Markville Secondary School – School Council
March 23, 2026 Meeting Minutes:
Hybrid meeting of School Council (Online and In-person)
School council executive members in attendance:
Co-Chairs: Ms. Sarah Ali, Ms. Jessie Li, Mr. Rajiv Prakash
Secretary: Mr. James Zhang
Treasurer: Ms. Maggie Lu
Agenda:
1. Land acknowledgment
2. School Council Norms
• Agenda set by members and circulated in advance
• Meeting starts and ends on time
• Consensus decision making
• All speakers and opinions are respected
• Individual students, parents and staff are not discussed
• Open-mindedness is appreciated
• Focus on school improvement, student success, and well-being
3. Approval of Meeting minutes of January 19, 2026 School Council Meeting (Approved)
4. SMACT Report, SAC, TAC, MAC, SWAC Updates
SAC:
• Stands for “Student Activity Council” (Markville Student Council)
• Consists of 25 students from grade 9-12, Some elected, some appointed
• Meets every Tuesday after school (3:05-4:30pm)
• Foster school spirit through events, promote various school activities, support multiculturalism, character education, and equity in all events
• Teacher Advisors: Ms. Ye, Ms. Delairi, Mr. Lee, & Mr. Smith
• Follow our instagram: @markvillesac
Past Activities and Events
• Lovesick Maverick, February 13
• Sold roses (250+)
• Minigames
• Photo booth
• Battle of the Schools, February 23-27
• Participated in with 7 other YRDSB schools
• BOSS, MMSS, MDHS, UHS, BHSS, MCI, PETHS
• Daily Spirit Day Competitions
• Markville placed 3rd overall!
Upcoming events
• Sprint Event
• Friday, April 24, 2026, Courtyard, P3/4
• Carnival
• Thursday, June 4, 2026, Courtyard, Atrium, Field
MAC - Markville Athletic Council
• Follow our instagram: @markvillemac
Past Activities and Events
• The MAVLYMPICS
• Winter Sports Recaps
• Senior Girls Volleyball
• Junior Girls Volleyball
• Junior Boys Basketball
• Alpine Ski/Snowboard
• Ice Hockey
Upcoming events
• Ultimate Tier 1
• Ultimate Tier 2
• Track & Field
• Table Tennis
• Slo-Pitch
• Baseball
• Flag Football
• Dragon Boat
TAC - Transition Activities Council
• Follow our instagram: @markvilletac
Upcoming events
• Life After Grade 8
• Non-feeder Grade 8 day
• Mar 25, 2026, Parent Teacher Interview Night
SWAC:
• Stands for “Student Wellness Activity Council”
• Follow our instagram: @markvilleswac
Past Activities and Events
• Pink Shirt Day, Feb 26th, 2026
• Staff Meetings
Upcoming events
• Staff Showcase/WESP Day, May 16th, 2026
• Wellness Info Night, Late April 2026
Instagram: @markvillesecondaryschool
5. Teacher Rep and Guidance Report
• Summer School - myBlueprint (register early)
• Course Verification - Google Form (March 30)
• York Hills Community Outreach Workshops
• Volunteer Hours - Graduation Awards
6. Principal’s Report
Past Activities and Events
• January 22 - Period 5 Exams
• January 23 - Period 1 Exams
• January 26 - Period 2 Exams
• January 27 - Period 3 Exams
• January 28 - Period 4 Exams
• January 29 - Exam Review Day (AM)
• January 30 - PA Day
• February 2 - First day of Semester 2
• February 3-5: Caring and Safe Schools Presentations
• February 12: Lunar New Year Show
• February 16: Family Day
• March 9-11: HOSA Conference
• March 16-20: March Break
Upcoming Activities and Events
• March 25: Parent/Teacher Interviews
• March 31: Euclid Contest
• April 1: Fryer, Galois and Hypatia Contests
• April 3: Good Friday (no classes)
• April 6: Easter Monday (no classes)
• April 16: Junk Food and Jazz
• May 4-5: Markville Pops Concert
• May 18: Victoria Day (no classes)
• May 19: School Council Meeting
7. 2025-2026 School Council Meeting Dates
Upcoming meetings:
• May 19, 2026