Afterschool and Sports​

In collaboration with teachers and administration, organize run affordable after-school recreational activities at Dewson and to facilitate the smooth transition of students between programs.

Eco & Gardens

The Eco & Gardens Committee works to reduce Dewson’s ecological footprint and deepen ecological awareness and learning at the school. A Pollinator Garden and Indigenous Healing Garden project need help from parents who enjoy outdoor educating and spending time in the garden.

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Committee lead: Haley Cohen

School Improvement  Plan Committee (SIP)

This is a new committee and we are looking for parents and teachers to join and help to advocate for a better Dewson today and tomorrow. We will work with the Dewson community to bring in ideas and events that reflect the Dewson School Vision. If interested please reach out to Angela Molina at dewsonsip@gmail.com.

Arts

Dewson School has a longstanding commitment to the arts. The Visiting Artist Program is a partnership between parents, teachers and the school administration to bring art enrichment programs to all the students in the school. Arts and artists from diverse backgrounds give hands-on learning experiences to students.

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Committee lead: Erin Morris

Parent Involvement Advisory Committee (PIAC)

The Parent Involvement Advisory Committee (PIAC) is committed to strengthening the partnership between all stakeholders in education (students, parents, teachers, principals, staff, trustees, boards, government and the community). By doing this, it endeavours to assist parents and school councils in ensuring student success in education.

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Committee lead: Andrew Waters

Social Justice Committee

The Dewson Social Justice Committee works with parents to actively engage and promote social justice learning at Dewson. We have collaboratively organized events and initiatives related to equity, anti-oppression and anti-racism centered around Restorative Practices, Indigenous education, Black history, International Day of Pink, gender equity, food and housing insecurity, and more.

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Committee lead: Jennifer Freudenthal

Community Events Committee

Building community through events including Back 2 School BBQ (September), Dance-A-Thon (April), Dewson Fun Fair (June). Additional ad hoc events will be planned throughout the year.

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Committee lead: Megan Callaghan

Safe, Caring and Accepting Schools Committee

Each school in Ontario must have a team responsible for fostering a safe, inclusive, and accepting school climate that should include at least one student and must include at least one parent, one teacher, one non-teaching staff member, one community partner, and the principal.

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Committee lead: Melissa Hostland