VSB: After The Bell

We know there are many pathways to graduation and finding success after Grade 12. On this episode of After the Bell, we’re talking about getting a head start on your career while still in secondary school. How is that possible? Through VSB’s Career Programs! Joining the conversation is Mark Reid, a District resource teacher through the Career Programs, and Lucy Griffith, Dean, School of Trades, Technology and Design at Vancouver Community College, or VCC for short. VCC is one of our wonderful partners who helps make these career-starting opportunities possible for students!If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our podcast and leave a review. Your feedback helps us improve and create more content you'll like.

Welcome to After the Bell LIVE! In this episode, we are joined by Ranjit Bains, Director of Instruction, Secondary, Shannon Burton, Director of Instruction, Elementary and Suzie Polzin, District Principal of Learning Instruction. This discussion covers what learning updates communicate, why the name changed from report cards, how the B.C. proficiency scale is used for assessment and how to support your child’s learning. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our podcast and leave a review. Your feedback helps us improve and create more content you'll like.

In part two of our post-secondary conversation, we spoke with three representatives from the admissions offices at Simon Fraser University, Capilano University and Langara College. Our three amazing guests, Mike Peragine from SFU, Rafaela Almeida Borges from Cap-U and Jennifer Paige from Langara continue helping families navigate the world of post-secondary admissions. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our podcast and leave a review. Your feedback helps us improve and create more content you'll like. Resources for students and their families:Simon Fraser University Instagram @sfuvanCapilano University Instagram @capilanouLangara CollegeInstagram @langaracollege

This episode is part one of two in our conversation about helping families prepare for that big leap after graduation—post-secondary! While it might seem early, the process for applying happens sooner than you may think.Who better to speak about post-secondary admissions than folks who work in the admissions offices? Joining the discussion today are two amazing guests from the admissions world, Richa Gautam from BCIT and Amandus Mashamba from UBC.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our podcast and leave a review. Your feedback helps us improve and create more content you'll like. Resources for students and their families:University of British Columbia (UBC)AdmissionsProspective studentsFinancial planningInstagram @ubcadmissionsTours and eventsBritish Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)AdmissionsFuture studentsFinancial planningInstagram @lifeatbcit"Big Info" (Oct. 8 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.)

Welcome to After the Bell: LIVE! In this episode, we are joined by Jackie Cummings, vice-principal at Sir Alexander Mackenzie Elementary, and Joe Maher, principal at Queen Alexandra Elementary.This discussion covers the Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA), with clear information about the FSAs, common misconceptions, how it works, and what you can do to help your child understand the assessment.  Hosted by Jiana Chow!Additional Resources: Sample FSA Question: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/administration/program-management/assessment/foundation-skills-assessment/fsa-samples   About the FSAs: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/administration/program-management/assessment/foundation-skills-assessment   Ministry of Education FSA Parent Brochure: https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/sites/curriculum.gov.bc.ca/files/pdf/assessment/fsa/en-foundation-skills-assessment-for-parents-and-caregivers.pdf