From the Council
What's New
Meeting recaps, event highlights, program updates, and announcements.
Halloween Parade on Friday, October 30: families welcome
Chester's annual Halloween Parade is Friday, October 30 at 9:15am on the field (weather permitting). Families are welcome to come and watch.
Free TDSB parent conference on Saturday, November 7
The TDSB Parent Involvement Advisory Committee (PIAC) conference is free for all TDSB parents and caregivers. Register by Saturday, October 31.
Trustee election: read the candidates' answers before you vote October 26
School Council asked the 2026 TDSB trustee candidates five questions, and 7 of the 9 replied. Voting day is Monday, October 26.
Fall clubs: registration closes Thursday, October 8
Register by Thursday, October 8 at 1pm so the Fall 2026 clubs at Chester can run. Clubs meet October 13 to December 4.
School Council Survey: help shape this year
Tell us what activities and fundraising priorities matter most to you. The short survey closes October 16.
Chester's Halloween Costume Swap
Drop off gently used children's costumes by October 9, then shop for a "new to you" costume from October 13 to 23.
Two Friendly Reminders: Pizza Lunch Friday & Council Nominations Are Open
Order pizza lunch by Monday for Friday, Sept 25, and nominations for this year's Chester School Council are open through the same day.
Welcome Back! Hot Lunches Return September 16
Happy first week of school! Lunch Pails hot lunches are back every Wednesday starting September 16. Here's how to register and order.
Fun Fair 2026: we raised over $27,500!
Thank you to our volunteers, sponsors, families, and everyone who came out. Together we raised over $27,500 for field trips, student experiences, and more.
March/April Newsletter: Movie Night, Hot Lunch trial, and Fun Fair planning
Survey results are overwhelmingly in favour of a Chester hot lunch program, so we're moving forward with a vendor. Plus Spring Movie Night on April 24th.
January Newsletter: Winterfest, Fun Fair planning, and more
Council funds supported field trip buses, classroom tech, and student recorders. Plus Winterfest is coming January 29th, and we need volunteers.
December Newsletter: $7,800 in classroom tech, and Winterfest is coming
Council funded $7,800 in technology purchases and a school-wide theatre show this fall. Winterfest is January 29th, so mark your calendars.
October Newsletter: New Council elected, pizza lunches are back
The 2025/26 Executive Committee is in place, pizza lunches return October 24th, and we still have a few volunteer roles open.