Bowser Elementary School Parent Advisory Council

09/01/2026

🎯 💦 Principal Gordon is heading for the Dunk Tank this Saturday!

Come see if you can send our fearless principal for a swim — and help raise money for Bowser Elementary PAC while you’re at it! ❤️

💦🎯 THE DUNK TANK IS BACK! 🎯💦

One of the most fun attractions from last year’s Fall Fair is making a splash again at the 2026 Lighthouse Country Fall Fair!

And this year, we’ve lined up some familiar faces who have bravely volunteered to take the plunge! 😏

🚒 11 AM–12 PM — Bow Horne Bay Fire Department
🏫 12–1 PM — Bowser Elementary Principal Gordon
🏛️ 1–2 PM — RDN Director Stuart McLean
💦 2–3 PM — Bow Horne Bay Community Club Vice President Robert McGregor

🎯 3 BALLS FOR $1!

Even better — 100% of the proceeds from the Dunk Tank will be donated to the Bowser Elementary PAC! ❤️

So bring your loonies, work on that throwing arm, and come see if you can send one (or all 😆) of these brave volunteers into the water!

🍂 Lighthouse Country Fall Fair
📅 Saturday, September 5th
📍 Lions Community Park & Lighthouse Community Hall
240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay

Who are YOU lining up to dunk first? 👀💦

08/11/2026

Could you be a School Trustee?

You don’t need to be an educator. You don’t need to be a policy expert.

You do need to care about students, public education and your community — and be willing to listen, learn and ask good questions.

Curious? Come learn what the role is really about.

Trustee Candidate Information Session
August 27 · 6 PM
502 Bay Avenue, Parksville

No commitment required. Just curiosity.
More info here: https://www.qsdlearns.ca/board-of-education/trustee-information/trustee-elections
Info Guide:https://bcsta.org/wp-content/uploads/BCSTA-Elections2026-MarketingGuide-5.4.2026.pdf

07/17/2026

🌱 Have a green thumb? Join the garden club today, July 17th, from 10 - 11am to help tend to our school garden!

07/14/2026

Not one but two amazing movies coming up on August 7th 🍿🎥

Join us first inside for The Minecraft Movie starting at 6pm

Then join us for an OUTDOOR showing of The Lost City at 8pm on the community park field. Don't forget your chairs and blankets 🪑

Can't wait to see you there!

06/16/2026

Final Budget vote for our school district is tonight! Tune in and speak up if you have concerns!

📣 QSD families — the final budget vote is this Tuesday, June 16.

The proposed budget cuts:
• 0.8 FTE in school counselling
• 3.0 FTE in Learning Support Teachers
• 105 hrs/week in EA and CYCW time

Here's how to show up on Tuesday:
📋 Finance & Operations — 10:30 AM (online)
Agenda and meeting link - https://www.qsdlearns.ca/download/563656

🗳️ Final Budget Vote — 6:30 PM (online)
Agenda and meeting link - https://www.qsdlearns.ca/download/563657

You can also write directly and ask them to explain the rationale behind their vote, what alternatives were considered, and what the plan is for managing declining enrolment over the next few budget cycles so that impacts on students and staff are minimized going forward.
Trustee Eve Flynn - [email protected]
Trustee Carol Kellogg - [email protected]
Trustee Barry Kurland - [email protected]
Trustee R. Elaine Young - [email protected]
Trustee Julie Austin - [email protected]

Families deserve those answers. Let's show up and ask for them. 💙💙

06/16/2026

Save the Date
Thursday, June 18th
6-7:30pm

Arrowview invites all Grade 6 & 7 parents and caregivers to attend an information evening designed to help support your child through this important transition.

A panel of local community partners and youth support professionals will share information about some of the realities and risks facing today's adolescents, including substance use, partying, social media, healthy relationships, consent, and sexual assault prevention.

The evening will provide practical information, resources, and strategies to help families navigate these conversations with confidence and stay connected to the supports available in our community.

We encourage all families to attend and take advantage of this opportunity to learn, ask questions, and connect with community resources as your child prepares for the next stage of their educational journey.

Date: June 18, 2026
Time: 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Location: Arrowview Elementary Library

06/16/2026

📣 DPAC June Meeting & Executive Elections – Wednesday, June 17 @ 6:30 pm

Join us for DPAC's final meeting of the school year!
- Learn the outcome of the June 16 budget meeting
- Discuss issues affecting families across the district
- Help shape DPAC's priorities for the coming year
- Elect the 2026/27 DPAC Executive Team

We are currently seeking nominations for:
Chair
Vice Chair
Treasurer (1 nomination received)
Secretary (1 nomination received)
Up to five Directors (3 nomination received)
Indigenous Parent Representative

DPAC Executive Expression of Interest Form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUfb4e0AZ7AHFwAvJ_SnZXZjmmLSzxQ68RIHwsd4OqnykW3Q/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=114848765705919806070

📄 View the agenda and Zoom link - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I5p4Hrk_YDZGYK_nsXX3D0F8yjv8M4RQgxxJQzkoiKQ/edit?tab=t.0 =h.py41ulj2ftj3

Every school community deserves a voice at the table.
We hope to see you there!

06/15/2026

🍕We would like to thank the Qualicum Bay Lions for sponsoring our Friday pizza day. 🍕 53 Pizzas!!! 200 satisfied students. We appreciate your generous support. Qualicum Bay Lions

06/09/2026

**DPAC Needs You!**

DPAC needs parents and caregivers to join the 2026/27 Executive Team.

A full executive ensures parent and caregiver voices are represented on important issues affecting students and families across the district.

Without a full executive, our voice won't be as strong, and families may be less aware of key School District and Board of Education discussions, decisions, and opportunities for input.

We're currently accepting nominations for:
• Chair
• Vice Chair
• Treasurer
• Secretary (one nomination received)
• Up to five Directors (one nomination received)
• Indigenous Parent Representative

No previous experience is required. You'll receive onboarding, clear governance documents, and support from the current executive team.

It is NOT a requirement for you to also sit on a PAC Executive.

📅 DPAC Executive Elections will take place at the June 17 DPAC meeting.

Interested in learning more about the roles or expressing your interest? Click here: https://shorturl.at/tdRbx

Questions? Send us a message! 💙

06/05/2026

**POSTPONED** Golf Tournament

Dear Community,

After careful consideration, we have decided to postpone our Golf Tournament until September.

This time of year is especially busy for many families with sports tournaments, year-end events, and other commitments, and we want to ensure the tournament has the best opportunity for strong community participation and success.

Please stay tuned for more details about the new date and available refund options. Our team will reach out early next week with additional information.

Thank you for your understanding and for your ongoing support of the Bowser Elementary community. We truly appreciate it!

Sincerely,

Bowser Elementary School PAC