We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, September 6 - note that school ends at 9:30am that first day for Grades 1 to 7.
We will be serving coffee/tea and baked treats for Parents/Guardians at our "Welcome" tables at both the main & annex schools.
- Charles Dickens PAC
Wednesday, August 24
Focusing on BC's Public Education
According to Alex Hemingway's latest analysis, public funding for elementary and high school education in BC fell by
25% as a share of the province's economic pie between 2001 and 2016. BC has the second-lowest level of public
education funding in Canada – nearly $1,000 per student
below the national average.
Hear Alex Hemingway, Public Finance Analyst at CCPA (Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives), speak on BC's Public Education crisis and how you can take action!
Hear Alex Hemingway, Public Finance Analyst at CCPA (Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives), speak on BC's Public Education crisis and how you can take action!
Also check out his analysis to learn more at:
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