What We’ve Been Up To To give you an idea of what fundraising organized by our CPAC subsidizes, here are a few of the initiatives and events we have supported. If you are interested in providing input – come to our CPAC General Membership meetings. Recent initiatives: Class Field Trips / Experiential Learning Literacy Resources Technology purchases Grade 7 Leaving Ceremony Hip Hop Workshop In-school Speakers Drumming Workshop Parent Education Sessions Swimming Lessons Beautification projects (fence art, learning garden, murals) And these annual events that occur in a typical school year: Welcome Back BBQ – SEPTEMBER It is a time to welcome everyone back to school with our first Council event—a BBQ! Grab your neighbours, friends and family to join us for some delicious BBQ food. Hallowe’en Fireworks – OCTOBER This is an annual event where over 1000 community members gather around the fences of our school field to watch a spectacular pyrotechnical display on Hallowe’en Night. We are always looking for helpers to assist with serving Hot Chocolate or assisting with Security. Guru Nanak Birthday Celebration – NOVEMBER This longstanding school-wide feast is hosted by our Sikh community in celebration of Guru Nanak’s Birthday. Breakfast with Santa – DECEMBER This community event typically runs on the 1stSaturday of December, and includes a hot pancake & sausage breakfast, entertainment, crafts, and a visit with you-know-who! Tickets go on sale at the end of November. Come join us for this fun-filled morning! School-wide Pancake Breakfast – DECEMBER On the last day of school before Winter Holidays, parents host a wonderful pancake breakfast for all of the students and staff in the school. Celebration of Cultures Dinner – MARCH This is a potluck dinner celebration filled with delicious food, lively music and dancing from around the world…it is a true celebration of our diverse and vibrant community! Pioneer Tea – MAY In appreciation of the seniors in our community, parent and students host a wonderful afternoon Tea for the seniors. We always are looking for help from parents to help with the event. Sports Day – MAY Come help out in the Concession while you have a 360 degree view of the Sports Day events and excitement!