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Full-day learning coming to five schools in riding Ontario government helping to build a well-educated workforce
ST. THOMAS – Local children and their families will benefit from an integrated day of learning and play when full-day early learning comes to the area this September.

Full-day early learning for four- and five-year-olds will be available at:
• Monsignor Morrison School, London District Catholic School Board (LDCSB), St. Thomas
• A.E. Duffield Public School, Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB), Lambeth
• John Wise Public School, TVDSB, St. Thomas
• Port Stanley Public School, TVDSB, Port Stanley
• West Nissouri Public School, TVDSB, Thorndale

Parents who are interested in registration for full-day learning classes, including the before- and after-school program, should contact their local school or school board.

In full-day learning classrooms, teachers and registered early childhood educators will work together to help children learn and develop emotional, social and academic skills that are crucial for healthy development. Schools will also offer extended day programs led by early childhood educators. Parents can enrol their child in these integrated programs for a reasonable fee, giving children even more opportunities to learn, play and grow.

Ontario is investing in the education of our youngest students to better prepare them for future success. The goal is for all schools to offer full-day learning by 2015-16.

“Creating an integrated day of learning and play, full-day early learning will give children more opportunities for success,” Elgin-Middlesex-London MPP Steve Peters said. “It is a key part of the government’s plan to build a stronger school system and a well-educated workforce.”

QUICK FACTS

• Up to 35,000 four- and five-year-olds in nearly 600 Ontario schools will attend full-day early learning in September. The full list of schools is available at Ontario.ca/EarlyLearning.
• As part of the full-day learning initiative, parents can choose to enrol their child in integrated before- and after-school programs for a reasonable fee. Subsidies will be available for some families, based on financial need.
• Full-day early learning will help students with their reading, writing and math skills, provide a smoother transition to Grade 1, help more students achieve success at school, and help create a stronger economy for the future.

LEARN MORE

• To find out more about the TVDSB, visit www.tvdsb.ca; for information on the LDSCB, visit www.ldcsb.on.ca.
• See how full-day learning is part of Ontario’s plan to reduce poverty.
• Find out more about full-day learning.