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Principal's Update

Dear Vanier Families,

It was great to hear about the successful grade 8 outdoor education overnight camp and hike field trip.  With the weather so temperamental this time of year, it is great to see that the students enjoyed themselves and that the trip didn’t have to be rescheduled. 

Parents might have noticed that on Monday work began on our building envelope.  Please take care when dropping students off and picking students up in the morning as space may be a bit more limited. 

Next week, PATs continue for grades 6 and grade 9.  Just a reminder, that there are no early dismissals scheduled and grade 9 students are expected to be at school when they finish their PATs.  This is not just a Vanier expectation but an expectation of the CBE for grade 9 students across the board.  More information on the dates of the PATs can be found below. 

I am also pleased to inform you that our school has been allocated 3 additional teaching positions for the 2026–27 school year through the Government of Alberta’s Class Size Reduction Grant. 

This grant funds teaching positions that support improved learning conditions in kindergarten to Grade 9 classrooms. 

This funding is specifically intended to help reduce class sizes in core subject areas (English Language Arts/French Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies), with priority given to schools experiencing the greatest class size pressures. 

This decision was made using system-wide data that considers: 

• The number of classes exceeding provincial class size benchmarks 
• Projected enrolment and class organization 
• School programming and grade configuration 

With the CBE goal to ensure students benefit from: 

• Increased teacher attention 
• Improved classroom learning environments 
• Greater support for diverse learning needs 

We remain committed to supporting strong learning environments for all students and using our resources thoughtfully and strategically. 

I will update parents before the end of the school year with regards to all the staffing changes that occur at Vanier. 

Finally, please read the messages below for some volunteer and summer camp opportunities around Calgary. 

Bon weekend, 
Mr. Chad Edmonds, Principal École Georges P Vanier School 

• Georges P. Vanier School website has information
• GP Vanier Cafeteria Menu 

Vanier Fundraising Opportunity 

We want to support our students and staff by raising money through CocoBrooks sales! We receive a portion of the money for every menu item - there are so many options to choose, not just pizza. This money will go to the GPV Parent Council and helps fund clubs, teacher and staff appreciation, supplies, and making learning FUN.    

https://fundraising.cocobrooks.com/invite/verify?code=lads-troy  

English Language Learner Summer Camp Opportunities 

Please see the attachments for two summer camp opportunities offered by The Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth (CBFY). 

Bridge Summer Camp is a three-week program (Mon - Thurs) open to all students in Grades 1-9. There are two sessions offered: July 6-22 and July 27-Aug 13. The registration link is: https://pci.jotform.com/form/261394134148255 

WIN/NOW Summer Camp is a free two-day program (Aug 18 & 19) open to current Grade 6-11 newcomer students who have Permanent Resident status. The registration link is: https://form.jotform.com/261324539383258.  

For more information, please see the attached posters - all questions should be directed to CBFY.  

Camp Bonaventure volunteer opportunity 

Between Friends is a Calgary-based non-profit organization that provides inclusive recreational and social programs for people with different abilities. Every summer, they host Camp Bonaventure, an outdoor summer day camp for youth ages 4–17 (June 29 - August 21, 2026) that brings together individuals of all abilities in a supportive and welcoming environment. 

They are currently recruiting volunteers (ages 12+) to support us this summer at Camp Bonaventure. 

This is a great opportunity for students to gain volunteer hours, develop leadership, teamwork, and communication skills, and build meaningful connections while supporting an inclusive camp community. 

For families who are interested they can find more information, please visit: 

• Between Friends Website: https://betweenfriends.ab.ca/ 
• Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteering Opportunities 
• Camp Bonaventure Volunteer Application: Volunteer Application Form  

Feel free to reach out to me and I can put you in touch with the team there as well. 

June is National Indigenous History Month 

June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to honour and celebrate the histories, languages, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. In alignment with the Education Plan, all people connected with the CBE are invited to deepen knowledge, understanding and relationships, to include Indigenous ways of being, belonging, doing, and knowing across schools and service units. To support planning and engagement, check out these events. Everyone is invited and welcome. 

City of Calgary Aboriginal Awareness Week: From June 15-21, the City of Calgary offers many events to honour Aboriginal Awareness Week culminating on Sunday, June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day. Everyone is invited to join the activities. 

The Gathering at Moh'kinsstis: A one-day community gathering grounded in culture, connection, and ceremony to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on Sunday, June 21 from 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. at  ContainR Art Park & The Alexandra Centre (922 & 925 9 Avenue SE in Inglewood). 

Heritage Park Celebration: A full day of community-led programming on Saturday, June 20, rooted in tradition. The centerpiece of the day is a vibrant Pow Wow, a powerful gathering that brings together dancers, drummers, and community in celebration of culture, identity and connection. 

Grade 7 Free Telus Spark Visit 

During our recent field trip to Telus Spark, Mme Anna found out that Grade 7 students can get free admission to the Telus Spark for a year. We wanted to share this information with our school community.  For more information please visit: https://www.sparkscience.ca/purple-galaxy  

Vanier Community Corner

Calling All Crochet Supporters!  

Our crochet club is already thinking ahead to next year! During our lunch hours, we're busy spinning, organizing, and carefully storing our wool so it's ready for another year of creativity and learning. 

To help keep everything tidy and protected, we're looking for large plastic storage bins. If you happen to have an extra bin collecting dust in your garage, basement, or storage room, we would be grateful to give it a new home. 

Donations can be dropped off at the school office. 

Thank you for supporting our young crocheters and helping us keep the yarn adventures going! 🧵❤️ 

PAT Schedule

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