Our next meeting is on:

Thursday February 18th

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cassie Campbell Recreation Centre

1050 Sandalwood Parkway

We will be having a speaker from York University that is looking to make community connections to have their students in the teachers program get involved with so that they can learn more about the communities they will be teaching in.

If your agency is interested in getting involved with this committee, or if you have more questions please do contact:

Jocelyn Cann

Public Health Nurse at

905-791-7800 ext.2027.

jocelyn.cann@peelregion.ca

Brampton Northwest Community Project

Who we are 

The Brampton Northwest Community Project was developed in January 2007 by a group of concerned community partners. The group consists of staff from local elementary, middle and secondary schools, parents in the community, local student representatives, and community service organizations. The list of community service organizations involved with this project include: Brampton Parks and Recreation, Brampton Public Library, Boys and Girls Club of Peel, Peel Police and Peel Health. 

Our Community

Our community is a newly developing community with limited opportunities for students to engage in recreation, social and learning activities outside of school. With limited malls, plazas, movie theatres, and the recreation facility slated to open in Fall 2008, students have little to keep them occupied after school hours.  

Our Mission 

We believe that the community is responsible for ensuring the safety, well-being and optimal development of our children and youth. Our mission is to engage the entire community in planning and implementing after-school programming for students that will promote physical activity, self-esteem, leadership and general well-being.  

Our objectives and strategies

1. To understand the needs of students and parents in the community in terms of social, physical and learning needs.
   
   • Strengthen and expand membership base. Invite community partners/organizations, parents and students as identified by group.
   • Conduct and inventory of current assets and gaps in the community in terms of after school programming.
   • Conduct a survey with parents and students in the community.

2. To engage children and youth in programs that will promote physical activity and well-being, leadership and social skills.
   
   • Pursue funding opportunities and in-kind support through local businesses/organizations.
   • Plan and implement after-school (3:00-6:00pm) programming for children in youth in this area.
   • Provide links to employment and volunteering opportunities.

3. To promote a shared sense of responsibility between parents and the community, for the safety and optimal development of our children and youth.
   
   • Plan and implement community wide events on topics and activities identified by parents and students.
   • Recruit parents to participate in and supervise programs and events that are being offered in the community.
   • Develop a community awareness strategy that promotes a sense of community.

4. To reduce the potential for violence/crime in the area.
   
   • Support local schools with their violence policies and bullying prevention initiatives.
   • Work in partnership with local Police and Brampton Safe City with crime prevention and safety initiatives in the community.

When we meet

Our group meets bi-monthly in different locations across the Brampton Northwest Community. We try to alternate between morning and evening meeting times. If you are interested in joining our group, please contact either: 

Jocelyn Cann, Public Health Nurse at 905-791-7800 ext.2027.

Email: jocelyn.cann@peelregion.ca   or 

Mary Nanavati, Principal, Fletcher’s Meadow SS

Fred Albi, Principal, St Josephine Bakhita