Welcome. Here is a little bit about what a PAC is…
The Walnut Grove Secondary School PAC (Parent Advisory Council) serves as the collective voice of parents of the school. All parents and guardians of students registered in the school are members of PAC. We, the Executive, act as a liaison between the general parental population and administration. PAC meetings are also a forum to discuss matters affecting the school, the education of your children, and to be informed. PACs strive to represent the diversity within their communities and contribute to the benefit of all students by:
- providing opportunities to educate and inform parents about the school
- involving parents in volunteer activities
- openly discussing parents’ concerns
What Governs a PAC?
As an autonomous body, the PAC is governed by its Constitution and Bylaws (which are updated as needed) and the School Act. You can find our constitution and bylaws here.
How Does A PAC Work?
A Parent Advisory Council (PAC) executive is made up of parent representatives elected from within the school community. Its main role is to represent the parent voice by gathering input, discussing key issues, and advising on matters that affect the school. Through active involvement and collaboration, PACs play a vital role in shaping school life and fostering a strong, connected parent community. Research consistently shows that increased parent engagement through PACs contributes to higher student achievement, greater satisfaction, and a more positive school environment overall.
Purposes of a PAC:
- To advise the school principal and staff on parents’ views and feedback about school programs, policies, plans, and activities.
- To encourage parent involvement in the school, and to support programs that promote parent involvement.
- To communicate with parents, to promote co-operation between home and the school, and to provide support for the education of children.
- To assist parents in accessing resources within the system and to advocate on behalf of parents and students.
- To provide financial support to the school, as determined by the PAC’s membership.
- To advise and participate in the activities of the District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) and the BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils (BCCPAC).
The business of the PAC shall be unbiased with respect to race, colour, religion, politics, family status, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability. As a PAC we maintain integrity by discussing general matters and not individual school personnel, parents, or other members of the school community.
PAC Fundraising:
The WGSS PAC provides school and club funding when possible, with your help we are also able to provide scholarships and other curricular funding through direct donations. Any amount is most welcome and so appreciated! Please click here to donate now.
This year we have been able to fund over 40 clubs, projects, and extracurricular activities at the school, for an amount over $36,000. This is only possible when we have quorum and willing attendees to discuss the projects at our meetings.