At George Jay Elementary School we offer a wide variety of programs designed to enhance a child’s learning ability. We also provide resources for children and families in need of extra support.
Here are some of our programs:
Early Learning
STRONGSTART – A pre-school program for parents and kids. Free of charge 8:45-11:45, provided by the Ministry of Education.
Community Programs
COUNSELLING https://sites.google.com/sd61learn.ca/georgejay-cfs/welcome
YOUTH AND FAMILY COUNSELOR – Provides both group and individual counseling with parental consent, parenting workshops as well as referrals to community agencies.
BREAD PROGRAM – Provides free bread every Thursday morning. Bread is donated by Cob’s and is only possible through parent participation.
BREAKFAST TO BEETHOVEN – A hot breakfast provided to George Jay students beginning at 8:20 am every morning in the Gym
FRUIT AND SNACK PROGRAM – Provides all students with a fruit or vegetable snack bi-weekly throughout the year.
GOOD FOOD BOX – Provides fresh fruit and veggies at a reasonable cost once a month. Check with the Fernwood Community Centre. https://fernwoodnrg.ca/fernwood-nrg-programs/food-security/good-food-box/
LUNCH PROGRAM – Provides lunch to students every day. Cost is based on what families can afford.
HAPPY, HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAM – This is a privately funded hygiene program for students of George Jay Elementary, which provides hygiene supplies free of charge once a month. The program targets primary students (K-3) but is available to all students upon request.
IN-SCHOOL MENTOR PROGRAM – Students are matched with mentors who are screened and orientated through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria. This is a very successful and beneficial program that offers a special one-to-one friendship with a volunteer mentor. This program is designed to help increase a student’s self esteem, resiliency, and healthy attitudes and connection to school.
After School Care and Outside Agency Programs
Quadra Village Community Centre 250-388-7696 email: osc@quadravillagecc.com
Cridge Centre for the Family 250-995-6407 email: saccordinator@cridge.org
Tiggers 250-818-7677 email: undertheumbrellainc1161@gmail.com
Fernwood 250-381-1552 ext. 107 email: info@fernwoodnrg.ca
Seedlings 778-677-2408 email: admin@seedlingsforesteducation.ca