Achieve BC | Fall 2005 e-Newsletter

Students of all ages are heading to the classroom at the start of the new school year. The Ministry of Education offers tips for parents of elementary, middle school/intermediate and secondary school students to make the transition from summer to school a happy and successful experience for everyone. [read more]

Post-secondary students can find it tough to eat well once they’re living away from home. Some may have limited storage space or cooking facilities, as well as a tight budget. Others are on their own for the first time, and are new to cooking, shopping and budgeting. Cooking for one can seem more trouble than it’s worth. And making time to prepare meals amid classes, papers, assignments and exams can be challenging.

But eating well is definitely worth the effort. The rewards are better health – and better results in school. And with a little planning and a little practice, you CAN eat well on a student budget.

The Ministry of Advanced Education offers pointers on cutting food costs and still eating well. [read more]

• Extra funding for every licensed child-care provider in the province to help them get ready for the new school year.
• A brand new day-care building for the Bridge River Indian Band in Lillooet.
• Equipment for a new group day care in Colwood, on Vancouver Island.
• Restoration and renovation of a heritage home in Langley, which will create 20 pre-school spaces.

These are among the projects made possible by $8.1 million in one-time funding provided this month to day cares around B.C. – with more investments to come. [read more]