District News

Mar 7 2014 - 4:56pm
John Oliver Student Stereotypes Challenged by Math and Science Rock Stars -

On January 30, 2014, a collection of human “books,” all of whom pack impressive resumes in the math and science fields, met with almost 200 Grade 9 students at John Oliver Secondary School to talk about their passions, education and life’s work. 
 
Mar 7 2014 - 10:26am
Students’ Ideas Shine at District Science Celebration at Science World -

Dozens of students from across the district had the opportunity to showcase their scientific projects over a two-day non-competitive fair at Science World.
 
Mar 6 2014 - 9:44am
Churchill Staff Reunite Former Student With Yearbook -

What began as a routine storage room cleanup at Sir Winston Churchill Secondary ended with a 40-year reunion between a former student and his lost yearbook. 
 
Mar 5 2014 - 12:25pm
Teachers Set to Spike at Baldwin Bash Volleyball Tournament -

On April 11th, Vancouver School Board teachers will face off on the volleyball court to outwit, outplay and out-spike their co-workers at the annual Baldwin Bash. 
 
Mar 5 2014 - 9:22am
VSB’s SACY Program Featured at Kelty Youth Summit -

This February, the VSB SACY program was featured in front of  1,500 youth, teachers and parents from across the province who were attending  Balancing Our Minds 2014: Tools for Youth Wellness at Rogers Arena. The event was organized by BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services in partnership with the Vancouver Canucks.
 
Mar 4 2014 - 12:05pm
John Oliver Students Lead the Design of their own Digital Code of Conduct -

Over the last few weeks John Oliver student leaders, guided by teachers, staff and administrators, have dispersed out into the school and worked with their peers to design a school digital on-line code of conduct that is clear and realistic.
 
Mar 4 2014 - 8:58am
Vancouver School Board Students Head to Olympics… in Math! -

Every fall the Canadian Mathematical Society hosts a nationwide competition for students across the country. The Sun Life Financial Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge (COMC) is Canada's premier national mathematics competition, open to any student with an interest in mathematics.

From the hundreds of entrants across the country, VSB students took 14 out 60 top prizes — more than any other district.
 
Mar 3 2014 - 12:47pm
Project Chef Cooks Up a Storm at Tecumseh -

Project Chef, the brainchild of Chef Barb Findley, descended on Tecumseh Elementary in late January for a five day cooking extravaganza. During their time at the elementary school, the program transformed teacher Susan Almeida's Grade 4 classroom into a kitchen. During the program, Grade 4 students improved both their capability and confidence in the kitchen.
 
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Mar 3 2014 - 9:27am
Grenfell Volleyball Team Wins City Championship Thanks to Great Coaching -

Tim Palanca loves basketball and he loves volleyball. He’s part of a large team of committed boys in Grade 6 and 7 who attend Grenfell Elementary. Last semester Palanca and his friends on the volleyball team captured first place in the city championship. 
 
Feb 28 2014 - 11:26am
Heart Health at Nightingale Elementary with Jump Rope for Heart -

This past month the students at Florence Nightingale Elementary spent many hours raising pledges for the Heart and Stroke Foundation via the Jump Rope for Heart Campaign. Coinciding with Valentine’s Day the jump-a-thon not only promoted heart health in the physical sense, but in the emotional sense as well.
 
Feb 13 2014 - 1:04pm
Mini Olympics at Jamieson Elementary Wins Gold Medal for Fun -

If Olympic medals were given for enthusiasm, good sportsmanship and creativity — the students and staff at Dr. Annie B. Jamieson Elementary would win in every category.
 
Feb 7 2014 - 9:01am
Windermere Life Skills Students Bust a Move with Taekwondo -

Since November, thirteen Lifeskills students at Windermere have had the chance to learn Taekwondo from a black belt master.
 
Jan 22 2014 - 9:31am
BC Lions Teach Selkirk Students About Energy Conservation -

On January 16, Selkirk Elementary intermediate students were wildly excited about a visit from BC Lions football stars. The Lions visited Selkirk to teach the students about energy conservation.  
 
Dec 13 2013 - 12:36pm
Streetfront Runners Conquer Seattle Marathon -

For the 12th consecutive year, Streetfront students and staff drove down to Seattle and ran the Seattle Marathon. Streetfront teacher Trevor Stokes says things have changed over the past decade. 
 
Nov 28 2013 - 12:38pm
John Oliver Joker Slam 2013 Wrestling Tournament Connects School with University Wrestlers and Olympians -

Early in November, John Oliver (JO) Secondary School Community Schools Team hosted an amazing wrestling event. The day gave Metro Vancouver's young wrestlers a unique opportunity to learn tips and tricks from university wrestling athletes and world class clinicians, such as three time Olympic medalist Tonya Verbeek, World Universaide champion and Team BC Coach Lindsey Belisle, and former world champion Chris Wilson.
 
Nov 27 2013 - 9:57am
East Side Alternative Hosts the Annual Alternative Program Softball Tournament -

Over 100 students and staff representing eight Alternative Programs from around the district gathered at Trout Lake Park on a sunny day in October this year to play in the Annual Softball Tournament. 
 
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Mar 7 2014 - 10:26am
Students’ Ideas Shine at District Science Celebration at Science World -

Dozens of students from across the district had the opportunity to showcase their scientific projects over a two-day non-competitive fair at Science World.
 
Mar 4 2014 - 12:05pm
John Oliver Students Lead the Design of their own Digital Code of Conduct -

Over the last few weeks John Oliver student leaders, guided by teachers, staff and administrators, have dispersed out into the school and worked with their peers to design a school digital on-line code of conduct that is clear and realistic.
 
Mar 4 2014 - 8:58am
Vancouver School Board Students Head to Olympics… in Math! -

Every fall the Canadian Mathematical Society hosts a nationwide competition for students across the country. The Sun Life Financial Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge (COMC) is Canada's premier national mathematics competition, open to any student with an interest in mathematics.

From the hundreds of entrants across the country, VSB students took 14 out 60 top prizes — more than any other district.
 
Feb 28 2014 - 3:21pm
Van Horne Scientists Pack the Gym for Science Fair -

On Thursday, February 13, scores of parents flooded into the Van Horne Elementary gym to check out the wide range of Science Fair booths on display.
 
Feb 27 2014 - 2:41pm
VSB Holds Public Consultations on the Renewal of John Oliver Secondary and Carleton Elementary -

The VSB is inviting the John Oliver Secondary and Carleton Elementary neighbourhood communities to add their voices to a discussion around the renewal of both schools. 
 
Feb 25 2014 - 11:42am
Britannia Go-Carts Create Fierce Competition with Help from UBC Engineering Department -

While many were wondering who would take gold in Sochi, another equally nail-biting competition was underway in East Vancouver at Britannia Elementary. 

For over a week Justin Borsato’s Grade 7 class sweated, planned, painted, stapled, and glitter glued in the creation of their team go-carts. Restricted to found items in the school, balloons, and a rattrap, each team had to create a cart that would: Go far, go fast, and look good.
 
Feb 25 2014 - 9:36am
Poetry in Voice Competition Brings Verse Alive at Van Tech -

Van Tech’s stage was lit up with some incredible verses on February 18 as over two dozen students competed in this year’s Poetry in Voice competition.
 
Feb 24 2014 - 9:15am
Windermere Students Create Mini WE Day to Promote Acceptance and Positive Change -

What could have easily been a simple classroom project became something much larger and more meaningful at Windermere Secondary. Grade 12 students Anita Feng and Jackie Sarvini decided for their Business Innovation class project to create Mini WE Day and involve the entire student body.
 
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Feb 24 2014 - 9:00am
Inner City / CommunityLINK Revisioning Report and Proposed Recommendations Released -

The attached Inner City / CommunityLINK Revisioning report and proposed recommendations will go to Committee III (Education & Student Services Meeting) on February 26, 2014 at 5 pm for consideration by Trustees. 
 
Feb 12 2014 - 11:50am
Open Letter from VSB Chairperson Patti Bacchus to Premier Christy Clark and Minister Peter Fassbender -

Last night the Vancouver School Board voted to send you an open letter requesting the following: 
 
Jan 28 2014 - 4:30pm
VSB Releases Draft Recommendations for Inner City / CommunityLINK Revisioning -

Over the last four months, an extensive consultation process has been undertaken in the District as part of the Revisioning of Inner City and CommunityLINK resources. 
 
Jan 20 2014 - 9:31am
Vancouver School Board Visited By Chinese Educators -

On 13 January, the Vancouver School Board staff welcomed a delegation of primary and secondary school principals from Shenzhen Futian District, China. Vancouver was the third stop of their school district visits across Canada. David Derpak, the VSB’s District Principal – International Education, hosted the morning meeting. 
 
Jan 16 2014 - 9:30am
Lord Roberts Elementary Gets Closer to A New Playground -

This past December, the Lord Roberts Elementary Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) received an early Christmas present. Urban Fare came forward with a donation of $1000 per downtown store ($4000 total) to help build a new playground at the West End school.
 
Jan 8 2014 - 10:48am
VSB Releases Draft School Calendar for 2014-15 and Key Dates for 2015-16 -

Attached is a draft (proposed) calendar for the 2014-15 school year as well as proposed key dates for the 2015-16 school year. 
 
Dec 17 2013 - 3:56pm
Historic Lord Strathcona Elementary Approved for Seismic Upgrade -

After 122 years of public service, Lord Strathcona Elementary is getting a $25.6-million seismic upgrade.
 
Dec 12 2013 - 10:06am
Vancouver School Flags to be Flown at Half Mast Friday -

Following the death of His Excellency Mr. Nelson Mandela, who passed away on December 5, 2013, flags on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments across the country, including the Peace Tower in Ottawa will be lowered to half-mast from sunrise to sunset on the day of the funeral. 
 
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Nov 25 2013 - 10:38am
Open letter to the Premier and Cabinet with respect to the 2014 provincial budget -
Open letter to the Premier and Cabinet regarding the Recommendations of the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services with respect to the 2014 provincial budget. 
 
Nov 1 2013 - 6:57am
Vancouver School Board Launches Kindergarten Registration Campaign -
Today 92 public elementary schools and annexes across Vancouver are opening their doors to new kindergarten registrations. The initial kindergarten registration period will last between November 1, 2013 and January 31, 2014 and will include a new online choice program application process, which will begin in early January and go until the end of the month.
 
Aug 30 2013 - 8:27am
VSB’s Kitsilano Secondary Renewal On Track with Selection of Firm to Design and Build the School -
Today the Vancouver School Board announced the awarding of a fixed-price contract to Bouygues Building Canada to design and build the Kitsilano Secondary School Renewal (KSSR) project. The estimated project cost is $62.2 million, which includes the requirement to incorporate the latest in seismic construction standards. The project is funded through the Ministry of Education’s seismic mitigation program.
 
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Mar 7 2014 - 4:56pm
John Oliver Student Stereotypes Challenged by Math and Science Rock Stars -

On January 30, 2014, a collection of human “books,” all of whom pack impressive resumes in the math and science fields, met with almost 200 Grade 9 students at John Oliver Secondary School to talk about their passions, education and life’s work. 
 
Mar 7 2014 - 10:26am
Students’ Ideas Shine at District Science Celebration at Science World -

Dozens of students from across the district had the opportunity to showcase their scientific projects over a two-day non-competitive fair at Science World.
 
Mar 6 2014 - 9:44am
Churchill Staff Reunite Former Student With Yearbook -

What began as a routine storage room cleanup at Sir Winston Churchill Secondary ended with a 40-year reunion between a former student and his lost yearbook. 
 
Mar 5 2014 - 9:22am
VSB’s SACY Program Featured at Kelty Youth Summit -

This February, the VSB SACY program was featured in front of  1,500 youth, teachers and parents from across the province who were attending  Balancing Our Minds 2014: Tools for Youth Wellness at Rogers Arena. The event was organized by BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services in partnership with the Vancouver Canucks.
 
Feb 28 2014 - 11:26am
Heart Health at Nightingale Elementary with Jump Rope for Heart -

This past month the students at Florence Nightingale Elementary spent many hours raising pledges for the Heart and Stroke Foundation via the Jump Rope for Heart Campaign. Coinciding with Valentine’s Day the jump-a-thon not only promoted heart health in the physical sense, but in the emotional sense as well.
 
Feb 27 2014 - 4:10pm
VSB ProD Explores Public Education and Urban Aboriginal People -

On Friday, February 21, Vancouver School Board teachers and administrators participated in a professional development day in support of the implementation of the districts Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement.
 
Feb 26 2014 - 8:50am
Pink Day Celebrated Across Vancouver School District Today -

This Wednesday, across the school district, tens of thousands of students and staff will be reflecting on bullying and its harmful effects in school communities by donning pink shirts, shorts, shoes and socks to promote the message of "Acceptance" in schools.
 
Feb 25 2014 - 11:42am
Britannia Go-Carts Create Fierce Competition with Help from UBC Engineering Department -

While many were wondering who would take gold in Sochi, another equally nail-biting competition was underway in East Vancouver at Britannia Elementary. 

For over a week Justin Borsato’s Grade 7 class sweated, planned, painted, stapled, and glitter glued in the creation of their team go-carts. Restricted to found items in the school, balloons, and a rattrap, each team had to create a cart that would: Go far, go fast, and look good.
 
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