GEM Math Series  (Girls Excel Math)

I am excited to share an opportunity for students in Grades 6–8 to participate in Girls Excel in Math (GEM) Calgary, program offered through the University of Calgary. 

GEM is for students who identify as girls and provides an opportunity to explore interesting mathematical topics that they may not normally encounter in the classroom, while discovering how these ideas connect to mathematics in the real world. Teachers from Vanier will be present at the sessions. 

Students will begin with a large group session led by Dr. Lauren DeDieu and will then collaborate in smaller groups with students from their school. These smaller sessions will be led by a teacher and supported by undergraduate/graduate math student volunteers. 

Our school has reserved 20 spaces for students. Spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so please register asap!  You can email Mme. Shah at rashah@cbe.ab.ca  

Dates and Topics 

All sessions run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturdays at the University of Calgary: 

· November 7, 2026 

· December 5, 2026 

· January 23, 2027 

· March 13, 2027 

If your child is interested in participating, please register with Mme Shah or Ms. Richardson. We will accept registrations until all 20 spaces have been filled. For more information about the program: https://science.ucalgary.ca/mathematics-statistics/engagement/educational-outreach/girls-excel-math 

We are very excited to offer this opportunity to our students and hope many of them will take advantage of this chance to explore mathematics in new and interesting ways! 

Warmly, Mme Shah