Ontario Regulation 612/00 confirms the advisory role of school councils and clearly states that their purpose is to improve student achievement and enhance the accountability of the education system to parents. This regulation also clarifies the role of school councils and establishes their right to express their views on any issues that are important to them.
The Catholic School Council is an important organization for guardians/parents in the community. Saint Joan of Arc C.H.S has a very active school council and we encourage all parents to consider their involvement in the council. The fundamental purpose of a school council is to achieve this purpose:
- To foster participation by parents and partnerships with community groups
- To be involved in plans to improve the school
- To influence decisions made by principals, school boards and the Ministry of Education and Training
On behalf of the entire Saint Joan of Arc (SJA) school community, I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to our 2023-24 Catholic School Council for their hard work and dedication over the past year. Your unwavering commitment to supporting our students, staff, and families has made a significant impact on our school.
To our;
- Co-Chairs – Bruna Raimondo and Maria D’Alfonso-Gentilin,
- Treasurer – Ginger Peacock,
- Secretary – Sabrina Gareri,
- OAPCE Representatives – Adjoa Adjei, and Kaniz Sivjee
- Community Representative – Abbas Rizvi,
- Non-Teaching Representative – Silvia Amato, and
- Teaching Representative – Rosa Tarulli
Thank you for your leadership and the countless hours you devoted to ensuring our school community thrived. Your efforts have enriched the experiences of our students and helped to strengthen the partnership between home, school, and parish.
The work of the Catholic School Council is integral to fostering a faith-filled environment where the best interests of our students are always at the forefront. As we move forward, we remain committed to continuing this tradition of collaboration, rooted in our shared responsibility for the education of our children.
We are excited to welcome and congratulate our 2024-2025 Catholic School Council, led by;
- Chair – Maria D’Alfonso-Gentilin,
- Treasurer – Ginger Peacock,
- Secretary – Sabrina Gareri,
- OAPCE Representatives – Adjoa Adjei, and Kaniz Sivjee
- Community Representative – Abbas Rizvi,
- Non-Teaching Representative – Silvia Amato and Andrea Telfer
- Teaching Representative – Trevor Medeiros
- Members at Large – Mohammad R. Akbari, Carmen Cirillo, Sandy Vieira-Gallo, Carla D’Andrea-Hemeryck, Cathy Martino-Porretta, and Patrizia Tiempo
We look forward to continuing to build upon the great work that has already been done, knowing that the support of our school community remains as strong as ever.
Once again, thank you for your dedication, passion, and service to Saint Joan of Arc Catholic High School.
SJA Admin