Parents are the first educators of children and have a prominent place in the education of their children. Parental involvement is one of the most significant factors and contribution to a child’s success in school.
When parents are engaged in their child’s learning, students do better in school. Children learn better, achievement levels increase, and leading to students having a more positive attitude toward school and more regular attendance.
The Ministry of Education requires all school boards in Ontario to have a regional parent involvement committee.
The Niagara Catholic Parent Involvement Committee (NCPIC), is a regional body of representative stakeholders that supports the mission of Catholic education. It also supports the Mission, Vision, and Values of the Niagara Catholic District School Board by providing a communication link to parents/guardians, Catholic School Councils, the Director of Education, and the Board of Trustees.
The Niagara Catholic Parent Involvement Committee, as supported by the Niagara Catholic District School Board, promotes active parent/guardian engagement with all parents/guardians in all schools for the improvement of student achievement and the well-being of all students.
Niagara Catholic's Parent Involvement Committee supports many student-focused initiatives. Mental health and well-being is a key concern for the NCPIC, as is creating safe and accepting schools free of bullying. We support students as they grow in faith. We are partners with the Ontario Association of Parents in Catholic Education (OAPCE), which is the voice of parents of children in Catholic schools and protects and promotes publicly funded Catholic education. Niagara Catholic's NCPIC supports students as they work to achieve the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations, and supports the mission of People for Education, which supports and advances public education through research, policy, and public engagement.
At home, at school, and in the community, parents matter!
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