VSB Archives & Heritage

Six months in the life of J. A. Harper, Principal – Lord Selkirk Elementary, as revealed by the documents he issued and received during that time.

Featured Photo: Students at Lord Selkirk learn telephone courtesy thanks to phones on long-time loan from BC Tel. From January to June, 1966, Principal J.A. Harper [...]
The New Lord Tennyson Elementary School Honours the Original School Building

On October 21, 2022, a permanent display honouring the original school building was installed near the main entrance to the new school. The display is comprised of [...]
Urban High School Entrance Examinations – 1911

The following Feature Story offers a fascinating look at the challenging ‘entrance exams’ facing Vancouver students in 1911 who wanted to proceed onto the final [...]
David Lloyd George Elementary Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary (June 2022)

As part of David Lloyd George School’s centennial celebrations, students and teachers worked together to create displays on a variety of topics [...]
British Field Marshall Vicount Montgomery, of World War Two fame, visits Vancouver Technical High School (May 1960)

Background to this Post – A Tribute to Marjean Gibson Marjean Gibson was a highly respected employee of the Vancouver School Board, where she [...]

Celebrating 150 Years of Public Education in Vancouver