Adolescent Sexual Behaviour in a Digital World- Parent Workshop

SJ Willis Auditorium 923 Topaz Ave, Victoria, BC, Canada

In today’s age of internet chat rooms, online forums and social networking sites, people are able to interact online more easily than ever before. These circumstances provide an ideal environment for predators to communicate with and victimize vulnerable children and youth.

Free

Strategies for Dealing with Anxiety

Greater Victoria School District No 61 556 Boleskine Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada

This day long workshop will be for counselors to support their work with highly anxious students.

Free

Shelley Moore Inclusive Learning

SJ Willis Auditorium 923 Topaz Ave, Victoria, BC, Canada

Self-proclaimed “Inclusion Geek” Shelley consults locally, provincially and beyond. Her presentations integrate theory and effective practices of inclusion, special education, curriculum and technology.

Free

Showcase and Sharing

SJ Willis Auditorium 923 Topaz Ave, Victoria, BC, Canada

How did we meet our goals for weaving Aboriginal worldviews into the curriculum?

Free

Love is Love Youth Pride Conference

Oak Bay High School Victoria, BC, Canada

Welcome to the third annual Love is Love Youth Pride Conference! This year, we are back with another completely FREE conference for all local youth who are interested in attending, there will also be a PFLAG sessions for adults.

Free

Shelley Moore Inclusive Learning

SJ Willis Auditorium 923 Topaz Ave, Victoria, BC, Canada

Self-proclaimed “Inclusion Geek” Shelley consults locally, provincially and beyond. Her presentations integrate theory and effective practices of inclusion, special education, curriculum and technology.

Free

Glucagon Training

GVSD Board Office 556 Boleskine Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada

Who requires Glucagon Training?

The training of staff is required only if you have diabetic students with Glucagon kits. Glucagon kits are not mandatory and it is recommended that you check with parents to determine if they intend to purchase a kit. The most appropriate staff to attend the training are those who are directly responsible for the student’s diabetic needs. It is recommended that you have two staff at your school that can administer glucagon if required.

Free

Let’s Talk About Drugs

Saanich Neighbourhood Place

Parents please join us for a presentation and discussion about the current crisis with opioids and how to ensure development of positive working relationships with your teen to reduce potential harms. Presenters:  Reg Fleming, Coordinator, South Island Discovery Youth & Family Substance Use Services, & Cindy Andrew, Centre for Addictions Research of BC

Free

Orange Shirt Day

Students and staff across the Greater Victoria School District will proudly wear orange next week in support of Orange Shirt Day. The annual event is held on September 30th and brings people together to honour and recognize the impact of Residential Schools. It is an event that grew from Phyliss... Read more

Free

Awaken Wellbeing of Educators Retreat

Roundhouse Farm

This is an invitation to come practice heart-centred self-care. Give yourself permission to nourish your body, find stillness in your thoughts and reconnect with the habits of wellbeing.

Play Group and Physical Literacy Symposium

University of Victoria

Playing your way to physical literacy. Training for recreation, health, sport, education and early childhood educators.

$25

Youth Food Conference 2017

Join 150 other youth in a weekend long conference focusing on food literacy, food security and fun!

K-12 Institute: Reframing Schools as Self-Reg Havens

University of Victoria

A Self-Reg Haven is somewhere where everyone feels emotionally, socially, culturally and physically safe and secure. It is where children and adults alike feel connected to their environment and to each other, where relationships are strong and stress is minimized. In this kind of environment everyone – children, educators, other... Read more

Good Food Summit 2017

Songhees Wellness Centre

Join us for this annual gathering of food security champions! This year, we are excited to gather with folks from across Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Our theme is 'Nourishing Island Connections' and our priority areas include cultural safety, Indigenous foods, school food initiatives, youth engagement, rural and remote... Read more

Free – $60

Let’s Talk About Drugs: Supporting school communities in addressing substance use with their students

SJ Willis Auditorium 923 Topaz Ave, Victoria, BC, Canada

SD 61, 62 & 63 Middle and Secondary Administrators, School Counsellors, Child and Youth Family Counsellors, as well as community partners are invited to an afternoon of reflection, learning and dialogue on substance use in our school communities. Please see website for more information or to register.

Free

Runs in the Family, A Queer Variety Show for Everybody

Metro Studio Theatre 1411 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC, Canada

Staches and Lashes Collective presents: Runs In The Family, A Queer Variety Show For Everybody. It will be a full evening of inspiring, hilarious, moving, and identity-celebrating performances!

LGBTQ2 Conference

Victoria Native Friendship Centre 231 Regina Street, Victoria, BC

Two Spirits, One Heart, One Mind, One Nation Conference for Aboriginal Youth ages 12-24