Newsletter Vol. 18
Dear Parents, Our kids had a well-deserved spring break and I hope you were able to enjoy it with them! Now we are nearing the end of the school year, which can make motivation more difficult. As parents and primary educators for our children, we play a critical role in their success. Let us be […]
Newsletter Vol. 25
Dear parents, Parent-teacher meetings can be overwhelming, but there are ways to prepare and tackle these meetings with confidence. This newsletter is dedicated to helping you achieve that. Here are four things to remember: Preparation is key. Look through your child’s schoolwork and have questions ready. Speak up. If you notice your child is struggling […]
PRESS RELEASE
A group of parents and children deliver their message and a piece of art on road safety on the way to and from school at the National Assembly Quebec City, April 20, 2023 – Following the demonstrations held on January 24 and March 15 in the schools, a group of parents and children from the […]
EPCA Quebec Applauds Quebec Government’s $300-Million Academic Catch-Up Plan: A Boost for Student Success
Montreal, January 9, 2024 – The English Parents’ Committee Association (EPCA Quebec) applauds the Quebec government for taking the bold step of announcing a $300 million academic catch-up plan designed to prepare students for success throughout the remainder of the school year and the upcoming summer period. The Minister of Education, Bernard Drainville, announced comprehensive […]
Answers to Participant Question-Homework 101 Workshop
1. 13, 10, 8, different levels of homework involvement for each child as a single parent. How to manage that? I’m not sure where you shop but if you go to Walmart, Amazon or anywhere else, perhaps pick out, with the children (those who are interested) a calendar with stickers. They can also buy their […]
Impact of social crises on family well-being
Take part in the provincial survey From one upheaval to the next :The impact of social crises on the well-being of Quebec families The English Parents’ Committee Association of Quebec (EPCA) and the Fédération des comités de parents du Québec (FCPQ) join forces to find out how families are doing. In collaboration with Dr. Mélissa […]
Newsletter Vol.19
Dear Parents, Myself and EPCA have had a very busy month working on your behalf. We are always so happy to be able to work with parents – and on behalf of parents – to advance the priorities of the anglophone parent community in Quebec. Remember to contact us with your ideas on how EPCA […]
Newsletter Vol. 26
Dear parents, I hope you and your loved ones had a restful and enjoyable holiday season. I am relieved that 2024 commences with the return of our children to school and the conclusion of the strike. The Minister and the Ministry consulted EPCA regarding a back-to-school strategy, and we specified: That the weight of the […]
National Student Ombudsman
Starting August 28, a new way for managing complaints in schools will be implemented across Quebec. This new process will be applied uniformly across Quebec and will replace the complaint examination procedures in place. The National Student Ombudsman, a new independent organization outside the school network, will oversee implementing this new streamlined complaint procedure. The […]
The national survey on the impact of social crises on the well-being of Quebec families
Many thanks to the 13,000 participants who took part in the national survey on the impact of social crises on the well-being of Quebec families! We will unveil the results of the survey on February 13 at 12pm. Join us! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89306365629?pwd=alZyWHEveTR2dzJTQ0d4SlpZQStCdz09