PAC Fundraising

Public funds cover basic education at Lord Tennyson. However, a key role of PAC is to provide additional programs and educational resources beyond those provided by the VSB and government in order to significantly enhance the educational experience provided to our children. These programs and resources require significant additional funds which the PAC raises throughout the year through many fundraising activities requiring countless volunteer hours.
Where Do The Funds Go?
As outlined in our annual PAC budget (which is voted on at the AGM), funds raised by PAC are invested in variety of ways including:
  • Arts and cultural programs - e.g. in-school music & theatre performances, artist in residence (including school mural)
  • Sports equipment and fitness programs - e.g. team jerseys, gym equipment
  • Technology resources - e.g. computer lab, LCD projectors in every classroom, Smartboards, mobile computers, iPads
  • Science - e.g. science "bins" to assist with various learning modules
  • PAC Speakers Series - paid speakers at about half of the PAC meetings. Suggestion for a speaker or topic? Please email  pac.speakers@lordtennyson.ca
  • Yearly Teachers' Funds - to augment classroom resources
  • Bursaries - for noon hour and after school programs
  • Peer Tutoring program
  • Field and Playground Improvement committee  
Over the next few years, our big focus will be to raise $100,000+ to improve the condition of our grass field and replace the front playground (which the VSB plans to remove in July 2016).

The 2016/17 PAC Budget can be viewed here.

Direct Donations to PAC

Each fall, the PAC runs the "Kick-Start" Donations program, a direct appeal fundraiser to Tennyson families. Raising significant funds at the beginning of the year allows the PAC to plan and reduce the required fundraising activities throughout the year.

Why Direct Donations? 
There are a number of advantages to cash donations to PAC:
  • The more funds we raise through Direct Donation, the less we have to fundraise
  • 100% of donations can be applied to PAC programs, as opposed to a percentage of product sales used in fundraising
  • Donations are strictly voluntary and confidential
  • There is no maximum or minimum donation
  • Charitable tax receipts will be issued by the Vancouver School Board for donations over $10. See the VSB Donation Policy here.

To donate by cash or cheque, please contact  pac.co.chair@lordtennyson.ca

If you are considering making a major donation ($2000 or greater) please contact the PAC Treasurer or PAC Chair to discuss how we can facilitate.