Vancouver District Parent Advisory Council

https://www.vancouverdpac.org/statement-of-condolence-and-support-from-vancouver-dpac/

There's still time to join us tonight - register by 5 pm for tonight's session with the Institute for Public Education BC to explore our Hopes and Dreams for Public Education.

Surrey DPAC, Surrey Teachers' Association and CUPE Surrey invites parents and caregivers, teachers, support workers and staff to join us for a meaningful conversation about public education facilitated by the Institute for Public Education BC.
Date: Thursday, April 3rd
Time: 7 pm
Location: District Education Centre

Space is limited so if your plans change and you are unable to attend, please let us know right away to allow someone else to participate.

We seem to be caught in a continual cycle of trying to protect what we have, even though it never seems to be enough. We’re constantly faced with accepting a glass that’s half full or half empty. But isn’t it time we also talked about our aspirations for our public schools? What would a glass filled to overflowing look like? Let’s talk about it together.

The Institute for Public Education/BC (IPE/BC), a non-profit and non-partisan organization, is conducting a community engagement research project to find out British Columbians’ hopes and dreams for our public education system. IPE/BC has already heard from hundreds of people across BC and will be publishing a report with recommendations to use in advocating for public education throughout the province.

Register now: https://surreydpac.ca/hopesanddreams

Attention: Parents & Caregivers, VSB Staff & Stakeholders - everyone is welcome to our upcoming General Meeting where we will be featuring school gardens: practical tips on how to build and expand under VSB policies, garden ideas and ongoing support and resources !

Kamloops! We are bringing in butterfly hatching kits!

We work with a Canadian supplier to make sure our baby caterpillars are as healthy as they can be when they arrive and you have a great hatching experience! You'll receive everything you need to hatch painted lady butterflies you can release in your backyard or in a park!

This is an amazing family activity to do, and you can feed and hold your butterflies until you release them! They grow so quickly and you get to experience all of the stages of the life cycle!

Kits must be pre ordered and the first order deadline is April 4th, so don't miss out!

You can choose your shipping date so it works for you. This is a super fun experience over spring and easter!

The Archewell Foundation is hosting small-group insight sessions in Vancouver from February 12-16, 2025, gathering input for an international report on youth digital well-being.

💡 Why Join?
✅ Help shape global conversations on social media & mental health
✅ Separate sessions for teens & parents (2 hours, food provided)
✅ Anonymous participation & strict data privacy

📍 Sign up here to express interest—no commitment required! 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecyo6eoMivZlKMiXFRN426UwD3DughK64SE0SaCMGLVFzysg/viewform

Can’t attend in person? You can also indicate interest in a future online

session.https://www.vancouverdpac.org/archewell/

Seeking Teens/Parents' Opinions on Social Media (Archewell Foundation) As part of its ongoing work on behalf of youth and mental health, nonprofit group The Archewell Foundation is seeking teens and parents/caregivers to share their experiences with social media and well-being. Archewell representatives will be in Vancouver Feb. 12-16, 2025, and they will hold insight....

Vancouver DPAC's February 2025 Newsletter has been released - lots of important initiatives !! Please include these on your PAC agendas and share widely through your social networks and school communities !!

February 2025 Newsletter As we step into February, we are grateful for the incredible work happening at Vancouver DPAC. At our January General Meeting, the amazing presentations from our working groups showcased their dedication to improving education for all students. This is a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish w...

Statement from Vancouver District Parent Advisory Council’s Inclusive Education Working Group Re: Ombudsperson Media Release – Vancouver District Parent Advisory Council Statement from Vancouver District Parent Advisory Council’s Inclusive Education Working Group Re: Ombudsperson Media Release site admin January 14, 2025 0 Comments Vancouver DPAC Statement in response to the BC Ombudsperson’s announcement:The Inclusive Education Working Group (IEWG) is feeling e...

Vancouver DPAC's Inclusive Education Working Group responds to the BC Ombudsperson's announcement to investigate inclusion for students with diverse learning needs - Please share !

Statement from Vancouver District Parent Advisory Council’s Inclusive Education Working Group Re: Ombudsperson Media Release – Vancouver District Parent Advisory Council Statement from Vancouver District Parent Advisory Council’s Inclusive Education Working Group Re: Ombudsperson Media Release site admin January 14, 2025 0 Comments Vancouver DPAC Statement in response to the BC Ombudsperson’s announcement:The Inclusive Education Working Group (IEWG) is feeling e...