Sister School Council Partnership

School councils play a vital role in supporting their individual school communities. As advisory bodies, they work collaboratively with school administrators to enhance student learning and well-being, support school priorities, and provide a forum for parents and guardians to contribute to the educational experience of all students. This primary responsibility remains unchanged.

However, there may be times when school councils wish to collaborate with another school council or community on a specific event or initiative. The Sister School Council Partnership initiative encourages such collaborations to enhance capacity, share best practices, and leverage collective knowledge to support student success.

Objective

The goal of this partnership is to strengthen school councils by:

• Leveraging Expertise: Encouraging the exchange of knowledge, skills, and resources between schools to build stronger, more effective school councils.
• Building Capacity: Providing opportunities for mentorship, professional learning, and collaborative problem-solving to empower school councils in their mandate.
• Encouraging Collaboration: Facilitating joint initiatives, events, and programs that align with student needs, school priorities, and equity goals.
• Promoting Flexibility: Allowing school councils to collaborate when beneficial, ensuring meaningful engagement that supports shared objectives.

How Schools Can Partner

• School councils can form direct partnerships with other school councils to collaborate on shared objectives.
• Councils may choose to work together on joint activities, events, and learning opportunities that align with their community’s needs.
• Flexible participation ensures that all councils can contribute to and benefit from initiatives that promote equity, well-being, and student success.

This partnership initiative reflects a shared commitment to fostering inclusive, engaged, and thriving school communities. By working together, we can strengthen our collective impact and create enriching experiences for all students and families.

For further details or to express interest in participating, please reach out to Samah Suliman, Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Coordinator, at samah.suliman@ocdsb.ca or face@ocdsb.ca.