Prince George, B.C.- School District #57  has received  $30,000 in School Community Connections (SCC) grants from the province for two special projects.

 

“Schools are already places that families gather for part of the day. It just makes good sense to look at how we better utilize these facilities and incorporate other community programs,” says Prince George – Valemount MLA Shirley Bond. “I am particularly encouraged to see the work that will be done exploring greater community use of our rural schools. This would be a practical way to avoid additional rural school closures."

 

Neighbourhood Learning Centres respond to community interests and may include a wide variety of programs and resources including child-care programs, sports programs, office space, health clinics, seniors’ centres and family resource centres.