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BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils @bccpac.bsky.social · 26d

Join our Advocacy Program Workshop on Sep 24. Register online ... buff.ly/z7xfMDL

BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils @bccpac.bsky.social · Sep 11

The BCCPAC Board of Directors is delighted to welcome Non Ha as our new Executive Director! 🎉 With extensive leadership experience and a strong commitment to supporting parents & caregivers across BC, Non will help us amplify parent voices and enhance student success. Welcome, Non!

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BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils @bccpac.bsky.social · Aug 31

BCCPAC September updates are here! 🍎

Membership open for 2025–26
Advocacy Townhall Sept 24
Virtual Summit Nov 15
Board meetings now open for viewing
Finance Q&As posted

Read the full newsletter ➡️ buff.ly/G4BLvlk

BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils @bccpac.bsky.social · Aug 25

📣 Calling All Members!
Join a BCCPAC Committee and help shape education in BC!

We’re recruiting for:
🔹 Finance
🔹 Governance
🔹 Resolutions
🔹 Member Minutes Approval
…and more!

Learn more & apply 👉 buff.ly/cmX5JHr

BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils @bccpac.bsky.social · Aug 24

🚨 2025–26 Membership is OPEN!

✅ Vote at the AGM (register by Dec 31)
✅ Attend the Fall Summit
✅ Join the Annual Conference (with travel subsidies!)
PAC: $100 | DPAC: $200 — Gaming Grant eligible!

Join now: bccpac.bc.ca

BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils @bccpac.bsky.social · Aug 14

Quorum Needed for the EGM! We need 133 members — we’re at 117(some pending). July 31 deadline has passed, but we’re still processing registrations & proxies in the order in which they are received. Act now: buff.ly/ngcsPGp

BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils @bccpac.bsky.social · Aug 12

📣 Calling All Members!
Join a BCCPAC Committee and help shape education in BC!

We’re recruiting for:
🔹 Finance
🔹 Governance
🔹 Resolutions
🔹 Member Minutes Approval
…and more!

Learn more & apply 👉 buff.ly/xHa7rdh

BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils @bccpac.bsky.social · Aug 11

🚨 2025–26 Membership is OPEN!

✅ Vote at the AGM (register by Dec 31)
✅ Attend the Fall Summit
✅ Join the Annual Conference (with travel subsidies!)
PAC: $100 | DPAC: $200 — Gaming Grant eligible!

Join now: bccpac.bc.ca

BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils @bccpac.bsky.social · Aug 8

BCCPAC 2025 AGM – Thank You!
Thanks to all parent leaders who joined us in May. Your voice shaped public education.
📑 Resolutions passed/defeated
👥 New Board elected
📌 Unfinished business moves to EGM: Aug 23–24
Together, we’re a stronger voice for BC families. 💙

BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils @bccpac.bsky.social · Jul 15

Want to make physical activity more accessible to children in your community? Join our Platinum Sponsor on July 22 to discover Active Play Club and learn how to bring it to your schools this fall. Register now for free: buff.ly/bXcZQla

BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils @bccpac.bsky.social · Jul 7

📣 Join BCCPAC’s Finance Town Hall! July 10 | 6:30–8:30 PM PDT on Zoom 💬 We'll be answering finance-related questions that were submitted by our members! buff.ly/1oj9sjn
#BCCPAC #FinanceTownHall

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BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils @bccpac.bsky.social · Jun 30

Learn more by watching our video:
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmrY...

Learn more:
bccpac.bc.ca/index.php/re...

#SaferSchoolsBC #bced #InclusiveEducation

BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils @bccpac.bsky.social · Jun 29

Watch our short video created with students, families, and educators to see what this looks like in action.

YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmrY...

Learn more:
bccpac.bc.ca/index.php/re...

#bced #InclusiveEducation #SaferSchoolsBC #AntiRacismBC

BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils @bccpac.bsky.social · Jun 29

#MentalHealthMatters #EquityInEducation #StudentWellbeing #bced

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BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils @bccpac.bsky.social · Jun 28

Share this video featuring BC students talking about the K-12 Anti-Racism Action Plan!

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BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils @bccpac.bsky.social · Jun 28

A student shares what BC’s K–12 Anti-Racism Action Plan is about, why it matters, and how it supports safer, more inclusive schools.

Watch and find out more here

youtu.be/hmrYbI3ZNPo

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BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils @bccpac.bsky.social · Jun 25

📣 The BCCPAC June Newsletter is live!
Catch up on provincial education updates, Member Survey, and parent advocacy highlights.
📬 Dive in here: buff.ly/T8qwZLT
#BCCPAC #BCeducation #ParentsInAction

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BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils @bccpac.bsky.social · Jun 25

A student shares what BC’s K–12 Anti-Racism Action Plan is about, why it matters, and how it supports safer, more inclusive schools.

www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/...

#InclusiveSchools #BCTogether #CommunityVoices #bced

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BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils @bccpac.bsky.social · Jun 23

The K-12 Anti-Racism Action Plan is available in multiple languages so families can learn more about what B.C. anti-racism initiatives are happening in schools.

#InclusiveSchools #BCTogether #CommunityVoices #bced

www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/...

Anti-racism - Province of British Columbia

Racism treats people unfairly because of their race, color, or cultural identity. Learn more about racism and how to be anti-racist.

www2.gov.bc.ca

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BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils @bccpac.bsky.social · Jun 21

BCCPAC Membership Registration for 2025-26 is OPEN now! Take advantage and renew early! Not a member? Join now: buff.ly/OzPVIwy

Learn more about member benefits and cost: buff.ly/imFzFm6

#BCed

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BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils @bccpac.bsky.social · Jun 21

📣 Join BCCPAC’s Finance Town Hall!
🗓 July 10 | 6:30–8:30 PM PDT on Zoom
💬 Ask your finance-related questions!

📝 Submit questions by June 26
🔗 Register by July 8 at noon

buff.ly/g5THyBU

#BCCPAC #FinanceTown Hall

Town Hall: Finance Committee

bccpac.bc.ca

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BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils @bccpac.bsky.social · Jun 21

Congratulations to Katie Bartel, SD33 (Secretary) and Alex Mullaly, SD42 (Director) on their acclamation! Thank you for stepping forward to serve in these important roles. We welcome you to the BCCPAC Board of Directors!

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BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils @bccpac.bsky.social · Jun 16

Learn more: www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/e...

#MentalHealthMatters #EquityInEducation #StudentWellbeing #bced

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BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils @bccpac.bsky.social · Jun 13

🌟 Join BCCPAC! We're hiring a full-time Executive Director (Remote in BC, $88–103.5K) to lead parent engagement in public education.
Apply by July 5 🔗 buff.ly/26Srp1d

#BCJobs

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BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils @bccpac.bsky.social · Jun 12

📣 Join BCCPAC’s Finance Town Hall!
🗓 July 10 | 6:30–8:30 PM PDT on Zoom
💬 Ask your finance-related questions!
📝 Submit questions by June 26
🔗 Register by July 8 at noon
buff.ly/mAYsnrL
#BCCPAC #FinanceTown Hall

Town Hall: Finance Committee

bccpac.bc.ca

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