Upcoming: Think Schools Conference - April 6
Published by Patrick March 25th, 2008 in Lower Mainland Tags: policy, vancouver.via Vancouver & District Labour Council
How can we turn our public schools into vibrant community hubs?
Think City invites you to attend Think Schools – a one-day conference on how citizens across the city can develop a vision for renewing schools taking place on Sunday, April 6.
According to a Vancouver School Board (VSB) report published in September 2007, our city may only have nine of its 64 historic schools left still standing once the school board’s facilities renewal process is complete. In place of these important public buildings, the city’s schools may be systematically reduced in size, unique programming that defines schools will be excluded from these new buildings due to space limitations, and valuable community amenities such as daycare, seniors care, after-school care and auditoriums will be cut from these neighbourhood anchors.
Keynote speaker Seattle School Board Building Excellence Program Manager Don Gilmore will share solutions that helped preserve and renew his city’s public school buildings.
Lunch and reception are included in the registration fee. Pre-registration is required.
- When: Sunday, April 6, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Where: Roundhouse Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews
- Tickets: $25 regular, register here
- Scholarships: Call 604.216.7246 for details.
- Childcare: Call 604.216.7246 for details.