{"id":11668,"date":"2018-06-28T15:36:01","date_gmt":"2018-06-28T19:36:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/archive_241212\/?p=11668"},"modified":"2018-06-29T09:09:29","modified_gmt":"2018-06-29T13:09:29","slug":"a-big-cheque-making-a-big-difference-after-school-programming-gets-a-generous-boost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/archive_241212\/a-big-cheque-making-a-big-difference-after-school-programming-gets-a-generous-boost\/","title":{"rendered":"A big cheque making a big difference: After-school programming gets a generous boost…"},"content":{"rendered":"\"\"<\/a>\n

New Westminster Schools Board of Education gathers around a big cheque making a big difference for our students – thanks to the retired educators running the BASES Family Thrift Store in Burnaby<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Turning thrift into new opportunities for after-school fun and learning…<\/h3>\n

It can start with an after-school program like Numbers and Nibbles, <\/em>making math fun for kindergarten to grade 2 students.<\/p>\n

It can end up making a big difference for kids in school as their comfort-level with math boosts their learning success.<\/p>\n

A new pilot project supporting after-school programs is being launched in New Westminster Schools\u00a0 – thanks to a group\u00a0of Burnaby-based retired educators and volunteers.<\/p>\n

They have been running the BASES family thrift store<\/a>\u00a0on Edmonds Street in Burnaby in support of programs and activities for at-risk children and families since 2011.<\/p>\n

They are now sharing their generosity in neighboring New Westminster Schools.<\/p>\n

Their $10,000 donation is supporting programs like two upcoming\u00a0Rec and Read <\/a>summer camps for elementary students in New Westminster Schools, said Rick Bloudell, district community schools coordinator.<\/p>\n

The camps are designed to provide an extra boost for students who can benefit from intensive reading help – with the guidance of an early literacy teacher as well as volunteer reading buddies through the New Westminster Public Library.<\/span><\/p>\n

“For kids struggling with literacy and numeracy, these kinds of programs can help overcome the fear that many have,” he said.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Rec and Read program is being held at the Qayqayt Neighbourhood Learning Centre in July.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0 BASES-supported pilot project at New Westminster Schools will also lead to a middle school program, a Numbers and Nibbles programs at two schools, and a popular Parents Night Out session, which hosts information nights on social media awareness, safer schools and other issues of interest.<\/p>\n

“Their support is huge,” said Bloudell.<\/p>\n

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Helping to level the playing field…<\/h3>\n

As Sharon Domass, a board member with BASES ( Burnaby Association of the South East Side)\u00a0 explained to the Board of Education this week, the educators turned their desire to support kids’ programming in 2011 into a successful charitable organization that six years later raised $150,000 to support students.<\/p>\n

\"\"Their BASES Family Thrift Store has\u00a0\u00a0been voted the #1 thrift store in Burnaby and now runs with the help of six employees and 60 volunteers.<\/p>\n

Their work has led to hundreds of programs for kids in elementary and secondary schools in the last six years – from basketball, homework clubs and bike programs, to Lego, “Mad Science” and camp experiences. Almost all programs provide kids with healthy snack food.<\/p>\n

The BASES Board of Directors is now turning its generous attention to neighbouring New Westminster Schools.\u00a0\u00a0Domass explained that New Westminster has similar demographics to the southeast area of Burnaby – which is culturally diverse and home to families from more than 67 different countries.<\/span><\/p>\n

“Our goal is to level the playing field and to provide enriching experiences after school,” said Domass.\u00a0 “I’ve very excited about this new relationship for children, youth and families.”<\/p>\n

As Rick Bloudell described the Board of Education meeting this week, “It was a feel-good atmosphere” thanks to the support of retired educators committed to learning success for all children.<\/p>\n

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