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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...

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Designing Grenfell Elementary’s new outdoor learning space

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Board Highlights – October 1, 2025

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Wed, Oct 15, 2025 Policy and Governance Committee

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Mon, Oct 27, 2025 Public Delegation Board Meeting

1580 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6J 5K8, Canada

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Board and Committees, DPAC/PAC, Students and Schools

Access to the Education Centre will be available through the West 10th entrance and parking lot elevators between 4:45 pm - 5:15 pm.

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Wed, Oct 29, 2025 Board Meeting

1580 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6J 5K8, Canada

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Board and Committees, DPAC/PAC, Students and Schools

Access to the Education Centre will be available through the West 10th entrance and parking lot elevators between 6:45 pm - 7:15 pm.

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Wed, Nov 05, 2025 Education Plan Committee

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5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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Wed, Nov 05, 2025 Facilities Planning Committee

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Tue, Nov 11, 2025 Remembrance Day All Day

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Wed, Nov 12, 2025 Finance and Personnel Committee

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Thank you, Teachers! Celebrating World Teachers’ Day 2025

Your Voice is Power 2025 – A Q&A session with this year’s recipient

Shared responsibility on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

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VSB Education Plan 2026

The Education Plan, that will guide the District's work throughout the next five years. The plan centers students' needs – their learning, well-being and voices – in programming and supports at schools, operations and management by staff as well as decisions by the Board.

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