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w w w . o a kv ill eb ea ve r.c o m O A KV IL LE B EA V ER W e dn es da y, Se pt em be r 1 5, 2 01 0 2 4 The Centre for Education & Training, Newcomer Information Centre offers the support community members need In January 2010 visitors and clients of The Centre for Education & Training, Newcomer Information Centre (NIC) were surprised to find the RV that was once parked at 171 Speers Road to be missing. After seven long months of renovations, the doors to the new site at unit 20 had finally opened and the dream of the NIC Oakville Team to better help newcomers and other clients feel welcome, understood and encouraged while navigating the community became a reality. With the funding and support from the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) not only can clients get information about different service providers, government servic- es, education and employment related organi- zations or faith institutes in Halton, Peel and GTA, they get a unique opportunity to bring their children with them and leave them with the certified Early Childhood Educators in the Occasional Childcare Program. Also, Moms and Dads can attend information sessions, partnering organizations orientation sessions or get service from NIC Information Counselors. My son loves to be here, said Xia Ping Wu. The staff is friendly, they always smile and my boy doesnt want to leave the program. We came from a country where children cannot imagine having so many toys and games, adds another parent. Every day clients bring their successes, issues and concerns. They come to NIC to get answers and to share. The NICs partnerships and knowledge of the community also plays an important role. Halton Assessment Centre, as well as Youth Exchange Program operate under the auspices of the Centre for Education and Training and are located within the office as well. Many peo- ple who need help in English acquisition or want their youth between 13 and 24 years of age involved in the community, come to the new office. Clients book their language assessment for LINC, ELT and OSLT programs with the Assessment Centre, said Judy Wedgewood, Assessment Centre Coordinator. It is wonderful that all our three Teams that spend many days sharing the same space and more importantly the TCET mission and vision, work collaboratively to provide high quality, efficient and client-centred service, explains Antonina Boulkanova, Coordinator for Oakville Centre. Some clients want to know more about immigration issues. Sometimes they become victims of fraud. They pay money for services that they can often receive for free, said Jose Aguilar Montoya, one of NIC staff members. NICs upcoming session in the Central Library on September 22 will help them understand how to follow the law while applying for visa or status. The CPR session with Halton Region held on September 18 is a b ig hit, shared Yolanda Neo, NIC. Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is suc- cess, Antonina quoted from Henry Ford. For more information about The Centre for Education & Training, Newcomer Information Centre or other TCET programs contact them by phone at 905-875-3851, visit them online at www.tcet.com/nic or drop by the centre locat- ed at 171 Speers Road, Unit 20. Parent are able to bring their children with them and leave them with the certified Early Childhood Educators in the Occasional Childcare Program How to keep your child fit all year round (NC)Your kids have likely spent the summer outsidebiking, running and being physically active. Now that they're back behind their desks, it can be tough to keep their physical activity levels up. Here are some easy ways to keep them active all year long. 1. Turn it off. Research has shown that children who spend more than two hours per day in front of a screen (TV, video game, com- puter) are twice as likely to be overweight as those who watch less than one hour per day. 2. Try everything once. Get them involved in sports and physical activities that they enjoy. Swimming may be great exercise but if they don't like it, they won't stick with it. Let them try out several different types of activi- ties before you commit them to anything. 3. Cheerlead. If your child's not the athlet- ic type, encouraging them to become engaged in various sports or physical activi- ties may be a challenge. Find opportunities where your child can participate in activities that emphasize fun, not just winning. 4. Quiz them.At My Best, a national school-based children's wellness program developed by AstraZeneca Canada and Physical and Health Education Canada, has put together an interactive online physical activity quiz that your kids will love. Get them started on learning about the benefits of fitness online at www.atmybest.ca. 5. Lead by example. If your kids see you being active, they'll want to join in. Family walks after dinner are a great start. Central Library Branch 120 Navy Street, Oakville Glen Abbey Library 1415 3rd Line, Oakville Classical Ballet Preschool (Baby Ballet) Curriculum to Professional Levels (R.A.D. & Cecchetti) Recreational Division Professional Division Pointe Pas de Deux Character - Folk Dance Modern/Jazz Adult Classes Oakville School of Dance Offering the best in Ballet training since 1960. Amanda Bayliss, Artistic Director 260 Robinson St., Oakville ON L6J 1G6 905-844-7035 (also located in Glen Abbey) www.oakvilleballet.com / email: oakvilleballetinfo@cogeco.ca All classes taught by professionally certified teachers Founder & Artistic Advisor: Elizabeth Paterson Former Major and Childrens examiner for the Royal Academy of Dance (30 yrs.) Consistently voted one of Oakvilles top dance schools. Students perform with the Oakville Ballet Company in Oakvilles own The Nutcracker Offering classes in downtown Oakville and at our Glen Abbey Campus Celebrating 50 years of Excellence Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL CENTRE 1430 Trafalgar Road (at Upper Middle), Oakville Visit our centre (please park in Lot #5) Learn about our Montessori Curriculum for children aged 2 to 6, which includes music, gym program, creative arts & outdoor play Spaces available for 5 afternoons per week, 1 - 3:45 p.m. daily Qualified & experienced Montessori teachers For more information visit earlychildhoodcentres.sheridaninstitute.ca or phone 905-845-9430, ext. 2325 Sheridan Montessori Preschool Centre is accredited by the Canadian Council of Montessori Administrators. Halton Quality First Initiative Participant. OPEN HOUSE Saturday September 18, 2010 10 a.m. 1 p.m.