StrongStart

The parent is the first and most important teacher in a child's life.  Campbell River School District supports parents in this important role by providing a free, early learning program, called StrongStart, for young children from birth to kindergarten and their parents or caregivers.  Under the direction of licensed early childhood educators, parents and children participate in early learning activities, such as story time, music, singing, art and puzzles.

Children gain problem-solving skills and build self-esteem and the social skills that will help them when they enter school. Parents and caregivers learn activities that they can do at home to further support their child's learning and nutrition, as well as connect with other parents and caregivers.

While the program is free, parents do need to complete a registration form so that such items as emergency contact information is on file. Please bring your child's birth certificate with you to register. 

Meet our temporary Strong Start facilitator, Sarah Murray!

Hello and Yo. My name is Sarah Murray and I look forward to facilitating Sayward StrongStart until your teacher Audrey returns in December.

I have lived in Sayward, the traditional territory of the Liǧʷiɫdax̌ʷ First Nations, for the past three years. I have worked with children and families for the past nineteen years in a variety of roles including nanny, preschool teacher, and owner of Our Happy Place In-Home Daycare. In 2012 I received my Early Childhood Education diploma from Montessori Training Centre of BC and have since taught in multiple Montessori Preschool programs. I enjoy teaching nature education, supporting children through developmental milestones, reading books with beautiful illustrations, and learning traditional wisdom of the First Nations stewards of this land. I am passionate about engaging and supporting the Sayward Community and look forward to connecting more through this opportunity with StrongStart.