Markville Secondary School – School Council
May 19, 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 March 23, 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
Marty in the Meadow
Egg painting
Bracelet making
Origami
Design your own tote bag
Upcoming events
Carnival
Thursday, June 4, 2026, Courtyard, Atrium, Field
Food trucks and vendors
Outdoor stage
Games
MAC - Markville Athletic Council
Consists of approx 22 members from grades 9 -12
Meets every Tuesday after school (3:05-4:00pm)
GOALS:
Promote Markville Athletics & Sports Teams
Provide school wide activities that encourage health, wellness and active lifestyles
Invigorate school spirit and involvement within the student body and school community
Teacher Advisors: Ms. Chong, Ms. Wou
Follow our instagram: @markvillemac
Past Activities and Events
MAC Madness
MAVLYMPICS
Spring sports
Ultimate tier1/tier 2
Track & Field
Table Tennis
Slo-Pitch
Baseball
Flag Football
Dragon Boat
Upcoming events
Athletic Banquet
TAC - Transition Activities Council
Follow our Instagram: @markvilletac
Upcoming events
Life After Grade 8
Non-feeder Grade 8 day
SWAC:
Stands for “Student Wellness Activity Council”
Follow our Instagram: @markvilleswac
Past Activities and Events
Wellness Week 2
Creativity
Physical Activity
Wellbeing Education
Social Connection
Staff Showcase
World Education Support Personnel Day – May 16th, 2026
Instagram: @markvillesecondaryschool
5. Treasurer’s Report
6. Teacher’s Report
7. Principal’s Report
Past Activities and Events
March 9-11: HOSA Conference
March 16-20: March Break
March 23: School Council Meeting
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
Upcoming Activities and Events
May 21: Music Banquet
May 28: Prom
June 4: Carnival
June 8: Athletic Banquet
June 9-10: EQAO Math
June 17-23: Exams and Culminating Period
June 24: Exam Review Day
June 24: Graduation Ceremony
June 25 and June 26: PA Day