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Happy Halloween, VSB!

Happy Halloween, VSB! To celebrate the spookiest day of the year, staff from across the District share their best ghost, ghoul and goblin costumes — and everything in between! Wishing everyone a spo...

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After the Bell (ep. 23) AI Learning

There’s no doubt about it, the future is now! For some, advancements in technology can be filled with fear of the unknown. For others, the rise of technology, such as artificial intelligence or AI, is...

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VSB After The Bell: Mental health in students

In recognition of World Mental Health Day this month, this podcast episode explores what mental health looks like for students. Claire Pijanowski, counsellor at Kerrisdale and Queen Mary Elementary s...

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Celebrating teachers!

On World Teachers Day, and every day, we celebrate teachers and give thanks for all they do to support students! Teachers are the backbone and the heart of our education system. Teachers play a pivot...

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Grant Opportunity: Big O Tires

Attention all VSB students! Do you have a ‘Big Idea’ that could help support your community? Want to turn it into a big reality? The Big O Tires 'Big Idea' grant opportunity might be for you! What is...

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Phyllis Webstad inspires Queen Victoria Annex students with her orange shirt story

Phyllis Webstad, a remarkable advocate for truth and reconciliation, and the founder of Orange Shirt Day, recently visited Queen Victoria Annex to read her book: Every Child Matters. The event was an ...

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After the Bell (ep. 22) Matter of the Month: Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA)

We have a reoccurring segment on the show called “Matter of the Month” where we address the most talked about topics. This can be anything from a success story to a controversial issue. For this mo...

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After the Bell (ep. 21) Parent/Guardian and Teacher Communication

Welcome to the 2024/25 school year! We are excited to welcome staff and students back into classes, and to our third season of VSB: After the Bell. To start off this season, we’re talking about talkin...

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Winter Break All Day
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