Neighbourhood Learning Centres Healthy Communities Partnership Committee September 21, 2012

What is an NLC? Neighbourhood Learning Centre’s (NLC) are inviting places where people of all ages can access education, health services, recreation and culture seven days a week, twelve months a year – places that promote the well-being of children, families and the entire community. Healthy Community Partnership Committee – September 21, 2012

Ministry Initiative  To promote opportunities to access educational and community services under one roof  Can accommodate a broad range of interests and needs  New school construction –additional added space  Community use of public school space Healthy Community Partnership Committee – September 21, 2012

What is different?  Some schools already have user groups space  Athletic groups, community groups, Boys and Girls Clubs, day cares, pre-schools etc.  NLC’s will expand the options Healthy Community Partnership Committee – September 21, 2012

Considerations for NLC  Community consultation process  Needs of the community  Size of building  Type of school (Fripps K-5)  Facilities available  Use appropriate to the space  Year round use  After school hours  All ages Healthy Community Partnership Committee – September 21, 2012

Lynn Fripps Elementary  K - 5 school  3 additional classroom like spaces  Community office space in a multi-purpose room  Larger gym Healthy Community Partnership Committee – September 21, 2012

Lynn Fripps Elementary  Daycare  Pre-School  Community user groups in gym and multi- purpose room Healthy Community Partnership Committee – September 21, 2012

New Southeast Yorkson Elementary School  New elementary school to open during the year  Mirror image of Lynn Fripps = similar facilities  NLC consultation process has yet to begin Healthy Community Partnership Committee – September 21, 2012

Middle School NLC Different needs and considerations Question:  What types of services and programs would we want in a middle school (grades 6-8)?  Facility considerations?  Community needs? Healthy Community Partnership Committee – September 21, 2012

Possibilities…  Cultural – arts programs, dance, drama, music  Sports and recreation – fitness, wellness, sports  Youth initiatives – youth drop in centre, employment initiatives and skill development  Health Medical Services - drug and alcohol, youth and family counselling, mental health support  Educational - on line learning, tutoring, language support  Summer programs  Environmental programs Healthy Community Partnership Committee – September 21, 2012

For More Information Healthy Community Partnership Committee – September 21, 2012

More Partnership Work  Township of Langley and Willoughby Region Schools  To enhance and promote physical activity and physical literacy  After school programs beginning at all 4 Willoughby region elementary schools offered by Township staff  In process of development  Beginning in fall 2012 Healthy Community Partnership Committee – September 21, 2012