Early Learning Initiatives
Communications Protocol Agreement for StrongStart BC Programs
between the Ministry of Education and School Districts
OFFICIAL OPENING STAGE
News Release
On the day of an official opening ceremony the Ministry of Education may issue a news release. In all such news releases, the school district may have a quote from a designated representative.
Public Announcements, Official Events or Ceremonies
On the day of an official opening ceremony the Ministry of Education may issue a news release. In all such news releases, the school district may have a quote from a designated representative.
In order to effectively inform the public about the location of StrongStart BC early learning programs, districts should provide and install a sign marking the new StrongStart BC early learning program. The design, wording and specifications of such signs must meet the Ministry of Education’s signage standards, as indicated below. The cost of signs is to be funded by the district from its approved StrongStart BC budget.
Signage and Graphics
To create a StrongStart BC sign, school districts should provide the ".eps" and ".pdf" files of the signs to the graphics company. The graphics company can use the PDF as a template by simply inserting the full name of the StrongStart BC early learning program in the bottom panel. Most StrongStart BC programs are having plaques (36”x 16”) and/or sandwich boards made that can be placed in an area visible to families.
StrongStart BC Sign template PDF (PDF, 480KB)
StrongStart BC Sign template EPS (EPS, 1.25MB)
Ministry of Education Government Communications and Public Engagement
Brett Lowther
Manager, Communications
Government Communications and Public Engagement
Ministry of Education
Phone: (250) 356-9888
Email: Brett.Lowther@gov.bc.ca
