ABOUT US
We meet virtually once a month, generally on the first Wednesday of the month (exact dates and the virtual links for each meeting are published in the Principal's weekly update email).
All IRC parents/caregivers are welcome to join!
The IRC Family Council is elected at the first meeting of each year.
2024-2025 Family Council Members
Danielle Cameron
Co-Chair
Cameron Grade 5Ciara Grade 2Penelope SK
"I’m excited to join the IRC Family Council for a second year. I'm passionate about making education engaging and fun for all students, and I believe in the power of bringing our community together to support both our school and our children.
We truly appreciate all the support from this amazing IRC community, and we're looking forward to another great year!"
Christine Gresham
Co-Chair
Tegan Grade 4Kieran Grade 2
"I joined the IRC Family Council to help build community within the school and to enact change where I can. Working with the fellow council crew has been really super and I'm definitely glad to be doing it again!"
Courtney Starr
Treasurer
Marlowe Grade 2Sloane JKJack 1 year old
"I want to be involved at my children's school and contribute to enhancing the experience for all. This is my second year on the IRC Family Council and first as Treasurer!"
Tara Doolan
Secretary
Nina Grade 3Grace SK
"I joined the council because school is a big part of my kids' life and I want to be involved in helping make it the best experience possible! Also, I love taking minutes.
This is my third year on the IRC Family Council and I can't say enough good things about the parents that make up this council - it's a great group and looking forward to another great year."
Tyron Breytenbach
Voting Member
Beatrix SK
"We feel fortunate to have this small and well-run school in our community and wanted to assist where we can and set an example for my daughter and support the hard working staff.
It is always great to meet other parents at events and I am grateful for our teachers, council and parents."
Laura Wilson
Voting Member
Sloane Grade 2Jack SKJimmy 3 years old
"I joined the IRC Family Council because I wanted to have an understanding of what goes on behind the IRC scenes; have an influence and contribute towards my children's school community; and role model to my children the importance of being involved in a community."
Fatma Toufexief
Voting Member
Tahlia Grade 1Evren 2.5 years old
"I joined the council to connect with other families, to help with events, and to learn more about what’s happening at the school. I’m proud to be a part of this wonderful IRC community, and look forward to another amazing year working together with the family council!"
Emma Michielsen
Voting Member
Isabel 13 years oldJivan Grade 3Romi 3 years old
"I wanted to give back to my school community and meet other parents.
IRC is a wonderful small school community. I have enjoyed working with other parents on council and meeting other families, as well as getting to know the teachers a bit better!"
Grace Downey
Voting Member
Valentina Grade 1Alessandra 2 years old
""I joined the IRC Family Council to have a voice in my childrens’ educational journey and to connect with other awesome families- so far it’s been a great experience!"
Jessica Keating
Voting Member
Clementina Grade 2Ophelia JKWilder 4 months old
"I joined the IRC Family Council as I wanted to find a way to further contribute to IRC and our amazing school community. Being able to participate in fundraising and other initiatives that will directly support our kids, teaching staff, and IRC community is a privilege, and I can’t wait to help!"
Voting Member
Linden SKAdelaide 3 years old
"I am passionate about the importance of meaningful, engaging education within a safe and caring community setting and am thrilled to contribute to supporting the important initiatives the Family Council takes on! I hope to have a positive impact on the experience of our communities children."