School Council Minutes - April 2025

Date: Monday, April 7, 2025 

Time: 6pm 

Location: Library, Castlemore Public School 

 

1. Attendees 

  • Chairperson: Wayne Spencer (Vice Principal) Leeanne Hoover-Joy (Principal)
  • Executives Present: Jessy, Sharon, Alice, Supriyo
  • Others (in-person): Kelly 

 

2. Principal's Report 

  • Key Updates:
    • Reviewed recent successful events at Castlemore, including achievements in sports and robotics.
    • Current and upcoming events for the week: Standing in the Doorway in the library, and Hong Fook Mental Health Association in English and Mandarin
    • Reviewed items previously purchased using school council funds including literacy games and resources, kindergarten items, robotics kits, and more.
  • Actions:
    • Consider purchasing a 3D printer for the school to use in projects
    • Consider purchasing class DPA items. Outdoor bags for each class at $100 per class (30 classes, approx. $3k) 

 

3. Treasurer's Report 

  • Budget Overview: Total funds: approx. $23.7k, before paying lunch caterers
  • Actions: N/A 

 

4. Other Action Items 

  • Kelly to create Fun Fair flyer 

 

5. New Business & Ideas 

  • N/A 

 

6. Ongoing Business 

  • Fun Fair planning and discussions:
    • Vendors secured: ice cream truck, Love Gelato, cotton candy, photo booth, egg waffles, Mad Scientist show
    • Vendors to confirm: food truck (or backup: pizza)
    • Firetruck experience: Kelly is organizing
    • Class baskets: each class to create a basket for raffle
    • Anita has purchased outdoor giant Connect 4 game
    • Activities confirmed: bubble machine, water tables, face painting, henna, gift shop, Markham Dynamic Wellness Seniors Club to perform (dance and music), nail painting
    • TBD: Musical desserts, glitter tattoos

 

 7. Accomplishments 

  • N/A 

 

8. Questions and Open Discussion 

  •  N/A 

 


Time Adjourned: 7pm 

Next Meeting Date and Time: Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6pm 

Signature of Secretary: Jessy Date 

Prepared: Sunday, April 13, 2025