Community Schools in Burnaby
Burnaby Rotary Club PresentationMarch 5, 2010
A community school is a regular school with special belief in, and emphasis on the value of community involvement.
7 Community Schools• Gilmore
• Lochdale
• Stoney Creek
• Second Street
• Edmonds
• Stride
• Maywood
Community Schools are places…to learn
to play
to gain new skills
to feel safe
to get help for basic needs
to share resources
to get information
to become involved
to work together
to solve neighbourhood problems
It’s a place where children, students, staff, families, residents, agencies, and local businesses come together to build a strong and caring community.
It’s about making a difference and building strong vibrant communities
Community Schools are a hub for…
• Early learning Programs for Families
• Supporting new immigrant families
• Youth activities and leadership training
• Coordination of agency services for children and families
• Adult continuing education classes
• Summer programs for all ages
• Celebrations, events, and projects to connect the community
• Volunteer opportunities
Issues & Challenges• Food Security• Volunteers• Affordability• Under/Unemployment• Need for low cost / no cost out-of-school programs for
children
Current focus for community schools
Out-of-school programming
• Low cost / no cost• Creative programs for 9-12 year olds
• Creative partnerships for future childcare