Parent Advisory Council - Vancouver Technical Secondary

Happy New Year
2023

She's going to sing in Cree on Saturday!

Cree singer getting ready to deliver O Canada at Blue Jays game - APTN News Chris Stewart APTN News Cree singer Kiya Bruno is getting ready to sing O Canada at an upcoming Blue Jays game in Toronto. The event …

Hello the Vancouver DPAC is searching for Parents to become members - its an excellent opportunity to have input into citywide issues and to be a part of the VSB committee too - Check out the DPAC Page for more info!!

All about the budget - this Thursday bring your questions for VSB Secretary/Treasurer Rick Krowchuk

come out and join the fun on January 22nd, Listen and learn from youth themselves! http://go.vsb.bc.ca/schools/vantech/Publications/SACYposter.pdf

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Good News, Students say :)

Important: Changes to June 24th Eng 10 and Social Studies 11 Exam Requirements | Vancouver... Please note that the Ministry of Education has made changes to the sections that students wil be responsible for completing related to the English 10 and Social Studies 11 Exam.English 10:Students will complete the Multiple Choice Question section Students will complete one Written Response Question…

Good to know, and to support all students :)

A transgender teen and parents react to the Vancouver School Board's policy change A transgender teen and parents react to the Vancouver School Board's policy change

have a safe and happy summer!

IN A TIME OF UNCERTAINITY, WHAT IS CERTAIN IS THE FOLLOWING:

PROVINCIAL EXAMS ARE A GO FOR:

MATH 10 (AWM & FMP 10), SCIENCE 10, ENGLISH 10, SOCIALS 11, AND ENGLISH 12/COMMUNICATIONS 12 AND FRAL 12

STUDENTS/PARENTS CAN FIND THE PROVINCIAL EXAM SCHEDULE ON THIS WEBSITE UNDER PUBLICATIONS.

STUDENTS ARE REQUESTED TO USE THE PENTICTON PARKING LOT ENTRANCE TO THE SCHOOL GROUNDS, AS THAT ENTRANCE WILL NOT BE PICKETED. STUDENTS ARE TO ACCESSS THE GYM VIA THE DOORS ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE GYM/CAF BUILDING, AND THOSE STUDENTS WHO ARE WRITING IN CLASSROOMS SHOULD ACCESS THE SCHOOL VIA THE "SHIPPING AND RECEIVING" DOORS--LOCATED CLOSE TO THE AUTO SHOP.

ALL STUDENTS WRITING PROVINCIAL EXAMS ARE REQUESTED TO BRING PHOTO ID.

Principals Ms Seed message

TEXTBOOKS--ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUESTED TO RETURN THEIR TEXTBOOKS. STUDENTS WRITING PROVINCIAL EXAMS CAN DROP OFF THEIR TEXTS IN THE MAIN GYM. STUDENTS NOT WRITING PROVINCIAL EXAMS ARE REQUESTED TO RETURN THEIR TEXT BOOKS TO THE MAIN OFFICE ON:

WED. JUNE 18TH--1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

THURS. JUNE 19TH--8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

FRI. JUNE 20TH--1:00 PM TO 3:00 PM

MATH STUDENTS ARE REQUESTED TO RETURN BORROWED CALCULATORS TO MS. SEED.

Hello check this out!

Parent Advisory Council - Vancouver Technical Secondary FUNCTION OF PARENT ADVISORY COUNCILS
According to the B.C. School Act, the school parents, through their elected representatives on the Parent Advisory Council executive, may consult with the principal and staff of their school "...respecting any matter relating to the school other
than matters assigned to the school planning council".

Topics on which PACs may offer advice and assistance:
• school philosophy and program priorities
• school regulations and general student conduct
• the curriculum, new instructional programs, facilities, equipment and learning resources
• budget, alterations and renovations to facilities
• safety programs and procedures
• alternatives for identifying, communicating and meeting unique community needs
• communicating ideas from the community to the board of school trustees and school staff

Topics on which PACs may offer advice and assistance:
• informing the community about decisions made at the school, district and ministry levels
• methods to ensure racial and cultural understanding and improve the sense of
community within the school neighbourhood
• methods of resolving school‐community differences and improving relations
• methods to encourage other community individuals and groups who do not have children of school age to attend meetings to express their ideas and share their concerns.
(from PAC 101 - handout)
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2011-2012 Van Tech PAC Meeting Dates
- October 19 at 7 pm
- November 16 at 7 pm
- January 18 at 7 pm
- February 15 at 7 pm
- April 18 at 7 pm
- May 16 at 7 pm