Oct 1 2026 School Council meeting

School Council Meeting - October 1, 2026

 

In attendance: Greg Collins, Ms. Lombardi, Melissa S., Martin D., Ally S., Tania C., Jenn B., Yuliana M., Mehrnoush N., Haleh S., Madolyn A., Kateriina T., Nicoletta M. 

 

Start time: 6:45pm

 

Mr. Collins - Principal’s Update

  • Guidelines for school council
  • Roles on council
    • Chair(s): Kateriina and Yuliana
    • Treasurer: Sumeet
    • Secretary: Jenn
    • Members at large (voting): Tania, Martin, Nicoletta, Melissa, Mehrnoush, Haleh, Madolyn, Ally, Vic
    • Other roles as determined by council
  • Upcoming meetings: 6:45pm - 7:45pm
    • Thursday Oct 29
    • Thursday Nov 26
    • Thursday Jan 14
    • Thursday Apr 8
    • Thursday May 13
  • No reorganization this year!
  • EQAO Results
    • Grade 3 (23 students participated)
      • Significant improvement in reading scores over past 3 years
      • More students meeting standard (Level 3 or 4) over past 3 years
    • Grade 6 (31 students participated)
      • Mathematics: Less than 50% of students meeting the standard (Level 3 or 4)
  • Enrollment for this year: 223 students
  • Roads and parking
    • King Road School Zone improvements
    • Parking lot improvements: More to come
  • Upcoming events: To be updated
  • School council forum
    • Wednesday Nov 25 4:30pm to 9pm
    • At Langstaff S.S. 
    • Contact Mr. Collins if you wish to attend. 
  • Possible York Hills parent presentations
  • Hot lunches: Starting Monday
  • Budget update

 

Chairs

  • Spiritwear
    • New design last year.
    • Some feedback that the snake is a bit too scary.
      • Possibly make small logo an option
    • Maybe tank tops
    • Students have all been assigned a colour for assemblies
    • Opening soon for purchases

 

Other items

  • Budget: What is the process for changing the budget?
    • Items to discuss: Graduation, Fun day, Welcome back BBQ
  • Graduation committee: Mehrnoush, Haleh, Nicoletta