School Councils are important partners in education. School Councils provide a forum through which parents and other members of school communities can contribute to improving student achievement and well-being and enhance the accountability of the education system.
Our School Council focuses on information sharing and discussion, and sometimes, how to improve student opportunities through fundraising. At each meeting, school administration provides an update on school- related activities and council members may identify topics of interest for presentation/discussion at future meetings or extra special interest sessions.
GREC School Council
Why parents join the council or volunteer?
Every school in Ontario has a Parent council as required by the Ministry of Education. It is made up of parents, school board designates (principal, VP, teacher & Staff representative) and a community member. The council acts as a link between the school, the Limestone District School Board (LDSB) and collaborates with the school staff to improve student achievement and enhance the educational experience for all.
Our key mission is to promote an environment at our school that enables our teachers and administrators to do their best work and empower our children to do their best learning.
Granite Ridge Education Centre (GREC) Parent Council has a place for everyone who wants to be involved in their child's education. You can do something as simple as spend an hour per month attending council meetings, try a leadership or coordinator/committee role, volunteer in a classroom/library or try a smaller volunteer role like copying flyers/newsletters or sharing ideas throughout the school year. There is truly some thing for everyone. See the Parent Council Volunteer section attached or contact our volunteer Coordinator to find out more. Every parent counts! We need you!