Rainbow Schools host positive parenting seminars

Rainbow Schools will host a series of seminars on positive parenting at various schools in the community. The seminars are part of the Positive Parenting Program (Triple P), which helps parents with small changes that can make a big difference.

The three-part series will focus on the Power of Positive Parenting; Raising Confident, Competent Children; and Raising Resilient Children.

These free seminars are being presented in partnership with community organizations that support children. Childcare will be available at each site compliments of local service providers.

“Triple P is a world-renowned program that fosters positive, caring relationships between parents and children,” said Rainbow District School Board Director of Education Norm Blaseg.  “All parents/guardians will benefit from these informative seminars and are welcome to attend.”

Triple P suggests simple routines and small changes that can make a big difference to families by developing positive attitudes, skills and behaviour. This fosters family relationships that encourage children to realize their full potential.

Triple P has been developed and scientifically proven over 30 years by The University of Queensland Parent and Family Support Centre, with international collaboration. The system is widely in use throughout Australia and increasingly, throughout the world. For more information, visit triplepontario.ca.

Here is the schedule of Triple P seminars in Rainbow Schools:

Copper Cliff Public School


50 School Street, Copper Cliff
Time: 10 am to Noon
Monday, February 28, 2011
Monday, March 7, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
Presented in partnership with the Copper Cliff BestStart Child and Family Centre Hub
Childcare compliments of Walden Day Care Centre

Central Manitoulin Public School


56 Yonge Street, Mindemoya
Time: 7pm to 8:30 pm
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Presented in partnership with the Sudbury & District Health Unit (Manitoulin Branch)
Childcare compliments of Magic Rainbows

Lansdowne Public School


185 Lansdowne Street, Sudbury
Time: 6 pm to 8 pm
Monday, March 28, 2011
Monday, April 4, 2011
Monday, April 11, 2011
Presented in partnership with the Sudbury & District Health Unit
Childcare compliments of Better Beginnings, Better Futures

Ernie Checkeris Public School


1570 Agincourt Avenue, Sudbury
Time: 6 pm to 8 pm
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Presented in partnership with the New Sudbury BestStart Child and Family Centre Hub
Childcare compliments of Carrefour Francophone

MacLeod Public School


310 Laval Street, Sudbury
Time: 6 pm to 8 pm
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Presented in partnership with the South End BestStart Child and Family Centre Hub and Our Children, Our Future
Childcare compliments of Jubilee Heritage

Assiginack Public School


134 Michael’s Bay Road, Manitowaning
Time: 7 pm to 8:30 pm
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Presented in partnership with the Sudbury & District Health Unit (Manitoulin Branch)
Childcare compliments of Magic Rainbows

C.R. Judd Public School


8 Lincoln Street, Capreol
Time: 10 am to 12 pm
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Presented in partnership with the Sudbury & District Health Unit and Our Children, Our Future
Childcare compliments – TBA

Levack Public School


100 High Street, Levack
Time: 6 pm to 8 pm
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Presented in partnership with the Sudbury & District Health Unit and the Minnow Lake BestStart Child and Family Centre Hub
Childcare compliments – TBA

Charles C. McLean Public School


43 Hall Street, Gore Bay
Time: 7 pm to 8:30 pm
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Wednesday, October 19, 2011 
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Presented in partnership with the Sudbury & District Health Unit (Manitoulin Branch)
Childcare compliments – TBA

TBA – to be announced

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Media Contact:

Nicole Charette, Senior Advisor,
Corporate Communications and Strategic Planning,
Rainbow District School Board, 705-674-3171, ext. 7217