VIHA’s Quick Guide for Common Childhood Diseases |
Head lice are common in BC communities. Although they are a bother, head lice are not a health risk. Head lice spread quickly by close, head-to-head contact. Lice cannot live on furniture or carpet, and they cannot jump or fly. There may be few or no symptoms, but itching may occur. Head Lice Wet Combing method |
ReDesigned Curriculum |
Stress Anxiety Resources for Parents by Kristen BuhrDr. Buhr welcomes comments and questions |
Literacy Connection Westshore Supporting literacy and learning in the Westshore communities.
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NumeracyTo parents regarding the Mathematic curriculum, a numeracy website for the district has been set up. Links to resources that enhance teaching and learning. |
RAINBOWS From hurt, through healing, to hope. www.rainbows.caRainbows is an effective peer support program for children who live in single-parent families, step-families, or families in painful transition.The program provides an opportunity for participants to meet new friends who have shared similar experiences. There are trained caring adults who help the children while they sort through and understand their grief. Rainbows helps the children come to a healthy acceptance of what has happened to their family. There is also a group for the parents to attend.New registrations are now being accepted for this fall’s program in the Colwood and Langford area. Sessions are on Thursday evenings and begin on October 4th. Call Claire at 250-474-7591 to register or for more information |
Health Link BC |
Kids Plus™ Accident InsuranceFor your convenience, we have made arrangements for families to voluntarily purchase student accident insurance through the Kids Plus™ Accident Insurance program, underwritten by Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc. Kids Plus™ Accident Insurance offers protection against the unexpected costs of injury from accidents,
For complete plan details, please visit www.kidsplus.ca. |