tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879647432262814522011-11-23T00:14:56.299-08:00Francishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07198088591800535738noreply@blogger.comBlogger611100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-47042344928711802672011-11-05T10:48:00.000-07:002011-11-05T11:09:08.989-07:00

A parent consultation meeting will be held to discuss the improvement plan of the 16th Ave crossing.Time: 7:30pm Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011Venue: UHill Secondary Library When the new school is open in August next year, traffic along the 16th ave. will increase dramatically. What is the best and safest solution for you and your children to cross the 16th ave and travel around the area? Your input is

Maggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10568432958538933334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-52191661218645271482011-10-28T16:18:00.000-07:002011-10-28T16:36:14.232-07:00

Dear Parents Please see the 2011-2012 Work Plan of UHill PAC, it is made based on the discussion of the Parent Meeting on Oct.11, 2011. Please note that the plan is tentative and subject to change, please check the website for further updates. We need more parents to participate in the PAC event. You can find different ways to get involved. Learn more from How to Get Involved.

Maggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10568432958538933334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-41962990802526776422011-10-03T16:38:00.000-07:002011-10-03T16:59:37.666-07:00

Dear parents: Welcome to our first Parent Advisory Meeting this term. It has been scheduled at 7:30pm Tuesday, October 11, 2011 in U Hill Library. Follwoing is our agenda: Welcome to Universtiy Hill SecondaryIntroducing our new Principal, Mr. Alex GrantProgress report on the new U Hill Secondary on 16th AvenueProgress on construction on the existing Acadia Avenue siteInvitation to contribute to

Maggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10568432958538933334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-65420478020741307192011-05-31T17:28:00.000-07:002011-05-31T17:35:20.810-07:00

We need your help preparing and delivering a thank you breakfast for teachers, Tuesday June 7th. This annual UHill PAC "event" needs Volunteers to provide any contributions you can.Our fantastic staff have devoted a long 9 months to the growth and development of our children, and this is the least we can do to say Thanks!Please see click this planning document link for details, and to pledge

Francishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07198088591800535738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-21344676271750229332011-05-25T15:45:00.000-07:002011-05-26T09:42:38.490-07:00

This is the last open meeting for all parents this year.7:00pm on Tuesday May 31st. 2011, at the school library.Agenda and tentative approximate timing for this open meeting:7:00 - Welcome (P.A.C. executive)7:05 - New school: what to expect and construction timeline (Principal)7:25 - Construction at the current school (Principal)7:35 - Questions / discussion8:00 - Plan Teacher's

Francishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07198088591800535738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-188043504554687822011-05-18T21:28:00.000-07:002011-05-18T22:52:32.289-07:00

Dear parents,52 families have signed up to contribute time, food or funds to support our PAC fund raiser. This is good news - thanks all!Please use the following organizing spreadsheet to identify exactly what or how you will contribute.Click here for the organizing spreadsheet.

Francishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07198088591800535738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-47690223932177392912011-05-13T11:19:00.000-07:002011-05-18T08:52:35.187-07:00

Dear Parents,Our annual International Lunch Fundraiser for UHILL Secondary happens on Monday, May 30. This year we would like money raised to contribute towards the New High School - something that parents would like but which is beyond the scope of the school board. Perhaps a permanent mural, or logo for example. Ideas are still being consideredIn 2010 there over 30 parents contributed food and

Francishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07198088591800535738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-2095762752254828152011-05-08T10:26:00.000-07:002011-05-31T17:21:44.732-07:00

Here is a collection of questions & answers that were compiled by P.A.Q. executives and answered by school staff as well as parents. Thanks to Johnson Zhai for getting us started.Click the link for the 7-pg PDF format file (use the "File" menu, "Download original" option to see, save or print the PDF.)To help you find information, questions & answers are tagged with the following key words:

Francishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07198088591800535738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-68382322442204875672011-02-20T15:21:00.000-08:002011-02-20T15:31:27.118-08:00

Social Networking – How are kids using the internet? How do facebook / twitter / youtube / etc. work? How are kids using it? Can it be used it to support academics? How to benefit from the advantages and minimize any hazards?These and other questions are important for teens and families. Come to learn about, and discuss, social media with Jesse Miller of Mediated Reality (http://

Francishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07198088591800535738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-41918245123383729872011-01-08T13:38:00.001-08:002011-01-24T08:51:12.440-08:00

Several new events are planned for the new year. We hope they will be useful for understanding our school and helping plan our kid's education. Plans include:An information session and question & answer regarding math and science courses with the Heads of the math and science departments - Feb 10th, 7:00pm, in the librarySeminar and discussion about the internet and social networking, with

Francishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07198088591800535738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-9571045408625616962010-09-15T20:59:00.000-07:002010-09-15T21:16:24.562-07:00

School's back in session!Welcome to all new families to University Hill Secondary School, and welcome back to old friends. At the Parent Advisory Council (PAC), we are all about enhancing communication between families and the school (the school staff and your kids' teachers).There are three meetings this month aimed at providing information about how the school works. These are organized by the

Francishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07198088591800535738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-45207904701180913772010-06-08T11:50:00.000-07:002010-06-08T11:56:16.418-07:00

At a previous graduation event there was, for various reasons, a large refund of parent money which became evident too late to return to families.With the help of PAC, a decision was made to make a short term "field trip fund", aimed at enabling off-campus learning opportunities that would not happen without additional support. The total sum available was split into thirds so that there would be

Francishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07198088591800535738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-45991389914948762102010-05-31T20:01:00.001-07:002010-05-31T20:30:27.432-07:00

As a BC registered non-profit organization, UHill Secondary Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) is required to have an annual general meeting.Ours will be June 8th 2010, 7:00pm, in the School Library.Why Should You Attend? to find out just WHAT has been accomplished this (and previous) years;to help us set priorities for continuing, and improving, communication between parents and the school;to

Francishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07198088591800535738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-31953478173034354272010-05-31T19:32:00.000-07:002010-05-31T19:53:54.289-07:00

We need your help preparing and delivering a thank you breakfast for teachers, June 10th. This annual UHill PAC "event" needs Volunteers to provide any contributions you can. Our fantastic staff have devoted a long 9 months to the growth and development of our children, and this is the least we can do to say Thanks!Please see click this planning document link for details, and to pledge your

Francishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07198088591800535738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-50791050821684811842010-05-18T21:37:00.000-07:002010-05-18T21:46:05.911-07:00

This has been a busy end of year period.Thank you so much to Maggie, Louise, Jill, and all the others who made the international lunch a success. This is a fun event but complicated to organize and run and many people contributed food and time to make it happen THANK YOU EVERYONE!This is week two of the UHill HillFest arts events. Last week the senior theater classes put on an amazing 1960's

Francishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07198088591800535738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-61083340002017176322010-04-29T10:28:00.001-07:002010-04-29T10:32:33.881-07:00

Volume 1 issue 2 of the School Council's excellent newsletter is out!See it at http://uhill-sec.vsb.bc.ca/newspaper/ALSO please read the previous post about the annual PAC-sponsored International Lunch fund raising event, happening at the school May 13th.P.A.C.

Francishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07198088591800535738noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-55869591311808880282010-04-26T21:02:00.000-07:002010-04-29T10:27:55.873-07:00

This annual event is a fund raiser for our School, organized by the PAC.What: We provide an interesting and healthy lunch for students and staff with inexpensive menu items from around the world. Parents either cook or purchase the food, and organize the event as well as serve and collect money on the day.Date / place: May 13th at school (portable 8) during the regular lunch-time

Francishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07198088591800535738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-51528628946800909002010-04-19T10:42:00.001-07:002010-04-19T10:42:40.550-07:00

The following was sent today to trustees and ministry people, as a letter of protest regarding proposed cuts to public education funding.Dear Vancouver School Board Trustees, Gordon Campbell, and Margaret MacDiarmid:The PAC executive for University Hill Secondary School met recently to consider how the proposed dramatic cuts might affect the future of our children's education for the 2010-2011

Francishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07198088591800535738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-77960254631515146412010-04-13T08:46:00.001-07:002010-04-13T08:50:15.874-07:00

We would like to congratulate Paula Aaronson, Senior Mathematics, Department Teacher Leader for being awarded the Edyth May Sliffe Award, which recognizes outstanding teachers for their efforts in developing the mathematical talents of high school students.Ms. Aaronson is one of 22 teachers selected from the United States and Canada to receive the honour from the Mathematical Association of

Francishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07198088591800535738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-90825852510909549692010-04-06T11:59:00.000-07:002010-04-06T12:00:36.616-07:00

PAC News, March 2010 - Impacts of the changing school budget for 2010-2011The Provincial budget of March 2010 has resulted in the Vancouver School Board making changes to the budget for the education for our children.All parents are invited to learn how this will affect students and families at an open PAC meeting Thursday April 8th, in the school library at 7:00pm.AgendaThe principal of UHill

Francishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07198088591800535738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-9347524627646297932010-02-02T15:50:00.000-08:002010-02-02T15:53:43.303-08:00

Dear Parents / Guardians, We are just over one week from the beginning of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games and we can feel a buzz beginning to build in the school. I am hearing stories of staff and students who have been able to secure tickets to events and the excitement that it is finally here! During the Olympics we will have some large scale viewing available for students / staff for

Francishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07198088591800535738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-69077528480055387022010-01-08T17:51:00.000-08:002010-01-08T17:52:37.220-08:00

Some 2010 Olympic/Paralympic Winter Games events are coming to UBC Campus in just a few weeks. How will our school and community be affected?COME TO AN INFORMATION SESSION FOR UHILL PARENTSTuesday, January 12 at 7pm in UHILL Secondary School LibraryGuest speaker from UBC 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Secretariat will discuss: Transportation Public safety Security Residence & student life

Francishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07198088591800535738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-39950635076751026522010-01-08T17:32:00.000-08:002010-01-08T17:50:25.843-08:00

On 16 December, a UHill Secondary PAC meeting was convened to hear about progress on the design for our new UHill Secondary School. Approximately 30 parents attended, suggesting significant enthusiasm for the new secondary school (scheduled to open spring 2012).Parents asked the architects questions related to many issues, includingconstruction scheduling;student access to the school;plans for

Francishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07198088591800535738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-26166044173053756032009-12-08T15:15:00.000-08:002009-12-30T10:00:24.276-08:00

Use the translate button to the right for other languages ...In late November, parents, students, teachers, VSB staff and a variety of contractors participated in a seven hour workshop aimed at identifying and prioritizing "green building" options for the new high school.Meanwhile, UBC has been clearing out the interior of the NRC building in preparation for construction of our new school.• Will

Francishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07198088591800535738noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-13925055847354989252009-11-30T17:38:00.000-08:002009-12-01T08:37:05.849-08:00

Parents, students, teachers, VSB staff and a variety of contractors participated today in a 7hr workshop aimed at identifying and prioritizing "green building" options for the new high school. My understanding is that the School Board is aiming to try for a LEED gold standard certification, but of course there are a wide range of constraints related to being a school (not an office building!)

Francishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07198088591800535738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-22991472093663738782009-10-22T18:08:00.001-07:002009-10-22T18:19:14.438-07:00

An open PAC meeting was held on October 20th. There were 12 people attending, and three topics were discussed. Many thanks to those parents who were able to translate for our friends who wanted help with the English language. 1) A good hour was spent following up on the school meeting of October 15th. Some good questions were asked, and good discussions were had about students and the way our

Francishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07198088591800535738noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-75611052371495502302009-10-15T22:11:00.000-07:002009-10-15T22:15:48.535-07:00

Tonight's school information session for Chinese families was very successful. The library was full to overflowing, and the Principal and Vice Principal, as well as two counselors, provided important information about how the school operates, and school culture. Everything was translated by Susana Song, who is a professional translator at the School Board.Also several names and email

Francishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07198088591800535738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-25918710188282829642009-10-07T12:15:00.001-07:002009-10-07T12:18:03.976-07:00

Two items:Please try the new "Translate" option at the top of the right column. Use your browser's "reload" button to return to the English version. PAC organization meeting (executive and anyone interested) is October 8th, 6:30 at the school.Please use Comments below to contribute!

Francishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07198088591800535738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-64892888295188651862009-09-23T10:23:00.000-07:002009-09-23T10:37:27.416-07:00

Over 30 people came on Sept 16th to see initial plans for the new elementary and over 40 people came on the 22nd to see design plans for the new high school. This was a pretty good turnout, and VSB provided generously of their time to listen to concerns and explain ideas.This is an innovative initiative in designing learning space for kindergarten through high school which will set the precedent

Francishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07198088591800535738noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-27981764502993874472009-09-16T16:36:00.001-07:002009-09-16T16:44:48.309-07:00

NEW-SCHOOL MEETINGS FOR ALL, in SEPTEMBERCome and see what is in the works for your children (and their children!) for the UBC/Dunbar area.Wednesday Sept16 at 6:30pm at UHill Secondary there is a concept stage meeting about the new ELEMENTARY school.Tuesday Sept22 at 6:30pm at UHill Secondary there is a design and development stage meeting about the new HIGH school.See the announcement flier in

Francishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07198088591800535738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-54026415159705900812009-09-12T19:37:00.000-07:002009-09-16T10:45:22.094-07:00

The UHill PAC exec. were shown Version 28 of the floor plans, elevations and site drawings late last week by Alex Grant (VSB) and Mark Pearmain (UHS Principal). Pretty exciting, for many reasons.Design process and community involvement:The University Hill Secondary experience will (to some extent) set precedent for how BC plans and designs schools during the next few decades.All opportunities to

Francishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07198088591800535738noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-16272197211987444382009-09-07T14:17:00.000-07:002009-09-07T14:22:14.427-07:00

Welcome to the new school year! Early events are:Sept 10- (7:00pm) PAC exec only meet regrading NRC building (at UHill library)Sept 16- (7:30pm) New Parents Welcome (we plan to have a PAC presence if that's ok. Perhaps a desk and a signup sheet + fliers we can hand out.)Sept22- (7:00pm) For all UHill Sec. parents about the new NRC site.This Blog will be a primary source of information and

U Hill Secondary PACnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-91652196222849322122009-06-08T16:06:00.000-07:002009-06-08T16:08:04.148-07:00

AGENDA: 1. Construction at U.Hill 2009 – 2010: how might it affect us all? (Lead by UHill Sec. Principal, hopefully with a VSB representative.)2. What helps students & families succeed at UHill Secondary and beyond?a. YOU tell us what you need or want to know about academics or school life.b. WE will suggest ways that the P.A.C. can help families make the most of

Charles Menziesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-37695628723065000372009-03-28T10:19:00.000-07:002009-03-28T10:45:41.246-07:00

Late Friday afternoon, a month after Ministry of Education staff put the U Hill rebuilding plan on hold, Liberal MLA Colin Hansen announced a major infrastructure program for Vancouver School Board that includes rebuilding U Hill Secondary and constructing a new elementary school.We are all appreciative of this announcement. It's been a long time coming. We look forward to rolling up our

U Hill Secondary PACnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-1858846813806216252009-02-20T15:50:00.000-08:002009-02-21T14:44:03.950-08:00

Thank you for your email dated February 16th, regarding the proposed school construction projects at UBC.In April 2005, the Ministry of Education supported an addition to University Hill Secondary to meet the educational space needs for students in the UBC area. Following government's initial support of this school expansion, the Vancouver Board of Education went through an extended facilities

U Hill Secondary PACnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-33880084712951617072009-02-19T07:42:00.000-08:002009-02-19T07:45:01.662-08:00

UBC area schools project awaits government approval - News and Media ReleasesUBC area schools project awaits government approvalVancouver, B.C. – (February 18, 2009) – Vancouver’s Board of Education is hopeful it will soon receive the government approval it needs in order to pass the capital project bylaw for new secondary and elementary school facilities within the University Hill Secondary

U Hill Secondary PACnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-41820514159402268122009-02-18T06:35:00.000-08:002009-02-18T06:36:54.207-08:00

I appreciate your input into stressing the urgency of the UBC/UEL project that is pending approval. Your voice is important. I believe we all agree on the critical request and the collective sense of need, quality and worthiness of the project.You are accurate and succinct to state that a plan is ready to go and that "Your officials have had it in their hands for some time now." Our

U Hill Secondary PACnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-14872214567610064522009-02-17T20:27:00.000-08:002009-02-17T20:30:38.745-08:00

This post contains some of the powerful and striking emails that are being sent to Premier Campbell from community members concerned for the health of our local schools. Until Monday, February 16th, we had all thought that the long standing school problem had been solved. But there is now yet another delay from the province. We all hope it is a minor matter. In the meantime we are emailing

U Hill Secondary PACnoreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-9540728773369097642009-02-17T10:11:00.000-08:002009-02-17T10:12:31.944-08:00

Thank you for including me in your email regarding the long-overdue need for new UHill schools. As you may be aware, the Vancouver School Board was scheduled to approve a Capital Project By-Law last night based on the Ministry‚s previous indications of approval in principle to enter into a capital project agreement for the new schools at UBC.In a phone call with ministry staff on Friday, February

U Hill Secondary PACnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-16370225698522696882009-02-16T18:06:00.000-08:002009-02-16T19:40:30.872-08:00

Late breaking news - VSB will defer passing capital funding by-law for rebuilding university hill schools by direction of high level Ministry of Education staff.We need to let our MLA and premier know that we need our schools and we need them now!We have set up an automatic email form for you to use. Please consider sending an email right now!You can find the automatic email page here email

U Hill Secondary PACnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-8563568700591442272009-02-13T06:52:00.000-08:002009-02-13T07:17:48.273-08:00

The provincial government has given approval in principle to rebuild the university hill network of schools. They have allocated up to 84 million dollars for the job. VSB passed a motion in the finances standing committee that is going to the full board Feb. 16. Read all about it here.

Charles Menziesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-58540463829202454852009-01-08T22:18:00.000-08:002009-01-08T22:23:51.971-08:00

PAC members voted this evening to endorse the VSB's proposal for new schools in the University area of the school district. Though parents at the meeting expressed concern with potential problems caused by construction during the transition period all in attendance were in support of the VSB proceeding rapidly with the plan to rebuild our neighbourhood schools.The following motion was passed

Charles Menziesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-31894218520479458092009-01-07T08:23:00.000-08:002009-01-07T08:25:40.747-08:00

Jan. 8th Agenda UHS PAC Special MeetingMeeting to be called to order at 7:30 pm, UHS Library.1. Opening and introduction of special visitor, Mr. Alan Wong, VSB Trustee and Chair of the Planning and Facilities Standing Committee of VSB. (5 -10 minutes)2. Presentation by Mark Pearmain, Principal U. Hill Secondary on the new plan with emphasis on the key aspects of what will happen and when (10

Charles Menziesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-80724443637338873982008-12-18T11:49:00.000-08:002008-12-18T15:33:48.130-08:00

Important PAC meeting- Thursday, January 8, 2009. 7:30 pm U Hill Secondary School.Vancouver School Board has announced a new plan to rebuild and expand school facilities and programs in the University Hill area. Full details of the proposed plans are posted on the U Hill Secondary web page. Additional information can be found at http://www.npweblog.ca.At our special PAC meeting the principal

U Hill Secondary PACnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-85084773870910539042008-10-09T19:12:00.000-07:002008-10-09T19:13:37.459-07:00

This year (2008-2009) may well be the most important year in the history of our school because planning for a new high school has begun. We are no longer trying to get a new school – detailed plans for modifying the NSERC Building on UBC’s South Campus are currently being developed, and all stake holders must be involved in this crucial stage. After construction begins it will be too late to

U Hill Secondary PACnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-37718149238922821802008-10-09T17:40:00.000-07:002008-10-09T17:42:24.556-07:00

Important news about the new school This year (2008-2009) may well be the most important year in the history of our school because planning for a new high school has begun. We are no longer trying to get a new school – detailed plans for modifying the NSERC Building on UBC’s South Campus are currently being developed, and all stake holders must be involved in this crucial stage. After

Francishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07198088591800535738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-90036985805099341412008-09-18T16:10:00.000-07:002008-09-18T16:15:52.465-07:00

The PAC essentially serves as (1) a two-way communication and advisory link between parents and the teachers / staff, and (2) organizers of certain regular UHill events. All parents & guardians of students attending University Hill Secondary School are voting members of the PAC, and everyone is encouraged to participate by volunteering either in the executive or to participate in individual

U Hill Secondary PACnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-71251438914605449412008-06-26T12:35:00.000-07:002008-06-26T12:36:26.397-07:00

NEW SCHOOL???By Jill Philipchuk, Principal UHSLast night (June 25, 2008) at a special meeting of the Board, a motion was passed to renovate the NRC building into a new secondary school by 2011. This renovation would occur once an agreement with the Ministry is finalized to do a land transfer of the Anne Hebert site to the Francophone School District. Queen Elizabeth Annex will remain open but

U Hill Secondary PACnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-6741942672278353142008-06-16T07:36:00.000-07:002008-06-16T07:38:06.495-07:00

To All VSB Trustees, Gordon Campbell, and the Ministry of Education I am currently a student of University Hill Secondary, and I recently heard of proposals to rebuild our overcrowded school. My main message here is to say that I SUPPORT THIS PROPOSAL 250%. I also understand that the decision is now almost completely decided upon but there will be delays. I am disappointed to know there

U Hill Secondary PACnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-70792175192948903952008-06-11T22:44:00.000-07:002008-06-11T22:46:00.989-07:00

Tonight's school meeting was a disappointing event. The 'final' proposal is to approve, subject to securing funding, the rebuilding of the high school at the NRC site and to convert the current high school into a second elementary school. This does sound okay at first. However, there are some serious problems.the timeline adds a full year and a half to the move in time. What was originally

U Hill Secondary PACnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-15332646003307275142008-06-03T06:28:00.000-07:002008-06-03T15:51:07.906-07:00

Dear Fellow Parents, Guardians and UBC/UEL Residents,We are facing a crisis in our schools and need your continued support. Our local schools need to be rebuilt and expanded!We need you to e-mail the VSB school trustees and provincial government to let them know action is needed NOW. Let them know that students, parents, guardians, and area residents have waited too many years for the same school

U Hill Secondary PACnoreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-83274046717362913882008-05-29T09:06:00.000-07:002008-06-06T09:43:40.365-07:00

An Urgent Message from the University Hill Secondary and Elementary PAC Executives, the University Neighbourhoods Association Schools Action Committee,Dear Fellow Parents, Guardians and UBC/UEL Residents,A meeting to announce the revised plans on June 4th was cancelled. The school board says their revised plans will be announced on June 11th, 7:00 pm at the VSB Offices (Broadway & Fir).The

U Hill Secondary PACnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-39406242994115884452008-05-29T09:04:00.000-07:002008-05-29T09:06:02.861-07:00

Many parents living west of Blanca in Vancouver are wondering -will our schools be rebuilt to meet the learning needs of our children? The EFR process has been public since early January 2008. As parents we have been waiting for over four years to get an answer we can "take to the bank." The process has been filled with delays. From administrative to political interruptions, the real need for

U Hill Secondary PACnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-9909508898885846092008-05-18T14:06:00.000-07:002008-05-18T14:10:53.721-07:00

An Urgent Message from the University Hill Secondary and Elementary PAC ExecutivesDear Fellow Parents, Guardians and UBC/UEL Residents,The Vancouver School Board (“VSB”) has heard from many parents about the shockingly inadequate school facilities in the UBC area. We thank you for your support to date.But, please, we need to keep up the pressure. We ask that, before the end of May, you e-mail the

U Hill Secondary PACnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-43796595316480188492008-05-11T11:47:00.000-07:002008-05-11T11:50:11.358-07:00

You may have had the opportunity to read the Vancouver Sun today (Saturday) and maybe you came across the article about the Fraser Institute’s Report Card on Schools. The reporter did a brief telephone interview with me and I am quoted several times in the article. Of course, not everything I said was included but she did connect the two issues that are currently a high priority at U Hill

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the hill still the leaderVancouver Sun blogsWith a building that's too small and not wired for today's high-tech gadgets, University Hill is ranked the best public high school in B.C. by the Fraser InstituteJanet Steffenhagen, Vancouver SunPublished: Saturday, May 10, 2008A small, run-down school bursting with students on Vancouver's west side continues to be the public education leader in the

U Hill Secondary PACnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-55818372991981920262008-03-06T08:21:00.000-08:002008-03-06T08:24:52.527-08:00

Last night the school board voted to delay everything! The Board and the audience got 2 massive documents to mull over: one is the analysis of the feedback form which is actually quite encouraging for us (see http://npweblog.ca for a copy)), the other is the Mgmt team’s amended proposals.WE NEED TO PEOPLE TO REGISTER AS A DELEGATION BY THIS FRIDAY 10:00am for yet more submissions to the board

U Hill Secondary PACnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1287964743226281452.post-59357713749471864152008-02-29T21:36:00.000-08:002008-03-05T16:25:31.380-08:00

Senior management will present their recommendations to the Board of Education on March 5th. A number of U Hill parents are planning to go and listen to the revised plan.COMMITTEE II/III PLANNING AND FACILITIES / EDUCATION AND STUDENT SERVICES COMMITTEEWednesday, 2008 March 05 at 7:00 p.m. Items Requiring Board Motion/Action 1.Educational Facilities Review – Phase 1 [Report to be provided at the

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U Hill Secondary parents hosted media representatives on a tour of the deplorable conditions at U Hill Secondary. Over the lunch hour parents and media reps stepped over and around students as they crowded into the school hallways and science labs to eat lunch."This is a good day," said school principal Jill Philipchuk. "On a rainy day you wouldn't be able to squeeze through here, " principal

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On February 11 and 12, 2008 about 40 presentations were made to the Vancouver School Board regarding the proposal to close Queen Elizabeth Annex, conduct seismic upgrades to three schools, and rebuild schools in the University Hill area. Copies of presentations made on behalf of U Hill parents and community members can be found on the In Support of Public Education blog.

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On January 10, 2008, VSB announced its Educational Facilities Review and its plan to collect feedback through a series of public meetings, surveys, school team reports, and delegate presentations to the Board of Trustees. At stake is a proposal to:Close Queen Elizabeth Annex;Carry out seismic renovations at Queen Mary, Jules Quesnel, and Queen Elizabeth; andBuild 2 new schools at UBC.Residents

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