Executive Members
Chair: Jennifer Reitsma (black.walnut.ps@sc.yrdsb.ca)
Vice Chair: Thasan Yogarajah
Secretary: Arslan Ghani
Treasurer: Thanusha Jeganathan
About the Council
What does the School Council do?
- While all schools follow the same basic policies and practices, the School Council can give advice to school staff on how these practices can best be applied at our school given our knowledge of the community and our children.
- Working with school administration in the development and implementation of the school plan for continuous improvement
- Fundraising to enhance school life for our students. Funds raised by the School Council have been used to provide technology, books for the classrooms and library, and support for the music and physical education programs
Who should attend Council meetings?
You! All parents or guardians of students registered at Black Walnut Public School are encouraged to attend council meetings. We want your input! You can choose to attend all meetings or just the occasional meeting.
When are Council meetings?
During the 2023-2024 school year, the council will meet on the following dates:
October 2, 2023 at 6 pm
November 13, 2023 at 6:30 pm (Hybrid Meeting)
January 15, 2024 at 6:30 (Hybrid Meeting)
February 5, 2024 (Hybrid Meeting)
March 4, 2024 (Hybrid Meeting)
May 6, 2024 (Hybrid Meeting)
All meetings take place in the staff room at the school beginning at 6:30pm. If you are attending the meetings online, please refer to the meeting links that will be shared closer to the dates on The Wolverine Weekly. What is expected of Council members?
- Regularly attend and participate in Council meetings
- Maintain a school-wide perspective on issues
- Act as a link between the Council and the community
- Help to achieve the goals as determined by Council members
- Encourage the participation of all parents within the school community
- Participate in subcommittees and assist with tasks of the Council as appropriate
How else can I be involved in Council activities?
All parents are encouraged to join a Council subcommittee. You do not have to be a Council member to sit on a subcommittee. Our Council has several subcommittees that do valuable work in supporting our students, teachers, and school.
Our goal is to serve the parents of our students in the most efficient, inclusive way possible. Thank you for letting us help you!