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From the beginning, there was an understanding that
Heritage Park Centre was a collaborative effort with a common goal of
enriching the lives of people in our community by expanding cultural,
recreational and educational opportunities.
It was understood that by
pooling and sharing resources, not only for capital construction, but
also for the ongoing operations, programming, and service delivery, much
more was possible than any one organization might accomplish on its own.
Community schools are multi-service centres working in partnership with
other community agencies, organizations and individuals to improve the
quality of life in the community. Community schools use a process, which
facilitates citizen involvement in local need identification,
decision-making, problem solving and program implementation.
A community
school is a designated school/facility open beyond the traditional
school schedule to offer prevention and early intervention, community
learning and participation opportunities to people of all ages.
Heritage Park Centre - GOALS & OBJECTIVES
To operate the facility as a community school to achieve the following
desired outcomes:
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Increased cultural,
recreational and educational opportunities for individuals who live,
work or attend school in the Mission community;
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To use existing community
facilities to benefit local children, youth, adults (including
seniors) and families;
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Increased sense of community
ownership and pride,
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Increased knowledge and
understanding of the community by participants, students and Heritage
Park Centre staff;
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Improved use, and
decision-making about the use, of Heritage Park Centre by the local
community.
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Positive relationships between
all participants involved in managing and using Heritage Park Centre.
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