Showing off the roses in the lobby were NV City Mayor Barb Sharp (from left), Carson Graham principal Larry Brown and school board vice-chair Pat Heal.

Lots of community supporters were sipping champagne and socializing, including Eastview vice principal Rob Harden (from left), caterer Jane Rae and Joy Hayden from the North Shore Association for the Mentally Handicapped.

The NV parents' advisory council (PAC) always plays a big role during this week, just ask executive member Jacquie Manning (left) and co-chair Cathy Abrham.

District parents' advisory council (PAC) treasurer Jo Guild volunteered her time at the refreshment table serving guests like district PAC co-chair Paul Knapp.

Janey Cameron, who is the vice principal at Lonsdale Elementary, took time to chat with Doug Jackson, student services coordinator.

Superintendent of school, Robin Brayne, was extremely pleased with the turnout at the reception.

Winnie Lok tempted guests with trays full of chocolate goodies. She is a student of Carson Graham's chef training program.

Married last summer, Phil and Alison Marshall are big community boosters. He is the principal of Highlands Elementary and she's with Family Services of the North Shore.

Denise Philippe is with Evergreen, an organization that works to set-up outdoor classrooms, while Bill MacDonald is the managing director for the Artists for Kids' Trust.

Representing the NV school trustees were Barb MacLelland and Ginny Diebolt.

The Vancouver Maritime Museum works with the North Shore Waterfront Industrial Association to teach the kids. Representatives Lisa McIntosh and Jamie Purves are a big part of that program.