The Atkinson Centre is pleased to release 'Seamless Day Schools, a film that documents a full day of learning and play for children in Waterloo. Seamless day schools mean we are finally getting it right when it comes to meeting the learning needs of children and the work/family balance of parents. Board operated programs can be made available in every neighbourhood for every family. "The long-term implications of early intervention that this program provides will be altering for our society. This is almost the most important thing we have ever done to improve student outcomes." (Mary Lou Mackie, Executive Superintendant, Waterloo Region District School Board)
Catherine Fife, President, Ontario Public School Boards Association - This video will transform the status of public education in Ontario. It demonstrates how school boards can take a leadership role in ensuring they meet the needs of all children and their families across this province.
Jenny Jenkins, Professor, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto - Young children do best when they receive consistent care from a small number of adults that is simultaneously sensitive and challenging. This film provides a wonderful example of what this care can look like for young children. Through the partnership of early childhood educators and teachers, with play at the centre of children's activities, children are exposed to a seamless day program that both nurtures and stimulates. What a fabulous achievement for these boards of education!
Linda Fabi, Director of Education, Waterloo Region District School - One way we have ensured the success of the full day and extended day program is that our board of trustees has fully embraced this direction - our staff have kept trustees involved in every step of the way.
Kim Hiscott, Executive Director, Andrew Fleck Child Care Services, Ottawa - Thank you for highlighting the value of a seamless extended day program for children and families. As the child care and early learning sector adapts to the opportunities and changes because of the implementation of full day kindergarten, we will benefit from real-life examples that remind us to think of children and families first.
