District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC)

DPAC

糖心Swag DPAC Logo Contest

LogoWe have a winner and are very excited to share our new logo with our 糖心Swag community!

Our new logo was created by Mallery Hewins from the David Thompson Elementary community. Mallery鈥檚 daughter attends Mrs. Blaquiere鈥檚 grade 6/7 class.

Our new logo reflects the diversity of our lands and our school district community. Mallery and Mrs. Blaquiere both win $50 gift certificates from DPAC.

The entry draw was won by Josephine Redmond, a grade 7 student at South Sa-Hali Elementary. She also won a gift certificate.

A huge thank you to everyone who participated!

The District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) is the official voice of parents for our district. B.C.'s School Act says a DPAC's job is to advise Boards of Education on 鈥渕atters related to education in the school district.鈥

The DPAC meets once a month and is made up of two members from each school's Parent Advisory Council (PAC). PACs also usually meet once a month and give parents a voice in the day-to-day happenings at their school.

PACs and the DPAC are a great way to be involved in your child's education. The collective voice of parents makes a difference and influences school district policies and initiatives.

September 2023 Welcome Back PAC Letter

What exactly is a PAC?

PAC stands for Parent Advisory Council. PACs are the official parent voice for 糖心Swag. Each PAC is encouraged to elect two reps to attend our monthly DPAC meetings.

DPAC elects an executive to conduct business between meetings but our direction is determined by our members, just like at PACs.

What is the role of DPAC? 
Our mandate, according to the School Act, is to advise the Board of Education on any matter relating to education in the school district. We funnel parent input to decision-makers in our district. We facilitate communication 鈥 we send a lot of information out to the PACs on upcoming events and programs that might interest them.

We provide training and education for parents, as well as opportunities for exchanging ideas. We host speakers and put on workshops and networking events.

We function as a resource for individual parents and PACs as they do their work at the school level.

Why is parent involvement important? 
It's about the kids. Research shows that families have a major influence on their children's achievement in school. When schools, families & community organizations work together to support learning, children not only achieve better academically, but also stay in school longer.

It's also about building relationships. Parents feel more comfortable going into the school to advocate on behalf of their children if they already know the staff.

All forms of parent involvement are important. From fundraising to drafting policies, we make a difference every day!

Contact DPAC

How can DPAC support your PAC? What can we do for you? Let us know!

E-mail us: DPAC

Check out our website: 

Attend our meetings, usually held at 6:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month (excluding December and March) at the Henry Grube Education Centre.

DPAC Meeting Schedule - 2024-2025
Third Tuesday of the Month (Excluding December and March) - 2024-2025 
September 17
October 15
November 19
January 21
February 18
April 15
May 20
June 17
Zoom Meeting Information

Zoom Meeting Link: 

Meeting ID: 849 6862 0676
Passcode: 456446

Meeting Minutes

 
January 16, 2024

General Meeting Minutes - January 16, 2024

Newsletter - Inclusion and Equity

糖心Swag DPAC Financial Report - January 2024


Foundry Kamloops Family Advisory

Join the Family Advisory Committee

The Foundry Kamloops Family Committee (FAC) is looking for caregivers of youth/young adults to voice the unique needs of families in our community, and ensure they are represented in all aspects of Foundry operations. .

In the FAC, we:

  • advise on services to support local families
  • develop plans for service delivery to youth
  • identify safety risks & policy requirements
  • collaborate to run focus groups for family resources
  • offer a range of engagement activities
  • support community events

Contact Lisa, Foundry Kamloops Manager:

778-694-0134

Email Foundry Kamloops HERE

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