During our November 17, 2022 General Meeting we had a number of special guests covering the following topics. A link to the complete presentation is included below. Introduction to PACs… Read more »
In collaboration with the NWSS Student Voice, DPAC is hosting an All Candidates Meeting on Sunday October 2nd at 7 pm at NWSS. To submit a question for candidates please… Read more »
As of January 20, 2022 BCCDC guidance for isolation periods is outlined in this document. This document links to BCCDC website, where the most current information is available.
On January 13, 2022 DPAC hosted a Q&A session with Superintendent Karim Hachlaf to answer parent questions submitted by parents on new COVID safety measures and protocols. A copy of… Read more »
DPAC passed a motion at our October meeting to write MLA Aman Singh (Richmond-Queensborough) urging action on his 2020 election campaign promise to bring free bus service for Queensborough students… Read more »
On October 21, members of the SD40 New Westminster District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) unanimously passed the following motion:That the SD40 DPAC write a letter to MLA Jennifer Whiteside (New… Read more »
In response to the Vancouver School Board passing a motion to extend the mask mandate to K-3, New Westminster DPAC has formally asked our Board of Trustees to urgently consider… Read more »
New Westminster DPAC is a signatory on a joint letter from five DPACs (Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Sooke) to Adrian Dix, Minister of Health and Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Education calling… Read more »
At a time where our social connections are limited, COVID fatigue is high and emotional resources are low, many parents and caregivers are left wondering how we might support our… Read more »
This year the FSAs will be administered from February 12-March 15th for Grade 4 and Grade 7 students. Maureen Mc-Rae Stanger, SD40 Director of Instruction gave a presentation and answered… Read more »
Superintendent Karim Hachlaf shared an update on COVID-19 at our November 19 general meeting. A copy of his presentation can be found here.
Thank you to Superintendent Hachlaf for attending the DPAC meeting on September 17th, 2020. There were many questions put forward to the District; many answered at the meeting and as… Read more »
In order to provide feedback to the District, the SD40 DPAC would appreciate your time to share how you feel about the return to school experience. We welcome you to… Read more »
Superintendent Karim Hachlaf, and District Staff attended the May 21 General DPAC Meeting. Questions were submitted by parents before and during the meeting. Answers to all submitted questions are available… Read more »
New Westminster District Parent Advisory Committee meetings for the 19/20 school year are as follows: September 19, 2019 at TBD October 19, 2019 at TBD November 21, 2019 at TBD January… Read more »