Education
Culture & Language
Culture & Language
Our Aboriginal Head Start program supports and encourages each child to become a life-long learner by providing the children with interactive and enjoyable learning opportunities that are appropriate to their age/stage of development. At the Centre you will see a wide variety of open-ended play materials in loosely defined play spaces to
Our Aboriginal Head Start program supports and encourages each child to become a life-long learner by providing the children with interactive and enjoyable learning opportunities that are appropriate to their age/stage of development. At the Centre you will see a wide variety of open-ended play materials in loosely defined play spaces to support children’s exploration and inquiry. On any day, you may see your child learning through play; modelling with Playdough, hand painting, or playing at the sensory table. You may also notice them singing during circle time, practicing their Cree language skills at story time, or intently doing a craft or coloring that is related to the
seasonal themes, numbers 1-10, or learning their colors. You may also notice them learning different physical and social skills while playing outside.
Culture & Language
Culture & Language
Culture & Language
Waweniwin Learning Centre makes every effort to provide cultural family activities for children and their families. We build on the Cree language and culture through teachings, song, dance, drumming and storytelling either in the classroom or out on Mother Earth. We build on the Cree language and culture with the help of our Elders/Cree L
Waweniwin Learning Centre makes every effort to provide cultural family activities for children and their families. We build on the Cree language and culture through teachings, song, dance, drumming and storytelling either in the classroom or out on Mother Earth. We build on the Cree language and culture with the help of our Elders/Cree Language teacher. They will teach the children traditional greetings, animal names, themes, seasons, and spoken words, through storytelling, songs, pictures, and repetition. The Centre has an on-site cook tent for traditional cleaning, cutting and cooking of wild game, and making and cooking bannock over the open fire. As well, it is used for demonstrations of snaring of rabbits, and the stretching of pelts.
Health Promotion
Culture & Language
Health Promotion
WLC encourages a holistic approach to health encompassing mental, physical and spiritual self-care. To that end, we offer family gym time, outdoor family activities, workshops, referrals to local mental health agencies, traditional teachings from Elders, visits from Dental Hygienists, as well as visits from specialist services such as a
WLC encourages a holistic approach to health encompassing mental, physical and spiritual self-care. To that end, we offer family gym time, outdoor family activities, workshops, referrals to local mental health agencies, traditional teachings from Elders, visits from Dental Hygienists, as well as visits from specialist services such as a speech pathologist and hearing clinic as they become available.
Social Support
Parental Involvement
Health Promotion
Our families or primary care givers are made aware of what resources are available to them locally and social service agencies' mandates and contact information that could greatly improve their quality of life. By their own inquiries, we can also search or help them to find information pertinent to their families through the world wide web.
Parental Involvement
Parental Involvement
Parental Involvement
We support and acknowledge that families/caregivers are their children’s primary teachers, this also includes extended family members such as Aunties, Uncles and Grandparents. It is our goal that parents/caregivers will have a deeper understanding of their child than when they started the program; as a result of their participation in pro
We support and acknowledge that families/caregivers are their children’s primary teachers, this also includes extended family members such as Aunties, Uncles and Grandparents. It is our goal that parents/caregivers will have a deeper understanding of their child than when they started the program; as a result of their participation in programming and cultural family events, parent council meetings, seasonal celebrations, and through the daily communication with teaching staff throughout the year.
Nutrition
Parental Involvement
Parental Involvement
Good nutrition and healthy food choices help our children to function optimally. WLC ensures that the children are provided with snacks that address their nutritional needs and follow the Aboriginal Food Guide. As well, we provide opportunities during the school year for parents to meet with a Public Health Dietician and learn more about
Good nutrition and healthy food choices help our children to function optimally. WLC ensures that the children are provided with snacks that address their nutritional needs and follow the Aboriginal Food Guide. As well, we provide opportunities during the school year for parents to meet with a Public Health Dietician and learn more about nutrition and healthy eating.
Dietary restrictions such as wheat, dairy and nuts can be accommodated as requested.