EPISODE · Jan 30, 2026 · 23 MIN
Ep. 43 - After the Bell: Ready for Grade 8! Your Roadmap to a Smooth Secondary School Transition
from VSB: After The Bell · host Vancouver School Board
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.
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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.
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