Why was this PAC website developed?
This website was created as a convenient way for the PAC executives to relay information to parents about fundraisers and school related events. With the new school build coming in only 3 more years we have many things we need to fundraise for and many many more volunteers needed!
We encourage parents to come out to the monthly PAC meetings which are a great source of information about what is happening at the school.
At every PAC meeting, the floor is opened up for parents to bring up any topic that relates directly to the school. The Principal is also present at each meeting.
This website was created as a convenient way for the PAC executives to relay information to parents about fundraisers and school related events. With the new school build coming in only 3 more years we have many things we need to fundraise for and many many more volunteers needed!
We encourage parents to come out to the monthly PAC meetings which are a great source of information about what is happening at the school.
At every PAC meeting, the floor is opened up for parents to bring up any topic that relates directly to the school. The Principal is also present at each meeting.
WHo is PAC and how does it work?
PAC Executive for 2020/2021:
Co-Chairs - Lauren Asperin and Kim Nguyen-Stone
Treasurer - Elise Wong
Secretary - Mike Zobac
Members-at-Large - Bryan Yu, Ina Huang, Helen Sinclair, and Queenie Wong
Facebook Group - Laurn Asperin
Weebly Website - Mike Zobac
School Principal- John Cortens
Through their elected executives from parents in the school, PACs communicate with their parent community gathering and discussing issues of importance regarding their school in order to adequately advise those that influence their school. In addition to PAC meetings communication may also be done through, newsletters, telephone, email, and websites so that all parents have the opportunity for input. PACs, with strong participation from parents, have an important influence on life at the school and the feelings the community has toward the school and education. There is strong evidence that increased parent involvement in the school results in increased student achievement, accomplishment, satisfaction, and bonding all of which result in decreased dropout rates and better citizen.
Helen Sinclair
Co-Chairs - Lauren Asperin and Kim Nguyen-Stone
Treasurer - Elise Wong
Secretary - Mike Zobac
Members-at-Large - Bryan Yu, Ina Huang, Helen Sinclair, and Queenie Wong
Facebook Group - Laurn Asperin
Weebly Website - Mike Zobac
School Principal- John Cortens
Through their elected executives from parents in the school, PACs communicate with their parent community gathering and discussing issues of importance regarding their school in order to adequately advise those that influence their school. In addition to PAC meetings communication may also be done through, newsletters, telephone, email, and websites so that all parents have the opportunity for input. PACs, with strong participation from parents, have an important influence on life at the school and the feelings the community has toward the school and education. There is strong evidence that increased parent involvement in the school results in increased student achievement, accomplishment, satisfaction, and bonding all of which result in decreased dropout rates and better citizen.
Helen Sinclair
What is A pac and its purpose?
The School Act gives parents the right, through Parent Advisory Councils (PACs), to provide feedback in their school. PAC is the officially recognized collective voice of parents of their school. A PAC, through its elected officers, may advise the school board, the principal and staff of the school respecting any matter relating to the education of the students and the school.
PACs are forums within each school community to discuss matters affecting your school and the education of your children. Parents’ voices are a tremendous value to their school. They offer a wealth of ideas and support in the challenges that face all public schools. PACs strive to represent the diversity within their communities and contribute to the benefit of all students by:
PACs are forums within each school community to discuss matters affecting your school and the education of your children. Parents’ voices are a tremendous value to their school. They offer a wealth of ideas and support in the challenges that face all public schools. PACs strive to represent the diversity within their communities and contribute to the benefit of all students by:
- providing opportunities to educate and inform parents about the school;
- involving parents in volunteer activities; and
- openly discussing parents’ concerns and aspirations for their schools.
- To advise the school principal and staff on parents’ views and feedback about school programs, policies, plans and activities.
- To organize PAC activities and events and endeavour to provide parent education.
- To encourage parent involvement in the school, and to support programs that promote parent involvement.
- To communicate with parents, and to promote co-operation between the home and the school in providing support for the education of children.
- To assist parents in accessing the system and to advocate on behalf of parents and students.
- To provide financial support for the goals of the PAC, as determined by its membership.
- To advise and participate in the activities of the District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) and the BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils (BCCPAC).