Parent Leadership Grant Recipients 2015-2016

Here are the “Webstories” from our 2015-2016 Parent Leadership Grant, small grants awards to local home and schools to engage in parent leadership and engagement projects with the parents and guardians in their school.

School	Project	Grant Activity
Amherst Cove Consolidated	Healthy Family Meals	Local farmers teach students and parents about healthy, local food choices for snacks and meals.
Central Queens Elementary	Camp Read S’more	The school gym was transformed in to Camp Read S’more and filled with camp themed literacy activities for parents to do with students.
Donagh Regional	Data, Dojo + Drishti	While parents learned about their role in student’s cyber safety, students learned new skills in judo and yoga.
Englewood Consolidated	Geo-Caching – An Interactive Learning Experience	Parents and students used new skills in mapping to find hidden treasures.
Hernewood Intermediate	Art in the Dark: Hernewood Style	Parents and students turn a blank canvas into a piece of art, and open the doors to conversation.
Parkdale Elementary	Math and Literacy for Parents	Curriculum experts teach parents new tools and skills to engage in at-home math and reading.
Queen Charlotte Intermediate	Helping Your Teen Become Their Best Self	Parents, students and staff create a night of open conversation on topics of self esteem, healthy food and leadership.
Queen Elizabeth Elementary	Family Literacy Night	Throughout the school, literacy activities – both guided and self-directed – encouraged parents and students to read, write, learn and play.
Souris Regional	Numeracy Night	Expert coaches teach parents and students new tools and games for at-home math help.
Vernon River Consolidated	Creating Connections between Home and School	Curriculum experts teach parents new tools and skills to engage in at-home math and reading.
West Royalty Elementary	Numeracy Coaching Session	Expert coaches teach parents new tools and skills for at-home math help.