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Nov 19, 2009
Information about H1N1 influenza

Everyone in BC is eligible for the H1N1 vaccination and children in Kindergarten through Grade 12 can receive the H1N1 vaccine free of charge at school-based and community immunization clinics operated by Vancouver Coastal Health.

 

 
Nov 20, 2009
Inspiring athletes of the future

Students at Eric Hamber Secondary showed their enthusiasm for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics by holding “Athletes of the Future” on Nov 5.

 
Nov 20, 2009
Bill Cosby goes to Van Tech

Legendary actor and comedian Bill Cosby took to the stage at Vancouver Technical Secondary School Nov. 13 to make a special engagement.

 
Nov 20, 2009
General Gordon school community gains insight into Neighbhourhod of Learning and Development pilot

More than 140 people attended an open house Thursday evening to learn about ideas for the Neighbourhood Centre of Learning and Development pilot at General Gordon Elementary School in Vancouver’s Kitsilano neighbourhood.

 

 
Nov 17, 2009
Elsie Roy gets active

Elsie Roy Elementary students were inspired to get involved in sports during an Active Adventure Day on Nov 16.

 
Nov 13, 2009
C3 Climate Change Conference

Windermere Secondary students are inspiring their peers to take action on climate change by organizing the C3-Climate Change Conference on Dec 11, 2009.

 
Nov 9, 2009
An honour to perform

Vancouver School Board’s first District Honour Youth Choir sang at the 100-day Countdown of the 2010 Olympics at the Olympic and Paralympic Village Vancouver dedication ceremony.

 
Nov 3, 2009
Vancouver teachers receive Prime Ministers awards

Three Vancouver teachers have been recognized as being among the country’s top educators.

 
Oct 26, 2009
Neighbourhood Centres of Learning and Development (NCLD) Open House held at Queen Mary Elementary

An open house was held at Queen Mary Elementary on Oct 20, 2009 to introduce the Neighbourhood Centres of Learning and Development (NCLD) Project to the community.

 
Oct 15, 2009
Kindergarten registration opens Nov. 2

New deadlines will provide parents with more equitable access to registration process.

 
Oct 15, 2009
Healthy Eaters and Leaders

This summer the VSB’s West 1 Community Schools Team built on the success of the popular Kidz in the Kitchen after school program by introducing a Healthy Eaters and Leaders Camp at Maple Grove Elementary.

 
Oct 15, 2009
The halls are alive with the sound of music

MusiCounts, Canada’s music education charity associated with CARAS, recently announced that two Vancouver schools will be awarded $10,000 Band Aid grants this year.

 
Sep 28, 2009
New schools planned for UBC/University Endowment Lands

The Vancouver School Board recently held a series of open houses to inform the public about their plans for two new schools at University of British Columbia/University Endowment Lands.

 
Sep 28, 2009
Celebration News - VSB's Olympic Winter Games newsletter

The Vancouver School Board is publishing a monthly newsletter called Celebration News to inform the VSB community, students, parents and staff, about opportunities for students, resources for classrooms, as well as information to address challenges, during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

 
Sep 7, 2009
Open House events for new schools at UBC

Residents of UBC-Dunbar are invited to attend Open House events related to the design of two new public schools in their area.

 
Jun 26, 2009
Outstanding grads for 2009

Ivet Bell and Alysha Li may be two among thousands of students graduating this year from Vancouver schools, but they have the distinction of being among the top graduating secondary students in Canada.

 
Apr 26, 2009
Student play inspired by family stories

Grade 7 students from Queen Alexandra Elementary School have written an original play based on their own family stories: stories of hardship, frustration, anger, joy and hope. Voices from the Wall runs April 29 to May 1.

 
Apr 20, 2009
Students lead Earth Day initiatives in schools

Students from across the Vancouver school district will join the world in celebrating Earth Day 2009 on Wednesday, April 22.