Student Services

Resources and support for all students

Student Services

The Department of Student Services provides a variety of services and resources to the Elementary, Middle, and Senior Schools. These include personal counselling, post-secondary guidance and counselling, academic planning and counselling, learning assistance, and special education. The Department is located in several offices and spaces on the campus including the Student Services Centre and the Learning Centre in Blessed Edmund Rice Hall, and the Elementary School Learning Centre in Lannon Hall.
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Exams

Students in Grades 9 - 12 write exams twice a year. January 2012 exam schedule for Grade 9 and Grades 10 - 12 are now posted and please read  accompanying notes from Mrs. Derouin.
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VC Course Planning

Course selection should always follow a careful course planning process which includes reflecting on subject strengths and weaknesses, future career paths, and post-secondary prerequisites and admission requirements.

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University, College, and Institute Events

Vancouver College students and parents are encouraged to attend presentations by various post secondary institutions.  This is a great time to find out more about specific programs and ask questions from school representatives. Every year, the Student Services Department organizes a Post Secondary Fair in October at Vancouver College.

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Counselling and Support

Many resources and services for emotional and mental health concerns are available at the school.

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The Learning Centre

The goal of Vancouver College's Learning Centre is to provide a supportive, individualized learning environment for students with unique learning styles. The Learning Centre is pleased to announce two new programs designed to assist students with their learning, organizational, and study skills: The Homework Club and Lunch and Learn.

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Study Skills and Time Management

Good organizational, time management,  and study skills allow us to make the most of the time we have, to maximize our learning and to reach our full potentional.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community, gain experience working with others as well as transferable skills, attain service hours, and explore possible career paths.  Volunteer opportunities  in the community, as well as links to search engines are listed.

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Post-Secondary Research

A happier and more productive post-secondary selection  process relies on a longer timeline, beginning in grade ten, and a continuity of growing awareness, about yourself and about the post-secondary options which are available to you.

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Summer and Enrichment Opportunities

Summer and enrichment programs are a great way to explore a subject area, interest, and/or potential post-secondary major or career in greater detail, as well as to learn new knowledge, develop new skills, and meet new people.
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