PAC & Parent Resources

April 25, 2023BCCPAC, PAC & Parent Resourcesby DPAC

PAC Proxy’s Due!!

It’s that time of year again!! It’s PROXY TIME. The 2023 BCCPAC Conference and AGM is just around the corner (May 5th to 7th) and our DPAC is sending representatives down to ensure our PAC and parent voices are represented at the provincial level. We need these Proxy forms completed and sent …

January 16, 2023News, PAC & Parent Resourcesby DPAC

Kindergarten Registration & Choice Programs & School of the Arts

The School District No. 57 released information about kindergarten registration on February 1 and Information Sessions on Choice Programs that are offered. See post here. If your child turns 5 on or before December 31, 2023, they can be registered for kindergarten. All the information and forms can be found …

January 16, 2023Minutes, Monthly Meeting, PAC & Parent Resourcesby DPAC

DPAC Minutes – Jan 9

We had an amazing turnout at our Monthly DPAC Meeting on January 9. We were discussing the important theme of Mental Health and Family Resources. Check out all the great information on our Minutes and on the attachments below. Find information about the free Open Parachute online resource sponsored by …

January 14, 2023Events, PAC & Parent ResourcesSchool Districtby DPAC

Strategic Plan Engagement – Feb 1

All parents and stakeholders are invited to the SD57 Strategic Plan Engagement Session on Wednesday February 1, 2023. You can attend in-person or online. Details below. It is important to understand the values and goals within our District and how it relates to your School Plan for Student Success. Come …

January 4, 2023Events, PAC & Parent Resourcesby DPAC

Secondary Schools Parent Feedback Forum

Many parents and students from our SD57 Secondary Schools have expressed concerns and questions related to education, graduation requirements, special programming, and funding/grants to support student success. SD57 DPAC is hosting a Secondary School Parent Feedback Forum on Thursday January 5 at 6pm on MS Teams (virtual only). District representatives …

November 7, 2022PAC & Parent ResourcesTrainingby Andrea

ERASE – Parent Seminar

The BC Government hosts a website for students and families to receive resources regarding bullying and report incidents. Link here: erase = expect respect & a safe education – Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca) Upcoming Parent Seminar – Social Media Awareness, Digital Footprints and Cyberbullying November 15 and 30 at …

November 5, 2022Minutes, PAC & Parent ResourcesTrainingby Andrea

PAC Cafe Minutes – Nov 5

Thank you to all who attended our PAC Cafe at the PG Civic Centre today. We had 14 people representing 11 schools (out of 40) in our district. We had a fabulous Greek buffet lunch, coffee/tea, and dessert. There were lively, open discussions! Here is an attempt to capture the …

October 25, 2022PAC & Parent ResourcesSchool Districtby Andrea

Open Parachute – Nov 3

Seminar for Parents regarding Open Parachute mental health resources. Wed November 3 from 6:30-7:30pm at Vanier Hall (PGSS). Message from Audrey Mitchell, Vice Principal – Inclusive Education Department, SD57 Part of my role as Vice Principal of Inclusive education is to support the implementation of Mental Health Supports for our …

October 24, 2022Events, PAC & Parent ResourcesAdvocacyby Andrea

PAC Cafe – Nov 5

On Saturday November 5 at 11am, the SD57 District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) is hosting a PAC Cafe. This is an in-person (only) opportunity to network with DPAC and your fellow PAC Executives. We hope that at least one member from each of our PACs can attend to collaborate and …

October 12, 2022Events, PAC & Parent Resourcesby Andrea

SD57 FoodSafe

The SD57 DPAC is sponsoring a Level 1 FoodSafe course. Parents and PAC members who are providing food service in our schools, must have this certification. Date: Saturday October 29th, 2022 Time: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (Break 11:30 am – 12:15 pm) Location: Van Bien Training Centre Meeting Room For: Parents from within …