In Memory Susan Fraser
SUSAN FRASER February 11, 1934 - April 30, 2019 Susan Fraser (née Thompson) was an extraordinary, warm person. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She welcomed everyone into her home for a cup of tea. Sue was born in Thaba Nchu, South Africa, grew up in Johannesburg and farmed with her husband, Hugh Fraser, in Kenya. They came to Vancouver in 1964, where she set up a preschool in her basement while also getting her B.Ed and Masters degrees. She became an early childhood education professor, author, speaker and artist. Among her many accomplishments, Sue received two lifetime achievement awards for her contributions and mentorship in the field of ECE. Her loving husband of 65 years, Hugh, invites her friends for tea in her garden as a celebration of her life, on May 26th. Donations In lieu of flowers towards her scholarship fund are welcomed by emailing suefraseraward@gmail.com
Published in The Globe and Mail from May 11 to May 15, 2019
Susan Fraser and her book Authentic Childhood: Experiencing Reggio Emilia in the Classroom inspired many educators and their work with the Reggio Emilia approach within our Canadian context.
2020 Reggio Emilia Study Tour!!
A 2020 Reggio Study tour is being organized by the Vancouver Reggio Association from March 15-20th, 2020. They will be collaborating with Robin Duckett of UK Sightlines Initiative to co-host and co-organize.
Please note: Expressions of interest with first $100 deposit will open April 5.
To find out more about registration please visit: http://vancouverreggioassociation.ca/wp-content/uploads/Reggio-Study-Tour-Expression-of-Interest-VRA-Revised.pdf
View Sylvia Kind's work and book Encounters with Materials in Early Childhood Education at:
http://encounterswithmaterials.com
https://www.instagram.com/composing_a_studio/
https://www.amazon.ca/Encounters-Materials-Early-Childhood-Education/dp/1138821462
Back to Basics: A four part series
For those interested in extending their practice in the Reggio philosophy.This year the back to basics series will focus on locating ourselves within the principles of the Reggio philosophy through discussions and reflections with other educators. We will look most deeply at the role of our environments in the learning process. Participants will be invited to observe and interact with a variety of environments throughout the city (ex: urban environment, outdoor environment)
Cost: $80 for 4 sessions and light supper will be provided
Session1: Locating ourselves on the journey to a Reggio inspired practice
October 15th, 2018 Hosted by Colonel J. Fred Scott School
Session 2: Environment 1
January 28th, 2019 Hosted by Bow Valley College
Session 3: Environment 2
March 11th, 2019 Hosted by Maple Ridge School
Session 4: Environment 3
May 27th, 2019 Hosted by CCES Nature Kindergarten and Common Digs
Registration is now closed.
Philosophical Dialogues: A four part series
For those who are experienced with and who have been practicing the Reggio philosophy within their classroom or setting for several years. This series will be grounded in dialogue only and engage participants in challenging the ideas, ethics and understandings of the Reggio philosophy.
Cost: $80 for 4 sessions and light supper will be provided
October 22nd, 2018 Hosted by Rosedale Playschool
January 28th, 2019 Hosted by Bow Valley College
March 4th, 2019 Hosted by Queen Elizabeth School
May 27th, 2019 Hosted by CCES Nature Kindergarten and Common Digs
Registration is now closed.
