This is a reminder that the Lord Byng PAC will be meeting on Tuesday January 31, at 7:15pm in the school library. All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please note that the Speaker on “Talking with your teen about sex” planned for this meeting has been postponed until February.
See you Tuesday.
Byng PAC Executive
PAC Meeting Tuesday January 31, 7:15pm, Lord Byng Library
January 27th, 2012 · Uncategorized
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Upcoming SACY Workshop
January 24th, 2012 · Uncategorized
SACY will be holding a 2 Part- Parenting Workshop on Jan 19 and Jan 26, 2012. The first part will be on January 19 (Thursday) and the topic is “Building Bridges with Your Teen”. This workshop will start at 6:45p.m. at the school library. The second part will be on January 26 (Thursday) and it is a Capacity Cafe. At the Cafe, we invite youth from other schools to talk to parents. It is a great opportunity for parents to listen to the youth voice. The Cafe will start at 6p.m. at the school library. If parents are interested in joining, please email/call for registration. sacyparents@gmail.com or call 778-869-3379.
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PAC Speaker Series – November 29, 2011
November 21st, 2011 · Uncategorized
Terry Small, B.Ed., M.A., is a master teacher and learning skills specialist. He has taught for 33 years at elementary school, high school and university levels. Terry now speaks to schools and organizations around the world.
His knowledge, warmth, humour and dynamic presentation style have made him a much sought-after speaker at workshops and conferences. Terry has been on television, the radio and in the press. He recently appeared on BCTV, CKNW and Student Success. He has presented his ideas to over 200,000 people.
Terry believes, “Anyone can learn how to learn easier, better, faster, and that learning to learn is the most important skill a person can acquire.” He guarantees better grades in less time, increased confidence and more fun in learning!
Terry will be presenting to parents on helping their children to get better grades. All Byng PAC parents welcome.
Terry Small, B.Ed., M.A., is a master teacher and learning skills specialist. He has taught for 33 years at elementary school, high school and university levels. Terry now speaks to schools and organizations around the worldHis knowledge, warmth, humour and dynamic presentation style have made him a much sought-after speaker at workshops and conferences. Terry has been on television, the radio and in the press. He recently appeared on BCTV, CKNW and Student Success. He has presented his ideas to over 200,000 people.
Terry believes, “Anyone can learn how to learn easier, better, faster, and that learning to learn is the most important skill a person can acquire.” He guarantees better grades in less time, increased confidence and more fun in learning!
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Purchase IGA Gift Cards From PAC
October 31st, 2011 · Uncategorized
MARKETPLACE IGA- RELOADABLE GIFT CARDS
- Re-load at any check out counter at all 40+ BC MarketPlace IGA stores.
- Use any means of payment including your favourite credit card to collect points or miles.
- You can re-load between $10 and $500 each time.
- You can re-load the same card multiple times. Give depleted cards to grand parents, aunts, uncles and friends so they can start re-loading to help support your group
- Your organization automatically receives a 4% donation from MarketPlace IGA for every dollar re-loaded. No limitations – fundraise away! We have many groups earning over $500 per quarter.
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PAC Speaker Series – Dr. Daniel Zybutz – October 25, 2011
October 24th, 2011 · Speaker Series
Your growing teenager - what every parent should know
Special guest speaker Dr. Daniel Zybutz delivers a dynamic message at this week’s October 25th, 2011 PAC meeting. Parents receive practical information on ergonomics for your growing teen at home, in the classroom and during sports and activities. Discover simple exercises to improve your teen’s posture, performance and overall health. Dr. Zybutz, owner of Life Chiropractic & Spinal Decompression has dedicated the last decade to serving families in our community. He is an elected director on BC’s college of Chiropractors and has served the VSB by developing and implementing “Vertebrates and Invertebrates” program to educate BC children.
Lord Byng Secondary PAC is pleased to host this special guest speaker in our school and all parents are invited to attend.
Message from BCCPAC President on the B.C. College of Teachers
September 29th, 2011 · Announcements
*******Posted on Request of BCCPAC
BC CONFEDERATION OF PARENT ADVISORY COUNCILS
Suite 200, 4170 Still Creek Drive, Burnaby, BC V5C 6C6
Tel: (604) 687-4433 Toll free:1-866-529-4397 Fax: (604) 687-4488
E-mail: info@bccpac.bc.ca
Dear Parent Advisory Chairs
As you are parent leaders in your communities, the BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils is committed to supporting you and your PAC through the bumps anticipated over the next few months.
We are all aware of the teacher job action in our schools, but there is much more happening in education than just the labour dispute. Of the most significant to parents are the proposed changes to the BC College of Teachers (BCCT). BCCPAC and parents have been very concerned about the BC College of Teachers for many years, passing, over twenty resolutions on the topic since 1997.
The BCCT is the regulatory body that certifies teachers permitting them to teach in BC schools, creates standards for teacher training and conducts and acts as the professional regulatory and disciplinary body for BC’s teaching profession.
In the Spring of 2010, after the urging and expressed concerns of eleven Councilors of the College itself, former College Chairs, Superintendants, Principals, Trustees and BCCPAC, then Minister of Education Margaret MacDiarmid called for an internal investigation of the BCCT. She appointed former NDP Deputy Education Minister Don Avison as a fact finder to prepare a report on the College. BCCPAC was actively engaged in this process, meeting with and submitting parent concerns and positions to Mr. Avison.
Mr. Avison identified several problems within the College of Teachers, most specifically the lack of independence of the College as a regulatory body from the influence of the BC Teachers’ Federation. The BCTF is an advocacy body which represents and defends the rights of the same individuals who come before the College for discipline
We strongly encourage you to read and share Mr. Avison’s final report with your members. This report released in October of 2010 can be found here http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/pubs/2010_factfinder_report_bcct.pdf
The BCCPAC submission to Mr. Avison can be viewed here: http://www.bccpac.bc.ca/UserFiles/File/BCCPAC_Submission_BCCTFactFinder_MrAvison.pdf.
BCCPAC Submission to Ministry of Education can be found here (from Feb 2011): http://www.bccpac.bc.ca/UserFiles/File/BCCPAC_Submission_BCCTFactFinder_MrAvison.pdf
BCCT member resolutions may be found here: http://www.bccpac.bc.ca/UserFiles/File/Correspondence/BCCPAC%20Resolutions%20-%20BC%20College%20of%20Teachers.pdf
The piece of legislation that governs the BCCT is the Teaching Profession Act and may be found here: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96449_01
The issues surrounding the BCCT are complex, not well understood, and often political in nature. They originate in the shared historical evolution of education and the role of teachers and parents in our education system.
BCCPAC expects that Education Minister, George Abbott will bring his proposals for changes to the Teaching Profession Act to the floor of the BC Legislature this fall to begin their passage into law. These changes will have a great impact on students now and for many years to come.
All parents need to be paying careful attention! Changes in the structure of the BCCT will govern who can teach in this province, what their training should be and how discipline will be addressed when complaints are received by the College.
We encourage you to send us any thoughts and questions about this to memberviews@bccpac.bc.ca subject line “BCCT”.
BCCPAC is only as strong as our members. We need your PAC to be involved and informed as changes unfold.
If your PAC has not yet renewed your memberships for this year please do so as soon as possible to ensure you do not miss out on important communications. Forms may be found here: http://www.bccpac.bc.ca/UserFiles/File/forms/2011_2012_BCCPAC_Membership_Form.pdf
In partnership
Ann Whiteaker
Supporting student success through parent involvement
BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils (BCCPAC)
Suite 200, 4170 Still Creek Drive, Burnaby, BC V5C 6C6
(P) 604-687-4433 ext. 100 w Toll Free 1-866-529-4397 w (F) 604-687-4488
Our Vision: To improve public education for all students by including and supporting parents
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Web Site Changes
September 29th, 2011 · Byng Admin Updates
Hi everyone.
As you can see we are working on improving this site. Give it a week or two and we should be up and running.
cheers!
Byng PAC
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