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School Council

Purpose of the School Council

School Council's are mandated under the Education Act.  Like other school councils, the Oakville Trafalgar School Council advises the principal and, where appropriate, the school board on issues affecting the education programs and the operation of the school. The Council’s role, in collaboration with the principal, staff and community, is to provide input and advice with regard to school goals and to enhance learning opportunities, through various activities, for the benefit of all students in the school.

The membership reflects both the school and the community and includes parents and guardians of students, the principal, a teacher, a student representative (secondary school councils), a non-teaching school staff member as well as members from the community at large. Parents and guardians make up the majority of council members.

For more information, please visit the HDSB School Council website.

School Council Constitution

Joining School Council

The election of members for School Council is held at the Annual General Meeting each year in September.  We encourage parents of students presently enrolled at OTHS, and especially those who are new to the school, to attend the meeting and consider joining Council. We are a friendly group of people working towards the common goal of ensuring that OTHS provides the best educational opportunity for our children.

School Council Awards

School Council awards a number of awards to outstanding students at the Commencement Ceremony each year. 

The recipients of these awards are chosen by the school awards committee. To receive the award a student must demonstrate support for various learning opportunities through artistic, technical or athletic endeavours. 

2025-2026 School Council Executives

Co-Chairs

Susan Bermingham 

Raveena Maheshwari

 

Treasurer

Angela Song 

 

Secretary

Pragya Gupta 

 

Parent/Guardian Members

Gillian Burman

Cynthia Das

Karyn Halliday

Richa Mittal

Melanie Morin

Angela Salmon

 

PIC Rep

Suzanne Stolz

 

Staff Representatives

Brett Tomlinson

 

Principal

Christy Peterson

 

Vice Principals

Cherie Rudge

Sharon Lauzon

 

Trustee

Tanya Rocha

Meeting Dates for 2025-2026 School Year

All meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. in the OTHS Library

September 25th, 2025 - Agenda 

with Nominee information.

October 23, 2025

November 20, 2025

February 19, 2026

May 14, 2026

 

2025-2026 School Council Meeting Minutes

February 2025 School Council meeting minutes

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