News Release
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(North Bay, ON) The Parent Involvement Committee of the Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board hosted close to 300 members of the community Tuesday evening for a special presentation by Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Alex Russell. The presentation entitled “That Big Bad World – Helping Kids Thrive in Anxious Times” was free to everyone.
“As a volunteer parent committee, it’s important for us to provide opportunities to other parents that are meaningful,” says Samuel Renelli, Chair of the Parent Involvement Committee. “This type of event helps parents engage with their community and provides us with resources and best practices to help us on our journey to raising respectful, caring, curious and independent children.” The presentation was animated and energetic and focused on providing attendees with real life examples and solutions that that can be implemented within their own lives.
The Parent Involvement Committee of NPSC received special funding for this event by applying for a Parents Reaching Out (PRO) Grant. Ontario’s Parents Reaching Out grants encourage parent engagement at local, regional and provincial levels.
As a faith community, the Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board provides opportunities that inspire, nurture and celebrate each learner’s journey through its 11 Elementary and 1 Secondary school, serving the areas of North Bay, West Nipissing, East Ferris, Mattawa, Powassan and Callander.
