PRYDE Learning Centres

We are so excited to welcome you back to our wonderful centres on Tuesday! The educators have been doing some amazing work to ensure that you and your children feel supported and excited during this transition forward. See if you can spot your centre and educators down below!! Have a wonderful long weekend to you all! -Your P.R.Y.D.E family Video link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ct245b6hcybv4ul/720p.mov?dl=0

Statement on Anti-Black Racism Given recent events both in Canada and the United States, we recognize that members of our community are experiencing forms of racism, oppression, injustice and trauma every day. P.R.Y.D.E. stands with those impacted by these painful events and is committed to continuing to protect, respect and promote human rights, along with providing equitable and inclusive environments for all members of our community. We also understand that conversations with children regarding discrimination and bias can be difficult for some. Please click here for a list of books that may help you to facilitate these conversations. https://www.todaysparent.com//kids-books-that-talk-about/

Hi Everyone, We are hoping you are staying safe and healthy while making the most of your time at home with loved ones. Sadly, we do want to let you know that our educators have been laid off due to COVID-19. However, with the increased timeline for the closure of schools we thought we would share some fun and interactive resources for families on a platform that is safe and secure with hopes it will pass the... time in a positive way. We are thinking of you, missing you all, and hope to see you soon! P.R.Y.D.E Staff Helpful Links to Support Families and Children: Child Mind Institute https://childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-fo/ CAMH https://covid19.camhx.ca/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=86 Anxiety Canada https://www.anxietycanada.com/ Psychology Today https://www.psychologytoday.com//resilience-and-routines-f Kids Health https://kidshealth.org//pa/coronavirus-how-talk-child.html Below is a list of activities and resources that children and families can do while practicing social distancing: Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve Cams https://www.haliburtonforest.com/wolfcams/ Learn to Code for Free! https://scratch.mit.edu/ Hidden Worlds of the National Parks https://artsandculture.withgoogle.com//national-parksservi San Diego Live Zoo Cam https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/live-cams Live @ 1:00 pm with the Toronto Zoo https://www.facebook.com/TheTorontoZoo/ Monterey Bay Live Cam https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/live-cams Museum Virtual Tours https://www.southernliving.com/s/museums-with-virtual-tours National Geographic for Kids https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/videos/ Other Activities and Suggestions: - Reach out to local art studios, pottery studios, wood sign studios as many companies are offering packages that families can purchase and create at home - Family Scavenger Hunts Create a list of items you wish to find as a family, get in your car and get to know your community! - Create a COVID-19 Time Capsule (see link http://prydelearningcentres.ca//COVID-19-Workbook-Resource ) See more

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Please look at our website for CUPE strike updates: prydelearningcentres.ca

We hope that everyone is enjoying their long weekend! We will see you all tomorrow

Happy Family Day to all our wonderful families out there! We hope you had an amazing day and well see you tomorrow!

Bus cancellations :Zone 1 (Brock), Zone 2 (Uxbridge), and Zone 3 (Scugog) has been cancelled for February 13th 2019 due to current road conditions. All Schools remain open. https://www.dsts.on.ca

To all our wonderful families we hope you all made it home safely, with the weather expected to continue into at least early tomorrow morning please monitor your school boards website, the PRYDE website (https://prydelearningcentres.ca) and listen to KX96 for all bus cancellations and school closures. Please note that if the schools are closed we will not be open. Hoping for safer commutes for tomorrow morning!

Please note that all Durham Public/Catholic School buses have been cancelled tomorrow (January. 21)due to extreme cold weather. Please continue to monitor for updates. Stay safe and warm tomorrow!

Happy New Years to you all! May it be an amazing one :)Happy New Years to you all! May it be an amazing one :)

Merry Christmas to all of our wonderful families! Thank you for being a part of ours! Enjoy :)Merry Christmas to all of our wonderful families! Thank you for being a part of ours! Enjoy :)

With only one more week until Christmas Eve, we just want to remind everyone that our centres close at 2 pm on the 24th and 4 pm on the 31st! Happy holidays!!

Happy Friday everyone! Please make sure to have your Christmas break forms in by November 23rd!

Check out our amazing Duffins Bay location!

Happy Mothers Day to all the wonderful Mothers out there!

Some interesting tips to help your child handle anxiety and stress.

Happy Easter to all our families and Staff! We hoped you enjoyed your long weekend and had wonderful family time! Please remember centres are closed on Monday April.2nd for professional development. We will reopen Tuesday April.3rd.

For Valentines Day most of the children at PRYDE ST. Francis de Sales decorated and wrote cards for the seniors on the Linden unit at Orchard Villa in Pickering. Mrs Angela and Miss Marisa handed them out and many of the nurses and PSWs were grateful that the residents were receiving cards. Many of the children at PRYDE at St. Francis de Sales helped to put a smile on the faces of the residents!!

To all our staff and families, we wish you a Happy Family day! We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!

Today marks the first day of the DDSB new school readiness program "Great Beginnings" PRYDE has partnered with the DDSB to deliever this free program for children entering kindergarten in the fall. Operating half days, two days a week. Please call Dr. Robert Thornton for more information or spacing requests! (289) 314-1999

Happy New Years to all our staff and families! May 2018 bring you lots of love and happiness. Centres reopen tomorrow January 2nd.

We hope that everyone has a safe and happy holiday! From our family to yours, have a very merry Christmas! Centres will open Wednesday December 27th.

We want to take this opportunity to thank all the wonderful children in our programs; for creating such beautiful ornaments.The hard work and dedication of the children, families and educators really shine through with these festive pieces of art! Everyone at head office is really enjoying the view!

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