Approximately four times a year members of District 13 have the opportunity and privilege to assist at Citizenship Court in Hamilton. We provide and serve refreshments to our new Canadian citizens. A reception is held in the lobby of the courtroom after the oath of citizenship is taken and individual certificates are presented. We also have the opportunity to address the group and offer congratulations. The singing of ‘O Canada’ is one of the most moving parts of the whole ceremony.
Click here to see more photos from the most recent ceremony in November, and for other Events photos taken throughout 2011.
On November 11th, RTO/ERO wreaths were laid in Caledonia, Dunnville, Waterdown and at the Hamilton Mountain Legion Branch #163 on Upper Wentworth Street.
In attendance at the Branch #163 service were the following District 13 members: President Lee Hondronicols, Nancy Chiarot, Marg Laberto, Frank Laberto and Doug French.
A Remembrance Day Service was also held in Glanbrook on Sunday November 6th, 2011.
Attending were RTO/ERO members Joan Lee and Joanne Weeks. Accompanying Joanne and assisting to lay the RTO/ERO wreath was Joanne’s father, Ross Wilson. Ross served as an RCAF navigator on the Lancaster in World War II.
Ward 11 Councillor Brenda Johnson joined us at the memorial following her part in the service.
Click on each photo if you wish to see a larger version.
Thank you to all RTO/ERO District 13 members who attended Remembrance Day services across our district to honour those men and women who served in our Armed Forces in the past and who are now serving our country in such a distinguished way.
You could be a Roots of Empathy Instructor!
Roots of Empathy is a program for children in kindergarten to grade 8. The program’s aim is to increase empathy – the ability to understand another person’s feelings.
The heart of the program is a parent and infant who visit the classroom once a month for the full school year. Children learn to care and respect each other resulting in less bullying and aggression.
The ROE Instructor:
The Roots instructor coaches the children to observe the baby’s development, celebrate milestones, interact with the baby and learn about an infant’s needs. The instructor also visits the classroom before and after each baby visit to prepare and reinforce teachings, using a specialized curriculum that is developmentally appropriate for each of four age ranges, kindergarten (JK/SK), primary (1-3), junior (4-6) and intermediate (7-8).
As an instructor you commit to 4 days of mandatory training, 3 – 40 minute classroom visits per month from October to June, preparation of lesson materials, travel time and must be comfortable presenting to children in a classroom setting.
There is no cost to the volunteer instructor for the training; however the cost to the program is $3000 per person. Due to this investment we ask instructors to make a three year commitment to the program.
For more information please contact:
Jeanette Day, Program Co-ordinator
Affiliated Services for Children and Youth
905-574-6876 ext.225
jday@ascy.ca or check out our website at www.rootsofempathy.org
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The Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton is looking for responsible and caring volunteers to drive children to and from appointments, family visits, school, camp etc. Times are flexible around your schedule and mileage reimbursed. Current police check is required.
Volunteer drivers are an integral part of the service delivery to our children and their families. Our drivers also compliment and enhance services provided by our staff.
If you enjoy working with children and youth, and are looking for a rewarding opportunity please contact:
Lisa Hostein, Volunteer and Development Coordinator
(905) 525-2012 ext. 3256 or
lisa.hostein@hamiltonccas.on.ca
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