Welcome to the 2024/25 school year! We are excited to welcome staff and students back into classes, and to our third season of VSB: After the Bell. To start off this season, we’re talking about talking. No, seriously! More specifically, we’re diving into best practices for effective communication between parents and guardians with their child’s teachers and school staff. 

Parents and guardians may feel reluctant to approach their child’s teacher or admin team because they don’t want to bother them, leaving many feeling unsure about how and when to communicate with the school. But here’s the thing—good communication doesn’t have to be intimidating, and it certainly doesn’t have to happen only during difficult situations. 

Effective communication is key to creating a positive and productive school environment for students. When schools and families work together with open lines of communication, students benefit tremendously. So, what does effective communication look like? How can we foster it? 

Helping us share some insight is Tamara VanWyck, principal at A R Lord Elementary, and Gurpaul Sohal, principal at Gladstone Secondary. 

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