What is a School Council?

A School Council is a group of parents, caregivers, school staff, and other representatives from our community. School Councils are mandated by the Ministry of Education. Each School must have a school council.

What does a School Council do?

The School Council is an advisory group whose purpose is to:
• improve pupil achievement and enhance the accountability of the education system to parents through the active participation of parents;
• discuss issues such as the code of conduct and make recommendations to the Principal and Board of Education

What has our School Council done?

Our School Council has been active. We have been involved in activities such as:
• Review of Code of Conduct
• Working with our Home and School Association re: our school’s 150th Anniversary
• Review the Primary, Junior and Middle School Codes of Conduct
• Participation in Accommodation Reviews

How can you participate?

• By attending meetings
• By reading meeting minutes (available via e-mail or through our web-site)
• By participating in activities that interest you