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School Council

Your Voice Matters at Centennial

Be Part of the Conversation

The Centennial School Council is a partnership between families and the school. We are a team of parents and guardians working together to support Charger achievement, well-being, and school spirit. By joining, you help shape the learning experience for every child in our building.

How You Can Get Involved

There are two ways to participate, and both are equally valued:

  • Become a Member (Elected): Each fall, parents can run for elected positions to hold a formal role on the Council for the school year. Look for information about this at the beginning of the school year.

  • Attend a Meeting (Open to All): You do not need to hold a position to make a difference! All parents and guardians are welcome to attend our meetings to listen, learn about what is happening at the school, and share ideas. Look for information about the dates and times of our School Council meetings in our school newsletter. We usually meet on the first Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Centennial Library.

Resources

For more details on roles and responsibilities, please view the School Council Handbook on the HDSB School Council webpage.

Centennial Public School - School Council Meeting Minutes
Oct 19th, 2026

Attendees
Allison Held, Maggie Fay, Kristen Colquhoun, Heather Meldrum, Sarah Johnson, Kim Brightman, Aisha Usman, Lisa Graham, Kate May, Susan Doyle, Inoka Dias, Cyril Kopitin, Jasmin Adams, Aimee Cichock, Jon Majid, Jennifer Niewjot 

Agenda Topics:

Welcome

Land Acknowledgement and reflection offered by Allison

Review Function of a School Council & Roles Confirmed
Secretary: Jasmin

Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) Representative: Susan

Staff Representatives: Kristen & Heather

Voting Members: Sarah, Kim, Aisha, Lisa, Kate, Susan, Inoka, Cyril, Jasmin, Aimee, Jon, Jennifer 

  • If anyone is interested in Chair/Co-Chair, please contact Allison 

  • Moving forward, Allison will send out the agenda to council a week ahead of the next meeting; any topic requests please send to Allison 

Principal’s Report

  • 15 Classes in total; break down in chart below

  • Bullying Prevention Plan reviewed

  • Homebase programming continuing (Thurs Pr 5 school wide learning)

  • Teams, clubs & field trips are up and running

    • Grade level team building with TOHH

      • Gr 6 - Sept 30

      • Gr 7 - Oct 1

      • Gr 8 - Oct 2

    • Xcountry - Oct 1

    • Volleyball; league play (ongoing)

    • Basketball starting soon; league play (ongoing)

  • Open House Oct 8th 

    • well attended & STEM support in gym had good attraction

  • Picture Day - Sept 29th

  • Food days & Popcorn sales have started and are doing well

  • Terry Fox Walk - Oct 8th

  • Grade level trips for whole-school viewingRun Terry Run beginning of November 

  • IEPs home - Oct 20th 

  • Halloween Dance & Community Contribution - Oct 30th

Treasurer’s Report

  • School Council Funds from previous year $662.69

Fundraising Activity Discussion 

Fundraising Title

Date

Whose Responsible

Funds raised allocation

Lumberhead popcorn

Early October

school

Chromebooks

Soup

December

school

Library

Kripsy Keme Donuts

March

School council

Music & STEAM initiatives 

 

Fundraising Ask List:

  • Musical instrument repair

  • STEAM equipment (i.e., coding kits, 3D Printer filament, etc.)

  • School Sign Repair - estimated $30,000 

    • council curious about company sponsorship to support cost; Allison to follow up with rules around this 

Old Business

2025-2026 Annual Review 

Questions/Discussion

  • In supporting the schools Anti-Bullying Prevention plan and hearing students under report their concerns through student voice surveys, is there a way to have students anonymously report concerts

    • HDSB does have an anonymous reporting form on their website

    • Perhaps the user not knowing who truly receives the report causes them to be tentative to reporting; currently CEM has not received a form from this avenue

    • Is there the possibility of developing a CEM anonymous report

    • Allison to follow up with this idea; need to review third-party agreements and connect with purchasing department

  • In supporting the schools Anti-Bullying Prevention plan and hearing students under report their concerns through student voice surveys, is there a way to develop peer mentoring opportunities

    • This is a goal of the Mental Health & Wellbeing Team, led by Ms Baczynski, and supported by our CYCP, to develop a PALS program that would appropriate for the middle school age-group

    • Idea is to facilitate game play and help with peer conflict where appropriate 

    • Allison to report on progress next meeting

Adjournment