The Oaklands Parent Advisory Council (PAC) works in partnership with the principal, teachers and staff to enhance educational, recreational, and cultural development of the students of the school.
Hosting regular PAC general meetings where all parents are invited to participate in discussions and decisions, and where all parents have the opportunity to discuss issues directly with the school Principal.
Arranging for special guest presenters to speak to parents at PAC general meetings on a wide range of issues related to the development of our children.
Updating PAC web pages to inform parents of events, issues, resources and opportunities for parent involvement at the school.
Organizing fun events for families that help build the school community, like movie nights and the spring dance
Organizing work parties to help enhance the school, including the courtyard gardening crew
Funding the After School Arts Program and other programs for Oaklands students
Consulting with the school’s budget committee and all parents to identify the PAC’s annual spending priorities for the year, and raising funds to support those priorities.
Electing a formal representative to the Victoria Confederation of Parent Advisory Committees so that Oaklands can participate in discussions around broader policy issues affecting public education.
Maintaining a formal liaison, through a PAC executive position, with the Oakland’s School Planning Council
An annual lunch to thank teachers and staff at Oaklands for the energy, talent and heart they give to our children on a daily basis
The Oaklands PAC is led by an Executive which is elected annually at the PAC’s Annual General Meeting. The PAC Executive is just one of many ways parents and caregivers can contribute to the school. At Oaklands, the success of the PAC is due to the willing spirit of parents and caregivers who step up to coordinate projects and jump in to help throughout the year.
The work of the PAC can be as diverse as the parents who wish to participate. There is no limit to what can be accomplished and there is always room to add new activities and programs. The PAC Executive welcomes any and all ideas and comments!
Replacing outdoor classroom earthquake/emergency supplies
Hosting community-building events
Adding Accessible Play Structures to the school grounds
Hosted 2 Flu / COVID vaccination clinics
and more!
Replaced classroom earthquake/emergency supply kits for every classroom
Hosted community-building events
Hosted 2 Flu / COVID vaccination clinics
Organized Compost Education Centre workshops for every division
Hosted community-building events (Winter Movie Night, Spring Family Dance)
Parent Education nights
Annual contributions to teachers' classroom fund
Improved school safety related to active transportation
Crossing Guard appreciation
Ongoing funding of special requests by teachers to enhance learning environment for our children