School councils were established in 1995, to increase parent and community involvement in the education of children in Alberta. Public schools, including charter schools, are required to attempt to establish school councils. (ref. Alberta Education, School Councils page)
Your school council is a way that you can get involved in being an advocate for your child/ren’s education at I.V. Macklin School. The School Council serves as another vital link in the connection of students, schools, families and the community. Being able to hear, discuss and clarify what is happening within the school provides parents another way to nurture and support the education being offered at the school.
To learn more about effective school councils in action, click the presentation below provided by the Alberta School Council Association.
The I.V. Macklin School Council works to improve the quality of school life at I.V. Macklin for all students. An organizational meeting is held in September. We strongly encourage all parents to become involved with this group.
Our Council’s goal is to strengthen the relationship between home and school to improve children's education.
What is the role of the School Council?
- Involve parents in their children's education (at the levels of the school, school board and
- Alberta Education).
- Consult with the school administration on budgeting, programs, and educational priorities.
- Support the school, teachers, students, and classroom.
- The School Council sponsors some social events in the year:
- Halloween Family Dance
- Christmas Holiday Student Dinner
- Year End Carnival