Our first mailing of the year will be going out this week and includes some very important information and forms which need to be returned to the school.

Please ensure that the forms (especially the Student Information Verification Form) is returned as soon as possible.  Families who return all the forms and pay the Religious Education Fee prior to October 7 will be entered into a draw to win an iPad mini!

This year, families have 4 options to pay the Religious Education Fees:

• Cash
• Cheque payable to Office of Religious Education
• Email funds transfer to vcss@gov.yk.ca
• Online with a credit card (fees apply) by clicking HERE.(Please note, Internet Explorer browser does not work well with this website, please use Safari, Firefox, Chrome, etc.)

VCSS Council will be holding their first regular meeting of the year on Tuesday, September 20 at 7 pm in the Vanier Learning Commons (Library).  The joint school council and Catholic Education Association of Yukon Annual General Meeting will be on Thursday, September 22 (see below).

Our schools Bell and Period Schedule is changing for next year.  The bell times will remain the same, but the arrangement of the periods will change.  Please note that the early dismissal for PLC will be on Wednesdays.

Click HERE for a blank copy of the timetable.

Please let Ms. Gallant know of any conflicts as soon as possible.  Good luck studying!

Our School Growth Plan has been updated for the 2016-2017 year and will continue our focus on improving writing for all students with an emphasis on some targeted interventions for English Language Learner (ELL) and Grade 8 & 9 students.  A committee of administrators, teachers, school council members, and (most importantly) students worked to update the plan for our next school year.  This is our third year with a focus on improving writing.

You can read the updated plan here.

Vanier Catholic Secondary is accepting applications for students to attend - we welcome students from all backgrounds who wish to be educated in a faith-based environment.  All new applications will involve a meeting with the school's administration to discuss how the school can best support each child.

The first step to admission is to fill out and submit the application form.

Dear parents,
 
Catholic Education Week is May 1 – 6. During this time we remember and celebrate the ongoing gift of Catholic education.  Since 1899, graduates of Yukon Catholic Schools have served our territory and Canada very well, and the current generation of students will serve with the same spirit and generosity as previous generations.
 
It is fitting that Vanier Catholic Secondary School Council elections fall within this week. We encourage you to come out and vote for the candidates (up to 5) you believe will best represent the interests of our students and Vanier Catholic Secondary.

The Catholic Education Association Yukon (CEAY) has invited all candidates to submit a short biography to assist electors in making an informed decision on voting day. These bios will be posted at: www.ceay.ca
 
Voting Date:   Monday, May 2
Place:            Vanier Catholic Secondary School Library
Time:             3:00 – 8:00 pm
 
If you have any questions, please call Elections Yukon @ 667-8683 or the returning officer, Christine Nemeth at 336-1242 
 
Thank you and God bless you.
Vanier Catholic Secondary School Council