One of the most important ways parents/guardians and community members can make a meaningful difference for students is by participating on the school council. Under the Education Act, a school council is a collective association designed to advise the principal and the CBE Board of Trustees on matters related to the school. School councils have legislated advisory and decision-making authority defined within the Education Act and the School Councils Regulation. They are different from Parent Societies & Associations, whose main function is to raise funds for the school. You can find more details in the CBE School Council Handbook.
Upcoming Meeting Dates
Meeting Agendas & Minutes
About Our School Council
The Prince of Wales School Council Association
The P.O.W. Party Givers, Communicators and Cheerleaders
The Prince of Wales School Council is the structure where the school community discusses and supports school activities. The agenda for meetings is developed by the Council Executive and School Administration with input from sub-committees. Council sponsors social and family events throughout the year (i.e., Halloween Family Dance, Family Picnics, Staff Appreciation, etc.) and works with the staff to co-sponsor other events (i.e., Terry Fox, Sports Day, Book Fair, Safety & Wellness committee, etc.). Council also sponsors Fun Lunches, guest speakers of interest to parents and other social or educational events. Other duties that fall under council’s role include the organization of school volunteers, communication to the school community about events and Calgary Board of Education priorities, and the cultivation of school culture and spirit. Council welcomes and encourages all parents to attend some or all of the council meetings. These meetings are informative and are a great way to participate in school priorities and to meet other parents. Please plan to attend the first meeting of the year as we need many volunteers and voices to come together and support this wonderful school. Minutes of the meetings are posted on the website. Copies of the minutes are also posted on the Parent Bulletin Board in the main hallway. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Council Chair at powcouncil@gmail.com.
Meeting Dates
These meetings will be held at the school and on Teams from 6:30-8pm. All are welcome!
Contact Our School Council
Email: powcouncil@gmail.com
2024-2025 Executive & Committee Leadership
School Council Executive Membership
Chair: Miranda Wu
First Vice Chair: Devon Tamblyn
Second Vice Chair: Christy Berscht
Treasurer: Andrea Anderson
Secretary: Andrea Legault
Key Communicator: Kim Holt
Standing Committees:
Co-Volunteer Coordinator: Leah Kirk & Jessica Aimer
Co-Book Fair: Samantha Teske & Marcia Birkigt
Fun Lunch: Hannah MacDonald
Grade 4 Committee: Vacant
Grade 6 Year End Celebration: Leah Kirk
Events & Programs: Christy Berscht
Safety & Wellness: Vacant
Staff Appreciation: Vacant
Casino: Stephanie Burns
Additional CBE Resources
- CBE School Council page
- CBE School Council Handbook
- CBE Connections | For school communities
- CBE Administrative Regulation 5001 – School Councils and School/Parent Societies
- School Councils Regulation 94/2019
- Social Media Guidelines for School Councils
- Alberta School Councils' Association (ASCA) website