Sooke Parents' Education Advisory Council (District PAC)

Welcome to our Webpage!

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 the 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.

Attend SPEAC's PAC Ed Events

Restitution in our School
Our first parent education night for Restitution was a great success.
So much so that there may be more, so watch here for future dates.

Emergency Preparedness Meeting March 6, 7pm at the Board office
All those interested in Emeregency Preparedness in schools are welcome to attend.
We are hoping for at least one Rep from each school and many from the communities.
For more information on EP Committee

Our next general meeting will be held at . . .

John Muir Elementary School
March 14 at 7pm
If you would like to join us electronically, please contact the president at least a few days in advance

Membership Registration 2011

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