Mental Health and Well Being Resources

We have compiled a couple resources on the topic of mental health and well being for families to explore together: Family Smart provides parent/caregiver free virtual events on youth mental health. Check them out at: https://familysmart.ca/monthly-events/ Family Smart also offers free 1:1 parent peer support to any parent or caregiver who  has a child or youth who is struggling with their mental health or substance use. No cost. No diagnosis necessary. No waitlists. Families can reach out directly to Vancouver@familysmart.ca A parent at NRP and the Chart Lab Coordinator at SFU shared a short blog that she wrote with a colleague at … Continue reading Mental Health and Well Being Resources

After School Coding & Robotics – Spring Registration Open

After school registration by WIZE Coding & Robotics for the spring season is now open! PROGRAMS Robotics and Coding Basics – Lego Spike Prime (Grades 3-5) April 23 – June 11 3:00 – 4:30 PM $290 + taxes 3D Modelling, Design, and Printing (Grades 3-7) April 24 – June 12 3:00 – 4:30 PM $290 + taxes Contact WIZE Academy for more information: info-nn@wizeacademy.com 778-714-2266 Continue reading After School Coding & Robotics – Spring Registration Open

After School Opportunity at Third Eye Martial Arts

Dear Families, Third Eye Martial Arts performed and provided brief gym classes to select division during Multicultural Week. As a token of their gratitude, they would like to extend a special offer to Norma Rose Point School students to train at Third Eye Martial Arts. Please see a message from them below: We are offering a two-week unlimited Taekwondo training package for the exclusive price of $59.99, including a uniform. This offer is valid until April 15th, 2024. It will allow students to further explore and develop their skills in Taekwondo in a supportive and encouraging environment. We believe that practicing martial arts … Continue reading After School Opportunity at Third Eye Martial Arts

University Endowment Lands Walk & Bike Survey

The University Endowment Lands (UEL) is seeking to better understand how our community walks, cycles and rolls (forms of active transportation) and what improvements you would like to see. The Walk & Bike Survey is to obtain input from the community on active transportation options in the UEL (walking, biking, e-scooters, etc). This information will help inform future planning and will be shared with Translink and the Ministry of Transportation as they have a leadership role in transportation planning for the region.The survey below will close on March 15, 2024. If there are issues or questions, please contact the UEL at PlanUEL@gov.bc.ca … Continue reading University Endowment Lands Walk & Bike Survey

DPAC Letter: Concerns About SSA Staffing and Coverage at Our Schools

Dear Families, I would like to share a very important email that I strongly encourage all families to read in its entirety that was written by the Vancouver District PAC Healthy and Safety working group (HSWG) on behalf of parents regarding SSA (School-Student Support Assistant) staffing and coverage at Vancouver Public Schools. Several parents have reached out to the NRP PAC with the same concerns, so please take the time to read the message below: Dear Honourable Premier Eby, Minister Singh, Deputy Minister Zacharuk, VSB Trustees, Superintendent McGregor, Secretary-Treasurer Coughlan, Mr Boyd, Mr Williams, Ms Polukoshko, Mr Stanway, and Mr … Continue reading DPAC Letter: Concerns About SSA Staffing and Coverage at Our Schools