Vanier Catholic Secondary School music program would like to acknowledge Lotteries Yukon for providing travel funding to assist us in performing at this year’s Juneau Jazz and Classics Festival. Students performed for world class musicians, both Juneau High Schools and at the top of the Mount Roberts Tramway. Students were also exposed to some of the best jazz and classical music in some of the most beautiful venues in North America. 

Our prayers go out to the families and friends of the young people who were tragically killed in a motor vehicle accident on Hamilton Boulevard on May 13.  We also pray for the repose of the souls of those who died and healing for the others involved.

At this time (May 14) we are not aware of any direct connection between this accident and the Vanier Catholic Secondary school community.

As Yukon is small and tightly knit, we are sure that this accident will have an impact within our community - our school counsellors are available to provide support to anyone who requires it. 

In addition, Skookum Jim Friendship Centre is also offering counselling support for the public: A counsellor will be available on-site (3159 3rd Ave, Whitehorse) during the following dates and times (closed 12-1 for lunch):
​Tuesday, May 14 - 8:30-4:30
Wednesday, May 15 - 9:00-4:30
Thursday, May 16 - 9:00-3:00
Friday, May 17 - 9:00-4:30

We are saddened by the news of the death of Jean Vanier.  Our school is named after the Vanier family, of which Jean was the second youngest child.  After a career in the Canadian Navy, he left to study philosophy.  In 1964, he invited two individuals who would have normally been institutionalized due to their disabilities to live with him.  This started a movement that led to dozens more similar homes being created throughout the world.  Jean Vanier was a model of service to others - especially the most vulnerable members of our community.  

The Young Authors' Conference is next week!  Students have a fantastic opportunity to hear from accomplished writers and to share their own work - for more information, please visit: https://yukonyoungauthors.weebly.com/
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Consider the Consequences of Vaping National TourThe Consider the Consequences tour travels to high schools and events across Canada to engage teens on the facts about vaping so they can make an informed choice.
What's covered on the tour?The tour engages students with activities that cover the following issues:

• Vaping with nicotine can lead to nicotine addiction
• Vaping can cause lung damage

• Nicotine can alter teen brain development
• The long-term health impacts of vaping are unknown

The Consequences of Vaping Tour will be at Vanier Catholic Secondary School on Friday, May 3rd.

More information at https://considertheconsequences.ca/national-tour/

The Association of Yukon School Councils, Boards and Committees (AYSCBC) is pleased to sponsor an evening presentation on Internet Safety and Digital Literacy for Parents and Caregivers on Friday, April 26th facilitated by Darren Laur of the White Hatter Team. From Victoria, B.C., the White Hatter Team has presented to over 450 schools and thousands of students across Canada and U.S. 

There’s no registration involved nor is there a fee for admission. If individuals wish, however, to make a donation to the Whitehorse Food Bank, there will be a hamper at the door along with a jar for financial donations should individuals wish to contribute. Doors open at 6 pm at the Yukon Inn (Fireside Room) with the presentation taking place from 6:30–8:30 pm.

School calendar dates for all Yukon schools are now available online for the 2019-20 school year. You can find school calendar dates for your school by visiting Yukon.ca/school-holiday-dates 
Along with the key dates that were determined last year, all school non-instructional days for 2019-20 have now been set. School bell schedules for next school year will be set in the coming weeks.

Key dates for the 2022-23 school year, along with the 2020-21 and 2021-22 school years, are also available on Yukon.ca as part of the Government of Yukon’s efforts to set calendars four years in advance to help families, schools and school communities plan activities.

We are excited to be able cloud-based computer software and file storage services to all our students.  This will allow them to work on documents at school and at home more easily - no need to email files back and forth or worry about not having the proper software.  Student can even type and edit documents on their smartphone.

These services require student files to be stored on third-party servers and and full privacy assessment has been completed by the Yukon Department of Education.

In order for students to access the services, we require parent/guardian permission.  The form is linked below.  Only page 3 is required to be printed, signed, and returned so we can enable the account for each student.

This is an exciting development for our students and we are hoping to take full advantage of it in many classes!  If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact the school.

To learn more about the experiential programming available for Grade 9 – 12 students at Wood Street Centre, please join them for an information meeting:
Thursday, February 7th at 7:00 pm  at 411 Wood Street.

Teachers will be on-on hand to answer any questions you may have about ACES, FACES, CHAOS, ES, MAD, OPES or PASE. Applications will be available at this meeting, at your school or at www.woodstreetcentre.ca
Light refreshments will be served. 

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Experiential Science 11 Application  (2019-2020 school year) - application submission deadline is February 14, 2019 (complete submission must arrive at Wood Street Centre on or before Feb 14, 2019 ).

CHAOS 9 Application (2019-2020 school year) - application submission deadline is February 28, 2019 (complete submission must arrive at Wood Street Centre on or before Feb 28, 2019 ).

CHAOS 10 Application (2019-2020 school year) - application submission deadline is February 28, 2019 (complete submission must arrive at Wood Street Centre on or before Feb 28, 2019 ).

ACES 10 Application (2019-2020 school year) -application submission deadline is February 28, 2019 (complete submission must arrive at Wood Street Centre on or before Feb 28, 2019 ).

FACES 10 Application (2019-2020 school year) -application submission deadline is February 28, 2019 (complete submission must arrive at Wood Street Centre on or before Feb 28, 2019 ).

MAD 9/10 and 11/12  Application  (2019-2020 school year) - application submission deadline is February 28, 2019 (complete submission must arrive at Wood Street Centre on or before Feb 28, 2019 ).

OPES 9 Application (2019-2020 school year) -application submission deadline is February 28, 2019 (complete submission must arrive at Wood Street Centre on or before Feb 28, 2019 ).

PASE 9 Application (2019-2020 school year) -application submission deadline is February 28, 2019 (complete submission must arrive at Wood Street Centre on or before Feb 28, 2019 ).
Experiential Science 11 Application  (2019-2020 school year) - application submission deadline is February 14, 2019 (complete submission must arrive at Wood Street Centre on or before Feb 14, 2019 ).

CHAOS 9 Application (2019-2020 school year) - application submission deadline is February 28, 2019 (complete submission must arrive at Wood Street Centre on or before Feb 28, 2019 ).

CHAOS 10 Application (2019-2020 school year) - application submission deadline is February 28, 2019 (complete submission must arrive at Wood Street Centre on or before Feb 28, 2019 ).

ACES 10 Application (2019-2020 school year) -application submission deadline is February 28, 2019 (complete submission must arrive at Wood Street Centre on or before Feb 28, 2019 ).

FACES 10 Application (2019-2020 school year) -application submission deadline is February 28, 2019 (complete submission must arrive at Wood Street Centre on or before Feb 28, 2019 ).

MAD 9/10 and 11/12  Application  (2019-2020 school year) - application submission deadline is February 28, 2019 (complete submission must arrive at Wood Street Centre on or before Feb 28, 2019 ).

OPES 9 Application (2019-2020 school year) -application submission deadline is February 28, 2019 (complete submission must arrive at Wood Street Centre on or before Feb 28, 2019 ).

PASE 9 Application (2019-2020 school year) -application submission deadline is February 28, 2019 (complete submission must arrive at Wood Street Centre on or before Feb 28, 2019 ).
Experiential Science 11 Application  (2019-2020 school year) - application submission deadline is February 14, 2019 (complete submission must arrive at Wood Street Centre on or before Feb 14, 2019 ).


CHAOS 9 Application (2019-2020 school year) - application submission deadline is February 28, 2019 (complete submission must arrive at Wood Street Centre on or before Feb 28, 2019 ).


CHAOS 10 Application (2019-2020 school year) - application submission deadline is February 28, 2019 (complete submission must arrive at Wood Street Centre on or before Feb 28, 2019 ).


ACES 10 Application (2019-2020 school year) -application submission deadline is February 28, 2019 (complete submission must arrive at Wood Street Centre on or before Feb 28, 2019 ).


FACES 10 Application (2019-2020 school year) -application submission deadline is February 28, 2019 (complete submission must arrive at Wood Street Centre on or before Feb 28, 2019 ).


MAD 9/10 and 11/12  Application  (2019-2020 school year) - application submission deadline is February 28, 2019 (complete submission must arrive at Wood Street Centre on or before Feb 28, 2019 ).


OPES 9 Application (2019-2020 school year) -application submission deadline is February 28, 2019 (complete submission must arrive at Wood Street Centre on or before Feb 28, 2019 ).


PASE 9 Application (2019-2020 school year) -application submission deadline is February 28, 2019 (complete submission must arrive at Wood Street Centre on or before Feb 28, 2019 ).