St. Basil Catholic School Council Welcomes You
Welcome:
The members of the St. Basil School Council wish to welcome students, parents and teaching staff to a new school year at St. Basil School. We hope that this year will be a productive one as we work together with the staff to enhance our children's learning.
School Mission Statement:
In striving to attain eternal happiness for the greater glory of God the St. Basil School community celebrates each child's spiritual growth, promotes academic excellence and life long learning. places high regard on the respect and dignity of every individual and works for social justice and equity to maximize the potential for every person.
School Motto: Living, Loving, Learning
Prayer
Lord, thank you for the opportunity to meet here today.
Please bless our efforts
Help us to keep our minds open to the ideas of others.
Give us the grace to express our convictions and ideas clearly
and in a charitable manner.
May our decisions be wise ones.
This we ask through Christ our Lord
Amen
What is the Catholic School Council?The Roman Catholic School Council is established by board policy, in accordance with the policy of the Ministry of Education and Training. It is intended to serve as an advisory committee to the school principal and, where appropriate, to the school board. The Roman Catholic School Council provides the opportunity for parents, guardians, students, staff, the parish and members of the community to be actively involved in the operation of their local school. The members are elected and work together to support school programs and activities.
When does the Catholic School Council meet?
The St. Basil School Council meets on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm in the library. The dates are posted in the front hall of the school. All meetings are open to the school community and your participation and input is both welcome and valued.
Who can be a Catholic School Council member?
Parents/Guardians of students in the school, a community representative, a parish representative, the school principal, a teacher from the school, a non-teaching staff member from the school. All members shall be separate school supporters or their spouses.
What is the role of the Catholic School Council?
The major goals of the Catholic School Council are outlined in the board policy:
• to promote the vision and values and sacramental life of The Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board and to be faithful to it's mission.
• to advise the principal with regard to the operation of the school
It is the responsibility of the Catholic School Council to promote the best interests of the Catholic school community. In identifying its priorities, the council may advise the principal on any of the following matters:
• faith development of the school community;
• the board school year calendar;
• school code of student behaviour;
• curriculum, program goals and priorities;
• the responses of the school or school board in achieving provincial and board assessment programs;
• selection of principals in a manner prescribed by the school board;
• school budget priorities, including local capital improvement plans for submission to the board;
• school-community communication strategies;
• methods of reporting to parents/guardians in the community;
• extracurricular activities in the school;
• school based services and community partnerships related to social, health, recreation. and nutrition programs;
• community use of school facilities;
• local coordination of services for children and youth;
• development, implementation and review of board policies at the local level.
What about Fundraising?
The St. Basil Fundraising Committee is operated under the umbrella of the School Council. It is chaired by a member of the council and is made up of parent representatives. It is through the funds raised by our community that we are able to enhance the learning environment of our children.
How can I be an active member of the school community?
The School Council and its committees are made up of parent volunteers, community members and teachers. Parent involvement is greatly needed to ensure their success. All are welcome to attend our monthly meetings to get involved.
Here is the link to for Information on how to get involved with Catholic School Council
St. Basil School Council 2020-2021 Members
Co-Chairs: M. Zigante, A. Campanelli
Treasurer: C. Kopec
Co-Secretaries: S. Hillier, A. Ramalho
Other Voting Members: J. DiGiacinto, M. Fik-Izydor, V. Smith West
Parish Representative:
OAPCE Reps: J. Munro
Principal: E. Filippozzi
Teacher Representatives: J. Brady, A. Brooks
Non-Teaching Representatives:
Meeting Dates:
At 7:00 pm On Zoom
Oct. 7, Nov. 26, Jan 20, Feb 24, Apr.7, May 5, Jun. 9
How can I contact a member of the School Advisory Council?
Telephone: (906) 624-4529 ask for any member
Fax: (905) 624-0155
Mail: 4235 Golden Orchard Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 3G1
Some Safety Reminders
School Visitors:
Access to the school is only permitted via the front door of the main building. All visitors and parents must sign in and obtain a visitor badge from the school office staff.
Parking Lot:
The staff parking lot is only for staff vehicles.
There is no parking or drop off allowed during school hours in the staff parking lot.
Child drop of area:
1. Right lane is reserved for school buses only.
2. Parents are to use only the left lane for dropping off their children.
3. Your child should only leave your vehicle at the crosswalk in front of the kindergarten area.
4. Your vehicle must not be left unattended at any time.