VSB: After The Bell

April is Earth Month! Across VSB, students and staff help contribute to a more sustainable district every day! In honour of these efforts, we’re sharing stories of how of our VSB community has been doing exactly that, and how all our actions, both big and small, actively work toward our updated Environmental Sustainability Plan.  
Today, we’re hearing from teachers across the district who are passionate about supporting sustainability and inspiring students. We’ll also hear from two students from John Oliver Secondary, who will share how they’re putting what they learned in the classroom into action!
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Quick links:
The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline
The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer
⁠Merlin Bird ID app ⁠
⁠iNaturalist app⁠
Seek by iNaturalist app

Summer is right around the corner! If you’re thinking about Summer Learning, now is the time to start planning.
On this episode, we’re joined by Ryan Fullerton, District Principal for the Vancouver Learning Network. Ryan shares everything you need to know about Summer Learning, including when to register, what you'll need to access the registration site, course selection and more.
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Quick links:
Summer Learning registration site
Summer Learning information page

Today, we’re talking about financial literacy for students. In this epsiode, we're joined by Wendi Campbell, the CEO of Junior Achievement British Columbia, or JABC for short.
Wendi breaks down the basics of financial literacy for students of all ages, including what families can do at home to help prepare students for their financial futures.
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A friendly, practical conversation for families preparing for the leap from Grade 7 to Grade 8. 
In this episode, we are joined by Alison Ogden, VSB's Associate Superintendent, Secondary. Alison breaks down what to expect in secondary school, how routines and responsibilities shift and the small steps families can take now to help students feel confident and ready for the year ahead.  
We also hear from Andrew Fisher, a Grade 7 teacher at Laurier Elementary and Janet McCarron, the district resource teacher for secondary transition. They share some practical tips for students and their families.
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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!
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