About Us
Together, School Council and the Parents' Association of Laurier bring parents, guardians, caregivers, and staff together to collaborate, fundraise, and create meaningful opportunities that help our school community thrive.
School Council and PAL:
What's the Difference?
School Council (SC) is the official parent advisory group, which was previously known as Parent Advisory Council or PAC until the language changed in 2024. Formed under the Education Act, School Council meets regularly with the principal and a teacher representative to talk about what’s happening in the school, share ideas, and discuss topics that affect students and families, building activities and supports the overall school environment.
The Parents Association of Laurier (PAL) is a Fundraising Association and operates under the Societies Act. This group is responsible for managing funds to support student experiences by planning fundraisers, managing finances, and deciding how funds are spent. Funds raised by PAL are typically used to purchase items or programs requested by the school to enhance student learning.
Working Together. While the two groups have different roles and are separate entities, SC and PAL work hand in hand. Many volunteers participate in both, and they share the same goal: supporting students and strengthening the school community.
Meet The 2026-2027 Team
School Council
Chair
Avril McCalla
Co-Chair
Tamara Clark
Parents Association of Laurier
President
Heather Berg
Vice President
Dennie Hamaluik
Treasurer
Jennifer Quinn
Director
Holly Cameron
Director
Rachelle Roberts
Shared Roles
Secretary
Quinn McCashin
Communicatons
Jill Turner
Meetings
School Council Meetings are typically held the 2nd Monday of each month at the school. PAL meetings immediately follow School Council meetings and can be joined in the same way. All parents and guardians are welcome to attend either meeting, in person or virtually.
Minutes
Catch up on key updates, decisions, and next steps from our recent meetings:
What are School Council Committees?
These are small working groups that focus on specific areas like events, fundraising, or communications. Following ASCA best practices, committees help share the workload and support the work of School Council in practical, meaningful ways.
How do they fit in?
Committees plan, research, and make recommendations to School Council and PAL. All decision-making remains with the full School Council, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Why Join a Committee?
✔ Contribute in a focused, manageable way
✔ Share your ideas and skills
✔ Help support a positive school community
✔ No long-term commitment required
