Wednesday, September 29

Survey for New VSB Education Plan

Help shape the new VSB Education Plan!

The Vancouver School Board (VSB) is asking for your input - see the note below:

Dear Families,

We are developing an education plan to guide the Board of Education’s work for the next five years – and invite you to join us in this work.

The education plan establishes the Board’s vision and sets the direction for the District. Identifying goals and objectives that the VSB will work to achieve is a first step in the process. It is important to have community input in the development of the plan. 

We have created two opportunities for gathering the views of students, families, staff and the public.

The first opportunity is a survey about the values and goals that the Board should consider in developing its education plan. You can also make comments and submit documents you think the VSB should consider as we form this roadmap - that will lead the District to improve outcomes for students.

Based on input from the survey, a set of draft goals and objectives will be formed. In a second opportunity for input later in the year, you will be able to share your thoughts about those draft goals for the Board’s consideration.

The initial survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete. Responses are anonymous. Please visit edplan2026.vsb.bc.ca to share your expectations and aspirations for Vancouver schools.

The survey is open until October 11, 2021.

Thank you for your help as we embark on this important work.

Warmest Wishes, 
Carmen Cho 
VSB Chair

Saturday, September 25

Study Buddy Program

The Study Buddy Program is offered by Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland. It's a weekly 1:1 mentoring program that focuses on schoolwork. 


Interested Parents & Guardians are welcome to go directly to the Big Sisters' website for a description of the program. You can register your child at this link

The trained academic mentors of Big Sisters of the Lower Mainland are a great additional resource for female identified youth 7 to 17 years old - the program is 100% free!

Contact Ivy at ichiang@bigsisters.bc.ca or 604-832-9136 if you have any questions.