Sooke Parents' Education Advisory Council (District PAC)

"For these are all our children, and we shall all profit by
or pay for, what they become" - James Baldwin

All parents and guardians that have a child registered in District 62 (Sooke)
are invited and welcome to attend SPEAC meetings.

Voting is limited to the appointed delegates of each school (one vote per school).

General Meetings are usually held on the third Wednesday of the month,

at different locations around the School District starting at 7:00 p.m.

The AGM is held in May of each year at the Board office on Jacklin road.
Look on the Meetings page for all dates and locations for this year.

Our next general meeting will be held at . . .

Sooke School board office on Jacklin Road

May 15, 2013 at 7pm

If you would like to join us electronically, from home or your phone, please contact

the SPEAC president at least a few days in advance of the meeting so that you can

get the link to join the meeting from anywhere you want.

Membership Registration form 2012

Parent Education Events

            If you are interested in more information on one or more of these events email speac@sd62.bc.ca

Lice Check Event - Date will be announced once Procedure is completed.
If you are having lice concerns, please contact SPEAC for direction and support

SPC Evening - May 23 Enquiry team sharing - 5 - 7:30 at Olympic View Golf Course.
Appies will be served after the Enquirey Project part is finished.
If you are currently serving on a School Planning Council, this event is for you.

Darren Laur - is highly recomended by everyone who has ever seen and/or heard about his level of engagement with the students. He talks on internet safety that reaches the students. We feel his internet talks will help parents and students as young as grade 4 or 5.
SPEAC will pay for half of his presentation fees

                      if you have the parent and student sessions at your school this school year.
For more information on Darren Laur, click on this link
Click on this link for the reimbursement form to fill out and send to SPEAC

All parents are welcome to attend any of the events below
David Cameron Elem - rescheduled
Colwood Elem - May 22 7-9 pm

WE BELIEVE …
STUDENTS...	TEACHERS...
have the right to: · a safe environment · a quality education	have the right to: · use professional judgment · be treated with proper protocol
have the responsibility to: · try and solve their own problems when possible · be good school citizens	have the responsibility to: · teach in a professional manner · model socially acceptable behaviour
PARENTS...	ALL OF US ...
have the right to: · take part in their child’s education · talk with the teacher	have the right to: · be respected · be heard · be informed
have the responsibility to: · talk to the teacher directly · model socially acceptable behaviour	have the responsibility to: · treat each other fairly and with respect · act on our own behalf

SPEAC's Aims

· to promote leadership in initiating and encouraging Parents' Advisory Councils at the individual school level;

· to help parents become more familiar with educational facilities and services that are available in our school district;

· to provide a forum for school parent groups to discuss matters of mutual interest and concern;

· to provide leadership in developing and understanding the rights and responsibilities of the parent within the education system;

· to promote effective communications between parents, educators, administrators, trustees and the Ministry of Education.

SPEAC

· has permanent delegate status at the School District 62 Board of Education meetings;

· is developing a series of pamphlets on volunteering and PAC positions, etc.;

· sponsors educational forums and conferences in conjunction with other parent groups;

· hosts an All Candidates meeting for local school trustee elections;

· hosts Parents' Advisory Council Presidents meetings;

· has representatives on school district committees where parents are welcome;

· assists parents and PAC groups as needed in locating parent resources and support;

· is a member of the British Columbia Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils (BCCPAC).

Sooke School District
3143 Jacklin Road, Victoria BC, V9B 5R1
Phone: (250) 474-9800
Fax: (250) 474-9825