SD43 Family and Community Learning Series, a comprehensive series dedicated to Student Wellness and Safety. This series is designed to address current trends and pivotal topics in child and youth well-being and development, acknowledging the dynamic nature of our world today.
View our Save the Date Flyer here.
Questions? Email familylearningseries@sd43.bc.ca
Upcoming Sessions
Inclusive & Safe School Communities
Safe, orderly, inclusive school communities are critical for student well-being and academic success.
Please join the SD43 Student Wellness and Safety Team, Wendy Yu, District Principal of Diversity and Anti-Racism, and others to learn about some of the ways we intentionally create, develop and maintain a sense of physical, and emotional safety, and environments which create optimal learning spaces. Through research, evidence-based practices, curriculum and student support structures, we hope to create the optimal conditions for student success.
Some of the topics covered will include:
- Research and practices which support social-emotional learning
- Anti-Racism Education
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity - Myths and Facts
- Codes of Conduct, Student Interventions, Safety Training and Responses
Pre-registration is required. You will receive an email with the MicrosoftTeams link two (2) business days prior to the session date.
Previous Sessions
Screenagers Next Chapter: Addressing Youth Mental Health in the Digital Age
Join us in-person for an evening at the movies! Sit back and enjoy a screening of “Screenagers Next Chapter: Addressing Youth Mental Health in the Digital Age”. The live viewing will be followed by a discussion exploring the topics shared in the documentary.
This documentary explores teen stress, anxiety, and depression in today's digital world. Featuring Dr. Delaney Ruston's journey with her daughter, the film combines personal anecdotes and scientific research to empower teens with emotional agility and stress resilience. It delves into the effects of social media and offers strategies for fostering youth mental health in schools and homes.
This session is for families and caregivers with children who are using digital devices and technology in their everyday lives.
Social Media Exploitation Digital Citizenship and Cyberbullying
Please find a link to the recording of the Safer Schools Together presentation that was held on April 4, 2024 entitled “Social Media, Exploitation , Digital Citizenship and Cyberbullying'.
April 4, 2024 - SD43 Parent Session on Vimeo
Please note that this access link will expire on May 3, 2024.
As children navigate the pivotal stages of development, they encounter
new challenges, notably with increased cell phone use, screentime distractions, video gaming and social media engagement.
What To Expect From This Session:
- Learn more about current digital trends.
- Gain essential tips on establishing family rules and parental controls. Create strategies for a healthy digital environment at home.
- Develop insights into current app and platform trends to keep your child safe online.
- Learn to monitor and support your child's digital independence.
Join us for an inspiring evening with Guy Felicella, a person who has triumphed over addiction and homelessness. Now Guy lives with his wife and three young children with over a decade of recovery and sobriety under his belt.
As a renowned public speaker, Guy advocates for vulnerable individuals, sharing his journey at conferences and schools to eliminate the stigma around addiction and speak about the full spectrum of care from harm reduction to recovery.
Hear his powerful story and insights and join the movement to spread hope and support. Don't miss this opportunity to be inspired and contribute to building a more compassionate society.
Our learning series continues with a focus on empowering our youth with Sexual Health Education led by Kristen Gilbert, Director of Education and Certified Sexual Health Educator from Options for Sexual Health in Vancouver.
Sexual Health Education is important for all students! It ensures that our youth can learn the skills needed to navigate healthy relationships, understand their own bodies, and support them to make informed decisions, which can help protect them against abuse, exploitation, unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Students need and want help making sense of information they receive from various sources including peer and online messaging.
This session will address the “why” of sexual health education and provide an overview of what is covered in schools. Resources and helpful tools will be available to help continue the conversation and learning at home.
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm | Microsoft Teams
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