Vanier Collegiate Institute

Please read this letter from our Director of Education, Geri Hall:
Theodore Judgement appeal – support letter

As well…donations can be made HERE.

You are invited!  Come experience the Labyrinth of Peace  – located on the front grounds of Vanier Collegiate!  There will be a tour/open house event on Sunday June 11, 2017 from 10:00 -2:00 (weather permitting).  Stop by after Sunday Mass and take time to  renew your spirit as you follow the meditation or simply walk the path in this beautiful garden setting.

Commencement Information – Posted: June 7, 2017

*UPDATED* Banquet Ticket Prices:

Child 5 and under – FREE
Age 6 to 12 – $15
Age 13 and older – $30

Parent Meeting – Sunday, April 2, 2017
AGENDA
FEES INFO

Parent Meeting – Sunday, January 8, 2017
AGENDA

Hello parents/guardians…hope you have had a great weekend and to all the moms – Happy Mother’s Day!

A few items of interest:

1) Graduation 2017 – Banquet Tickets are sold out…we anticipate a few more coming available in June…we will update you in a couple weeks.
2) If your child has been reading the book or watching the Netflix series “13 Reasons Why”, please visit THIS LINK for a letter from the HTCSD board office…there have been concerns over the content and this information can assist parents in talking with their children about mental health issues.
3) New Vanier gear is being ordered…our ONLINE STORE will be available until midnight of Wednesday, May 24…be sure to get your orders in!
4) Monday, May 22 is Victoria Day, so the school is closed…however, please note that Vanier Collegiate has a regularly scheduled school day on Friday, May 19…we are one of the only schools in the city on a regular school day.

Have a great week!

Brad Moser
Principal
Vanier Collegiate
“Shining the Light of Christ”

Letter to Parents/Guardians – from HTCSD

Good afternoon parents and guardians!

You will find the most recent letter (HERE) from our Director of Education, Geri Hall, attached to this email.  It is certainly good news!  We are happy to continue offering a quality Catholic high school education to our present and future families.  However, our voice is still necessary in supporting choice for Saskatchewan families and their children…the letter has links that direct you to websites that will assist you in having your voice heard.

A few other calendar items:

Thursday, May 4 – GRAD 2017 fees and banquet ticket money due to Vanier office.

Friday, May 5 – NO SCHOOL – teachers are in Swift Current for Convention.

(Grade 10 parents…a reminder to ask your son/daughter for the permission form for a Career event on Wednesday, May 10…please have your child submit to their ELA teacher by end of this week…an email was sent to all parents on Friday, April 28 with more details.)

That is all for now.  Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Brad Moser
Principal
Vanier Collegiate
Shining the Light of Christ

brad.moser@htcsd.ca
306-693-6744

Good afternoon parents and guardians,

Please take the time to read through the important messages below:

1. Report cards were mailed out on Tuesday, March 28^th. Please be sure you have received your child’s report card.  If nothing has been received, please do not hesitate to contact the school, and another can be printed.
2. Our tri-conferencing evening is scheduled for Wednesday, April 5^th from 6:00pm-8:30pm. Teachers will be available to discuss your child’s progress.  The tri-conferencing process is a richer experience when students are present.  We look forward to seeing you on this evening.
3. *Grade 12 Parents* please know the second graduation meeting will take place at Vanier on Sunday, April 2^nd at 6:00pm in the library. The student graduation committee will be sharing an update on their progress, and passing along other pertinent graduation information.
4. Grad Photos – we received an email from Lifetouch this week indicating that there is another opportunity to have grad photos taken in the city. Anyone wanting retakes, or a first-time photo needs to book an appointment by calling Lifetouch at 1-877-949-8448.  Pictures will be taken at Peacock Collegiate on Friday, April 7^th in the afternoon only.

March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day…celebrating the diversity of #VanierNation with #LotsOfSocks!

Good morning Parents and Guardians…a few notes to start off the week:

1) Tonight’s scheduled SCC meeting is cancelled.
2) Report Cards will be mailed out on Wednesday, March 29. Please encourage your children to get any late assignments submitted this week so that the marks can be reflected in the Report Card. Our second semester Triconference date is Wednesday, April 5 (6:00-8:30).
3) The school is closed this Friday, March 24…it is the day in lieu of Triconference evenings in Semester 1 and 2.
4) Please share with friends or family that our Grade 8 Student and Parent Open House is on Tuesday, March 28 @ 7pm.
5) ***GRADE 12 PARENTS*** Grad Photo Retakes are tomorrow, Tuesday, March 21…the sign-up sheet is in the office for grads. As well, our next Grad Meeting is on Sunday, April 2 @ 6pm in the Library.

That is all for now…have a great week!

Brad Moser
Principal
Vanier Collegiate

Get the Facts: Current Drug Trends
Tuesday, April 4 @ 6:30pm
Sunningdale School

More information HERE

Good afternoon parents/guardians.

A few notes for you before the school week begins:

1) The “Boil Water Advisory” has been lifted for the school…we are good to go!
2) The giant game of Battleship being played by construction crews on MacDonald St. appears to be completed…not sure what they found, but all holes have now been filled in!
3) Night #2 of our SCC’s Brain Series will take place this Thursday, March 16 @ 7pm in our Library. See our website for more details. Please join us.

That is all for now…warm weather is just around the corner…enjoy the remainder of the weekend!

Brad Moser
Principal
Vanier Collegiate

Good morning parents/guardians…I would like to update you on a few items:

1) Last week, there was a water main break on MacDonald St. in front of the school.  The break has been fixed…however, the neighbourhood is under a “boil water advisory” until at least March 2.  We have arranged to have drinking water dispensers delivered to the school during this time.

2) Please be aware of the construction on MacDonald St and 3rd Avenue…parents dropping off or picking up students will have better luck using Henleaze Avenue and avoiding the staff parking lot.

3) Tonight’s SCC meeting has been cancelled.  The Vanier SCC will be hosting their second evening in the “Adolescent Brain Series” on Thursday, March 16 at 7pm in the Library.  Please join us even if you missed the first session.

4) Tomorrow (Tuesday, Feb. 28) is Shrove Tuesday…we will be serving pancakes to the students first thing in the morning in their Christian Ethics rooms.

5) Wednesday, March 1 is Ash Wednesday…we will be walking to St. Joseph’s church for a 9:15 service…please feel free to join us.

6) Our Grade 8 Student and Parent Open House is scheduled for Tuesday, March 28 at 7pm…please share the word to future Vanier families.

That is all for now…have a great week…let us know if you have any questions.

Brad Moser
Principal
Vanier Collegiate

Good afternoon Parents/Guardians,

Over the past few years, all students in the province have had the opportunity to complete the OurSchool survey (formerly known as the Tell Them From Me survey).  This student feedback helps schools determine areas of concentration.  We are seeing a consistent, above average reporting of anxiety and depression among our students.

Our School Community Council had decided to help our Vanier families understand some of the contributing factors to anxiety and depression by hosting a three night series focusing on the developing adolescent brain.

In cooperation with community members, presentation and discussions will focus on the adolescent brain and how drugs, alcohol, technology, anxiety and depression affect its development.

The presentations are free of charge and are for parents/guardians of present and future Vanier students.  They will take place in our Library on:

Thursday, February 16 (7:00-8:30)
Thursday, March 16 (7:00-8:30)
Thursday, April 27 (7:00-8:30)

Please visit our website for more information.  As well, please feel free to “Like” and/or “Share” the event from our Vanier Facebook page.

We hope to see you there!

Brad Moser, Kelvin Turberfield and the Vanier SCC

4 Evening Sessions – Tuesdays – February 21 to March 14
More information HERE.

Good morning Parents/Guardians,

First…Happy New Year! We hope that you had an excellent Christmas Season filled with family and friends!

Second…some academic information:

1) Course Change Request Forms for second semester can be found HERE.  Please submit to the office by Jan. 30.

2) We have “Study Hall” opportunities available this week during lunch hours and on Wednesday night from 6-8.  Please encourage your son/daughter to attend if they are behind in any subjects or require extra support.  We will have teachers available to help out in all sessions.

3) Exam Week is from Jan. 23-26.  A detailed schedule is available HERE.  Please note that all students (grades 9-12) are required to attend each scheduled course for a minimum of one hour.  Study Blocks are optional for students, however, it is a great opportunity to sit in a teacher’s classroom and work on any outstanding assignments or to prepare for the upcoming assessment.  (Grade 9 parents – please note that this exam week will be used to give a mid-term for Phys. Ed. and the June exam week will be used for Science.)

4) No school on Friday, Jan. 27 and Monday, Jan. 30 as teachers wrap up Semester 1 and prepare for Semester 2.

5) Semester 2 will begin at 8:45 on Tuesday, Jan. 31.  Students are asked to report to their Christian Ethics class…they will receive their Semester 1 Report Card and a Semester 2 schedule at this time.

Please contact our office if you have any questions.  Thanks and take care!

Brad Moser
Principal
Vanier Collegiate
Shining the Light of Christ

Good evening parents/guardians…hope you are staying warm!

Thank you for your generous donations to our Winter Warmth clothing drive.  Today, families had the opportunity to pick up items at the MJ Multicultural Centre and were very appreciative.  As well, “thank you” to the student volunteers and to Mr. Turberfield for your leadership on this project!

We have a few important dates coming up:

1) If you completed the “Administration Appraisal” forwarded last week from HTCSD Director of Education, Geri Hall, thanks for your feedback.  If you have not had a chance to complete, we have extended the survey access until the end of this weekend.  It can be accessed HERE.

2) If you are looking for Vanier themed Christmas gifts, we are going to have a Vanier Gear Progressive Sale on Tuesday, December 13 in the Library…there will be some great deals…come check it out!

3) The annual Vanier Band & Choir Christmas Concert, A Prairie Christmas XVI, will be on Sunday, December 18 @ 7pm at the Hillcrest Apostolic Church.  It is a wonderful Vanier Christmas tradition…we hope to see you there!

4) Next SCC meeting is on Monday, December 19 @ 7pm.

5) Our Christmas Mass will be on Tuesday, December 20 at 9:15am at St. Joseph’s Church.  Please feel free to join us for the celebration!

6) The school will be closed for the Christmas break from Thursday, December 22 until Tuesday, January 3.  Classes will resume at 8:45am on Wednesday, January 4, 2017.

7) Grade 12 Parents – our first Graduation 2017 meeting will be on Sunday, January 8 @ 6pm at the school.  FYI…Grad Photos will take place from Jan. 10 to 12…we will have a sign-up posted in the office in the new year and available at the meeting.

That is all for now…I hope you have a wonderful Advent Season!

Brad Moser
Principal
Vanier Collegiate
vanier.htcsd.ca
Shining the Light of Christ