Student Charitable Activity

Administrative Procedure: 216

STUDENT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY

Background

Student involvement with and a knowledge of the services performed by humanitarian agencies can contribute to the District’s objectives.
However, care must be exercised to ensure that such charitable efforts:
• Are consistent with effective use of instructional time and effort;
• Avoid embarrassment or undue pressure for students to participate;
• Maintain the dignity of all involved;
• Are of an appropriate nature to support a caring and safe school environment;
• Are not political, unethical or controversial in nature;
• Share a positive community story

Procedures

1. Student charitable activity shall be voluntary, is to be limited and shall be subject to the Principal’s approval.
2. The charitable activity will be properly supervised. Students wishing to engage in charitable endeavours at school will have a staff sponsor.
3. Any funds raised should be deposited through the school and paid to the agreed humanitarian organization through the school.

Reference: Section 17, 20, 22, 65, 85 School Act
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Revised: December 2024