Syrian Children: Nova Scotia and Nomination Form

syrian children: Of those, at least 40 have become regular members, attending classes several times a week, said Hilary Thorne, who nominated the club, according to The Chronicle Herald. Apart from sheer enjoyment of the sport, I believe two crucial reasons for this remarkable success are the welcoming and inclusive attitudes demonstrated by the teachers, students and families, and a genuine commitment to supporting our newcomers in the long term, Thorne wrote on the nomination form. The Chimo Taekwondo Club in Spryfield was honoured with the top award from the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia ISANS for 2017 for welcoming more than 60 Syrian children into the club in the past year. Benefits to newcomers include creating a sense of belonging and community, providing opportunities for parents and their children to use and practise English, regular exercise that is accessible, it's fun and affordable with the help of funding from Kidsport and it builds confidence and a reduced fear of bullying, Thorne said. I'm immensely proud of our students and their families for accepting and welcoming the newcomers to Chimo. Inclusiveness is in the club's DNA, Master Doug Large said in a statement. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.