- 2020-21 School Year Calendars
- Canada Learning Bond Program
- Community Partnership Incentive Plan
- COVID-19 in Grand Erie Schools
- GEPIC
- Media Consent for Child
- Mental Health Support for Parents and Families
- Parent Concern Chart
- Parent Portal Support
- Parent Resources
- Remote Learning Resources for Families
- School Cash Online
- School Councils
- Student Accident Insurance
- Volunteers
School Councils
There is a School Council in every Grand Erie school. This representative group of parents allows the community to be involved in the discussion of education issues and helps the school identify and respond to the educational needs of the community.
School Councils provide advice on developing and implementing of policies for many important matters.
2020-21 School Council Guide
The School Council Guide helps school council members perform their duties effectively, and empowers parents to make a difference for the students in their schools.
- Click here to access the 2020-21 School Council Guide
- Presentation from the 2020-21 School Council Start-Up (November 24, 2020)
Additional Resources and Tip Sheets
- 10 Ways to get your School Council off to a great start
- Bringing a Group Together
- Suggested/Possible Discussion Topics for School Councils
- Parent Involvement Checklist
Communication
School Council Emails: Each School Council is offered their own email address through the Board's Outlook email system. The School Council Chair may prefer to use his or her own email account. School Council Chairs can contact their school secretary to set up the account with the Board's IT department.
Contact
Kimberly Newhouse, Manager of Communications and Community Relations at: 519-756-6301, ext. 281147 or via email at: kimberly.newhouse@granderie.ca