The following events and activities are in development. More information will be sent out to you after the break. If you are interested in assisting with any of these events or activities, please contact David Hovis, dhovis@sd61.bc.ca or Multicultural Liaison Worker Yves Hebert, yhebert@sd61.bc.ca
Middle Eastern Mother Support Group
Through partnership with UVic’s Community Advisory Board and the Vancouver Island Counselling Centre for Immigrants and Refugees (VICCIR), weekly sessions are taking place to develop meaningful connections with a small group of mothers from SD61. One of the requests coming from these conversations is the desire for the Middle Eastern community to learn more about the Physical Health & Education curriculum – specifically focused on sexual health. We are looking to host a Q&A session on this topic for Middle Eastern families in May.
Newcomer Welcome & Partner Fair
A dessert night and community partner fair is being planned for the evening of Tuesday, May 7th. This will be an informal gathering for all newcomer families to SD61.
Supporting High School Students with Summer Employment
In collaboration with the Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre (VIRCS), a series of after school sessions supporting high school students with summer employment will be offered. Tentative location will be the new NLC located at Vic High.
Boxing Program
We are currently in discussions with 94Forward to continue with an after-school boxing program for high school students for the fall. This program is fully funded and takes place at Island Boxing at 831 Fisgard Street.
Girls Hockey Program
Youth 4 Hockey is looking to sponsor a hockey program for female high school students, with an emphasis on newcomers, in SD61. Currently we are exploring possible locations to host the program and ice time availability.
