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News from Vanier November 4-8

11/7/2019

 
Dear Vanier families and friends,

Two weeks ago, Canadians had the privilege of casting their ballots to elect our federal government.  This week, we will commemorate those who made the ultimate sacrifice fighting in various wars during the previous century to defend and preserve our ability to live in a free and democratic society.  Our students are fortunate to have never lived through a time when their personal freedoms have been at risk and we hope that continuing to gather as a school for Remembrance Day will help them make this connection.

Sincerely,

Ryan Sikkes, principal
 
Dates to Note:
Tuesday, November 5 - Numeracy Exam for ALL Grade 11's and any Grade 12's who haven't previously written it.  Click HERE for more information.
- Presentation from Thompson Rivers University
- Presentation from University of Saskatoon

Wednesday, November 6 - 2019 Education, Career and Volunteer Expo
"Find out about opportunities that will build the skills and knowledge you need to land in the career that you want!"
A chance for all senior students to meet with educational institutions, employers, government and non-profit organizations who can help Inform them about their future prospects and plans. 
Buses to leave Vanier at 1:05pm and return at 2:45pm, this is for all students in Grades 10, 11 and 12.  A signed permission form is required.  One can be found HERE.  

November 6-7 - Yukon Women Exploring Trades & Technology Conference
The Young Women Exploring Trades conference (YWET) is an annual trades, technology and labour market exploration conference for high school girls. 
From Its Inception in 2000 to 2014 was a done day event for grade 8 girls held at the Yukon College.  For the first time in 2015 we partnered with local businesses and organizations to bring 102 high school girls to fourteen different businesses and job sites for hands-on-real-world learning.  Most of the workshops were instructed by the businesses who donated their shops, employees and time to deliver their own programming.  This format was so well received by the students and industry partners alike we decided to continue to deliver the conference this way. 
Each fall we invite high school girls from across the territory to come participate in trades and technology workshops delivered by our instructors and industry partners.  Priority will still be given to grade 8 girls, but all ages of high school girls are welcome to apply up to a capacity of 120 students.  This is a unique and exciting opportunity for girls to find out firsthand what it is like to work in different trades and technology fields and for the businesses and Industries right here in the Yukon.
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Thursday, November 7 - Presentations from The University of British Columbia and The University of Northern British Columbia

Friday, November 8 - PD Day - No school for students, enjoy your long weekend.

Monday, November 11 - Remembrance Day - No School

November 14-16 - Junior Volleyball Championships @ FHC & PCSS

November 22 -24 - Senior Volleyball Championships @ PCSS

2018-19 Yearbooks
Yearbooks have finally arrived.  If your student has ordered one, please send them to Mr. Gillard to get their copy.

Looking for a Boost
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Booster Cards - The sale of Booster Cards Is one of the most Important fundraisers for our school community and It Is the only school-wide fundraiser we expect all our students to participate In.  The funds raised help ensure that all of our students can participate fully in extra-curricular activities regardless of their family's financial situation.  In addition, we use these funds for purchases and activities that benefit the entire school community like the blue benches in the hallways and picnic tables outside and around the school.
In order to make this a successful fundraiser we are looking for businesses to offer deals or discounts for the year ahead.  Here are just a few ways to help us raise money for our students:
  • You, a family member, or friend have a business that would be able to offer a deal or discount;
  • You're available to help us contact businesses to generate support;
  • You have ideas on how to make the Booster card more appealing to purchase; and/or
  • You can help sell the Booster cards yourself or through your business!

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    Upcoming Dates

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    • Thursday, June 16th - Grad Mass
    • Saturday, June 18th - Cap & Gown & Prom
    • Thursday, August 18th - Grade 8 Parent Info Night - 6pm
    • Friday, August 19th - Grade 8 Orientation - 12.30-3.00pm
    • Monday, August 22nd - First day of school
    • Monday, September 5th - Labour Day - No School
    • Thursday, September 8th - 9.40am - Fire Drill 
    • Wednesday, September 28th - Education Act PD Day - No School
    • Thursday, September 29th - School Council non-instructional day - No School
    • Friday, September 30th - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - No School
    • Monday, October 3rd - 12.00pm - Fire Drill
    • Wednesday, October 5th - Grade 8 Retreat
    • Monday, October 10th - Thanksgiving - No School
    • Monday, October 17th - 1:55pm - Hold and Secure
    • Wednesday, October 19th - Grade 10 Retreat
    • Friday, October 21st - 10.20 am - Earthquake Drill
    • Monday, 7.00pm - October 24th - Awards Night 
    • October 31st - November 4th - Grade 10 Literacy and Numeracy Assessment and Grade 12 Literacy Assessment 
    • Wednesday, November 9th - Grade 9 Retreat
    • Thursday, November 10th - 3.30pm - 7.00pm - Student Led Conferences
    • Friday, November 11th - Remembrance Day - No School
    • Friday, December 16th - Last day of school before Christmas break.  Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 3rd
    • January 9th  - Friday, January 13th - Exam Week
    • Monday, January 16th - Education Act PD Day - No School
    • January 23rd - January 27th - Grade 10 Literacy and Numeracy Assessment and Grade 12 Literacy Assessment 
    • Monday, February 20th - 6.00pm - Grade 7-8 Parent Information Night
    • Thursday, February 23rd - 2.50pm - Fire Drill
    • Friday, February 24th - Heritage Day - No School
    • Friday, March 10th - Last day of school before Spring Break.  Classes will resume on Monday, March 27th
    • Friday, April 7th - Good Friday - No School
    • Monday, April 10th - Easter Monday - No School
    • Friday, April 21st -3.30pm - 7.00pm - Student Led Conferences
    • April 24th - April 28th - Grade 10 Literacy and Numeracy Assessment and Grade 12 Literacy Assessment 
    • Monday, May 1st - School Council Non-Instructional Day - No School
    • Friday, May 12th - Grade 12 Retreat
    • Wednesday, May 17th - International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
    • Friday, May 19th - Day in Lieu for Student Led Conferences - No School
    • Monday, May 22nd - Victoria Day - No School
    • Tuesday, May 30th - 7:00pm - Awards 1
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