I have two children aged 10 and 15 girls. they have both been privately educated. We hope to move to Vancouver will we have to pay or not. I am confused as I have been told that education is free their, but have also read on the forum that people have had to make contributions or pay.
Can somebody please enlighten me please.
Thanks
Sandra

If you are putting you children into the public system in BC there should be no extra fees for materials. There was a court ruling on this issue last Monday I believe banning the charging of extra fees for materials.

Here is a link to a Vancouver Province article on the court ruling.

Now I am not sure if the court ruling applies to fund raising. So you or your children may be asked to participate in fund raising ventures to raise money to help with school needs.

Cheers
Steve

Thanks
I do that now and pay fees so more than happy to participate. I love joining in a great way to meet people.
Sandra

In that case please join your girl's school PAC - yes it is a brilliant way to meet people and every PAC is looking for volunteers!

If you are enrolling your children in a Roman Catholic school in Vancouver they are Private BTW.

TTFN
Clare

Well I certainly hope that your two girls do better than you at grammar. Likely will.

Sorry I was asking a question for information not sitting an exam. Next time I will do better.

It's just easier to read your posts if you use correct grammar and spellings! Thus it's easier for people to help you.

If you're ever unsure, use www.askoxford.com as a reference, and I'd recommend "Eats, Shoots and Leaves" as a great read.

Sandra
For what it is worth I read your message and fully understood it. There is nothing worse than asking a question that is genuinely important to you and then having people take the p.

MrsWillow

Thanks for the support.
Sandra