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NEW PRESCHOOL COURSES
Centro Scuola/Columbus Centre has organized a new series
of classes designed for preschool children to enhance their
development and give them the best possible start in life.
This comprehensive series will guide parents as they
participate with their toddlers, helping them develop the
appropriate skills needed to play cooperatively with others
and build relationships with peers and adults. Through
games and other activities, the little ones will learn positive
social behaviours such as sharing, compromising and
taking turns.
Our affordable classes are led by trained staff that is ready to
meet every child’s interest and needs. The program covers a
variety of learning experiences with curriculum geared to
stimulate emotional, intellectual and cognitive growth,
motor skills, language and second language acquisition.
Creativity is best expressed through a variety of artistic
media including art, music and movement. Our classes are
designed to stimulate the wonderful world of imagination
that tots enter during this new stage of life.
GIARDINO D’INFANZIA – LEARNING ITALIAN:
MOMMY/DADDY AND ME (AGE 2 - 4)
This course is offered with the aim of enhancing early acquisition of the
Italian language, building social skills, and encouraging independence and
autonomy. Classes are geared
to the physical and psychological development of each participant.
Day: Monday-Friday
First Term:September 21-November 27 (10 weeks)
Second
Term:January 11-March 26 (10 weeks)
March 15-19 classes cancelled for
March break
Third Term:April 6-June 11 (10 weeks)
May 24 classes cancelled for Victoria Day
Time:9:30
a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Fee:$150 per term or $400 for the whole year
KINDER DANCE: MOMMY/DADDY AND ME (AGES 18
months - 3 yrs)
Children are introduced to movement and rhythm in the
comfort of parental companionship. This class includes
stretching and body awareness exercises, creative
movement, traveling steps, and music awareness. These
elements are practiced while holding the hand of the parent
and/or instructor. The last portion of the class is devoted to
creative activities. This class meets once a week.
ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM
Columbus Centre is an institution with a long-term vision of
service to the community, with a special focus on learning
and education. In this environment, mature students can
develop their full potential and refine their abilities through
a series of new courses developed to assist adults to
participate more fully in today’s society.
These new courses were developed specifically in response
to the needs of the Italian community, based on the concept
of lifelong learning. Students will be taught in workshop
settings, not exceeding 9 or 10 people per class. The subjects
will be chosen according to the students’ preferences as
expressed in their first meeting.
ENGLISH LITERACY
The aim of this course is to improve literacy skills that have a
direct impact on the person’s day to day life (for example:
banking, paying utility bills, filling out forms and other
typical everyday situations).
Day:Thursday
First Term:September 24-November 26 (10 lessons)
Second
Term:January 14-March 25 (10 lessons)
March 18-class cancelled for March break
Third Term:April 8-June 10 (10 lessons)
Time:7:00-8:30pm
Fee:$100.00 per term or $270 per year
COMPUTER LITERACY
This course is designed to introduce adults to the different
elements of computer technology. Students are guided
through various computer programs such as Adobe
Photoshop, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Moviemaker.
More advanced computer skills will be introduced later on in
the course, and will include presentation and graphic design.
Day:Tuesday
First Term:September 22-November 24 (10 lessons)
Second
Term:January 12-March 23 (10 lessons)
March 16-class cancelled for March break
Third Term:April 6-June 8 (10 lessons)
Time:2:00-4:00pm
Fee:$230 per term
ITALIAN THE FUN WAY
MORNING COFFEE AND ITALIAN SONGS
There is no better way to learn a language than sip a cup of
coffee and listen to modern Italian songs. Join us and through
the texts of the songs you will acquire a basic knowledge of
the language.
It’s fun!
Day:Monday
Time:9:30-11:30am
Fee:$100.00
AFTERNOON TEA AND ITALIAN MOVIES
Cannot choose between going to the movies and learning
Italian? It’s easy!!!!!!!!
Take this class and you will be able to do both. With the
assistance of an instructor you will also be able to learn the
cultural content of the film.
Day:Monday
Time:1:30-3:30pm
Fee:$100.00
ITALIAN FOR TRAVELERS
Make your visit and stay in Italy an even more enjoyable and
unforgettable experience.
Learn the basic expressions you need to travel, to enjoy the
food, shopping tips, and cultural information
Day:Monday
Time:9:30-11:30am
Fee:$100.00
ITALIAN FOR COOKS AND ITALIAN FOOD LOVERS
There is no better way to learn about the culture of Italy than
learning about its food. This course you will allow you to
speak about Italian foods like a pro.
You will learn about the culinary differences of the Regions
of Italy, as well as the related vocabulary. A “food testing”
night will be part of the course.
Day:Monday
Time:9:30-11:30am
Fee:$100.00
PERFECTING ITALIAN
This course is designed for the students who have completed
the Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels or by
permission of the instructor upon an evaluation of the
student. By the end of this course the participants will be able
to take part in a conversation with a native speaker, read
Italian magazines, newspapers and write different types of
texts.
Day:Tuesday
Time:6:00-8:00pm
7:00-9:00pm
Fee:$100.00
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