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Volume 10, Issue 6 February 25, 2010
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Parent Leadership resources online
More comprehensive resources to assist our member Parent Advisory Councils (PACs) and District Parent Advisory Councils (DPACs) have been added to our website. Our latest resources are part of the Parent Leadership series.
Notice of 2010 Annual General Meeting and Spring Conference
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the B.C. Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils (BCCPAC) will be held at the Coast Plaza Hotel, Vancouver, BC beginning at 8:30 am on Saturday April 17, 2010. The Spring Conference will be happening on Friday, April 16, 2010. The room rate of $119 (plus taxes) per night single/double ($20 extra pp) is available from Monday, April 12 – Tuesday, April 20, with bookings now being accepted by the hotel. Information regarding the AGM has been sent to members and additional information including conference details will be emailed to members with updates being posted regularly to the BCCPAC website – check back often – www.bccpac.bc.ca
Reminder – deadline for nominations and awards is February 28,2010.
CPF National News e-newsletter
Are you imaginative, between the ages of 12 and 14 proud to be learning French as a second language with an eye for good advertising? If this sounds like you, then make sure to sign up for CPF’s Français pour mon succès, a creative campaign contest that gives you a chance to win an all-inclusive week at Encounters with Canada (EWC) in Ottawa. The contest will be open until February 28, 2010. http://www.cpf.ca/eng/home.html
Vibrant FACES program
When it comes to participating in physical activity and sport, many young women have perceived barriers like incompetence, low self-esteem, poor body image and lack of motivation. The Vibrant FACES program was developed to help young women in grades 7/8 overcome these barriers, and feel comfortable getting involved and participating in physical activity and sport! http://www.phecanada.ca/eng/pgschools/vibrant_faces.cfm
On the plate at Breakfast TV: Be There for Schools Contest to win funds
It's back: Breakfast TV's Be There for Schools contest, offering grants of $1,000 each to eight schools needing new books, band equipment, or other supplies. Schools must be in the Lower Mainland or Fraser Valley. Simply fill out the entry form. Creative entries are welcome, but not necessary. Deadline: May 14, though the sooner you enter, the better your chances. Questions? Contact Breakfast TV's Margaret Wong.
ANNOUNCEMENT - Response Draft for English 10 and 11 First Peoples
The English 10 and 11 First Peoples Response Draft curriculum is now available on the Ministry of Education website for review and feedback. Response Forms in WORD and PDF formats are available at: http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/drafts/ The deadline for written response is March 26, 2010.
ANNOUNCEMENT - Response Draft for Additional Languages Elementary – Secondary
The Additional Languages Elementary - Secondary Response Draft curriculum is now available on the Ministry of Education website for review and feedback. A Response Form also available. These documents can be found at: http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/drafts/
The deadline for written response is March 26, 2010.
Teencentral.net
What is TeenCentral.net?
- Anonymous Help-line web site
- For teens, by teens!
- Developed by experts in teen counseling and psychology
- Professionally monitored
- A password-protected, safe cyber-space for teens to work out their issues
- Brought to you by KidsPeace, the leader in teen crisis counseling
Access to this site is directed at pre-teens, teens and young adults. If you're a parent and are checking out TeenCentral.Net, please read our Note To Parents and explore our Parent's Resource Page.
Reminder – deadline for nominations and awards is February 28,2010.
NewsBytes is a regular e-mail communication sent to BCCPAC members to highlight items of interest. Others may also subscribe to NewsBytes. Contact BCCPAC at 604-687-4433, e-mail info@bccpac.bc.ca. Feel free to share this communication with others.
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