News & Events

Daily Announcements

 February 22, 2012            9:39:14 AM PST

MORNING PRAYER   by Fr. Chris Lynch

Foster and Invigorate a Community of Faith


GRADUATION ACTIVITIES

STUDENT COUNCIL

Crofton School will be holding their 2nd annual Quidditch cup on March 8 after school! Students are encouraged to sign up in the main office. There will be 2 separate games -one for student from Grades 8-10 and another for Grades 11 &12. The tournament is between VC, York House, Crofton and Saints. Sign-up in the main office- more details to follow!

You are encouraged to perform at the York House and VC Talent Show! Any talent and group is welcome. Email: Christy Cheung at christy_cheung@yorkhouse.ca or Nicolle Tognetti at nicolle_tognetti@yorkhouse.ca. Tickets are $10 each.   Drop by the office for more details…auditions are all this week!

ACADEMICS

 Canadian Mathematics Contests for Grades 9 - 11 on Thursday, February 23 in Room 141.     Grade 9: After school, Grade 10: Block C, Grade 11:  Block H.

CAMPUS MINISTRY  
 
Grade 11 students attending Pilgrimage 13 on Thursday are reminded to meet Brother O'Loughlin and Father Chris in the Cafeteria on Thursday at 8:00 am for attendance and to board the buses for Loon Lake.  

Ash Wednesday is TODAY and the Lenten season begins:  we are called to a time of fasting, almsgiving, and prayer.  Our school’s Ash Wednesday Liturgy is in the Gym at 9:00 am.  Students should go to C-block for attendance and then proceed to the gym with your teacher to sit in the designated spots assigned by the Ambassadors who will meet you at the gym doors.  After the liturgy the day continues with C, D, E, and F blocks.

Grade 12 students interested in attending the April Encounters are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.  Please see Mrs. Vernier.

All current Grade 11 students interested and able to be leaders for next year's November Encounter 64:  please make sure you pick up an application from Mr. Beliveau and return no later than Friday, March 2 either in Room 243 or in his staffroom mailbox!  We need twelve students for November and already have students applying ...get them in today!   

ATHLETICS
 
All Basketball scorekeepers please meet in Mr. Tagulao's room for an important meeting TODAY.

CLUBS

To all Middle and Senior beginner/novice cyclists:  VCPower is hosting a six-week rider skills development program starting in April.  Attend an information session next week - stay tuned!

The Sun Run Early bird registration ends this week. Join the Vancouver College Sun Run Team by Friday, February 24 to save on registration cost.

ARTS

All Guys and Dolls Backstage Crew meet Mrs. McDonald in the theatre after school for 5 mins.

VC Recital Society:  We URGENTLY need performers for our next four dates - check MOODLE and sign up for an event or two.

STUDENT SERVICES

INTRAMURALS  (No Food or Drinks in the Gym!)

Middle School Intramurals:
Grade 7 Floor Hockey-Cartier Hall
Open Gym Today-if available

High School Intramurals:
Grade 11-Three on Three Basketball Coming soon
Open Gym Today

OTHER

Lost Items: A Science 10 workbook and a spiral 5 subject notebook have been lost.  Last seen in Ms. Marghetti's room.  If you have found these items please bring them to Ms. Castelino.


Daily Announcements

Announcements for today.

Dress Down Day Mayfair

Please bring Jewelry, Books, New and Used Clothing

Math Contests

Pascal, Cayley, and Fermat for Gr. 9-11

Concussion Management

This video presentation, Concussions 101 - by Dr. Miike Evans, is a good introduction to concussions and provides helpful information for parents and students.

News for E/S Parents Jan. 25, 2012

Important information and events relevant to Elementary School students Ms. Barbara Seppelt.

Changes to Provincial Exams

Graduation Program 2011/12 procedures have been revised.