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MARCH REMINDERS Inclement Weather If schools in the NLESD close due to bad weather, the Community Centre will also close, cancelling all programs for that day. Programs held at Eastpoint Elementary School: With any program being offered by the Community Centre but held at the school gym, participants are expected to follow these guidelines: 1. All participants must have indoor footwear. If they do not, they will not be permitted to enter the school. (Children who attend the school are NOT PERMITTED to go to their lockers to get their shoes). 2. Participants must use the main entrance to access the gym. The doors to the main entrance will be accessible up to 10 minutes after the scheduled start time of the programs. 3. Only registered participants will be permitted to enter the school. 4. If a participant leaves the school before the scheduled ending of a program, they may not re-enter the building. 5. The same Standard of Conduct that is used at the Community Centre will also be used at the school during our programming. 6. All of our programs are drop-in programs. This means that participants can come to our program and leave when they’d like. Participants can also be asked to leave a program due to certain circumstances (ie bullying, fighting, disrespectful to staff / others, etc). If a participant is asked to leave a program, the participant or staff member will call the participant’s parent / guardian. They will be required to wait outside by the main entrance of the school (supervision will not be available). If you would like to arrange something more suitable for your childs age, please contact us at 579-4534. It would be the parent / guardian responsibility to ensure their child is picked up or alternate arrangements are made. 7. If we are unable to reach you at the phone number that we were given upon registration, your child will not be able to attend programs until a proper number is specified. CENTRE CLOSURES Saturday March 10 th NO Saturday Rec for Grades K-6 Friday March 16 th – NO Afterschool Program Monday March 19 th - St Patrick’s Day Holiday Friday March 30 th - Good Friday Holiday Virginia Park Community Centre Rentals The Community Centre has limited times available for private rentals. Rentals are limited to birthday parties for children 12 and under, bridal and baby showers. Our facility is a smoke and alcohol free. Our large activity room can accommodate up to 68 people with tables and chairs (fire regulations). Decorations can be put up with the use of masking / painters tape only. You would have access to the large activity room plus the use of the kitchen. There is a staff member present during the rental time. You have access the building 15 minutes prior to the rental and another 15 minutes after the rental at no cost. Our fees are $25.00 per hour plus a $50.00 damage deposit that must be paid when rental contract is signed (cash only) to confirm your rental date. Rental contract must be completed at least one week prior to rental. Bookings are not confirmed until fees and contact are completed. Please contact Juanita for any rental inquiries at 579-4534 or [email protected] . VIRGINIA PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE 51 HARDING ROAD, ST. JOHNS, NL A1A 5B2 (P) 579-4534/ (F) 579-4539 WEBPAGE: http://ccnnl.ca/virginia-park-community-centre/ https://www.facebook.com/virginiaparkcommunitycentre MARCH 2018 FRIENDLY REMINDER Please note that if you require access / assistance with sending a fax or with photocopying, we ask that you come to the Centre before 2:30pm. Staff’s attention after that time is given to the participants of our Afterschool program.
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MARCH REMINDERS
Inclement Weather
If schools in the NLESD close due to bad weather, the Community Centre will also close, cancelling all programs for that day.
Programs held at Eastpoint Elementary
School:
With any program being offered by the Community Centre but held at the school gym, participants are expected to follow these guidelines:
1. All participants must have indoor footwear. If they do not, they will not be permitted to enter the school. (Children who attend the school are NOT PERMITTED to go to their lockers to get their shoes).
2. Participants must use the main entrance to access the gym. The doors to the main entrance will be accessible up to 10 minutes after the scheduled start time of the programs.
3. Only registered participants will be permitted to enter the school.
4. If a participant leaves the school before the scheduled ending of a program, they may not re-enter the building.
5. The same Standard of Conduct that is used at the Community Centre will also be used at the school during our programming.
6. All of our programs are drop-in programs. This means that participants can come to our program and leave when they’d like. Participants can also be asked to leave a program due to certain circumstances (ie bullying, fighting, disrespectful to staff / others, etc). If a participant is asked to leave a program, the participant or staff member will call the participant’s parent / guardian. They will be required to wait outside by the main entrance of the school (supervision will not be available). If you would like to arrange something more suitable for your childs age, please contact us at 579-4534. It would be the parent / guardian responsibility to ensure their child is picked up or alternate arrangements are made.
7. If we are unable to reach you at the phone number that we were given upon registration, your child will not be able to attend programs until a proper number is specified.
CENTRE CLOSURES
Saturday March 10th
NO Saturday
Rec for Grades K-6
Friday March 16th
– NO Afterschool
Program
Monday March 19th
- St Patrick’s Day
Holiday
Friday March 30th
- Good Friday
Holiday
Virginia Park Community Centre
Rentals
The Community Centre has limited times available for
private rentals.
Rentals are limited to birthday parties for children 12 and
under, bridal and baby showers. Our facility is a smoke and
alcohol free.
Our large activity room can accommodate up to 68
people with tables and chairs (fire regulations). Decorations
can be put up with the use of masking / painters tape only.
You would have access to the large activity room plus the
use of the kitchen.
There is a staff member present during the rental time.
You have access the building 15 minutes prior to the rental
and another 15 minutes after the rental at no cost.
Our fees are $25.00 per hour plus a $50.00 damage deposit
that must be paid when rental contract is signed (cash only)
to confirm your rental date.
Rental contract must be completed at least one week
prior to rental.
Bookings are not confirmed until fees and contact are
completed.
Please contact Juanita for any rental inquiries at 579-4534
VIRGINIA PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE
51 HARDING ROAD, ST. JOHNS, NL A1A 5B2
(P) 579-4534/ (F) 579-4539
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MARCH 2018
FRIENDLY REMINDER
Please note that if you require access / assistance with
sending a fax or with photocopying, we ask that you
come to the Centre before 2:30pm. Staff’s attention
after that time is given to the participants of our
Afterschool program.
Daylight Saving Time Starts
Sunday March 11th
, 2018
Clocks are turned forward 1 hour at 2:00am
Sunday, March 11th, 2018 to 3:00 am local daylight
time.
Great time to check the batteries in your
smoke detectors.
READING FOR REWARDS
JANUARY READER AWARD
GOES TO ……
MUNTAHA HASSAN
&
JASMINE NEWELL
Both children received a coupon for a
McDonald’s Happy Meal.
TEEN NIGHT
Activities planned for this month
Sports Theme Night
Wheel of Fortune
St. Patrick Celebrations
Paul Reynolds Centre
VPCC Chocolate Factory
Please check with Robin to see what is happening
each night.
CONGRATULATIONS …….
All your hard work and
dedication has paid off!
To Suna Dau Yath on completing her ABE.
To our Duke of Edinburgh participants; Cody
Dalton, Matthew Stapleton and Senad Limani
who will be receiving their Silver Pin later this
month. Silver Pins will be presented by the
Honourable Frank F. Fagan Lieutenant
Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Aluel Achiek, who is also a bronze award
achiever currently working on her silver award;
will be Emceeing this ceremony of
approximately 300 guests.
Thank you to the College of the North
Atlantic Community Recreation
Students who will be hosting the TEEN
RECREATION CHALLENGE during
March.
GRADES 4-6 BASKETBALL
PROGRAM
Will be starting again on Wednesday
March 14th, 2018.
Girls (Grades 4-6) 6:00pm to 6:50pm)
Boys (Grades 4-6) 7:00pm to 7:50pm
Remember that it is a privilege for the Centre to
access the school gym for our program. Any
disrespect towards the school and staff could
mean a loss in programming in its entirety.
INDOOR SNEAKERS REQUIRED!!
Due to event taking place at the school, there
will be NO BASKETBALL PROGRAM on
Wednesday March 7th
, 2018
Keep an eye out for the upcoming
information in the following month’s
newsletter:
Easter Week Schedule (Children are on
holidays from March 30th and back to school on
April 9th).
Summer Program Information
Special Events
PROGRAM INFORMATION
After School Program Is open to any child that attends school from kindergarten to grade 12. A free nutritional snack is also provided everyday to all children. This program runs Monday to Friday from 2:30pm - 4:45pm where children/youth are able to take part in many activities that are offered during the afternoon, such as basketball, crafts, homework, games, etc… Children must be picked up no later than
5:00pm!
Healthy Baby This program is offered by Brighter Futures Coalition but held at the centre every Wednesday from 12:00pm-2:00pm. The purpose of this program is to give expectant mothers (and partners) pre and post natal information/ support. To see if you qualify to take part in this program, please call Brighter Futures (Annette) at 739-8096.
Homework Haven Tutoring will be offered on Monday evenings from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and Thursday afternoons from 3:30pm – 5:30pm. Tutoring is offered to students attending grades 7 to 12.
For more information please contact Tiffany at
Basketball Is offered at the East Point Elementary School gym Wednesday evenings. Indoor footwear is required! The program is broken down as follows:
- Girls (Grades 4-6) 6:00pm to 6:50pm)
- Boys (Grades 4-6) 7:00pm to 7:50pm
- Co-ed Teens (Grades 7-12) 8:00pm to 9:30pm ($1 to play)
- Please check our Facebook page for updated information regarding this
program!!!
Teen Night Is offered to youth in Grades 7-12 at the Community Centre on Thursday nights from 6:30pm- 8:30pm. Various events/activities are scheduled every month.
Please contact Robin at 579-4534 or [email protected]
50+ Night Is a social group that meets every Wednesday night. Nights usually consist of cards and special events throughout the month / year Registration is required. For more information please call Juanita @ 579-4534
Youth Leadership Teens, from Grades 7-12 come together once a week and plan various activities, learn leadership skills, team building activities and participate in various volunteer opportunities. Does this sound like something you would like to get involved in? Please contact Vicky for more information @ 579-4534 or [email protected]
Saturday Recreation Is offered at the Eastpoint Elementary School from 10:00pm to 11:50pm for children in Kindergarten to Grade 6.
Indoor footwear is required!
Please note on the calendar that there are some Saturday’s that
there is no program due to other Centre commitments.
Saturday Teen Recreation Is offered at the Eastpoint Elementary School from 12:00pm to 1:50pm for youth in Grades 7-12.
Indoor footwear is required!
Please note on the calendar that there are some Saturday’s that
there is no program due to other Centre commitments.
Quilting Takes place every Tuesday from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Great opportunity to socialize and share your sewing skills/ideas with others.
Parent and Tot Is offered to parents/ caregivers with children ages 0-5 every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning from 9:30am - 11:30am. Registration is required. Please contact Taylor at 579-4534.
Employment Services
Janice Henstridge is available to assist people with various employment needs such as resume writing, job search skills, training programs, educational subsidies, etc.. Please contact Janice at 699-0848 or through email at [email protected] to book an appointment.
If you have any issues / concerns or positive feedback about any program being offered at the community centre, please contact our Director of
Programs & Services Victoria Mullins at [email protected]
STUDENT SUMMER
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Various Summer Daycamp Positions
Program Overview: Deliver and assist with day camp scheduled activities;
Provide supervision and enforce day camp principles to participants;
Plan and deliver basic camp activities to participants where required.
Supervise and interact with camp participants and volunteers
Qualifications and Experience: Experience in camps, working with children & youth
Excellent communication skills with both adults and children
The ability to problem solve
Age 16 years and older
**Must be a returning student**
Must have an updated RNC Certificate of Conduct, including vulnerability check
Certified Standard First Aid/ CPR“C”/AED
Period of Employment: July 9th – August 24th, 2018 (pending funding)
Closing Date for Summer Positions: Wednesday April 11th
, 2018
Please submit completed application form, copies of required certificates and
resume to
Victoria Mullins
Director of Programs & Services
Fax (709) 579-4539
Summer Employment Applications can be found on our website
www.virginiapark.ca under Employment heading.
All Summer Positions are pending funding.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We would like to thank all those who apply.
MARCH 2018
SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
1 Healthy Baby Club
(Chalker Pl.Group)
Afterschool Program
Teen Night
Homework Haven
2 Parent & Tot
Afterschool
Program
3 Saturday Recreation
Teen Recreation
4 5 Parent & Tot
Afterschool Program
Homework Haven
6 Quilting
Afterschool Program
Youth Leadership
Level 1 Cooking
7 Parent & Tot
Healthy Baby Club
Afterschool Program
NO Basketball
50+ Program
8 Healthy Baby Club
(Chalker Pl.Group)
Afterschool Program
Homework Haven
TAX CLINIC
9 Parent & Tot
Afterschool
Program
10 TEEN
CHALLENGE @
Eastpoint Elementary
No Regular Saturday
Program
11 SPRING AHEAD
12 Parent & Tot
Afterschool Program
Homework Haven
13 Quilting
Afterschool Program
Youth Leadership
Level 2 Cooking
14 Parent & Tot
Healthy Baby Club
Afterschool Program
Basketball
50+ Program
15 Healthy Baby Club
(Chalker Pl.Group)
Afterschool Program
Teen Night
Homework Haven
16 Parent & Tot
NO Afterschool
Program
17 St Paddy’s Day
Lunch
Saturday Recreation
Teen Recreation
18 19 CLOSED
St. Patrick Day
Holiday
No Regular
Programs
20 Quilting
Afterschool Program
Youth Leadership
Level 3 Cooking
21 Parent & Tot
Healthy Baby Club
Afterschool Program
Basketball
50+ Program
22 Healthy Baby Club
(Chalker Pl.Group)
Afterschool Program
Teen Night
Homework Haven
23 Parent & Tot
Afterschool
Program
24 Saturday Recreation
Teen Recreation
@ Centre
25 26 Parent & Tot
Afterschool Program
Homework Haven
27 Quilting
Afterschool Program
Youth Leadership
28 Parent & Tot
Healthy Baby Club
Afterschool Program
Basketball
50+ Program
29 Healthy Baby Club
(Chalker Pl.Group)
Afterschool Program
Teen Night
Homework Haven
30 CLOSED
GOOD FRIDAY
HOLIDAY
No Regular
Programs
31 No Regular
Programs
PROGRAM TIMES:
Parent & Tot 9:30am-11:30am
Afterschool Program 2:30pm-4:45pm
Homework Haven Mon 7:00pm-9:00pm
Thurs 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Basketball
Girls (Grades 4-6) 6:00pm to 6:50pm)
Boys (Grades 4-6) 7:00pm to 7:50pm
Co-ed Teens (Grades 7-12) 8:00pm to -9:30pm
$1.00 to play
Quilting 11:00am-2:00pm
Youth Leadership
Level 1 6:00pm -7:00pm
Level 2 7:00pm-8:00pm
Level 3 8:00pm-9:00pm
Healthy Baby Club 12:00pm-2:00pm
50+ Program 7:00pm-10:00pm
Teen Night 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Saturday Recreation Grades K-6 11:00am-
12:50pm
Teen Recreation Grades 7-12 12:00pm-1:50pm
REMINDER: Registration is required to
participate in Community Centre programs
