A friendly, practical conversation for families preparing for the leap from Grade 7 to Grade 8. In this episode, we are joined by Alison Ogden, VSB's Associate Superintendent, Secondary. Alison breaks down what to expect in secondary school, how routines and responsibilities shift and the small steps families can take now to help students feel confident and ready for the year ahead.  We also hear from Andrew Fisher, a Grade 7 teacher at Laurier Elementary and Janet McCarron, the district resource teacher for secondary transition. They share some practical tips for students and their families.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our podcast and leave a review. Your feedback helps us improve and create more content you'll like.

Ep. 44 - After the Bell: Budgeting, Borrowing and Beyond: Financial Literacy for Students

The Vancouver School District is among the most diverse school systems in Canada with an annual enrolment of over 50, 000 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and adult education students. 

This award winning podcast interviews guests who share an inside look at the Vancouver School District. You’ll hear from students, educators, decision makers and staff behind-the-scenes that keep VSB schools running.