Released on October 23, 2002
The provincial government today announced an expansion of the Pre-kindergarten (Pre-k) programs in six new schools this year. In 2002-03 the
program will expand to six schools located in Cando, Canwood, Moose Jaw,
Green Lake, Yorkton and St. Louis.
"I am pleased to announce that this means we now have 85 schools that have
pre-kindergarten programs," Regina Elphinstone MLA Warren McCall said, on
behalf of Learning Minister Jim Melenchuk during a visit to the Kitchener
Community School Pre-k in Regina. "Pre-kindergarten is designed to give
our province's children a better start in school and in life."
The event took place during Education Week and marks the 25th anniversary
of Kitchener Community School Pre-k . Pre-kindergarten programs, like
those at Kitchener School, are a comprehensive initiative linked to
kindergarten readiness. The program supports language and speech
development and cultural diversity. Pre-kindergarten programs emphasize
parent participation and provide parent learning opportunities.
"The Role of the School Task Force recognized and praised the value of Pre-
kindergarten programs. In keeping with the School Plus vision of the Task
Force and the provincial government, we are very excited about this Pre-
kindergarten program expansion," McCall said.
"We know that quality programming benefits all children. With the support
of Saskatchewan Learning there are now more than 1,300 children and their
families who benefit from Pre-k programs," Pre-k teacher at Kitchener
Community School Peggy Adamack said.
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For more information, contact:
Jacquie McLean
Learning
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-5609