About us – BayviewPAC

WHO WE ARE

The Voice of Parents

The Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is the official voice of parents and guardians at your school.

All parents and guardians of students at Bayview Community School are automatically members of the PAC and entitled to attend meetings and vote

The hope of the PAC is to nurture a connection between parents, the school and our community for the benefit and well-being of all Bayview students. Every parent and guardian of a current Bayview student is automatically a member of the PAC and encouraged to attend meetings. Monthly PAC meetings are the most effective way to add your voice. “When parents are encouraged and involved, everyone benefits, and our schools become increasingly rich and positive places to teach, learn and grow” (Supporting the Ontario Leadership Strategy, 2012)

ADVOCACY

One of the PAC’s main roles is to provide a voice for parents at every level of the education system from the school administration to the provincial government.

COMMUNITY

The PAC organizes events and educational opportunities for families, actively encourages parent and guardian involvement in the school community, and supports initiatives that strengthen engagement. It facilitates clear and ongoing communication between home and school to promote cooperation in supporting student learning and well-being.

PURPOSE

The Parent Advisory Council (PAC) serves as a collaborative voice for parents and guardians by advising the school principal and staff on perspectives related to school programs, policies, plans, and activities. The PAC also assists parents and guardians in navigating the school system, advocates on behalf of students and families, and provides financial support toward PAC-approved goals. In addition, the PAC advises and participates in the work of the District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) and the BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils (BCCPAC), ensuring the school community is represented at both district and provincial levels.

OUR SCHOOL

Bayview Community School

Warning Bell

8:55AM

School Starts

9:00 AM

Recess

10:30 - 10:50

Lunch

12:10 - 12:30

Lunch Play

12:30-- 12:55

Dismissal

2:457 PM

8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Community Partners

In 1973, Bayview became the first designated Community School in Vancouver. We continue to support integration between the school and the surrounding community. Below are links to some of the community groups supported at Bayview School.

Jericho Kids Club (JKC)

Provides before- and after-school care programs, full-day camps during school breaks and a variety of extracurricular programs each term.

Bayview Community Preschool with Treehouse Nature Program

Offers a play-based, parent involvement indoor morning program combined with an outdoor nature program based at Jericho Beach for children ages 2.5-5 years.