SOGI Education for Parents & Guardians

SOGI = Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity. Everyone has one, so what's all the fuss? Come find out in a safe, inclusive environment. 

All parents & guardians of VSB students are invited to attend.

Facilitated by Charles Dickens Principal, Matt Carruthers (former SOGI District Lead), and Renee Hock, VSB Diversity Mentor.

Cantonese and Mandarin translation services will be available for parents who require them.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU FIND HAZARDOUS WASTE IN OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD

Needles

If you find any needles, it is important that you call the Needle Hotline at 604.657.6561.  

With your valuable help they will:

• swiftly and safely to dispose of it
• do a sweep of the area 
• track the information in a city "heat map" so the city can focus attention in problem areas

More details on the Hotline can be found at http://www.vch.ca/about-us/news/discarded-needle-pickup

The VanConnect App can also be used (click on Garbage and Litter, then Abandoned Garbage, then Discarded Needle) to report a discarded needle.  The City will share this information with the Needle Hotline. However, this option may take more time before the needle is picked up. 

Condoms

Condoms can be carefully placed in a garbage bin by an adult.  Alternatively, condoms can be reported on VanConnect as abandoned garbage (click on Garbage and Litter, then Abandoned Garbage, then Garbage/Miscellaneous Junk) on City Property such as Sunnyside Park. If found on the school playgrounds over the summer break, the Vancouver School Board (VSB) should be contacted. 

While school is in session, please contact the Dickens School administrative staff if any hazardous items are found on the school playgrounds.

Thank you,

Dickens PAC

How to Apply for Funding for Parent-led Clubs & Activities at Dickens

Successful clubs over previous years have included Chess Club, Ultimate Frisbee, Sewing, Singing etc. New ideas are always welcome too!

If you'd like to apply for PAC Funding for a Parent-led Club or Activity for the 2018-19 school year at either the Dickens Main School or Annex, go to the following link for more info and the online application form: goo.gl/vSr4Gv

The Online Application Form must be completed by Friday, November 9, 2018.

Thank you,
Dickens PAC Exec