News from Vanier - Week of March 1-5, 2021

Dear Parents and Students
 
Happy March!  Spring is on its way and although the snow is lots of fun, maybe it could stop for a bit?
Congratulations to our Grad class of 2021 on their great show of spirit and skill during this weekend’s Rendezvous activities.  Though they didn’t come in 1st place, I think they had the best school spirit by far! 
 
Thoughts of optimism-the days are getting lighter and hopefully moods are as well.  I hope students and parents can be optimistic and know that it is possible to be successful with the effort, support and positivity. Please ask for help if you need it.  We are here for you and want all students to have a successful semester.
 
And may the Lord our God show us his approval and make our efforts successful. Yes, make our efforts successful! ~Psalm 90:17
Dear Lord, Thank you for showing me the way. I can always count on you. I am believing in a victorious outcome. Amen
 
Week-At-A-Glance:
 
Monday, March 1
Senior School - Day 2
Jr. Social Justice Club @12:15 in LC
Basketball practices-all boys teams-after school
 
Grade 7 Parent Meeting 7:00pm on Zoom
Topic: VCSS Grade 7 Parent meeting
Time: Mar 1, 2021 07:00 PM Edmonton
Join Zoom Meeting
Vanier Future grade 8s Parent meeting
Meeting ID: 956 3359 6950
Passcode: kx9E4q
 
Tuesday, March 2
Senior School - Day 1
Board Games Club @12:15 in LC
Basketball practices-all girls teams-after school
 
Wednesday, March 3
Senior School - Day 2
Grade 9 Retreat- All Day
Sr. Social Justice Club @11:30 in LC
Basketball practice- grade 8/9 boys-after school
 
Thursday, March 4
Senior School - Day 1
Board Games Club @12:15 in LC
Basketball-grade 8/9 girls-afterschool
 
Friday, March 5
Senior School - Day 2
Basketball Winter League/Intramural Games – Grade 10-12 – Afterschool
 
 
Reminder about the school name change- this was in last week’s email.  This is a very important area of growth that has lasting consequences for our school.  Please give your feedback.
 
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.
 
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 [email protected]
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.
 
And finally….
Vanier enjoyed a delicious Cabane à Sucre on Thursday! Merci to the French Department for organizing this very popular event! Yearbook 2021 staff were on hand taking photos. Yearbook orders will be taken in early April so stay tuned for details!
 
Have a great week!
Katrina Brogdon, Principal and Alethea Wallace, Vice-Principal