Calling all Grade 11 and 12 students! There will be two District courses operating in the 2024/25 school year: History of African Descent in B.C. 12 and Queer & Trans History of B.C. 12. Because these are District courses, they are open to all Grade 11 and 12 students within VSB – you do not have to be a student at the host school to enrol. 

General questions and answers for both courses: 

Q: When do the courses take place?
A: Once per week, after school. 

Q: Are the courses online or in-person?
A: In-person. 

Q: Who can register?
A: These are courses with unique curriculum designed for students in Grades 11/12. All VSB secondary students can register. 

Q: Am I a good fit?
A: These courses are a good fit for students with an interest in history, a desire to connect with students across the District, and who are committed to attending class. 

Q: Does this count as an elective?
A: Yes!

Questions and answers for History of African Descent in B.C. 12 

Q: What do we talk about?
A: Black Culture, African empires, West Indian dialects, Beyoncé, Afrofuturism, rest, James Brown, Maya Angelou, Art, Architecture, graphic novels, stomping the yard, the list goes on! 

Q: Why do we talk about it?
A: To center Black joy, resilience and achievements. 

Q: What do we do?
A: Field trips and guest speakers, project-based learning, online dialogue and seminars. 

Q: Can I learn more from students who have taken the course?
A: Yes! Check out this round table discussion between students and Wayde Compton. 

Questions and answers for Queer & Trans History of B.C. 12 

Q: What do we talk about?
A: Different identities, movements and people in 2SLGBTQIAP+ history. We’ll look at language, dance, music and more! 

Q: Why do we talk about it?
A: To center trans and queer joy, resilience and achievements. 

Q: What do we do?
A: Field trips and guest speakers, project-based learning, online dialogue and seminars. 

Q: Where can I learn more?
A: Check out this YouTube video! 

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Have questions or want to learn more? Register for a virtual information session happening Wednesday, May 15 at 5:30 P.M. We look forward to seeing you there.