Our Templeton School Community
As an example of the multiple ways in which schools serve their communities, Templeton Secondary School provides, among many other programmes and learning opportunities:
- Library / Learning Commons (full day)
- STEM Program (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics)
- The Sunrise Alternative Program
- Youth Outdoor Education program
- Secondary Life Skills program
- A highly regarded theatre and film programme
- Varied selection of Extracurricular Clubs
Get Involved!
We would love to see you at our online PAC Meetings, Zoom link will be emailed to you. There are lots of opportunities to help with specific projects, or lead a team with your own initiative. Click here for our Volunteer page and sign-up form.
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As a parent or guardian at Templeton you are automatically a Parent Advisory Committee member. As such, you will receive email correspondence or mailers from time to time. If you have not received information from us, please add yourself to our eNews list through the form below.
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PAC Backgrounder
The concept was simple. Each school, with the support of the principal, was required to elect a committee to represent all parents and guardians whose children were in attendance. Elected annually, each committee met regularly throughout the school year to consult with principals and staff on school matters except personnel. (Concerns regarding teachers and support staff are referred to principals and associate superintendents – area for resolution.)
Since 1975, the concept has worked well and the main objectives have been achieved. Parents and guardians have a strong voice in educational decision-making and they are more knowledgeable than ever with respect to school programs. Over time the model has been strengthened to include parental representation at the school board level. Through the election of district parents, parents and guardians are represented at important committee meetings. These parent representatives also work to improve consultation at the school level.
In 1989, the Ministry of Education brought in changes to the School Act that mandated the parent consultation process in all districts. Additional changes to the School Act in 2002 added a role for parents on the newly established School Planning Councils (SPCs). In keeping with the language of the School Act, Vancouver school parent groups are now called Parent Advisory Councils (PACs), and the district group is known as the District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC).
The Vancouver public school system, with over 56,000 students and over 5,500 employees, is a large organization that functions within a framework. The details can be found through www.vsb.bc.ca
Since 1975, the concept has worked well and the main objectives have been achieved. Parents and guardians have a strong voice in educational decision-making and they are more knowledgeable than ever with respect to school programs. Over time the model has been strengthened to include parental representation at the school board level. Through the election of district parents, parents and guardians are represented at important committee meetings. These parent representatives also work to improve consultation at the school level.
In 1989, the Ministry of Education brought in changes to the School Act that mandated the parent consultation process in all districts. Additional changes to the School Act in 2002 added a role for parents on the newly established School Planning Councils (SPCs). In keeping with the language of the School Act, Vancouver school parent groups are now called Parent Advisory Councils (PACs), and the district group is known as the District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC).
The Vancouver public school system, with over 56,000 students and over 5,500 employees, is a large organization that functions within a framework. The details can be found through www.vsb.bc.ca