill children

Oakville

Oakville

Montessori Preschool Centre, Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning

Vi Matheson

Preschool program for children ages 30 months to six years

Just the right game, puzzle or exercise nourishes each child’s love of learning; unique record-keeping system carefully and regularly monitors their progress

Hamilton

Hamilton

Today’s Family: Caring for Your Child

Jamie Lee Millen

Child care centre and family program for children ages 1 month to 6 years

Programs tailored with an awareness of children’s developmental progress involve parents to determine and answer children’s interests and needs

Mississauga

Brampton

Region of Peel Cooksville Child Care Centre

Sonia Tavares

Child care centre for children ages 18 months to 5 years

Program designed for each special needs child with individualized support materials builds relationship of trust with both child and parent

Ottawa

Ottawa

Charlotte Birchard Centres of Early Learning

Andrea Zadow

Licensed child care setting for children ages 3–4

Delightful, innovative musical and movement activities expand and enhance children’s learning, lead to many other "teachable moments"

Manitoba

Certificate of Excellence

Langruth

McCreary

Langruth

Plumas

Childcare-Family Access Network (C-FAN) Inc.

Tammy Gingras

Donna Huyber

Rosemarie Klein

Child care centre for children ages 0–12

Open-ended programs allow age-appropriate activities in a mixed-age setting, a necessary feature of small community child care centres; creative play includes aspects of farm life, integration of children with special needs, music and puppets

British Columbia

Certificate of Excellence

Vancouver

Vancouver

Little People Parent Participation Preschool

Elizabeth Reid

Preschool centre for children ages 3–4

Structured and unstructured play captures children’s imagination, encourages self-expression, creates and builds "teachable moments," develops teamwork, sharing and skills

Certificate of Achievement

Coquitlam

Coquitlam

Sunny Gate Montessori Preschool and Kindergarten

Anise Abdulla

Child care centre for children from 30 months to 6 years

Carefully developed themes of investigation and learning that involve all senses and fun educational songs touch children’s lives, excite their curiosity, expand their horizons and enrich their learning

Burnaby

Burnaby

Little Angels Daycare

Parin Almidhamed

Child care centre for children ages 3–8

Older children serve as role models for younger children, which builds confidence and love of learning in both as they learn about other cultures, religions and languages around the world and in Canada

Sidney

Sidney

Sidney Preschool

Glenice Barber

Cooperative preschool for children ages 3–4

Cheerful, creative and rich learning environment tailored to children’s needs and interests provides constructive guidance for parent assistants who visit the classroom on a regular schedule

Duncan

Duncan

Growing Together Child and Parent Society

Genevieve Boden

School-based infant and toddler child care centre for children ages 1 month to 3 years

Stimulating, friendly atmosphere meets needs of both school-aged parents and their little ones, nurtures and encourages parenting skills, provides information and other resources

Comox

Comox

Roseberry Preschool

Lesley Henderson

Preschool program for children ages 3–5

Rich and exciting learning environment fosters exploration, creativity and cooperation using children’s interests and questions to inspire projects and promote learning; huge dinosaur models, art gallery shows, community activities follow

Coquitlam

Maple Ridge

Step Together Learning Centre

Valerie Lavallie

Special needs child care centre for children ages 30 months to 6 years

Inclusion in all activities, means all children, regardless of ability, participate in therapeutic intervention exercises, speech and language therapies as well as story time, gardening, outdoor play, excursions to community events

Duncan

Duncan

Le’lum’uy’l

Al Lawrence

Child care centre for children ages 0–5

Policies and procedures of Aboriginal based child-care centre on Cowichan reserve qualify centre for previously unavailable grants and subsidies, create a culturally focused curriculum, allow implementation of culturally appropriate evaluation, observation and record-keeping

Vancouver

Port Moody

Waterside Child Development Centre

Leanna Logan

Child care centre for children ages 18 months to 4 years

Hot lunch program nourishes children’s bodies, individualized planning, encompassing all areas of development, captivates and challenges their minds

Nanaimo

Nanaimo

Creative Years Daycare and Preschool

MaryLou Sharpe

Child care centre for children ages 30 months to 5 years

Daily routines and seasonal tasks of two-acre organic hobby farm shape and inspire child care program, give children opportunities to help with tasks, learn confidence and responsibility

Victoria

Victoria

Tiny Tots Daycare

Rosalind Turcotte

Child care centre for children ages 18 months to 3 years

"Baby dolls" allow children to prepare for a new sibling, sorting games recognize early math interest, songs stimulate language development

Yukon

Certificate of Excellence

Old Crow

Old Crow

Tri Nin Tsul Zeh

Elizabeth Kaye

Family day home for children ages 18 months to 5 years

Exemplary learning environment draws links between learning and daily lives, uses traditional culture as a teaching tool; educator designs or adapts activities to meet developmental level and interests of individual children

Certificate of Achievement

Whitehorse

Whitehorse

Jasbir’s Family Dayhome

Jasbir Randhawa

Family child care program for children ages 2–12

Educator’s passion for human rights, appreciation of different cultural traditions, strong commitment to early childhood education result in a program that helps all children feel safe, secure and valued

Northwest Territories

Certificate of Achievement

Hay River

Hay River

Hay River Playschool

Rhonda Latimer

Norma Shaw

Playschool for children ages 3–5

Program celebrates wide cultural diversity of the centre’s population; learning centres aid development of skills, community projects skills and knowledge



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