Press Release – GRANTS TO PACs SUPPORT PRINCE GEORGE STUDENTS
PRINCE GEORGE -Parent Advisory Councils (PACs) in Prince George will share $222,845 in community gaming grants this school year to support activities for local children.
“This funding is important for a variety of reasons, but most importantly it supports kids,” says Prince George – Mackenzie MLA Pat Bell. “It brings schools and families together and that builds communities.”
“Studies show us that when parents are involved in their child’s education, they do better. That is why Parent Advisory Councils are so important,” says Prince George – Valemount MLA Shirley Bond. “These grants support the hard work that PACs do to enhance student opportunities in schools right across School District No. 57. As a former PAC chair I know firsthand how important these grants are.”
Activities that gaming grants support include school drama and chess clubs, writing, debating and music competitions, and student societies, as well as student travel in B.C. Newsletters, yearbooks, playground and sports equipment, awards, trophies, scholarships and bursaries are also funded through these grants.
Funding is also provided to district parent advisory councils (DPACs) to build relationships and promote effective communication among schools, parents, students and the community. Eligible uses for this funding are educational and promotional materials, as well as administration and travel to DPAC meetings. DPACs are comprised of members from each PAC in a district. DPACs receive grants of $2,500 every year while PAC grants are based on the respective schools’ student enrolment and are paid annually at $20 per student.
Funding for PACs is part of $120 million budgeted for gaming grants this year – $7.4 million more than last year. For a complete list PACs and DPACs receiving community grants, and other information on the gaming industry, please visit www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/gaming/.
To learn more about Shirley’s work in Prince George-Valemount, visit www.shirleybondmla.bc.ca or follow her on Twitter at www.twitter.com/shirleybond.
To learn more about Pat’s work in Prince George-Mackenzie, visit www.patbellmla.bc.ca
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Prince George PACs receiving Community Gaming Grants include:
- Association de Parents du Programme Francophone de Prince George – $2,460
- Beaverly Elementary School PAC – $4,960 ·
- Blackburn Elementary School PAC – $4,840
- Buckhorn Elementary P.A.C. – $2,200
- Central Fort George Traditional School Parent Advisory Council – $3,400
- Centre For Learning Alternatives PAC – $7,440
- College Heights Elementary School PAC – $9,260
- College Heights Secondary School PAC – $15,580
- District Parent Advisory Council No. 57 Prince George – $2,500
- DP Todd Secondary School PAC – $15,000
- Duchess Park Secondary School P.A.C. – $17,100
- Ecole Austin Road Elementary School PAC – $6,320
- Edgewood Elementary Parent Advisory Council – $3,060
- Glenview Elementary PAC – $2,540
- Hart Highlands P.A.C. – $5,240
- Harwin Elementary School P.A.C. – $3,740
- Heritage Elementary P.A.C. – $8,540
- Hixon School Parent Advisory Council – $500 ·
- Immaculate Conception Elementary Psg – $3,740
- Kelly Road Secondary School PAC – $18,865
- Malaspina Parent Advisory Council – $5,360
- Nukko Lake Elementary School PAC – $1,620 ·
- Peden Hill Elementary School PAC – $3,940
- Pineview Parents Advisory Council – $3,740
- Pinewood Elementary School PAC – $3,480
- Prince George Secondary School PAC – $25,920 ·
- Quinson Elementary Parent Advisory Council – $4,060
- Ron Brent Elementary School P.A.C. – $4,480
- Sacred Heart Parent Support Group – $1,860
- Shady Valley PAC & Community Association – $440
- Southridge Elementary School PAC – $7,020
- Springwood Elementary P.A.C. – $2,740
- Spruceland Elementary School PAC – $7,700
- St. Mary’S Catholic School Parent Support Group – $4,320
- Van Bien Elementary School PAC – $4,680
- Vanway Elementary School PAC – $5,740 ·
- Westwood Elementary School P.A.C. – $4,860