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Nov. 19, 2024 7:00 PM
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Mon, Nov 18, 2024 Gr 9 Immunization Clinic All Day

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Tue, Nov 19, 2024 Screenagers Next Chapter

Auditorium

7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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Last spring, we hosted a well-attended screening of Screenagers: Under the Influence. This time, we’re excited to present Screenagers: Next Chapter, a powerful documentary directed by Dr. Delaney Ruston. The film delves into the rising challenges of teen stress, anxiety, and depression in the digital era. It blends Dr. Ruston's personal story of helping her daughter through depression with expert insights from psychologists, psychiatrists, educators, and pediatricians.

The film offers practical, evidence-based strategies to build emotional resilience and manage stress in teens, while exploring the digital world’s role in shaping these challenges.

Watch the trailer: Screenagers Next Chapter

After the screening, join us for a Q&A panel discussion to dive deeper into these crucial topics.

Interested in attending?
Please RSVP using this link: https://forms.office.com/r/ZC0WqGudYf

Best,

Van Tech Counselling and Admin Team

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Wed, Nov 20, 2024 Flex Humanities Info Night 7pm 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Join us in the Auditorium at 7pm tonight for more information about the Flex Humanities Program.

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