We would love to expand our School Council to include new members. All parents and caregivers are welcome to join if they have a child enrolled at JF Carmichael. This is a valuable part of any school life and we encourage you to join us!

Why should I join School Council?

Research has proven that the involvement of parents and guardians in their children’s education has a positive impact on improved student learning and helps to create a sense of community at the school. The support of the community has also proven to be an enhancement to that positive learning environment. By working together as partners, we can encourage greater academic success and all-round growth for our students and develop caring and contributing citizens.

What is a School Council?

A school council is an advisory body that functions within the parameters of Ministry of Education and Board policy. School councils provide an opportunity and the means to advise the principal and the Board on any matter pertaining to improvement of pupil achievement and enhancing the accountability of the education system to parents/guardians. The ultimate responsibility for the administration and management of the day-to-day operation of the school rests with the principal.

A school council is an important venue for the various stakeholders in education to work in partnership. Its role, in collaboration with the principal, staff and the community, is to help set the priorities of the school, and to enhance learning opportunities, through various activities, for the benefit of our children/students.

Please consider joining our first meeting next Monday, October 7th at 7pm in our school library. You can enter the school from the gym doors. All are welcome!

Warmly,

Ms. Demsey and Mrs. Pullen