As a cost saving measure we would like to install a one programmable time switch in the Centre and are looking for a volunteer electrician to do the work for us. Our landlord requires us to use qualified tradesmen for such work thus the request is going out to you...
- Aug2019
Volunteer Qualified Electrician Needed!
August 13, 2019
#support26K Walk – August 20th
August 12, 2019
We are inviting you to join the many Discovery staff and fellow Manitoban’s who will be participating in the awareness walk on August 20th at Assiniboine Park. The walk itself is only about 3 kilometers in length and is meant to draw attention to the petition that over 26,000 of...
- Jul2019
Tree Planting – June 18, 2019
July 11, 2019
On June 18th a group of families and staff planted 19 trees in our “Back 40” area of the playground. Money to complete this project was collected from donations bt many of our families and staff members. Thanks so much to all who donated and all who came out to...
- Jun2019
Family Fun Day 2019 – A Huge Success
June 27, 2019
We so want to thank everyone who participated in our annual Family Fun Day in early June. Special acknowledgement goes out to RBC who sent us a group of volunteers along with a $1000 donation; West End Christian Community Church who under the banner of “Love Winnipeg” once again provided...
On May 24 a team from Stevenson-Britannia School and Discovery Children’s Centre accepted the 2019 Educaring award at a Banquet hosted by the Manitoba Child Care Association. The award is given to the Centre / School team that exemplifies a high level of cooperation and support in their work within...
- May2019
Raffle Ticket Fundraiser a Big Success
May 17, 2019
Net Profit – $6,700 – WOW! On behalf of your Board of Directors and the whole Centre we wanted to extend our thanks to all the families who participated in the recent fundraiser. It appears that this is our most successful fundraiser to date and we wanted to thank you...
Tree Planting Event – Donations Needed
May 10, 2019
Discovery is embarking on a small outdoor development project and we need your help. The tree planting project is a part of a larger outdoor development that will take place over the rest of 2019. We are seeking grants for the largest part of the project which will include a...
- Apr2019
Early Childhood Educator Week April 29 to May 4, 2019
April 12, 2019
April 29 to May 4, 2019 has been proclaimed as Early Childhood Educator Week (Week of the ECE). ECE week is a great opportunity for us to show our appreciation to the dedicated staff who care for our children each and every day. In previous years, Discovery’s Board of Directors...
- Mar2019
Discovery Announces Accessibility Policy
March 25, 2019
The Board has recently approved our first Accessibility Policy. If you are interested in reviewing this policy you will find it on the Discovery website under Policies or click this link: Accessibility Policy
STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY APRIL 22, 2019
March 25, 2019
Discovery Children’s Centre will be closed on Monday, April 22, 2019 for staff professional development. This year the staff will be spending the day learning more about children’s mental health. Several staff will also be sharing information from workshops they attended on a variety of other topics; including feedback from...