What is the Royal Oak School Council?

We are a liaison group between parents / guardians, teachers, administration, community and the School Board. We support student learning and the well-being of the entire school community by encouraging communication, involvement and cooperation; with the goal of enhancing individual student learning and school life. Established under the Alberta School Act, we operate as an advisory body. The School Council advises on program priorities and budget allocations. It evaluates the success of education goals and special projects. As a parent and/or guardian with a child in the school, you are considered a member of School Council.

You are on School Council

Did you know that, as a parent or guardian of a student at Royal Oak School, you are automatically a member of the Royal Oak School Council?

Involvement in School Council is a meaningful, hands-on way to have a positive impact on your child’s educational experience. We invite everyone to have a voice and encourage parents to be involved.

Our Purpose

• Support the students, staff and community of Royal Oak
• Have open discussion and provide feedback on ideas and concerns from parents and staff
• Connect with the parent community on key messages
• Support unique programs at Royal Oak through community connections, fundraising and volunteering.

Specific Programs that Council Supports

The ROS Council and Fundraising Society offer special programs at Royal Oak School by providing funding, leadership and resources in collaboration with the school.

These programs include:

• Various field trips and busing for field trips
• Learning opportunities such as in-line skating, dancing, gymnastics, theatre performances, and nature and lacrosse residencies
• Classroom supplies, visual journals, library books, and literacy luggage
• Music and Physed equipment
• Technology - computers, software, tablets
• Curriculum enhancements as recommended by the Royal Oak staff

Come out and Volunteer With Us!

School Council generally meets on the first Wednesday of each month in the school staff room at 6:30 PM (followed by the Fundraising Society meeting). Reminders are sent out in the Principal's Week Ahead email and dates are included in the school calendar and website.

September meetings are typically held on the second Wednesday of the month following the start of school.

The meetings operate in a manner that is non-judgmental. We strive for open discussion and collaboration. Council needs parents with ideas, talent, and motivation to keep providing an excellent learning environment for our children at the school.