School Council

Minchau’s School Council plays an important role in the education of our students by providing input and assistance to the school principal regarding educational issues. Involvement on our council includes:

• focusing on educational matters;
• providing input on various matters such as program planning, school budgets, and school operations;
• serving as a liaison between parents, the school, and community groups;
• locating resources such as speakers and volunteers;
• gathering information and sharing experiences; and
• supporting the goals and objectives of the school.

Serving on our School Council is an excellent opportunity for parents to work with the school to effectively support and enhance student learning.

We are proud to introduce our Executive Members for 2009-2010!

President – Lisa Kapty

Vice President – Tianna Mapstone-Lung

Treasurer – Paul Jensen

Secretary – Tami Hickey

Parent Association

Our Parent Association is a fundraising society that provides a means for parents and community members to volunteer their time through various fundraising events. These parents serve as very important volunteers in our school because they provide additional funds to enhance programming for students such as field trips, special presentations, the Artist in Residency program, technology and so on. If you are interested in volunteering for any of our fundraising events, please contact our School Council/Parent Association president, Lisa Kapty.

At Minchau, we hold our School Council and Parent Association meetings together one Tuesday per month.

Churchill Manor Partnership

We are extremely fortunate to have built a special partnership with Churchill Manor, a seniors' retirement residence located near Minchau School.  Each week, a group of senior volunteers are bussed to our school and partnered with our stuents to read together, play board games and share learning.  Our seniors enjoy the youthful energy of our students and our students benefit from the wisdom and experience of our seniors.  It's a win-win situation! 

Parents as Volunteers

Research has shown that children who have parents who are involved in their education are more successful at school. A strong partnership between home and school is essential to the successful education of your children. We encourage you to become involved with our parent groups or to volunteer. One way to be involved is to become a parent volunteer. Volunteers provide valuable assistance to the office, library, and classroom.

Information and volunteer forms are sent home on the first day of school.