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Members of the CTKids choir got their first taste of the stage by performing as gingerbread children in a production of Hansel and Gretel at the Canadian Opera Company in February 2019

The Music School at West Neighbourhood House has been providing adults and children with the chance to experience the joy of music since 1930.
Today, students (ages 7+) and of all musical abilities are welcome to enroll in programs at the Music School. Subsidies are available.

The Music School is operating in-person programming. For more information, please …

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A woman sits at her computer taking notes while her two children are on the couch behind her

Virtual program – The Virtual Peer Support Group is a parent-to-parent group hosted by an Early Childhood Educator.
 
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What it is:
In this virtual support group, parents share and learn from each other how best to navigate and define the duplicity of roles during the confining times of COVID-19 while getting support for home schooling, working …

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preschool program worker Sonia is on zoom with a young boy. they're both playing with the same dinosaur puppets

Virtual program – Pre-school children and their parents are invited to join Sonia for an hour of fun and interactive storytelling.
Connect with other parents and children as Sonia uses books, puppets, music and movement, and crafts and science to engage your children in collaborative learning.

 
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Who can join:
All children between the ages of 0 …

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West Neighbourhood House offers a wide variety of programming for both preschool-aged and school-aged children, as well as for their parents.
 
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Our Preschool Program and Children’s Program are on Facebook!

Join us to connect with other families, learn fun resources to do at home, join interactive and live events, and more.
Preschool Program Facebook Page
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Three girls playing with lego in the After School Program

Our After-School program provides comprehensive social, recreational, and educational activities throughout the school year for children between the ages of 6 and 12.
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Who can join:
Children between the ages of 6 and 12 who attend the following schools:

Pope Francis Catholic School
Holy Family Elementary School
Queen Victoria Public School
Ossington Old Orchard Public …

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A father sits at his computer with coffee while a mother and child cuddle on the couch beside him

Virtual program – Our weekly Parents Virtual Support Group allows parents to relax with a cup of coffee once their children are in bed and engage in brainstorming activities to support their child’s healthy development.
This is also time for parents to discuss any topics that may be causing stress in their lives.
 
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What it is:
Over …

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