Handsworth Parent Advisory Council (HPAC) 2024-2025
Welcome to the HPAC Page
As a community of parents, the HPAC works with school administrators and staff to support student success.
This page provides parents with news about HPAC activities and events, connects you with information and resources you need, and identifies opportunities where you can make a difference to the school.
The Handsworth Parent Advisory Council (HPAC) would like to extend a warm welcome to returning and new students, staff, and parents.
We strive to provide parents/guardians of Handsworth Students with timely communication and keep them informed about HPAC activities. HPAC is proud to maintain regular communication with the Handsworth administration and we want to hear from parents/guardians to make sure we represent you well. Information can be found on the Handsworth PAC Facebook Page, as well as on Instagram @Handsworth PAC and Twitter @HandsworthPAC.
Click HERE for the link to the Government of BC’s K:12 Back to School Protocol. We encourage you to review this as it provides the most up to date information regarding school start up.
We want you to know that HPAC remains committed to our school’s vision statement:
“The Handsworth Community develops empowered, innovative, and compassionate learners who serve and lead with curiosity and integrity”.
Wishing you and your families a safe, supported, and successful year.
Sincerely,
The HPAC Executive
Handsworth parents are welcome to contact the HPAC by e-mail:
chair@handsworthpac.ca
treasurer@handsworthpac.ca
Royals Lunch Volunteers Wanted
Hello Handsworth Families! We are seeking additional volunteers to help out with the hot lunch program at Handsworth. This is a great program which raises a lot of money that goes towards activities at Handsworth! Without our volunteers we can't run the hot lunch program and our kiddos love hot lunch day! We need more volunteers to keep it going! It's only a one hour commitment once a week. Alternating Mondays and Thursdays. If you are interested, please feel free to reach out to: munch@handsworthpac.ca Thank you! Allison and Julie |
Handsworth Parent Advisory Council (HPAC) Executive 2024 - 2025
Chair, Candace Storm chair@handsworthpac.ca
Vic Chair, Vacant
Co-Treasurers, Carmen Jensen and Shannon Harris treasurer@handsworthpac.ca
Secretary, Liudmyla Kolos
Communications Rep, Vacant
DPAC Rep,
Members at large, Angela Santoro and Jessica Wong
2024 - 2025 Grade 8 Representatives
To be appointed
Ways to support student success at Handsworth
- Come to a HPAC Meeting or event. Contact chair@handsworthpac.ca. Connect wih other Handsworth parents, catch up on what's going on at the school, and provide your input and ideas on how parents can support student success at Handsworth
- Volunteer Help out with an HPAC initiative or event. Any contribution of your time or talents is valued. Contact us at: chair@handsworthpac.ca
- Donate HERE Contribute to educational resources to enhance student learning. Dollars from our Provincial gaming funds budget and fundraising efforts stretch only so far to meet needs. All donations in excess of $25 will be issued a tax receipt.
Meeting Dates 2024 - 2025:
Monday, September 23, 2024 at 7:00 pm
| In-person
| Handsworth Learning Commons/Library
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Monday, October 21, 2024 at 7:00 pm
| On-line | Budget 2023-2024 Financial Reports and Budget approval
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Monday, November 18, 2024 at 7:00 pm
| On-line
| Wish List Review and Approval
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December
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| No meeting, Winter Break
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Monday, January 20, 2025 at 7:00 pm
| On-line
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Monday, February 24, 2025 at 7:00 pm
| On-line
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March
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| No meeting, Spring Break
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Monday, April 14, 2025 at 7:00 pm
| In-person
| Handsworth Learning Commons/Library
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Monday, May 26, 2025 at 7:00 pm
| In-person
| Annual General Meeting
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Monday, June 9, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Tentative meeting TBD)
| In-person
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HPAC meetings are held 'in person', generally on the third Monday of each month either in person in the Handsworth Learning Commons/Library or on-line via Zoom at 7:00 pm, meeting information is available HERE.
