BC Student Voice

	Fall 2005 Provincial Conference

British Columbia Student Voice is sponsored by the BC Principals’ and Vice-Principals’ Association.

Since 1990 dedicated advisors and students have been enhancing student leadership in British Columbia.

BC Student Voice represents the voice of students throughout fifteen regions in the province. BC Student Voice has developed its own vision, mission and goals.

The Ministry of Education is a strong supporter of BCSV believing that students should have a voice in matters which directly affect them. Presently two student representatives sit on the Education Advisory Committee. This council is chaired by the Deputy Minister of Education. The presidents of all of the education partners come together at these meetings to discuss current issues in education.

The students have met in focus groups, regional forums, provincial meetings to provide input and advice on such topics as bullying, harassment, drugs, curriculum, graduation requirements, assessment, safe schools, school choice, drive safety, workplace safety, to name just a few of the recent topics.

The Prime Minister pays a surprise visit

Prime Minister Paul Martin may not have been surprised by the result of the confidence vote in late November, but on November 26 he certainly surprised a group of BC Student Voice students who were meeting in Richmond, by dropping by for a short visit and chat.