Thursday, September 29

Red Cross Courses for Students on October 21 (Pro-D Day)

There are still 4 spots available on the Baby Sitter Course and 5 spots on the Stay Safe course! 


Dickens PAC is excited to announce a new fundraiser! We’ve partnered with the Red Cross to offer their Babysitter & Stay Safe Courses. 


Partial proceeds from all registrations will be directed back to the PAC. Details on both courses are below: 

In-person Red Cross Courses will be held at Dickens on October 21, 2022 a Pro-D Day, with a maximum of 20 students per course.


Babysitter Course

  • Minimum Age 11 years old (or completion of Grade 5)
  • Duration: 7-8 hours (8:30am - 3:30pm)
  • Offers basic first aid and caregiving skills for youth 11-15 years old. 
  • Participants will learn how to provide care to children in a variety of age groups, and how to prevent and respond to emergencies. The course also offers youth the skills to promote themselves as babysitters to prospective families.
  • TAKE-HOME MATERIALS: Babysitter’s Manual 
  • Cost: $65 


Stay Safe Course

  • Minimum 9 years of age (or completion of Grade 3)
  • Duration: 5-6 hours
  • Offers basic first aid and safety skills for youth 9-13 years old. 
  • Participants learn about being safe when they are without the direct supervision of a parent, guardian or trusted adult, both at home and in their communities.
  • TAKE-HOME MATERIALS: Stay Safe! Workbook
  • Cost: $65



There is a maximum of 20 students per class and registration will be first come/first served.

To guarantee registration, payment will be required once you've been contacted by email.


We're looking forward to having more babysitters in our neighbourhood!


Charles Dickens PAC


Wednesday, September 21

Meet & Greet Events and First PAC Meeting

Our warmest welcome to all new and returning Dickens Families! 
We're hoping for an absolutely wonderful 2022-23 school year!

Together with Dickens Staff, we'll be hosting a Meet & Greet on
Thursday, September 22 from 6-7pm 
Multipurpose Room, Dickens Main School    

Our Principal, Julie Weatherall, has sent email invitations 
to Parents/Guardians with details for the evening. 


Dickens Annex Parents/Guardians have been invited to a Meet & Greet 
by Vice Principal, Atsuko Ishihara on
Thursday, September 22 from 2:45-3:45pm
Dickens Annex School


Both Main & Annex School Parents/Guardians are invited to our first 
Dickens PAC Meeting for the year
Thursday, September 22 at 7:30pm
Library, Dickens Main School
{Childcare provided}  

Our Out-going PAC Chairs have sent an email invitation 
to Parents/Guardians with some info about Dickens PAC.