Pass It On Boys has Two New Facilitators

Thirty Years in the Making: ‘We need these programs now more than ever’

Thirty years ago, Lynda Laushway was the first executive director of SWOVA (Salt Spring Women Opposed Violence and Abuse), which became The Circle Education in 2020. Her personal set of values and background in criminal justice led her on a path of preventing...

Thirty Years in the Making: The Power of Real Connections

Olivia Hayne started as a participant in Pass it On when she was 15 years old. It was so meaningful to her that, ten years later, she joined the board of The Circle Education. “This program is incredibly special, and I want to make sure it continues and expands so it...

30 Years in the Making: How a 17-year-old started Pass it On

As The Circle Education approaches its 30th anniversary in August 2026, we’re taking this year to reflect, honour, and celebrate the people and moments that brought us here. Over the next ten months, join us on a journey into our 30th year. Each story we share is a...

The Parent Project Podcast: Gratitude Fosters Connection

How can gratitude be used as a tool to connect our families? In the ninth, and last, episode of the Parent Project Podcast, parents and grandparents share why they use gratitude as a practice to foster connection, especially in the face of challenges. When life is...

She Shed Tour: Unique and Rare Opportunity to Peek into Creative Spaces

On Saturday, May 31st, Salt Spring women are opening their She Sheds to the public for one day as a fundraiser for The Circle Education’s Pass it On Girls program. Multi-disciplined visual artist Melanie Thompson was on the inaugural tour in 2018 and will be part of...

The Parent Podcast Project: ‘Consent within Your Family, a Fuzzy Balance’

How do we, as parents, navigate consent within our families? In the eighth episode of the Parent Project Podcast, parents and grandparents speak of the fine line between holding up boundaries, expectations and responsibilities within the family, while offering kids...

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