There’s a bittersweet feeling that comes with the end of summer. It’s a race to make the most of the sunny season, scheduling as many excursions, excitement and extracurriculars as possible while making time to savour social get-togethers and quality family fun.
While it’s a time we anxiously await every year full of frolicking and freedom, there’s no shame in admitting there is also a fondness that comes with the transition to fall, as the familiar crispness fills the air, the leaves begin to change and we return to our regular routines.
One of the most anticipated returns to the routine is the pre-emptive preparations for back to school!
Depending on how early you start – or how your kids feel about going back – this quest for books, binders, backpacks and more can either be an exciting endeavour or a dreaded chore.
Luckily, Newport Village offers a convenient and comprehensive selection of stores to help destress your back-to-school prepping process and start the school year off on the right note.
Steamoji
There’s no denying we exist in a rapidly changing digital world, which makes STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) education a vital tool for children’s success.
Steamoji Coquitlam offers an innovative approach to STEAM education designed for kids aged six to 14, featuring a comprehensive 400-hour Build to Solve® curriculum, including 3D printing, coding & robotics, engineering, digital art and more, equipping students with the skills and knowledge for the careers of tomorrow.
Monarch Pediatric Dental
While back-to-school prioritizes ingesting knowledge and fostering understanding on the inside, there’s something to be said for kids feeling good about their outside, too!
Come picture day, you’ll be glad you took your child to Monarch Pediatric Dental. With no referrals necessary, the clinic always accepts new patients to its fun, playful environment designed to inspire adventure and instill positive early dental experiences kids can carry with them through life.
Vigour Health
While returning to school is a fun and exciting time, it also means an increased risk of spreading germs, especially during the fall cold and flu season.
Give your family’s immune system a buoyant boost before they head back to work, the classroom or wherever with supplements from Vigour Health & Beauty. With an array of options that fit your specific lifestyle needs, staff are equipped with knowledge to help you pick out products that promote optimal health for you and your family.
The Runners’ Den
Whether it’s for P.E., football, soccer, track and field or maintaining your own active lifestyle, The Runners’ Den is your go-to space for those interested in running and walking to find the latest and greatest in technical footwear and clothing.
Its team of experts is available to discuss training, provide insights into how best to prevent injuries and provide suggestions for local running routes to broaden your horizons. Customers looking to take their running to another level are also invited to join the Tuesday Night Running Clinics running from September 24 to November 12, offering a mixture of workouts, including hill training, speed training, strength training and tempo-type workouts.
Gallagher’s Coffee Bar
Ensuring homework is done, bags are packed, teeth are brushed and kids are at school on time is a job in itself! Take a breath during the hectic back-to-school rush and refuel with a visit to Gallagher’s Coffee Bar.
Serving up small-batch, hand-roasted coffee and an assortment of fabulous and flavourful lunch options, Gallagher’s offers a relaxing respite and an ideal venue to people-watch, catch up with friends or simply take a well-deserved moment for yourself.
