Created: Apr 14, 2015 08:00 AM (Updated: Apr 14, 2015 08:01 AM)
Four-year-old Nalah Robinson from Season's Learning, sings at the Week of the Young Child's official opening on the steps of City Hall where schoolchildren gathered and performed for their families and teachers. The event was organized by the Bermuda Association for the Education of Young Children (BAEYC) in conjuction with the Child Development Programme. Speakers emphasized the importance of behavioural intervention and classroom management in childhood development. (Photo by Nicola Muirhead)
Education Minister Wayne Scott officially launched celebrations for the 2015 Week of the Young Child yesterday.
The event, organised by the Bermuda Association for the Education of Young Children in collaboration with the child development programme, is operating with the theme “Celebrating our Youngest Learners”.
In his opening remarks, Mr Scott said: “We know that from birth to age 4 is the time when children learn the fastest. Their growth and development milestones are most significant.
“In just the span of four short years, children learn to crawl, babble then talk, sing, dance and read. Their development is amazing. It is said that during this period they learn about morals — right and wrong, and respecting others.
“It is a most crucial time in their lives and needs to be supported and protected.”
The minister added: “We owe it to our youngest learners to celebrate their development and provide the support necessary. Since its inception, the Bermuda Government’s child development programme has provided support services for families in Bermuda with children from birth to 4.
“CDP has collaborated with Bermuda Association for the Education of Young Child to focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families, and to recognise that early childhood education and services are vital for our future generations. This Week of the Young Child is a perfect time to recommit ourselves to provide at home and in our community and schools an environment that helps a child thrive.”
Five-year-old Ryahn Ball holds his father's video camera, Ryan Ball, at the Week of the Young Child's official opening on the steps of City Hall where schoolchildren gathered and performed for their families and teachers. The event was organized by the Bermuda Association for the Education of Young Children (BAEYC) in conjuction with the Child Development Programme. Speakers emphasized the importance of behavioural intervention and classroom management in childhood development. (Photo by Nicola Muirhead)
The Week of the Young Child had its' official opening on the steps of City Hall where schoolchildren gathered and performed for their families and teachers. The event was organized by the Bermuda Association for the Education of Young Children (BAEYC) in conjuction with the Child Development Programme. Speakers emphasized the importance of behavioural intervention and classroom management in childhood development. (Photo by Nicola Muirhead)
The Week of the Young Child had its' official opening on the steps of City Hall where schoolchildren gathered and performed for their families and teachers. The event was organized by the Bermuda Association for the Education of Young Children (BAEYC) in conjuction with the Child Development Programme. Speakers emphasized the importance of behavioural intervention and classroom management in childhood development. (Photo by Nicola Muirhead)
The Week of the Young Child had its' official opening on the steps of City Hall where schoolchildren gathered and performed for their families and teachers. The event was organized by the Bermuda Association for the Education of Young Children (BAEYC) in conjuction with the Child Development Programme. Speakers emphasized the importance of behavioural intervention and classroom management in childhood development. (Photo by Nicola Muirhead)
The Week of the Young Child had its' official opening on the steps of City Hall where schoolchildren gathered and performed for their families and teachers. The event was organized by the Bermuda Association for the Education of Young Children (BAEYC) in conjuction with the Child Development Programme. Speakers emphasized the importance of behavioural intervention and classroom management in childhood development. (Photo by Nicola Muirhead)
Parents eagerly video tape their kids performances at the Week of the Young Child's official opening on the steps of City Hall where schoolchildren gathered and performed for their families and teachers. The event was organized by the Bermuda Association for the Education of Young Children (BAEYC) in conjuction with the Child Development Programme. Speakers emphasized the importance of behavioural intervention and classroom management in childhood development. (Photo by Nicola Muirhead)
Parents eagerly video tape their kids performances at the Week of the Young Child's official opening on the steps of City Hall where schoolchildren gathered and performed for their families and teachers. The event was organized by the Bermuda Association for the Education of Young Children (BAEYC) in conjuction with the Child Development Programme. Speakers emphasized the importance of behavioural intervention and classroom management in childhood development. (Photo by Nicola Muirhead)
(Left to right) Simon Thompson, N-Zhai Walker, and Jahvid Anderson playful tease each other during the Week of the Young Child's official opening on the steps of City Hall where schoolchildren gathered and performed for their families and teachers. The event was organized by the Bermuda Association for the Education of Young Children (BAEYC) in conjuction with the Child Development Programme. Speakers emphasized the importance of behavioural intervention and classroom management in childhood development. (Photo by Nicola Muirhead)
Five-year-old Ryahn Ball holds his father's video camera, Ryan Ball, at the Week of the Young Child's official opening on the steps of City Hall where schoolchildren gathered and performed for their families and teachers. The event was organized by the Bermuda Association for the Education of Young Children (BAEYC) in conjuction with the Child Development Programme. Speakers emphasized the importance of behavioural intervention and classroom management in childhood development. (Photo by Nicola Muirhead)
Mother Alicia Davis cradles her son Caleb at the Week of the Young Child official opening on the steps of City Hall, where schoolchildren gathered and performed for their families and teachers. The event was organized by the Bermuda Association for the Education of Young Children (BAEYC) in conjuction with the Child Development Programme. Speakers emphasized the importance of behavioural intervention and classroom management in childhood development. (Photo by Nicola Muirhead)
The Week of the Young Child had its' official opening on the steps of City Hall where schoolchildren gathered and performed for their families and teachers. The event was organized by the Bermuda Association for the Education of Young Children (BAEYC) in conjuction with the Child Development Programme. Speakers emphasized the importance of behavioural intervention and classroom management in childhood development. (Photo by Nicola Muirhead)
