After the Bell: (ep. 34) Student Mental Health with Dr. Roberto Sassi
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health is an important, and often difficult, subject to talk about. It’s crucial we have open and honest conversations to end the stigma and create safe, h...
DEI Youth Conference explores empowerment
VSB’s sixth annual DEI Youth Conference on Thursday, May 15 was all about empowerment. Students began the day with a land acknowledgement from Alec Guerin of xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam). Guerin shared th...
Coping in the aftermath of tragedy
Saturday’s devastating incident at the Lapu Lapu celebration is understandably upsetting for adults and children alike. It is often hard to know how to reassure children when we ourselves are striving...
Vancouver School Board Statement of Condolence and Support
We are deeply saddened by the devastating incident at the Lapu Lapu event in Vancouver. Our hearts go out to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives, to those who were injured and to...
VSB students showcase their talents at BC Skills
Skills British Columbia is an annual event where students compete in over 30 categories in the skilled trades. This year, on April 16, 2025, held at the Abbotsford Trade and Exhibition Centre, VSB stu...
Celebrating Earth Day: Student-led fashion show champions eco-chic
April 22 is Earth Day, which takes place during Earth Month. In 2010, VSB approved the District’s first Sustainability Framework. This framework is guided by a vision of becoming “the greenest, most s...
Announcements
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