What does PAC support with the Community Gaming Grant and PAC Fundraising?
The Begbie PAC receives funds from the Community Gaming Grants through the BC provincial government. The grant amount received is $20 per student and is intended to enhance extra-curricular opportunities for students.
Along with the gaming grant, the PAC also fundraises on our own to support more student activities and experiences at Begbie.
PAC Support for 2022-2023:
• SPARKLE - subsidized field trips, purchasing extra-learning materials/supplies, etc.
• Christmas Pancake Breakfast
• Sports Day
• Terry Fox Run
• Artist in Residence
• Grade 7 Graduation Medals
• Grade 7 Graduation Celebrations
• Library Books
• Lunchtime Games and Playground Equipment
• Parent Coffee Socials
• Cost of babysitting at school for PAC Meetings
• Teacher's Appreciation Lunch
PAC Supported Programs and Purchases (Updated June 2022):
• Subsidized field trips
• Provided hot lunches
• Provided free fruits and veggies through BC Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation
• Hillside Slide (anticipated to be installed by Dec 2022)
• Rubber Surfacing under the hillside slide (for safety) with 10 climbing handholds (anticipated to be installed by Dec 2022)
• 15 Classroom Projectors including one for the library already installed in the new build.
• 204” screen & high resolution Epson projector system with protective cage & accessories for harsh gym conditions
• Will provide new books and accessories for the new library
• Grade 7 medals & celebration
• Subsidy of Artist in Residence
• Teacher's Appreciation Lunch
• Funding for enhanced classroom extra-curricular activities, and much more
• Subsidized field trips
• Provided hot lunches
• Provided free fruits and veggies through BC Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation
• Hillside Slide (anticipated to be installed by Dec 2022)
• Rubber Surfacing under the hillside slide (for safety) with 10 climbing handholds (anticipated to be installed by Dec 2022)
• 15 Classroom Projectors including one for the library already installed in the new build.
• 204” screen & high resolution Epson projector system with protective cage & accessories for harsh gym conditions
• Will provide new books and accessories for the new library
• Grade 7 medals & celebration
• Subsidy of Artist in Residence
• Teacher's Appreciation Lunch
• Funding for enhanced classroom extra-curricular activities, and much more
2018 PAC Supported Programs (with PAC Fundraising and Gaming Funds):
- Sparkle Money for field trips and art projects (annual contribution)
- Babysitting for PAC meetings
- 2 movie licenses (This allows the PAC to show movies in a public setting during the movie night fundraisers.)
- Artist in Residence
- Computers for computer lab upgrades
- Refreshments for monthly Library Reading Club
- Pancake Breakfast with Santa
- Community Christmas hampers
- Grade 7 graduation medals
- Grade 7 cruise
- Watermelons for Sports Day
- Gym Sense gymnastics
Additional programs supported in previous years:
- Ukelele repairs
- PE equipment
- Lunar New Year teacher event
- Spirit week cookies
- Badminton program subsidy
- Repair of badminton rackets
Purdy's Chocolate Fundraiser 2022
The Begbie PAC is once again running the Purdys chocolate fundraiser. Our launch letter and a Purdy's catalogue have been sent home. We earn 25% profit in chocolate sales (There needs to be a minimum of $1000 in chocolate sales to receive 25% profit). To start, sign in at this following link https://fundraising.purdys.com/836544-97558 . Our campaign number is 41294 and name is Begbie School Chocolate Fundraiser. This year's coordinator is Ina. Thank you so much for your support!
Note: When you place an order, please include the following under "Additional info:" student's name and class division on the online order form. Shopping can be done through the Marketplace but once items have been added to your bag, proceed to the online order form to complete purchase (please see screenshots below). If purchased through the Marketplace, no worries, just email us your name and student's info. Please download the catalog below and share with your family and friends. Campaign dates: October 31 to November 27, 2022 Chocolates delivery to classrooms: Friday, December 9, 2022 **Please note that the campaign will be ONLINE only. No cash payments.** |
ONLINE ORDER FORM
MARKETPLACE
Fundraising Donation link
Direct Donation Drive
Help Support Begbie PAC with a monthly donation or a one-time donation. All funds will support the Begbie school community and our new school.
Donate online on the VSB website. With an online donation, you will get a digital tax receipt immediately. Select "E-Sir Matthew Begbie PAC" on the VSB website. This is the only way that the Begbie PAC has access to your donation.
Donate online on the VSB website. With an online donation, you will get a digital tax receipt immediately. Select "E-Sir Matthew Begbie PAC" on the VSB website. This is the only way that the Begbie PAC has access to your donation.