News from Vanier - Week of February 15-19, 2021

​Dear Parents and Students,
 
Tomorrow is Shrove Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday.  Tradition tells us that Shrove Tuesday became the day of feasting because people wanted to use up their rich and fatty foods before the season of Lent began.  As in many historical traditions, something simple has turned into something very festive and extravagant in many places in the world. (Though perhaps not so much this year!)  The Lenten season is a time for reflection, fasting, positive spiritual habits, and for some people it means giving something up.  Whatever makes the season of Lent meaningful to you and your family, a time to slow down, cut out distractions, and focus on our relationships with God and each other is always a good thing.
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
                                                Matthew 6:21
 
What’s happening at Vanier this week:
Monday, February 15
Day 1
Jr. Social Justice Club @12:15 in LC
Basketball practices-all boys teams-after school
 
Tuesday, February 16
Day 2
Board Games Club @12:15 in LC
Basketball practices-all girls teams-after school
VCS School Council meeting @ 7:15 pm via Zoom – invitation is on our website
 
Wednesday, February 17
Day 1
Ash Wednesday Liturgies all day by grade groupings
Sr. Social Justice Club @11:30 in LC
Alpha @ 12:15 in Room 26
Basketball practice- grade 8/9 boys-after school
 
Thursday, February 18
Day 2
Board Games Club @12:15 in LC
Basketball-grade 8/9 girls-afterschool
 
Friday, February 19
Day 1
Writing Effective Post-Secondary Grant and Bursary applications @11:30 in the LC
Basketball Winter League/Intramural Games-Grades 10-12 after school
 
Grade 11 students-Shad Canada programs are still open for application.
If you are in grade 11 and are interested in a high-level academic challenge this summer, Shad Canada might be for you.  Even though the website says applications are closed, as of today, February 15th, there is still a chance to apply by contacting:  Cheryl Thompson, student coordinator  [email protected]
tel: 519-884-8844 x 222                         https://www.shad.ca/about-shad/shad-2021/
 
Course Selection Forms
Most students have been given course selection forms.  A few grade 9 classes will have class presentations on Tuesday for counsellors to go over course requirements for grade 10s.  If parents or students missed last week’s presentation about the graduation program, you can find it on our website: vcss.ca
 
Course descriptions and new curriculum
The past couple of years has seen a big change in BC/Yukon courses.  If you have a question about a course you see on the course selection sheet, please refer to the curriculum guides found at https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/
 
We ask that all students get their course selection forms turned in to the office by Friday, February 19th
 
 
As always, please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
 
Katrina Brogdon, Principal and Alethea Wallace, Vice-Principal