Wow! We have already collected over 1300 signatures since starting this petition on Thursday! Thank you so much for showing your support of grade 7 band in Surrey Schools. We are so encouraged by all of the comments of how band has impacted people's lives and how much of a difference grade 7 band has made.
The school district has extended the deadline for budget feedback to April 6th. That means we have more time to spread the word and make sure everyone affected has made their voice heard. We will be presenting our signed petition to the Surrey School District in early April, so there's still lots of time to share this and get more support.
How You Can Make a Difference:
1. Public input on the 2025-26 budget:
Submit your feedback via the Surrey Schools Budget Consultation Form: https://www.surreyschools.ca/_ci/p/183444 *The deadline is now April 6 at midnight!
2. Email:
Share your concerns directly with the school board at: consultations@surreyschools.ca
3. Share this petition to protect grade 7 band:
Consider signing and sharing the petition to protect Grade 7 Band in Surrey Schools.
https://www.change.org/Grade7bandmatters
4. Contact Surrey School Board Trustees:
You may also want to reach out directly to our trustees to express your support for music education:
Gary Tymoschuk (Chairperson) – Phone: (778) 772-5177 | tymoschuk_gary@surreyschools.ca
Terry Allen (Vice Chairperson) – Phone: (778) 772-5284 | allen_terry@surreyschools.ca
Laurie Larsen (Trustee) – Phone: (778) 772-5019 | larsen_laurie@surreyschools.ca
Bob Holmes (Trustee) – Phone: (604) 319-4473 | holmes_bob@surreyschools.ca
Laurae McNally (Trustee) – Phone: (604) 531-1091 | mcnally_laurae@surreyschools.ca
Garry Thind (Trustee) – Phone: (778) 772-5217 | thind_garry@surreyschools.ca
Shawn Wilson (Trustee) – Phone: (604) 583-0634 | wilson_shawn@surreyschools.ca
Your voice is crucial in helping to preserve the vibrant music education programs that make Surrey School District a leader in the arts. Thank you for your continued support.
Best regards,
The Semiahmoo Music Society