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One of the most important ways parents/guardians and community members can make a meaningful difference for students is by participating on the school council. Under the School Act, a school council is a collective association designed to advise the principal and the CBE Board of Trustees on matters related to the school. School councils have legislated advisory and decision-making authority. They are different from Parent Societies & Associations, whose main function is to raise funds for the school.​​ You can find more details in the CBE School Council Handbook​.​​​​

School Council

Meeting Dates/Schedule

As a new school that has opened during a pandemic, we are starting off slowly and would love as many parents to attend our meetings as possible.  We currently have three meetings planned during the school year.  If a fourth meeting is required, advance notice will be given to the school community.  If you are interested in being part of our School Council, please email Michelle Brinson at mlbrinson@cbe.ab.ca.

  • Tuesday, September 15, 2020 - 6:00-9:00 pm via Zoom (School Council Purpose and Establishment Meeting)
  • Tuesday, November 17, 2020 - 6:00-7:00 pm via Microsoft Teams
  • Tuesday, January 26, 2021 - 6:00-7:00 pm via Microsoft Teams
  • Tuesday, April 13, 2021 - 6:00-7:00 pm via Microsoft Teams
  • Tuesday, June 2, 2021 - 6:00-7:00 pm via Microsoft Teams - This meeting will be our required Annual General Meeting.

Our School Council Members

Co-Chairs: Hope Lewis-Wilcox and Robyn Robert
Vice Chair: Michelle Chalifoux
Treasurer: Brad Wiebe
Secretary: Kim Ainsworth
Key Communications: Lubaina Rupawala
Volunteer Coordinator: Not required during the 2020-21 School Year due to Covid-19 restrictions

Contact the School Council

Email: nlscexecutive@gmail.com

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