What We’ve Been Up To

To give you an idea of what fundraising organized by our CPAC subsidizes, here are a few of the initiatives and events we have supported. If you are interested in providing input – come to our CPAC General Membership meetings.

 

Recent initiatives:

  • Class Field Trips / Experiential Learning
  • Literacy Resources
  • Technology purchases
  • Grade 7 Leaving Ceremony
  • Hip Hop Workshop
  • In-school Speakers
  • Drumming Workshop
  • Parent Education Sessions
  • Swimming Lessons
  • Beautification projects (fence art, learning garden, murals)

 

And these annual events that occur in a typical school year:

Welcome Back BBQ – SEPTEMBER

  • It is a time to welcome everyone back to school with our first Council event—a BBQ!  Grab your neighbours, friends and family to join us for some delicious BBQ food.

Hallowe’en Fireworks – OCTOBER

  • This is an annual event where over 1000 community members gather around the fences of our school field to watch a spectacular pyrotechnical display on Hallowe’en Night.  We are always looking for helpers to assist with serving Hot Chocolate or assisting with Security.

Guru Nanak Birthday Celebration – NOVEMBER

  • This longstanding school-wide feast is hosted by our Sikh community in celebration of Guru Nanak’s Birthday.

Breakfast with Santa – DECEMBER

  • This community event typically runs on the 1stSaturday of December, and includes a hot pancake & sausage breakfast, entertainment, crafts, and a visit with you-know-who!  Tickets go on sale at the end of November.  Come join us for this fun-filled morning!

School-wide Pancake Breakfast – DECEMBER

  • On the last day of school before Winter Holidays, parents host a wonderful pancake breakfast for all of the students and staff in the school.

Celebration of Cultures Dinner – MARCH

  • This is a potluck dinner celebration filled with delicious food, lively music and dancing from around the world…it is a true celebration of our diverse and vibrant community!

Pioneer Tea – MAY

  • In appreciation of the seniors in our community, parent and students host a wonderful afternoon Tea for the seniors.  We always are looking for help from parents to help with the event.

Sports Day – MAY

  • Come help out in the Concession while you have a 360 degree view of the Sports Day events and excitement!