Dear parents, The first-ever Violence and Bullying Prevention in Schools Week, is taking place this week, March 17 to 21. The week consists of themed days, including one dedicated to parents. My hope is that this initiative will serve as a unifying moment for the entire school community\u2014students, teachers, administrators, and families\u2014coming together to promote respect, kindness, and civility.Issues of civility and violence extend beyond school walls; they are societal concerns that require collective action. Every individual, organization, and authority has a role to play in modelling positive behaviour and fostering safe environments. As parents, we are crucial partners and EPCA is committed to being active in this conversation, reinforcing that parents are key allies in promoting respect, cooperation, and constructive dialogue in our schools.The importance of preventing violence and bullying has been underscored by the National Student Ombudsman (NSO) in its first annual report. This long-awaited document validates the need for an independent resource for parents and students to address concerns about the quality of services in schools. It also highlights ongoing challenges that demand our attention. EPCA will be hosting a workshop on bullying on March 31 to provide parents with the tools they need to navigate these challenges and advocate effectively for their children. I encourage you to register and participate. Additionally, I am excited to share the results of the second edition of the national survey on the well-being of Quebec families. Thanks to your incredible participation, 11,000 parents contributed to this year\u2019s survey, far surpassing expectations. This would not have been possible without the invaluable collaboration of our partners, including Dr. M\u00e9lissa G\u00e9n\u00e9reux, the FCPQ, the Association pour la sant\u00e9 publique du Qu\u00e9bec, and the R\u00e9seau qu\u00e9b\u00e9cois pour la r\u00e9ussite \u00e9ducative. I invite you to mark your calendars for April 22, 2025, when Dr. G\u00e9n\u00e9reux will present the full findings.Finally, I would like to take a moment to acknowledge that this month represents the five-year anniversary of the start of the pandemic and massive changes in our educational system and our children\u2019s learning. We take time in this newsletter to reflect on this and provide some thoughts on what we have learned and where we go from here.I hope you are enjoying the start of the warmer weather,Katherine KorakakisPresident, English Parents\u2019 Committee Association<\/p>\n