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Shop Manager’s Event — Wednesday, November 12th 2025

November 13, 2025

The Shop Manager’s Event, hosted by Appleby College, was a great success, attracting attendees from Crescent School, De La Salle, St. Michael’s School, Sterling Hall, SMLS, and UCC. The day started with a delightful breakfast provided by Deb from Top Marks. Participants were introduced to the Top Marks Uniform Program, renowned for its exceptional quality, […]

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NISPA Welcome Breakfast — September 22nd 2025

October 13, 2025

The NISPA community gathered for a welcome breakfast at Ridley College on September 22nd, for an engaging and thought-provoking morning featuring keynote speaker, Dr. Hanna Redpath Kidd, a teacher, registered psychotherapist, and school counsellor with over two decades of experience in developing social, emotional, and physical wellbeing in others. In her talk on “Solution-Focused Leadership,” […]

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NISPA AGM – Monday May 26th 2025

May 29, 2025

The NISPA Annual General Meeting took place on Monday, May 26th, 2025 at Bishop Strachan School drawing an attendance of 50 members from the NISPA community. Centered around the theme “Stronger Together: Building Our Community”, the event featured insightful discussions on fostering unity and collaboration. Guest speakers included the Head of College and Deputy Head of College, […]

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NISPA Shop Managers Event – Wednesday May 21st 2025

May 22, 2025

On May 21st, 2025, Parkdale Novelty hosted a Shop Managers event at their Mississauga facility, welcoming 19 shop managers from various schools. Attendees were given a comprehensive tour of the facility, where hosts Donna and her brother Rob extended warm hospitality throughout the visit. They showcased a variety of products manufactured by Parkdale Novelty, highlighting […]

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NISPA Event – Parent Organization Structures and Nominations – Wednesday April 16th 2025

April 30, 2025

In April, Upper Canada College hosted a NISPA event to discuss parent organization structures and nominations process. The event began with a warm welcome from Head of School followed with the PA chairs speech. There were 48 participants from 24 independent schools. The cold temperature couldn’t stop the warm discussions and communication. Everyone was eager […]

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NISPA Social – Tuesday March 4th 2025

March 17, 2025

In the month of March, 26 participants went to Earl’s Kitchen in Toronto for a social lunch. It was a great opportunity for the members to get to know each other better and discuss what each school has been doing. This was the second social lunch NISPA hosted. It was a huge success overall and […]

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NISPA Event – Fundraising Do’s and Don’ts – Wednesday January 29th 2025

January 31, 2025

The NISPA 2025 calendar began with a virtual Fundraising Do’s and Don’ts in January. Each schools’ reps shared lots of events and experiences they’ve been doing at their respective schools. Examples include parent social events, Christmas market, galas, gently used uniforms sales, and even a “Dad Takes over the Campus Store Day”. There were warm […]

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Shop Managers Experience | Wednesday, November 27th, 2024

December 30, 2024

Our final event for NISPA 2024 focused on the Shop Managers organized by the Shop Manager’s committee. The event was held at Liberty Clothing, with a home-made breakfast and lunch provided by Liberty Clothing.  The shop managers were able to make a one of a kind personal Christmas decoration while sharing ideas, products and successes they […]

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NISPA Workshop: Alumni Parent Involvement | November 9th, 2024

November 30, 2024

On November 9th St. Andrew’s College School guild presented to approximately 40 attendees from 16 schools regarding the Alumni Parent Involvement initiative.   Please find the link to the presentation made by SAC in the members area Library. The event began with a warm welcome from Head of School followed with the panel consisting of parent guild […]

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Welcome Breakfast | Wednesday, September 18th

October 24, 2024

The NISPA 2024-2025 events calendar began with the warm welcome, high energy and great discussion at Toronto French School during the Welcome Breakfast on September 18th. TFS shared their many PA events and how they create and strengthen vibrant community connections within their school. There were approximately 38 participants from 20 different schools sharing ideas […]

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