Below is a list of free workshops for newcomer parents presented by the Vancouver School Board Settlement Workers in School, ENGAGED IMMIGRANT YOUTH PROGRAM, and Multicultural Liaison Workers:
Event Material
VSB Jobs Info Session
NWC Presentation - Various Positions.pdf
Workshops for Parents (Sorted by Day of the Week)
Canadian Citizenship Test Preparation Classes
Date: November 18th, 2022 to January 27, 2023
Time: 9:00am - 10:30 am
Location: Online (Via Zoom)
Registration: Please contact: Tuoi Nguyen (778-231-2657) tnguyen@vsb.bc.ca
For more information: Canadian Citizenship Classes 2022.pdf
Newcomer Parent Leadership Project (NPLP)
Date: November 16th to November 22nd
Time: 9:30am - 2:30 pm
Location: In person at Newcomer Welcome Centre,
1000 E 59th Ave, Vancouver, Room 066
Registration: Please click HERE to register online or click here to access the contact for the Settlement Worker at your school
Contact: Le Van Chu at lvchu@vsb.bc.ca
For more information: 2022-Nov-Newcomer Parent Leadership Project.pdf
What Can I Do to help My Child be Successful in School 我能做些什么来帮助我的孩子在学校取得成功
Date: Nov 21, 2022 (Monday)
Time: 1:00pm - 2:30 pm
Location: 5851 West Boulevard, Vancouver
Registration: Please contact Elisabeth Chan (778-227-5452) echan@vsb.bc.ca
For more information: VSB_KCC_wksh_2022Nov21_flyer_.pdf
English Conversation Circle (Advanced Level)- Online
Date: Nov 2, 2022 - Dec 14, 2022
Time: 1:00pm - 2:30 pm
Location: Online - using Zoom
Registration: Please contact Hairon Del Rosario (778-229-5746) hdelrosario@vsb.bc.ca
For more information: ECC Nov 2-Dec 14.jpg
Secondary School Chinese Parents Information Session (In Cantonese)华语家长中学信息讲座 （广东话）
Date: Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Online
Registration: Please click HERE to register
For more information: Secondary School Chinese Parents Information Session 2022.pdf
Free 免费“Parents Power-Up Sessions家长加油站” (Focusing Uhill/Britannia catchment schools)
Date: Every Thursday from Oct 2022 - Mar, 2023
Every 1st Thur at 1 pm In Cantonese:（每月第一个周四广东话)
Every 2nd Thur at 1 pm In Mandarin:（每月第二个周四普通话）
Every 3rd Thur at 1 pm In English (每月第三个周四英语）
Time时间: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Location: On Zoom 线上会议 (Drop-in) : to be provided upon registration
Registration/Contact登记和查询：Esaine Mo 巫小姐 778-228-8536 emo@vsb.bc.ca
English Conversation Circle - Online
Date: Oct 12, 2022 - Nov 30, 2022
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30 pm
Location: Online - using Zoom
Registration: Please contact Heivin Ahmad (778-229-9521) hahmad@vsb.bc.ca
For more information: Poster-Online ECC-Oct- Nov 2022.pdf
English Conversation Club
Date: Oct 3 - Nov 28, 2022 (Every Monday)
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am (Lower level)
11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Intermediate level)
Location: West End Community Centre, Room 2
Contact: Soheila Ansari (778-229-0234) sansari@vsb.bc.ca
Mihajlo Hajduk (604-328-0957) mhajduk@vsb.bc.ca
Registration and more information: ECC Flyer.pdf
English Conversation Circle for Spanish Speaking Parents and others
Intermediate Beginners
Date: Every Tuesday to December 13, 2022
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Lower Beginners
Date: Every Thursday to December 15, 2022
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Registration: Please email Valia Flores vfloresdepuente@vsb.bc.ca, and/or
Cecilia Tagle ctagle@vsb.bc.ca
For more information: ECC For Spanish Speaking parents Tuesday & Thursday til Dec 2022.pdf
Quilchena English Conversation Circle (Online)
Date: Sep 26 - Dec 5, 2022 (Every Monday, excluding Oct 10)
Time: 10:00am - 11:15 am
Location: Online Zoom Meeting
Contact: Amy Xiang (778-327-8832) yxiang@vsb.bc.ca
Amy Wei (778-233-0255) awei@vsb.bc.ca
Kei Lau (604-831-6528) pklau@vsb.bc.ca
Registration: https://bit.ly/3PqLwGk
For more information: Quilchena ECC Flyer Sept 26 - Dec 5, 2022 Final.pdf
Korean Parents Support Circle
Date: Sep 20, 2022 - Dec 7, 2022
Time and Location: Please see the flyer Flyers kpsg 2022-2023.final.jpg
For registration, please contact Jenny Choi (778-229-4270) at hchoi@vsb.bc.ca
School-Based Activities (Search Tip: Listed By School)
Churchill Youth Welcome Circle
Dates: Every Friday
Time: Lunch Time
Location: Auditorium Foyer (follow the EXIT sign inside the auditorium)
For more information: Churchill Welcome Circle 2022-23.pdf
David Thompson Youth Welcome Circle
Dates: Every Friday
Time: Lunch Time
Location: Room 228
For more information: David Thompson Youth Welcome Circle
Gladstone Youth Welcome Circle
Dates: Every Wednesday
Time: 11:30 am - 12: 15 pm
Location: Room B106, Welcome Room (next to the counselling department)
Contact: Maria MacDonald, 778-772-2710 / mmacdonald@vsb.bc.ca
Tuoi (Teresa) Nguyen, 778-231-2657 / tnguyen@vsb.bc.ca
For more information: Gladstone Welcome Circle 22_23.pdf
Gladstone Youth Group
Dates: Every Monday
Time: 11:30 am - 12:16 pm & 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Welcome room (Next to Counselor department)
For more information: Gladstone Youth Group Flyer 2022-2023.pdf
Cool Thursday Group (for students of Van Tech)
Dates: Every Thursday
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Base Space room/ Cafe
For more information: 2022-2023 Cool Thursday.pdf
Hamber Youth Welcome Circle
Dates: Every Monday
Time: 11:30 am – 12:15 pm
Location: Multipurpose Room
For more information: Hamber Youth Circle Flyer
John Oliver Youth Welcome Circle
Dates: Every Tuesday
Time: 11:35 am – 12:15 pm
Location: Room 318
For more information: John Oliver Youth Circle Flyer
Killarney Youth Welcome Circle
Dates: Every Monday – Lunch Time
Time: Lunch Time
Location: Room A301, Ms. Nakamura's Room
For more information: Killarney Welcome Circle
King George Youth Welcome Circle
Dates: Every Monday
Time: 11:30 am – 12:15 pm
Location: TBD
For more information: King George Youth Circle Flyer
Kitsilano Youth Welcome Circle
Dates: Starting Oct 5th (Every Wednesday)
Time: 11:30 am – 12:15 pm
Location: 258 CST
For more information: Kitsilano Youth Welcome Circle.pdf
Magee Youth Welcome Circle
Dates: Every Wednesday
Time: 11:35 am - 12:15 pm
Location: Room 214
For more information: Magee Youth Circle Flyer
Point Grey Youth Welcome Circle
Dates: Every Monday - Starting on Sep 26
Time: 11:40 am - 12:10 pm
Location: Room TBD ("Drop-In's" are welcome)
For more information: PG Youth Welcome Circle 2022.pdf
Prince of Wales Youth Welcome Circle
Dates: Every Monday
Time: 11:40 am – 12:10 pm
Location: C203. Mr. Sung
For more information: Prince of Wales Youth Circle Flyer
Contact: Amy Xiang (778-327-8832) yxiang@vsb.bc.ca
Zita Yu (778-233-0665) zyu@vsb.bc.ca
Tupper Youth Welcome Circle
Dates: Every Tuesday
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: TBD
For more information: Tupper Leaders Group Flyer 2022-2023.pdf
UHS Youth Connection Program (U-Hill Catchment G7-12)
Dates: October 3, 2022, until June 19, 2023
Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm (every Monday)
Location: Wesbrook Community Centre
Registration is required: https://forms.office.com/r/SDsR1sY0fK
Enquiry: Esaine Mo at emo@vsb.bc.ca or work cell: 778-228-8536
Van Tech Youth Welcome Circle
Dates: Every Thursday
Time: 11:40 am - 12:20 pm
Location: Room #250
For more information: Van Tech Youth Circle Flyer
Windermere Welcome Circle
Dates: Every Tuesday
Time: 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Location: Room 311
Contact: Maria MacDonald, 778-772-2710 / mmacdonald@vsb.bc.ca
Amy Wei, 778-233-0255 / awei@vsb.bc.ca
For more information: Windermere Welcome Club 22_23.pdf
Activities For All Youth
Youth Supporting Youth
Dates: Sep 22, 2022 - Nov 10, 2022
Time: 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm (Every Thursday)
Location: Online, via Zoom
Please click on the link to Register: https://forms.office.com/r/9azG1KpYQw
For more information: YOUTH SUPPORTING YOUTH FLYER.pdf
Homework Land Tutoring Program
Dates: During School Year
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Wednesdays)
Location: Bring your homework to the Virtual session on Zoom
For more information: Homework Land Flyer
South Asian Newcomer Youth Club
Dates: First Friday of Every Month
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Virtual on MS Teams
For more information: South Asian Newcomer Youth Club Flyer
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