s  The Polar Bear

In the United States, where Scottish Rite Masonic bodies have successfully operated Learning Centres for several years, the symbol is a teddy bear. Being Canadian, home of the north, when the first Learning Centre was opened in London ON, the polar bear was chosen. Between his paws the Polar Bear holds the symbol of the Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation of Canada, the foundation initiated, and supports, Learning Centres throughout Canada.
The Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation presently oversees learning centres in London, Halifax, Windsor, and the soon to be operational Vancouver.

Link to the Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation of Canada
Learning Centres for Children.

Barrie Valley Learning Centre for Children

What is a Learning Centre?

A Learning Centre is a place where children are important! Learning Centres are planned and established by Scottish Rite Freemasons - a centuries-old men's fraternal organization. Canadian Learning Centres operate under the auspices of the Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation of Canada.

At the Learning Centres, we help children with dyslexia to learn to read. Learning Centres tutor children individually with the Orton Gillingham Approach that accommodates their specific learning differences in a one-to-one setting. There is no cost to the child or family. The sessions are all after regular school hours

Starting in London Ontario, using a model developed in the United States, Scottish Rite Masons in Canada are beginning to spread Learning Centres across Canada.

What is Dyslexia?

Difficulties in reading may be the result of dyslexia. The International Dyslexia Association defines it this way:

"Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and / or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. These difficulties typically result from a deficit in the phonological component of language that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities and the provision of effective classroom instruction. Secondary consequences may include problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experience that can impede growth of vocabulary and background knowledge."

Where There Is A Need, There Is A Mason

The Valley of Barrie Learning Centre Committee

A committee, chaired by Ill. Bro. Doug Jagges, 33°, has been formed in order to open a Learning Centre for Dyslexic children in the Barrie area.

Exec. Committee members are:
Chairman - Doug Jagges
Vice Chair - Ross Martin
Secretary - Rod Greer
Committees:
Finance:
Doug Jagges, Paul Fockler
Building: Rod Greer, Ross Martin
Communications: David Boyd, Lyle Carson, Sharon Carson, Paul Knowles, Mike Wood
Fundraising: Chairman: Paul Stephen
Members: Lea Shea, James Anderson, Cam Goodman, Ross Martin, Brian Shannon, Dave Walker, Donald Campbell, Ex Officio, Douglas Jagges, Ex Officio

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FREEMASONS HELPING CHILDREN

The Valley of Barrie invites all members to download this PDF file containing a donation letter and easy to follow instructions on how to help our Valley help our children. A simple click here will make you feel real fine! Click me now please!

INFORMATION BROCHURE PDF FILE

Here is the latest brochure, designed by the Valley of Barrie Learning Centre Team so our members will have something they can print or email off to others. Everything you need to know about the Learning Centre and Dyslexia. Click Me Too!

1ST ANNUAL GOLF FOR DYSLEXIA
FREEMASONS HELPING CHILDREN
CHARITY SCRAMBLE GOLF TOURNAMENT
JUNE 24, 2009
TANGLE CREEK GOLF COURSE
$175 per person
Click Here for PDF file with info and registration form.

 

Links to Learning Centres:

Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation of Canada Learning Centres for Children:  http://clients.pppoe.ca/~scottishrite/    
Halifax:   http://www.dyslexiacentrehalifax.com/ 
London:  http://clients.pppoe.ca/~scottishrite/london_index.htm
Windsor: http://dyslexia.eriemasons.org/

Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry of Canada
Valley of Barrie
99 Morrow Road,
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
L4N 3V7
Phone and Fax 1 (705) 722-0432
Email:
scottishrite@bellnet.ca 

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