Full-day Kindergarten Coming To More Hamilton Area Schools In 2011
Hamilton elementary schools will continue to open their doors for this second round of full-day kindergarten in September 2011.
The selection of 2011 full-day kindergarten schools is the next step toward the full implementation of the program by 2015-16. Local schools that will begin offering the program in 2011 are:
— Guy Brown Public School, Lisgar Public School, Mount Hope Public School, Westwood Public School and Yorkview School
5 additional local schools will offer the program in 2011. There are already 11 local schools selected for the first year of full-day kindergarten that starts this September. Parents can visit Ontario.ca/EarlyLearning to find out which local schools will offer the program during the first year.
Full-day kindergarten is an important part of the government’s Open Ontario Plan. It provides kids with a strong foundation for future learning, so they can go on to postsecondary education and get a good job. Full-day kindergarten and seamless before- and after-school programs also help busy parents save time and money.
QUOTES
“I’m delighted that our government is moving forward with the implementation of this innovative program. Additional Full-day kindergarten school sites will give children a stronger start with their education. Now more students and their families will have the opportunity for a seamless day of learning and play.”
-Ted McMeekin, MPP Ancaster Dundas Flamborough Westdale
“I’m glad to welcome Lisgar Public School to the sites where full-day learning will be available in the fall of 2011. This is one of the ways our government is helping families to ensure their children get a good start.”
--Sophia Aggelonitis, M.P.P for Hamilton Mountain
“Families living in our inner city neighbourhoods will be taking advantage of full-day learning this September. ~Today’s announcement will further support our early learners to achieve their full potential by extending the program in year two to our surrounding community,”
- Jessica Brennan, Chair of Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board.
QUICK FACTS
§ The program will be offered in nearly 600 schools across the province this fall and will be expanded to 204 more schools in 2011-12.
§ Full-day kindergarten will include optional integrated before- and after-school programs in which parents can choose to enrol their child for a reasonable fee.
§ Subsidies for the before- and after-school programs will be provided based on existing child care subsidy eligibility criteria.
LEARN MORE
www.hwdsb.on.ca
See how full-day kindergarten is part of Ontario’s plan to reduce poverty.
Find out more about full-day kindergarten.
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Board Contact:
Shawn McKillop
Communications Officer
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board
905-531-1522
shawn.mckillop@hwdsb.on.ca
