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May 28, 2021PAC & Parent Resources, Uncategorizedby Andrea

BCCPAC Parent Conference Day 1

We have 8 parents participating from SD57 and we are enjoying some learning and community among parents all over BC, approximately 120 participants. We received an engaging message from the Minister of Education, Hon Minister Jennifer Whiteside. She highlighted some good news stories featured here: Good News in Education – Province …

May 16, 2021Uncategorizedby Andrea

Virtual PAC Cafe Networking Event

It would be great if we could have representatives from all 41 PACs at our networking event tomorrow May 17 from 6:30-8pm. Zoom allows us to connect more people at the same time to share information and resources. Grab a drink and a device, and come chat with us! Find …

May 16, 2021Uncategorizedby Andrea

Social Media Awareness for Students and Parents

Here are some opportunities for students and parents to do some training regarding Social Media Awareness, Internet Safety, and Cyberbullying. Contact DPAC@sd57.bc.ca for the link to any of these events below. ERASE: Social Media Awareness, Digital Footprints and CyberbullyingDate: Monday May 17Time(s): either 10:30-11:30am OR 1:00-2:00pmWho: Students in grade 8-12 …

May 10, 2021Uncategorizedby Andrea

BCCPAC May Updates

Take a peek at some PAC and Parent resources in the BCCPAC update including The Framework for Enhancing Student Learning, updates about Gaming Grants and Zoom licenses, and links to parent information websites to enhance social emotional learning and safety for children. May Newsletter Any parents who are interested in …

May 7, 2021Uncategorizedby Andrea

Virtual PAC Cafe – May 17

As discussed with the Membership at our last two DPAC Meetings, we would like to hold a Virtual PAC Cafe in May to facilitate communication between PACs and DPAC. This is a place where PAC Members can share information with each other and give input to DPAC on how we …

May 7, 2021Uncategorizedby Andrea

DPAC Minutes – May 2021

Our DPAC AGM went well. Thank you to all the PACs for joining and creating quorum. We are pleased to announce our new executive members: Chair – Andrea Beckett Vice-Chair – Laura Weller Treasurer – Arlene McKibbin Secretary – Rickie Mitchell Director – Gillian Burnett Director – Christa Porter We had …

May 1, 2021Uncategorizedby Andrea

Indigenous Education Advisory Committee

DPAC received a request to forward this information to PACs and parents. See the letter and information below regarding student and parent representatives on the Indigenous Education Advisory Committee (IEAC). If interested, submit a letter of intent to Jennifer Pighin, contact info below.

May 1, 2021UncategorizedAGM, May2021by Andrea

DPAC AGM – May 3, 2021

Thank you to everyone who attended the AGM and DPAC meeting tonight! The results of tonight’s AGM elections and your DPAC Board of Directors for the upcoming 2021-2022 year are: Andrea Beckett – DPAC Chair Laura Weller – Vice-Chair Arlene McKibbin – Treasurer Rickie Mitchell – Secretary Gillian Burnett – …

April 28, 2021Uncategorizedby Andrea

Parent Education

This past year parents have had to adapt and navigate increased stress more than ever during this pandemic. They are teaching, finding alternate activities and social outlets for their families, and balancing health risks. BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils (BCCPAC) is here for you! Join us virtually at the …

April 28, 2021Uncategorizedby Andrea

COVID-19 Survey

Many of us participated in the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Survey BC COVID-19 SPEAK: Your story, our future last year. Now that we have passed a year into this pandemic, Round 2 of the Survey has been released. COVID-19 Survey (bccdc.ca) It takes approximately 30 minutes and can …

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