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After the Bell (ep. 39) Planning for Post-secondary: BCIT and UBC (part one)

This episode is part one of two in our conversation about helping families prepare for that big leap after graduation—post-secondary! While it might seem early, the process for applying happens sooner...

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Reporting Student Absences

Please email JOAttendance@vsb.bc.ca to report a student absence or call the office at 604-713-8938. Please include the students name, grade, student number, date of absence and the reason for the abs...

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Early Dismissal for students at 1:40PM on Wed October 8 for Collaborative Day

Collaborative Day is on Wednesday October 8, 2025. Early Dismissal for students is at 1:40PM See the bellow bell schedule: October 8, 2025 8:40 - 10:00 BLOCK 1 10:10 - 11:30 BLOCK 2 ...

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Thank you, Teachers! Celebrating World Teachers’ Day 2025

October 5 is World Teachers’ Day. On this annual observance, we proudly celebrate and thank teachers for their dedication, creativity and compassion. Teachers are more than instructors, they are men...

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Shared responsibility on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Across VSB, students and educators are coming together in powerful ways to mark Orange Shirt Day. This is a day of remembrance and learning. It honours survivors of residential schools and acknowledge...

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Six powerful reads for Truth and Reconciliation Day

Curated by VSB’s Indigenous Education department to support learning, reflection and Reconciliation. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30, honours survivors of residential schools...

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Grad Photo Sessions - Book directly with Artona

Grad photo sessions for Grade 12's Celebrate Grad 2026 with photos and be in the yearbook! Photo sessions are held at Artona Studios located at 353 West 7th Avenue from January 11, 2026 to January...

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After the Bell (ep. 37) Supporting Student Success at Home

Welcome back to school, VSB! We’re so excited to start the 2025/26 school year and the fourth season of the After the Bell Podcast. To start the school year off, we’re diving into a topic that’s c...

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Event Details
Collab Day - Early dismissal at 1:40PM 1:40 PM - 3:00 PM
Parent, School & Student, Students

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Interim reports published in MyEd by the end of the day 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Parent, School & Student, Students

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Event Details
Thanksgiving Day All Day
Statutory Holiday (Board), Statutory Holiday

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