Back to the Routine!
07-01-2014, 06:01 PM
Greetings families and friends!
It’s time to get back into the groove of things as the
winter break ends. I hope everybody had an amazing past two weeks and lots of
time spent with your family. The winter
break always comes at such a great time for the children who are starting to
feel overwhelmed by school.
We started the break with a lot of snow that lasted for a
couple of days before school ended. As a child, I always
enjoyed the snowfall and never minded the cold that came with it. Hopefully
everybody stayed safe out there with the slippery road conditions, as it was
rather chaotic on the roads. Although the snow lasted only a couple days in
Richmond, we still had decent weather considering the predictable rainy Lower
Mainland weather. Remember to keep your children and yourself bundled up as
this cold weather stays with us for the next couple of months.
We tried to help the young minds active by having some games
during our in days. We had several games including Jeopardy during our
Christmas Eve In day. The questions we used were winter themed, which included
animals and Christmas.
The first week back to school is always a little tough for
the children to get used to. It will not be long until everybody gets back into
the groove of things. It is always nice to take a break but do not forget to
work just as hard as you play.
I hope everybody enjoyed the holidays and had a great New
Year!
Best wishes,
Sonny
WRCC
Comments
Winter is Coming...
12-12-2013, 11:04 AM
The holiday season is fast approaching and although winter
hasn’t officially arrived, Mother Nature has been foreshadowing what is likely
to be a very chilly season. With temperatures beginning to go below zero, it is
important that your child is prepared every day with warm clothing! With the frequent opening and closing of Senior OSC's door during pick ups,
the cold air from outside often rushes in and can make the room quite chilly. The cold weather however reminds many of the joyful time that is just around the
corner: the winter holidays! With that in mind, I asked a few of our kids what they like best
about winter. Here are some of the responses:
Grayson: I really like decorating the tree and catching
snowflakes on my tongue!
Ruby: I like playing in the snow, especially making snowmen.
Ryan: I love having snowball fights against my sister!
Alexa: Making snow angels and drinking hot chocolate!
Kaitlyn: If I’m not playing in the snow, I like to go skiing
at Whistler.
Aaron: My favourite part about Winter is opening presents
and having a good time with my family.
Those are just some of the great responses I got. For me, I
love staying warm in front of the fireplace while watching holiday specials on
TV with my family, as well as putting up the lights on my house with my dad. Wishing Everyone a Happy Holidays!
Stay warm out there!
Ryan Murao
Deck the Halls!
28-11-2013, 05:57 PM
Hello parents,
The holidays are coming right around the corner and Senior
OSC is preparing hard to decorate the multi-purpose room.
So for crafts and arts, we decided that winter themed activities would
fit perfectly. Fuelled by their festive
spirit, the children made snowflakes, snowmen and stockings, transforming the
room into a Winter Wonderland.
My name is Jason Lee and I’m the third Jason to join the
team. While many of you have met me I want to take this chance to properly
introduce myself. I started as a volunteer for West Richmond’s Summer Day Camps
and in 2011, started to work at both Junior OSC and Senior OSC as an assistant
leader. I discovered my joy of working with kids during my time here, which has
pushed me into studying to become a pediatrician. I currently attend UBC as a first year
science student and hope to pursue my career in medical school.
I look forward to meeting and talking to all of you!
Jason Lee
WRCC
Have you met Paul?
25-11-2013, 10:38 PMHi to all OSC families and friends,
I hope the past few months of fall have treated you well and that the upcoming season is one full of excitement, relaxation, safety, and winter cheer!
I am fairly new to West Richmond Out of School Care (OSC) program and thought I'd give a quick introduction of myself.
My name is Paul and I am currently a student at Simon Fraser University. My experience with youth ranges from the ages of kindergarten to late teen years. I have coached high school basketball for six seasons, worked at an international language school for the past two summers, and have been involved with the Richmond Youth Basketball League for the past two years. I love working with people and putting a smile on the kids faces that I've been privileged enough to work with throughout my life. I am excited to meet you as the year progresses, and as it turns a new leaf into 2014!
Cheers,
Paul
I hope the past few months of fall have treated you well and that the upcoming season is one full of excitement, relaxation, safety, and winter cheer!
I am fairly new to West Richmond Out of School Care (OSC) program and thought I'd give a quick introduction of myself.
My name is Paul and I am currently a student at Simon Fraser University. My experience with youth ranges from the ages of kindergarten to late teen years. I have coached high school basketball for six seasons, worked at an international language school for the past two summers, and have been involved with the Richmond Youth Basketball League for the past two years. I love working with people and putting a smile on the kids faces that I've been privileged enough to work with throughout my life. I am excited to meet you as the year progresses, and as it turns a new leaf into 2014!
Cheers,
Paul
Hello Readers!
22-11-2013, 04:31 PMI hope this coming weekend is kind to everyone! Consider yourself lucky because this post that you are currently reading is my first attempt, ever, at blogging. Witness history everyone, witness it!
Silliness aside, my name is James Ferguson and I’m the new guy to West Richmond’s Childcare programs. Currently, I’m spending my time subbing between Jr. and Sr. care and am thoroughly enjoying getting to know the kids, staff and parents! Over the past 4 years I have worked in other childcare programs including Tomorrow’s Top Kids and UBC Sport Camps and I am extremely fortunate that I have found West Richmond to call home for the time being. Working with this group of kids is inspiring, and every day I find I’m learning more about myself. I’m grateful for that.
If this crazy cold weather wasn’t already enough to get you feeling festive and wintery, this Monday November 25th the Gilmore & Quilchena kids will be heading to the ice rinks to take part in some skating and a friendly game of Hockey. Dress appropriately!
Take care everyone, thanks for reading,
James
Silliness aside, my name is James Ferguson and I’m the new guy to West Richmond’s Childcare programs. Currently, I’m spending my time subbing between Jr. and Sr. care and am thoroughly enjoying getting to know the kids, staff and parents! Over the past 4 years I have worked in other childcare programs including Tomorrow’s Top Kids and UBC Sport Camps and I am extremely fortunate that I have found West Richmond to call home for the time being. Working with this group of kids is inspiring, and every day I find I’m learning more about myself. I’m grateful for that.
If this crazy cold weather wasn’t already enough to get you feeling festive and wintery, this Monday November 25th the Gilmore & Quilchena kids will be heading to the ice rinks to take part in some skating and a friendly game of Hockey. Dress appropriately!
Take care everyone, thanks for reading,
James
