February Update - School Name
A time for change
The school council knows that the name of our school is part of what drives the culture and ethos of our community. As most of you know recent events involving one of the Vanier family members has led to a reflection on the current name of our school. Council would like to thank everyone for their input and advice on the where we should go with the name of our school.
Having listened to input from teachers, students, parish members and the diocese, council has determined that it is the right time for us to change the name to reflect more accurately the mission and values of our community.
The school council knows that the name of our school is part of what drives the culture and ethos of our community. As most of you know recent events involving one of the Vanier family members has led to a reflection on the current name of our school. Council would like to thank everyone for their input and advice on the where we should go with the name of our school.
Having listened to input from teachers, students, parish members and the diocese, council has determined that it is the right time for us to change the name to reflect more accurately the mission and values of our community.
Changing our school name |
Who can propose a new name?
While we have sought and appreciate the input of the wider Catholic community into the decision to change the name, Council will only be inviting all current VCSS students, teachers and administration to submit a proposal for changing our school name. Council will donate $200 to a charity of the choice of the person who nominates the chosen new school name. How do I propose a new name? You can download the School Name Proposal Package from the School Council portal on the VCSS website. Follow the instructions in that package and then email your proposal by March 31st 2021 to ianjmdavis@gmail.com How will a new name get chosen? Once all proposals have been submitted, council and a small support group will review and evaluate the proposals. Once a new name has been selected council will ask the Episcopal Corporation for a blessing on the new name and then work with the Department of Education to put forward that name to the Government of Yukon who will make the final decision. Once the government has made its decision the name will be announced along with the name of the person who proposed it. It is council’s hope that a new name can be selected and in place for the 2021/22 School calendar year. school_name_proposal_form.pdf |
Who can I contact? |
VCSS Council
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