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Lions Gate Christian Academy is a K-12 school situated in beautiful North Vancouver and has been offering educational excellence to families for over 17 years. The school is interdenominational and as such is not controlled by any particular church. Based on its Statement of Faith the school is Evangelical in its Christian views. Lions Gate Christian Academy is a school which has high expectations for its students. High expectations in every aspect of school life prepares each student for a life of serving God and people. Our well-qualified staff plays a significant role in making our school a Christian school. They are certified with the B.C. College of Teachers and genuinely care for the students. We encourage community members and inquiring families to come by the school anytime as every day is open house.

Aspire has a staff of over 60 including multidisciplinary teams of Psychologists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Behaviour Consultants, Physiotherapists, Special Education Teachers, and Child Development Facilitators working with children ages 2.5 to 12. Specialized Programs and Services Early Access to Supportive Education (E.A.S.E.) Transdisciplinary Assessment and Consultation Program (T.A.C.) Diagnostic Clinic Assessment Services Consultation and Therapy Services Psychology Occupational Therapy Speech-Language Pathology Behaviour Consultation Group Programs Resource Library Parent Support Groups Workshops and Training Programs Play and Learn Space—inclusive play program (P.A.L.S.) Aspire serves children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder,anxiety disorders, Asperger’s, Down Syndrome and other complex needs.

Kids Can Fly is a registered charity that supports early learning and parenting. We were founded in 2001. The mandate of Kids Can Fly is to help ALL children maximize their potential. We base what we do on the research of the late Dr. Fraser Mustard. This foundation of this research is that a baby’s brain is only 20% wired at birth and their experiences (or lack thereof) during the first six years of life set the stage for lifelong learning, health and well being. We also believe that parents are a child’s first and most important teachers and therefore we strive to help provide nurturing and learning for parents so they can do the very best job possible. Kids Can Fly likes to be considered a catalyst to help bring about change, fill gaps as they appear and to advocate for children and families.

HIPPY is an international programme, operating in 8 countries around the world. HIPPY started in Israel in 1968 and is well supported by research. HIPPY Oakville sends Home Visitors to the homes of vulnerable families to teach a 30 week curriculum of pre-reading, pre-math and pre-writing skills to 3,4 and 5 year old children. HIPPY helps three constituents: The Home Visitors are entry level workers who are trained and given 100 hours of education per year. After 2 - 3 years they are supported to find higher level work. The Mothers by being recognized as their children's first and best teacher develop their skills and self-esteem. They also foster their relationships with their children. Their children complete a carefully constructed curriculum and arrive at school, confident and ready to learn.

Franklin Preschool Society was founded in 2009 to operate Franklin Community Preschool, which has been in existence since 1977. It is run by a dedicated group of parent volunteers. All of our teachers are Early Childhood Education professionals with a wealth of experience working with preschool aged children. At Franklin, we strive to provide a fun and open learning environment for children to socialize and have a positive, enriching beginning to their first school experience. We emphasize peer relationships through socialization during small and large group activities. We offer daily art, science and math activities, music and movement, and much more. We are also actively involved with the elementary school by participating in assemblies, performances, buddy reading, sports day and other special events.

Faith Christian Academy offers affordable Christian education from elementary through high school in the greater Montreal area. Students feel safe to let their true personalities shine through. They are taught to be respectful of each other and individual differences are encouraged in a positive environment. A low student-teacher ratio allows for greater individual focus on each student, resulting in students who are held accountable for their academic achievements and behaviour. The majority of our alumni continue on to pursue post-secondary education, on their way to becoming respected leaders of the community, role models and advocates for Christian values. Looking outside the walls of the school, students and staff are encouraged to meet the spiritual and physical needs of those in our community and globally by demonstrating Christ’s love through effective use of time and resources.

Be the Change Earth Alliance is a Canadian charitable organization that brings sustainability education programs to schools and communities to create environmental and social change. Our programs empower people of all ages to connect, understand and actively respond to the sustainability challenges facing our planet. Your donations will be supporting STUDENT LEADERSHIP IN SUSTAINABILITY, an innovative program that provides teachers and students with a groundbreaking educational curriculum for environmental sustainability, global citizenship, and youth empowerment. The 4,000 students currently using SLS are creating local solutions to global sustainability issues and your donations will help us bring SLS to more schools! A donation of $5 dollars will bring Student Leadership in Sustainability to a student. A donation of $100 will bring Student Leadership in Sustainability to a whole classroom. A donation of $250 will bring Student Leadership in Sustainability to an entire grade.

"The secret of good teaching is to regard the child's intelligence as a fertile field...Our aim is so to touch his imagination as to enthuse him to his inmost core..." - Maria Montessori We offer competitively priced education at an established school in an urban waterfront setting, including: •the full B.C. curriculum to Grade 8; •a Montessori-trained staff whose credentials exceed provincial standards; •low student-teacher ratios; •outstanding programs including Music and French; •a beautiful school, bright and fresh, full of colour and light; •a safe building - earthquake prepared, wheelchair accessible, and; •a vibrant school community. At Selkirk Montessori, preschool, elementary and middle school children learn at their own pace through guided exploration. Learning from their personal experiences, they own the knowledge they have gained. Independence, confidence, self-discipline and a love of learning are qualities that distinguish Montessori students.

Educational community We are a community of students, teachers, parents, and supporters whose task is education. Recognizes its roots We acknowledge that we are building on the vision established by our founding parents. Celebrates its diversity We are enriched by our cultural and denominational diversity. Christ-centred learning Every subject is taught from this perspective: Our world belongs to God. It has fallen into sin, and is being renewed and restored through Christ. Teach discernment Our aim is to engage culture – not flee from it – in the confidence that God is in control. Nurture and equip students We teach a wide range of content, develop a variety of skills, and celebrate God-given gifts. A life of responsive discipleship We encourage students to understand God’s truth with their minds, believe God’s truth with their hearts, and do God’s truth with their total beings.

Since Carousel Players began in 1972, over 2.7 million students, teachers and families have seen our productions. We regularly perform in schools across Ontario, and frequently tour to theatres in London and Toronto. Our award-winning plays have toured as far away as England and Japan. Carousel Players operates out of the historic Courthouse in downtown St. Catharines. We also present public performances for Niagara families in the Sullivan Mahoney Courthouse Theatre at 101 King Street. Our facility is actively used by local theatre, dance and music organizations from the Niagara region. Carousel Players was founded by Desmond Davis, a Professor of Drama at Brock University to serve youth in Niagara. Other artistic leaders of the company include Duncan McGregor, Pierre Tetrault, Kim Selody and Pablo Felices-Luna, our current artistic director.

Our school and day programs are developed to best suit the abilities and cognitive levels of our students and clients responding to each individual’s specialized needs. Elves is a specialized environment that serves children, youth and adults with the highest needs. Throughout our 40 years of being established Elves has enhanced its programs and services to best serve the expanding demographic of disabled persons. We serve children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Autism, Down Syndrome as well as those with speech delays, and PT or OT needs. Our youth and adult clients have severe developmental disabilities and are medically fragile. We provide on site services such as: *Special Education Teachers and Aides *Rehabilitation Practitioners & Assistants *Social Workers *Physical Therapists & Consultants *Occupational Therapist & Consultants *Speech Language Pathologists *Nurses ( RNs and LPNs) *Behavioural Consultant *Early Childhood Consultant

MARL holds a variety of innovative set of educational activities public events, including an annual Human Rights Film Festival and public lectures. MARL works in schools helping develop teachers’ skills to help support curriculum and run the 'Leadership in Social Justice Program'. This unique approach inspires youth about social justice issues and empowers them to take action by building the skills to run programs focusing on issues in their communities. MARL works to change policies to uphold rights through legislative review by preparing briefs and studies at all levels of government. MARL also provides referral and legal information in response to inquiries from individuals. For young people interested in learning about their rights, MARL has developed the Under 18 Handbook, a Legal Guide for Manitoba Teens. This free handbook is available in hardcopy and on our website.