http://thetyee.ca/News/2013/08/28/Back-to-School-Stike-Averted/ Staff, teachers and parents of public-school kids can breathe a sigh of relief because CUPE-BC is headed back to the negotiation table. Until last week it looked like they were headed in the opposite direction. With just three weeks left until school started, CUPE-BC had announced the breakdown of …
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The first day back to school is coming up fast. Students will go back to school Wednesday, September 4th. The start time and length of day will depend on your school; check your own school’s website, or call the school office, for more information. School calendar for year: School District …
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Superintendent of Schools Brian Pepper is pleased to announce the following appointments, effective August 1, 2013: Joanne Shaw – Principal, College Heights Elementary Tanya Goodwin – Vice-Principal, Heather Park Elementary Lisa Horswell – Vice-Principal, Ron Brent Elementary We wish Joanne, Tanya and Lisa all the best in their new positions.
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We have been asked to pass along this information to all PACs providing scholarships and bursaries to students from gaming money: PAC’s cannot donate to a conduit, nor can they provide PAC’s funds to a 3rd party such as a school district. However, under section 3.3 of the community gaming …
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As of June 21st, the following PACs have applied for the PAC Gaming Grant from the communities of Hixon, Mackenzie, McBride, Prince George, Valemount, and Willow River: City Organization Name Hixon Hixon Elementary School Parent Advisory Council Mackenzie Morfee Elementary Parent Advisory Council Mcbride McBride Centennial Elementary School PAC Mcbride …
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DPAC meeting minutes June 3, 2013 DPAC MINUTES FOR JUNE 3, 2013 7:00 p.m. Van Bien Training and Development Centre Attendees: DPAC Executive: Sarah Holland (Chair), Chris Finke (Vice Chair), Gillian Burnett (Treasurer), Darlene Campbell (District Associate) , Jacqueline Dockray (Director), Steve Shannon (Technical Director) and Inge Culhane (Secretary) Partner …
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The BCAA Road Safety Foundation has expanded their school safety patrol program for elementary schools in BC. Endorsed nationally by the Canadian Automobile Association, the School Safety Patrol Program offers safety patrol equipment, training materials and resources to help schools get the program up and running — free of charge. …
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The School District has just published a draft of the 2013-14 District Achievement Contract, and has asked for feedback. DPAC encourages our members to provide feedback to the district on this important document. Please click here to see the 2013-14 District Achievement Contract Draft We hope you will take the time …
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posting email sent to DPAC: The Vancouver Aquarium’s award-winning BC Hydro AquaVan is a hands-on program featuring live animals from the waters of coastal British Columbia, giving your students the opportunity to discover the connections among aquatic life, environments and ourselves.Cariboo & Northwestern BC: September 1 – October 4, …
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2013 Info and Registration Package The Prince George Native Friendship Centre will be offering NO-COST, summer camp programming in July and August for low-income Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal children, ages 6-13. Programming will include traditional and cultural elements, crafts, nature and animal awareness, all sorts of outdoor activities. Registration is “first …
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